I Want It All! I'll Come Find You Tomorrow!

"Of course, Xiao Xiu should make forging his first profession. After all, it's the foundation of being a Battle Armor Master."

Mu Ye stopped in his tracks, turned back, and answered without hesitation.

Based on the process of making Battle Armor, there were four main professions: blacksmiths, Mecha designers, Mecha manufacturers, and Mecha repairers.

Blacksmithing could basically be considered a prerequisite for making Battle Armor, because the metals used in Battle Armor were all forged by blacksmiths. The metals needed for Four-Word Battle Armor, in particular, could only be forged by Divine Craftsmen.

However, blacksmithing required a high initial investment and exceptional talent. But once a blacksmith reached the Saint Craftsman level, the major powers would scramble to recruit them. It was a profession with high investment, high risk, and high reward.

"Then what about Xiao Xiu's second profession? Mecha designer?"

Leng Yaozhu seemed to have expected this. Her beautiful eyes flickered as she softly asked.

"That depends on Xiao Xiu's choice. Apprentice, what do you think?"

Mu Ye shook his head slightly and patted Jiang Xiu on the shoulder as he asked.

As long as Jiang Xiu's first profession was blacksmithing, Mu Ye wouldn't interfere too much with the rest. Experts of their caliber all had a deep understanding of forging, to some extent, because only then could the Battle Armor they made truly suit them.

"Master, I want to learn all three of the other professions, too."

Jiang Xiu considered it for a moment, then answered seriously.

He wasn't being arrogant. Aside from Mecha repair, the other two professions were also very important.

If blacksmithing was the foundation of Battle Armor, determining its lower limit, then Mecha design and Mecha manufacturing determined its upper limit.

One of a Mecha designer's main responsibilities was to design the various stages of making Battle Armor, including the metals it required and the characteristics of each part. Only by mastering Mecha design could he better create Battle Armor that was one with his intentions.

Mecha manufacturers, meanwhile, made the various Soul Guidance Core Arrays in Battle Armor, allowing it to match the user's Martial Soul and achieve greater power.

So Jiang Xiu intended to study all three professions that could shape his future.

As for the last one, Mecha repair, it would be a piece of cake for him.

What's more, once he delved further into the Shadow Monarch, even the most difficult profession—blacksmithing—might become the easiest of the four for him...

"It's good to have ambition, but don't get so absorbed in these professions that you lose sight of what matters. At their core, Soul Masters must improve their personal strength and cultivation."

Hearing this, Han Tianyi furrowed his brows slightly and spoke earnestly, then shot Mu Ye a glance.

If Jiang Xiu became obsessed with these professions too, the future of the Body Sect would be completely doomed. With Mu Ye as an example, Han Tianyi had to be on guard.

"Grandmaster Uncle, please rest assured. I understand."

Jiang Xiu's expression was sincere.

The continent was still relatively peaceful, but in a few years, all kinds of wars would break out across it. He needed enough strength to make his plans amid the turmoil.

He had already secretly marked some places of opportunity in his mind. Once he grew stronger, he could go claim them.

"Good. Don't follow your master's example. Your grandmaster uncle is at the Spirit Pagoda headquarters, so if there's anything you don't understand about cultivation, you can come ask me anytime."

Seeing Jiang Xiu like this, Han Tianyi felt a little more at ease. He added one last reminder.

"It's good that Xiao Xiu has ambition. We'll help each other out in the future. I have a meeting to attend, so I won't see you out. I've already arranged for people to clean that street."

Leng Yaozhu glanced at Jiang Xiu in surprise. Then her red lips curved into a smile, and she raised an arm in a gesture of invitation.

"Sorry for the trouble, Tower Master Leng."

Mu Ye thanked her, then set off. But just as the three of them reached the elevator and were about to leave, a clear, sweet voice rang out.

"Boss... Jiang Xiu, I'll come to your house tomorrow to cultivate with you."

Na'er clasped her little hands behind her back. Her pink lips parted slightly, and a faint glimmer shone in her violet eyes as she called out.

Jiang Xiu paused but didn't look back. Instead, he waved and smiled.

"Sure. You're welcome."

"Ding!"

The elevator doors opened, and the three of them stepped inside. Then the doors closed again, and the elevator slowly rose.

"Na'er, what are you thinking about? Xiao Xiu's already gone."

Seeing the silver-white cowlick on Na'er's head spring upright again, Leng Yaozhu smiled and ruffled her hair as she asked.

"Nothing, nothing!"

"I was just thinking about how I can surpass Jiang Xiu and become the boss. After all, as your disciple, I can't let Jiang Xiu keep holding me down."

Na'er hurriedly waved her hands. A blush spread across her fair, pretty face as she linked arms with Leng Yaozhu and grinned.

"You little rascal, always up to something."

Leng Yaozhu reached out a slender finger and tapped Na'er on the forehead.

"By the way, Master, why did you ask Jiang Xiu about his future profession?"

Na'er lifted her little head, puzzled.

"Of course, it was for your sake. Your master's master has a friend whose status is beyond that of almost anyone else on the entire continent."

"Sect Master Mu will surely invite him to teach Jiang Xiu forging. Na'er, you'll have to learn forging, too. That way, you can study under him alongside Jiang Xiu and lay the groundwork for your future Battle Armor."

Leng Yaozhu stroked Na'er's head and led her outside as she explained gently.

"So that's why. Thank you, Master."

At those words, Na'er's dainty nose twitched, and ripples stirred in her beautiful eyes.

"What are you thanking me for? Now that I'm your master, of course I'll raise you well. You won't go without anything other people's children have."

Leng Yaozhu chuckled, but there was a hint of imperiousness in her voice.

"So this is what forced love feels like... Master, you're awesome!"

Na'er pumped her little fist and cheered, but a strange feeling welled up inside her—one she'd never felt before. It was warm...

"Alright, this street belongs to our Body Sect from now on. Xiao Xiu, you're going to be the coolest guy on the block."

Looking at the crowded street, Mu Ye swept out an arm and declared loudly. This was the territory Leng Yaozhu had given to their Body Sect.

"Let's go. Tower Master Leng has already made the arrangements. That largest area at the very end is just right for our Body Sect headquarters."

Han Tianyi walked ahead, with Jiang Xiu following close behind, his gaze moving from shop to shop along both sides of the street.

"Tower Master Leng really is generous."

Jiang Xiu thought to himself, impressed.

In Shrek City, the annual profits from this street were immeasurable. It was like a beast that laid golden eggs. What's more, even without counting the profits, the real estate across this entire area alone could bring in a staggering fortune.

Yet Leng Yaozhu had given it directly to the Body Sect. Her generosity was plain to see.