Once Xiao Chen's gaze locked onto the two figures in the reception area, he headed toward Zhen Hua and Mu Ye without hesitation, bringing Gu Yue along beside him.
Reaching them, Xiao Chen bowed slightly in greeting, his tone respectful and steady. "Greetings, Teacher."
Xiao Chen's voice broke off their conversation.
Zhen Hua, who had been discussing Battle Armor with Mu Ye, abruptly turned at the sound. Surprise and delight flashed in his eyes when he saw Xiao Chen.
He had not expected his most prized disciple to come looking for him of his own accord.
In the past, Xiao Chen had only come when he asked him to. What brought him here today?
"Xiao Chen? What brings you to Heaven Dou City, and why have you suddenly come to the association?"
Zhen Hua looked the youth up and down. Compared to when he had last advanced to a sixth-level blacksmith, Xiao Chen's soul power had clearly grown much stronger.
His student's talent was not only astonishing in forging-even his talent as a Soul Master was monstrously exceptional.
The gratification in Zhen Hua's eyes deepened. Then his gaze fell on Gu Yue beside Xiao Chen, with her ethereal bearing and exquisite beauty, and he asked with a hint of puzzlement, "And this young lady is?"
Before Xiao Chen could speak, Gu Yue inclined her head slightly, her bearing gentle and her manners impeccable. Her voice was sweet and clear. "Hello, Senior. My name is Gu Yue."
Xiao Chen added, "Teacher, you should still remember her. You met Gu Yue at the Skysea Grand Competition a few years ago."
At Xiao Chen's reminder, memories of Gu Yue instantly flashed through Zhen Hua's mind. Understanding dawned, and he nodded with an embarrassed smile. "So it's Gu Yue. Heavenly Phoenix's disciple, right? No