Showcasing Enchanting Techniques, Saint Craftsman Calls Brother

[Now, she has returned, bringing with her the strength to walk with you until the very end... You won't let her down, will you?]

As the forging concluded, this narration echoed inexplicably in the mind of Tang Heng.

Looking at the brand-new Spirit Sheath Silver Paper on the forging table, a sense of pride welled up from within.

As a special blade from the SlashBlade mod "Unfinished Business," it was affectionately dubbed the "Wife Blade" by players due to its unique properties and backstory.

Now, he had forged it himself, utilizing spirit-forged metal from another plane to grant her true life.

Everyone outside the room, save for Tang Wulin, wore an expression of utter disbelief.

Mu Xi watched the figure behind the glass partition, feeling a stifling tightness in her chest and an indescribable, strange sensation.

The exquisite technique and the focus he displayed while breathing life into the metal remained vivid in her mind; she even detected a hint of—deep affection—within it.

Her heart was beating so fast.

Mu Xi pressed her hands against her cheeks, feeling her face heating up uncontrollably.

What exactly was this strange feeling?

"Hehe, Sister Mu Xi, don't forget our bet~"

Tang Wulin nudged Mu Xi with his elbow, speaking with a smug expression.

"I keep my word. Cash or transfer, either is fine." Mu Xi turned back to look at him, biting her lower lip, a trace of hesitation in her brow. "If possible, could you give me your brother's contact information?"

Tang Wulin was slightly stunned.

Wait, I only wanted your money, but you want my brother?

Absolutely not!

Mu Chen had no time to deal with these two little troublemakers; he was already impatient.

The door to the forging room opened, and Mu Chen walked straight up to Tang Heng.

The two locked eyes, followed by a hearty laugh:

"Hahaha, that brat Mang Tian did a great job!"

"Achieving spirit forging at seven years old, and being able to forge this—Tang boy, your talent is truly unprecedented, and perhaps even unrepeatable."

"May I borrow this blade to take a look?"

Mu Chen stared intensely at the Spirit Sheath Silver Paper on the forging table. Seeing this, Mu Xi felt as though she were watching her father look at her mother.

Oh no! There's a beast!

Tang Heng reached out first to pick up the silver paper. Just as he prepared to explain, the blade of the silver paper trembled slightly, and a delicate, girlish voice emerged:

"Ma, Master~"

In an instant, everyone in the forging room fell silent.

Mu Chen looked at the Spirit Sheath Silver Paper on the table, his speech faltering: "Di, did she just speak? I didn't mishear that, did I?"

Glancing around, Mu Xi and the evaluator both nodded, their expressions mirroring his own.

Even Tang Heng was surprised.

The mod's lore stated that the Spirit Sheath Silver Paper held deep affection for its master, proving that the sheath possessed a weapon spirit.

But that was merely game lore.

Had he truly used the Law of Creation he had comprehended to grant the Spirit Sheath Silver Paper actual life?

Tang Heng gripped the Spirit Sheath, and a sudden, profound connection formed between them, a unique bond of shared intent.

"What's going on? How did you suddenly start speaking?"

"Isn't that all thanks to you, Master? The way you poured your everything into hammering me just now~"

The Spirit Sheath's voice was beautiful, carrying an ethereal quality.

"Actually, I'm not entirely sure myself. I was adrift in a void, but when I heard your call, Master, I gradually broke free from that hazy, unclear state."

With the Spirit Sheath's explanation, Tang Heng understood.

Facing the stunned Mu Chen, Tang Heng said, "Uncle Mu, there is no need for surprise. The Spirit Sheath is a sword I forged a year ago; I have long been in sync with her."

"Today, I simply utilized the finesse of spirit forging, and through a stroke of fortune, I granted the Spirit Sheath life."

Mu Chen opened his mouth to speak—was this something spirit forging could achieve?

Generally, spirit forging only required awakening the spirituality of the metal, creating a life cycle comparable to creatures like Soul Beasts.

That was considered a successful spirit forging, capable of conveying faint emotions like joy or sorrow.

But this famous blade in Tang Heng's hand, having attained such a level of intelligence so soon after its birth, was simply unheard of.

If a newly spirit-forged metal was equivalent to a newborn Soul Beast, then a metal capable of human speech was nearly on par with a legendary Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

Regardless, everything that happened today was worthy of being recorded in the annals of blacksmithing history.

A seven-year-old spirit forging master, a masterpiece of a blade with the intelligence of a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast—Tang Heng had truly achieved the unprecedented.

Witnessing this historic moment with his own eyes, Mu Chen felt he had no regrets left in this life.

He was determined to take this disciple and show off properly in front of Zhen Hua!

Look at that, this is my apprentice.

Mu Chen calmed his emotions, crouched down with a kind expression, and spoke in an extremely sincere tone: "Good child, your talent is absolutely the best I have ever seen in anyone; calling you a monster would not be an exaggeration."

"In order not to bury your natural gifts, I, Mu Chen, President of the Eastsea City Blacksmith Association and current eight-star Saint Craftsman, am willing to take you as my disciple."

"The Eastsea City Blacksmith Association will provide unconditional payment for all resources you need for your cultivation, assist you in becoming a Title Douluo within twelve years, and help you achieve the rank of Divine Craftsman. I wonder what you think of this?"

The evaluator listened from the side, so astonished that he was left speechless.

Mu Xi's gaze drifted, landing on Tang Heng, and there was actually a hint of anticipation in it.

Tang Heng happened to catch it, and their eyes met unintentionally.

Mu Xi's pretty face flushed slightly, and she averted her gaze as if feeling guilty.

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Big sister, what are you being shy for?

"Master, you cannot be unfaithful [○･｀Д´･○]"

Spirit Sheath's voice rang out in his mind, leaving Tang Heng feeling helpless.

He didn't have the slightest interest in Mu Xi.

Lolis are... ahem.

"So that is what Master is thinking? That is great, Spirit Sheath was only born a day ago and hasn't even passed its shelf life yet."

Spirit Sheath, you misunderstood me! I am really not that kind of person.

Tang Heng felt misunderstood, his heart filled with bitterness.

"These conditions are indeed tempting. Title Douluo, Divine Craftsman... these are achievements that people in this world dream of."

Mu Chen nodded. Hearing Tang Heng say this, he was already prepared to accept the apprenticeship.

"However, I refuse."

"Good, good, good... wait, what? You, what did you say?"

Mu Chen looked stunned, as if he had heard something inconceivable.

Tang Heng spoke up: "I appreciate Uncle Mu's kindness, but I do not want this opportunity. You should give it to my younger brother instead."

"Wu Lin will also be undergoing testing in a moment. If his talent is decent, I won't treat him poorly. Are you sure you won't reconsider?"

Tang Heng nodded and said: "I have considered it very clearly. I have no intention of taking on a master to learn the craft at this time."

Even without the resources Mu Chen spoke of, he had an entire plane backing him; achieving those accomplishments would still be quite easy.

Mu Chen sighed. Not being able to take this disciple was truly a great regret in his life!

"Uncle Mu, don't be sad. I have a unique forging technique here; I wonder if you might be interested?"

Mu Chen composed himself, calmed down for a moment, and nodded slightly, saying:

"Oh? Let me take a look. Although there is no master-disciple fate between us, if you have any questions regarding forging, feel free to come find me!"

Tang Heng smiled slightly and took out a mechanical tool part and a cowhide book shimmering with a purple halo from the forging room.

After a long while.

Mu Chen looked at the inspection report in his hands, already too astonished to speak.

"It took less than a second, yet the theoretical service life of this part has actually increased threefold?"

How on earth was this done?!