Lu Zhen's Seriousness!

His movements were as gentle as if he were cradling a fragile treasure. His eyes were filled with gravity—and an ardor he could not conceal.

"Creation Divine Iron... It's actually Creation Divine Iron..."

Lu Zhen muttered to himself, his hands lightly stroking the metal's surface, feeling the texture of every pattern and every rise and depression.

A look of intoxication gradually appeared on his face.

It was an intoxication that came from the depths of his heart.

He had forged Spirit Weapons for his entire life. From master to grandmaster, and then to Grandmaster, he had seen countless materials and handled innumerable treasures.

But—

He had never encountered Spirit Weapon material of Creation Divine Iron's caliber!

This was a legendary divine material, an ultimate treasure countless Artifact Forgers dreamed of yet might never see in their lifetimes.

The allure of a top-tier forging material to an Artifact Forging Grandmaster was countless times stronger than the allure of a peerless beauty to a lecher!

Lu Zhen simply closed his eyes, his hands gently caressing the Creation Divine Iron as he immersed himself completely.

The expression on his face shifted from solemn to relaxed, from a frown to a smile.

Qin Yan, standing nearby, watched in a slight daze.

He turned to Lu Youyou, his eyes carrying a hint of inquiry.

Lu Youyou was also looking at her grandfather, her expression somewhat complicated.

Of course, she knew why her grandfather was acting this way.

For someone who had been obsessed with Artifact Forging his entire life, coming across a piece of legendary divine material—she could understand the excitement and intoxication.

But...

That flushed face and utterly enraptured expression were simply...

Lu Youyou could not help coughing softly.

"Cough, cough."

There was no response.

Lu Zhen still had his eyes closed, immersed in