Douluo Continent: I can nurture soul beasts and even perform super evolution.

Chapter 224 Ma Xiaotao: Five Years! Do you know how I've spent these past five years?! (First Update)
"That's right, as things stand right now, it's probably very difficult to create the battle armor I envisioned..."

Su Wen's figure slowly appeared in the forging room.

He smiled at Old Du.

"You've grown taller and stronger, kid. You haven't fallen behind in your forging skills during your six months in the Sun Moon Empire, have you?" Old Du looked Su Wen up and down, snorted coldly, patted Su Wen's shoulder, but a strange light flashed in his eyes.

"His physical abilities have improved again?!"

"He's practically a little monster." He muttered to himself, then shook his head. As long as his physical abilities kept up, with Su Wen's comprehension, he probably wouldn't be too far from becoming a master craftsman.

After a moment's thought, he came to his senses: "You just said that the battle armor is hopeless? Didn't you just give me an empty promise before?!"

Seeing Elder Du frown slightly, Xuan Ziwen looked nervous, fearing that this forging expert would be displeased and leave at the last minute.

"Hehe, don't pretend to be innocent after taking advantage of the situation. With the generous sponsorship of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, plus my connections in the far north and the Demon Forest that allow me to obtain large quantities of forging metals, and even the data that Teacher Xuan has, it all means that the forging system is about to rise. With the right timing, location, and people, I only said that we can't make the battle armor for the time being, but I didn't say anything about the future. In the future, for thousands of years to come, the ultimate goal of countless people will be to complete the puzzle of the battle armor..." Su Wen said slowly.

"Hehe, it has to be you, kid." Old Du's face broke into a smile again.

"By the way, about that... sniper rifle of yours, yes, let me forge one for you, no, let's say I'll do a Heavenly Forging on the existing one. What's an eighth-level soul tool? I'll make you a tenth-level one."

"Oh?" Su Wen raised an eyebrow.

Even he couldn't help but be somewhat tempted.

With his strength increasing dramatically, the Ice Wind Enchantment Sniper, which had just been optimized, once again became useless. The purpose of sniping targets from a distance was to take their heads from a thousand miles away, so as to avoid the trouble of being surrounded and to have enough time to escape. But for Su Wen now, what trouble could killing a Title Douluo be?
His true targets were already extreme powerhouses like Ye Xishui and Kong Deming.

Therefore, it is just a chicken rib.

But Du Lao's words made him somewhat tempted. After all, a level nine soul tool combined with the Heaven Forging technique was as powerful as a level ten soul tool, which meant that Ye Xishui's Death Tower was probably no match for it.

"What are your conditions, sir?" Su Wen asked thoughtfully.

"Hey, we're both in the forging department. You're the vice dean, and I'm the dean. What kind of conditions could there be!" Old Du glared, his beard bristling. "You're thinking way too dirty of people!"

"Really?" Su Wen stroked his chin, looking suspicious.

“However, one thing is one thing. I also have a few junior brothers and nephews. Although they are from the same lineage as me, their strength is slightly inferior. They are all second-rate guys like Grandmasters and Saint Craftsmen. They have been scattered all over Douluo over the years. I want them to serve as teachers. You see, cough cough cough…” As Old Du spoke, his old face unconsciously turned red.

“The master craftsman is not a nobody.” Su Wen smiled.

He understood Old Master Du's thoughts. After all, the two had clearly defined their responsibilities long ago. All personnel and resources were coordinated and allocated by Su Wen. Of course, Su Wen also brought ninety percent of the forging department, so he had absolute say.

Even though the blacksmith lineage has declined on the mainland, it still has several major schools. Master Du's lineage is purely supported by his reputation as a master craftsman, while the Lou family and the Song family have a very deep foundation.

Shrek Academy's forging system is a huge pie, but the pie is also finite. The Du family's lineage is like a lean camel, but it is still difficult to compete with the other factions.

"I value character more than anything else. Why don't you bring him along to meet me? And what teacher... Director, Director." Su Wen smiled and raised his hand.

"Huh?!!" Old Du couldn't suppress the urge to smile.

"This, this is not appropriate. Among those young men, only one or two have recently become Saint Craftsmen."

"There's nothing inappropriate about it. This forging department is built on your reputation, not just by me..."

……

Watching Elder Du's departing figure, Su Wen couldn't help but shake his head. It seemed that the forging profession had been in decline for a long time, and Elder Du had not yet realized his status as a master craftsman. Once the forging system and the soul guidance system truly began to combine, he would probably soar to new heights.

At that time, the master craftsman's status would be second only to the Pavilion Master at Shrek Academy...

"Of course, loosely connected factions are more likely to develop a sense of belonging to Shrek Academy," Su Wen said thoughtfully, his hands behind his back. If it were a high-rise building, with a history spanning millennia, it would be difficult for it to form a deep bond with Shrek Academy.

……

Poseidon Island.

The room was shrouded in mist when Su Wen's door was violently kicked open. Before he could react, a vibrant red figure rushed in.

Ma Xiaotao spotted Su Wen sitting cross-legged on the bed, cultivating. Ignoring the latter's bewildered expression, she unleashed a continuous stream of phoenix fire from her body, her phoenix eyes shooting out a sharp light from the flames, as if she had stepped out of hell, and headed straight for Su Wen's bed.

At the same time, the school uniforms were also reduced to ashes by the flames.

"boom!!!"

"Thorn-"

Flames rose and roared, but then seemed to repel each other as if they encountered water, emitting scorching white mist. The entire golden wooden house was as if it were on fire, with billowing white mist flowing out of the windows.

"Om..."

The ancient golden tree groaned in dissatisfaction, but it had no choice. Its branches reached out from inside the house and gradually enveloped the two people who were already engaged in fierce combat, forming a wooden cocoon.

Although ice and fire are inherently incompatible, for a couple seeking thrills, this feeling is simply a way to reach the peak.

"Six months, do you know how I got through those six months?!"

"Isn't it because Sister Luo Chen is here..."

"I have the Dragon Pill!" Ma Xiaotao's movements became increasingly frantic, her voice broken and intermittent: "She can't suppress my Phoenix Fire."

"...It's my fault." Su Wen said with a hint of apology. This was driving Sister Tao crazy.

"Don't just talk the talk! Take action!"

"it is good……"

……

“Young people really know how to have fun,” Moon said, shaking his head. “I’m getting old…”

“You’re not old at all.” Xuanzi grinned and took a bite of a chicken leg. “You always advise me to preserve the bloodline, but as the head of the pavilion, you should set an example, hehe. Beibei’s lineage has hardly inherited your talent. There’s just a Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex. There’s not a single trace of light in it.”

“Go!” Moon raised an eyebrow.

"They dare to make fun of me."

"Just telling the truth." Xuanzi grinned, unable to hide his smile.

He both respected and loved this senior apprentice.

Moreover, with Moon in charge of Shrek Academy and Su Wen rising to prominence at an astonishing pace, he can finally put down his burden...

"There is only one person in my heart," Moon said calmly.

"But unfortunately... she's already dead."

……

(End of this chapter)