"Junior brother, you caused an earth-shattering stir in Mingdu this time. You put the Tan Family through absolute misery, and they almost certainly can't produce what they owe you. Be careful they don't turn into cornered dogs leaping over a wall and try something against you."
The Soul Tool Research laboratory was empty except for Xuan Ziwen and Huo Yuhao. Ju Zi and Ke Ke had taken leave that day, so Xuan Ziwen had come to personally teach Huo Yuhao about crafting Soul Tools.
"Try something against me? Them?" Huo Yuhao chuckled. "Let them come. A bunch of kittens and puppies think they can learn to bite like a tiger?"
Xuan Ziwen shook his head helplessly. Only Huo Yuhao would have the nerve to call the Sun Moon Empire's assistant minister, whose power dominated both court and country, a worthless kitten or puppy.
"All right. As long as you're aware of it, just remember to stay vigilant," Xuan Ziwen said, shaking his head helplessly. "I heard that everything you learned about being a Soul Engineer at Shrek Academy was self-taught, and you never underwent any assessment. Here, you'll need to take my test so I can determine your current Soul Engineer level, then teach you the corresponding knowledge."
"There are more than a dozen rare metals and precious materials on the table in front of you, enough to craft Soul Tools. You may now make a Soul Tool of any type here on the spot. I'll assess it to determine your Soul Engineer level."
Huo Yuhao nodded and said with a smile, "No problem."
"Mm, this sunken silver and heavenly star iron are both excellent quality, good enough for me to fuse and refine." Huo Yuhao examined the materials on the table and nodded in satisfaction.
Then Huo Yuhao's gaze