Zhen Hua Was Dumbfounded, Tang Wulin: "Senior Brother, Do You Have Time to Burn Me?"

Mu Chen looked at Lin Jin in surprise.

He had not expected Lin Jin to have such an attitude toward Shrek, the supreme hall of Spirit Masters.

He did not want to join Shrek.

If those words got out, many people would likely call Lin Jin arrogant.

After all, Shrek was not somewhere one could join simply by wanting to.

But as far as Lin Jin was concerned—

Mu Chen knew that if he wanted to join, he truly could.

Whether it was the talent he had displayed as a Spirit Master or the fact that he was a nine-year-old Level 5 Blacksmith—

Any faction would fight to have him.

Yet Lin Jin was unwilling.

After a long silence, Mu Chen still asked,

"May I ask why?"

This time, Lin Jin did not conceal much and directly voiced his thoughts.

"Shrek is indeed powerful."

"In fact, I've read plenty of news about Shrek."

"But it stands alone at the peak and is beyond Federation control."

"Its unique status means it is a thorn in the side of countless factions."

"Even if I joined it, I wouldn't receive resources for nothing."

"On the other hand, if I become a top-tier blacksmith, or even a Divine Craftsman—"

"Those resources will come knocking at my door."

"So, in the end, I think where you are isn't important. What matters is what you possess."

Lin Jin spoke frankly.

That was indeed what he thought.

He truly did not care for the Shrek that everyone flocked to.

Still, he did not particularly dislike Shrek in this era either.

After all, Shrek and the Tang Sect had indeed contributed greatly in the battle against the Abyss.

That could not be questioned.

Moreover, with the God Realm gone, the two organizations were only slightly affected by certain "heavenly forces."

After listening, Mu Chen's gaze toward Lin Jin became even more approving.

He could think independently and clearly weigh the pros and cons.

Excellent!

As his teacher, Mu Chen was very satisfied.

So he patted Lin Jin on the shoulder.

"Then we'll do as you wish."

After a pause,

"The Skysea Feast will begin soon."

"I heard the alliance has invited outstanding students from Shrek."

"You can go meet them and see whether there is any gap between you."

"Then you can make your choice."

"Afterward, no matter what you choose, I will take you to meet someone."

Lin Jin was slightly startled at this.

He was not particularly interested in the Skysea Feast.

But since Mu Chen had said so, it would not hurt to take a look when the time came.

Ye Xinglan...

She was indeed powerful. It would be good to test himself against her.

As for blacksmithing...

Mu Chen had not mentioned it.

That was because, at Mu Xi's current level, winning the championship was practically guaranteed.

A Level 3 Blacksmith at her age was still an exceptionally rare sight.

What truly stirred Lin Jin's heart was the person Mu Chen had said he would meet.

Who could it be?

The answer was obvious.

Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua!

Title Douluo, Divine Craftsman, Four-Word Battle Armor Master, God-Level Mecha Master, president of the Blacksmith Association...

In terms of combat strength, Zhen Hua was not among the very strongest.

But in terms of status and influence, he was undoubtedly at the very pinnacle of the continent.

By following Zhen Hua, Lin Jin would definitely be able to learn something.

Besides,

There was another person at his side.

Mu Ye.

The Body Sect Master, a Four-Word Battle Armor Master, and a God-Level Mecha Master.

At present, he was unquestionably the strongest human body cultivator.

Lin Jin was very interested in him as well.

How could he not know of the Body Sect Innate Secret Technique?

Therefore,

With the Blood Lotus imprint within his body and the mutation in his heart—

How could he possibly have no thoughts of moving toward the Body Sect Innate Secret Technique?

It was simply that his own circumstances were clearly different from what he knew.

So he could not be certain.

Moreover,

If he could learn the Body Sect Innate Secret Technique,

It would clearly be of tremendous help in improving his Blood Lotus.

Even now,

Although he had gained much after the Class Promotion Tournament battle—

And his physical body had improved as well—

He still did not dare rashly attempt to break through to the second level of the Blood Lotus.

After mastering the Innate Secret Technique, perhaps he would no longer need to be so cautious.

Countless thoughts ran through Lin Jin's mind.

Only after discussing a few more questions about Spirit Forging with Mu Chen did he leave.

Mu Chen watched Lin Jin's departing back.

After his figure disappeared,

Mu Chen dialed that number again. Zhen Hua's voice came through the communicator.

"Come on, when are you sending him over?"

"If you don't send him soon, I'll come pick him up myself!"

As though he had expected this, Mu Chen held the Soul Guidance Communicator far away.

Only after Zhen Hua finished speaking did he say disdainfully,

"What are you in such a hurry for?"

After trading a few barbs, Mu Chen told Zhen Hua what Lin Jin had said today.

However,

Before Zhen Hua could speak, another somewhat rough voice cried, "Yeah!"

Mu Chen raised an eyebrow slightly.

On the other end, Zhen Hua shot Mu Ye an irritated glare before continuing,

"This child's character is beyond reproach."

"To reach Spirit Sea Realm Spiritual Power at this age, his mind is indeed extraordinary."

"However, if he wants to become a truly top-tier Divine Craftsman, powerful cultivation will always be the foundation."

"If possible, I still hope he spends some time at Shrek."

Before Zhen Hua could finish,

Mu Ye's dissatisfied voice was already ringing out.

"Zhen, what do you mean by that?"

"Eat, eat, eat! Is eating all you know how to do all day?"

Clang!

The sound of porcelain colliding rang out.

Apparently, someone's delicacies had been taken away.

Hearing those sounds, Mu Chen struggled to suppress his laughter.

On the other end, Zhen Hua stared at Mu Ye in utter disbelief.

After chatting for a while longer, Mu Chen said,

"After the Skysea Feast, I'll send him and Xi'er over."

"Also, I'm stepping down from my position as president of the East Sea Blacksmith Association. Make arrangements as soon as possible."

"That's it. I'm hanging up."

On the other end, Zhen Hua was about to process that, but before he could say anything, he heard the call-end beeping.

His anger immediately flared.

He cursed furiously,

"It's such a great position! It was bad enough that you never did any work, and now you're quitting too?!"

Lin Jin knew nothing about what happened afterward.

He immersed himself in cultivation.

Because he had declined Zero Class's invitation, he was still studying in Class One.

After getting a new homeroom teacher, coupled with the terrifying strength he had displayed in the Class Promotion Tournament—

No one in the class dared provoke him anymore.

But the atmosphere had improved considerably.

At the very least, people now dared pass him notes and buy him breakfast...

As they gradually entered puberty, and because of Soul Power, boys and girls in this world developed relatively quickly.

Such things were hardly strange.

Lin Jin ignored every single one of them and did not touch the food either.

A few days later,

Lin Jin received a message from Mu Chen.

He had gained a junior brother.

Who was it?

Who else could it be but Tang Wulin?

Lin Jin smiled faintly and did not take it to heart.

This was something he had long expected.

But something that he could not hold back from happened anyway.

That afternoon, he received a message from Tang Wulin—

"Senior Brother, do you have time to burn me?"