Douluo: My Clone Simulates the Star God.

Chapter 4 Forging Exchange Competition, Master Craftsman Mu Chen

Dangdang Dangdang!

The continuous clanging of metal echoed through the stadium. Although it sounded somewhat chaotic, there was a strange sense of rhythm to it.

That was the sound of a hammer striking iron!

Donghai City is a city located in the eastern part of Douluo Continent. In a certain venue within this city, a small-scale forging exchange competition is being held.

The younger generation of blacksmiths are sweating profusely with hammers on the central stage of the city management, and the metal being forged is becoming increasingly translucent thanks to their efforts.

This was just an inter-school exchange competition. The oldest student on stage was only fifteen years old, and the blacksmiths were generally only at level one or two.

For young people, all the students participating in the forging exchange competition are their idols, and they are expected to become senior forging masters in the future.

However, for those high-level blacksmiths, this competition was really not worth watching, and Mu Chen was one of them.

As the president of the East Sea City branch of the Forging Masters Association, Mu Chen is an eight-star Saint Craftsman, capable of performing various complex forging operations.

Logically speaking, he shouldn't be here, because the branch president of the Blacksmith Association is extremely busy. How could he have time to participate in such a small-scale exchange competition? Even if someone paid to invite him, they might not be able to get him to come.

Because in the eyes of the master craftsman, money is no longer that important. As long as he is willing to make money, he can sell any piece of metal he makes for a high price.

The reason this eight-star master craftsman came here was simply because his daughter had made some progress in forging, and he was so happy that he came out for a stroll. He happened to come across a forging exchange competition here, so he just casually came to take a look.

"Master Craftsman, these children are the future of our academy. What do you think of them?"

"The younger generation is truly formidable; their future is promising!"

Although most of them were mediocre, Mu Chen was in a good mood right now, so giving a good evaluation wasn't a big deal; it was just a matter of a word for him.

But for the dean of the college who asked the question, it meant something different.

This is praise from a master craftsman. If you tell this to the children, it will definitely inspire them greatly, and the benefits will be immense!

The exchange competition ended quickly, and the winner was a level-two blacksmith, who was also the one Mu Chen initially favored.

"Looks like there aren't any outstanding kids here..."

However, Mu Chen's gaze was quickly drawn to the scene below, because after all the students had left, a middle-aged man actually stepped onto the stage again.

Mu Chen was somewhat puzzled because he recognized the middle-aged man below; he was a level-five blacksmith from the East Sea City Blacksmith Association.

Although Mu Chen didn't remember his name, he had a deep impression of this person. He could perform level five spirit forging, which made him a master craftsman, but all the metals he forged were of inferior quality, and their future growth potential was not great.

If nothing goes wrong, he'll probably be stuck at this point for the rest of his life.

What is he doing here?

However, as the broadcast progressed, Mu Chen understood the purpose behind it.

"Now, please give a warm welcome to the Grandmaster Craftsman, who will demonstrate the splendor of Spirit Forging!"

He was clearly there to provide guidance to the students.

Mu Chen couldn't help but glance at the dean beside him. He hadn't expected this person to have some skill. Although he was the worst master craftsman, the fact that the dean was able to invite him was enough to show that he had some connections.

However, none of this concerned Mu Chen. He was just out for a stroll and would go home to see his daughter in a little while.

The spirit forging demonstration quickly came to an end. Compared to the excited students and teachers present, Mu Chen appeared particularly calm, with even a hint of dissatisfaction in his eyes.

He could tell at a glance the quality of that spirit-forged metal... it was low-grade again! This guy hasn't improved at all in recent years!

Moreover, judging from the expressions of the people around him, even the dean of the academy next to him couldn't discern the quality of the metal at all.

Seeing so many people chasing after a piece of substandard spirit-forged metal, Mu Chen couldn't help but feel annoyed, but he couldn't bear to say anything and spoil the children's enthusiasm.

"Let's go for a walk."

After letting out a helpless sigh, Mu Chen stood up from his seat, refused everyone's offer of companionship, and left alone.

His initial good mood, thanks to his daughter's achievement, vanished completely after watching this substandard spirit forging. Now, all he wants to do is go to the beach to clear his head.

Because of his identity, Mu Chen did not plan to go through the main gate, but instead chose a deserted path and slowly walked forward.

Tap! Tap! Tap!

However, not long after, the sound of running came from behind him. Judging from the sound, the owner of the footsteps was probably not very old, maybe around ten years old.

Mu Chen couldn't help but turn around and see a little girl running towards him carrying a pile of metal materials... Could it be that she came to ask him for an autograph? Or was she coming to ask him for forging techniques?

Although many questions arose in his mind, Mu Chen still carefully examined the little girl. She had regular features and was definitely a beauty in the making. Moreover, the pile of metal materials in her hand seemed to be leftovers from the competition earlier?

Looking at the girl, Mu Chen couldn't help but think of his own daughter, Mu Xi, who used to happily hold him while he forged the leftover materials.

"Alright, since we've run into each other, I'll give her a little pointers." Having made up his mind, Mu Chen raised his hand, intending to beckon the girl over. "If you have any questions..."

Mu Chen: ? ? ?

Before he could finish speaking, Mu Chen froze on the spot.

The girl showed no sign of stopping; instead, she walked right past him and ran towards the exit in the distance.

The scene became somewhat awkward.

"Little girl, wait a minute!"

"Huh?" The girl, who was about to leave, stopped immediately after hearing the voice behind her and looked over in confusion.

"Don't you have anything to say to me?" Mu Chen pointed to his face. As a master craftsman, his appearance had long been known. There were very few people in the forging field who didn't recognize him. Judging from the girl's appearance, she should also be a forger.

"What did I say to you?" The girl tilted her head, her puzzled look quite adorable, before answering somewhat uncertainly, "May your happiness be as boundless as the Eastern Sea and your longevity as enduring as the Southern Mountains?"

puff!

Feeling like he was about to cough up blood, Mu Chen suppressed his anger and said with a smile, "I was talking about the forging field. Don't you have anything you want to ask me?"

"What do I have to ask you?" Hearing Mu Chen's words, the girl immediately became impatient. "Old man, aren't you being a bit too arrogant?"

"Just like that lousy level 5 blacksmith on the arena earlier, he only did one substandard spirit forging attempt, and now he thinks he can do whatever he wants just because he has some skill?"

"If I were your age, I'd be a master craftsman by now!"

Seeing the old man in front of him who was quite shocked by what he had said, Black Tower turned around gracefully and left, leaving Mu Chen standing there bewildered. He was an eight-star Saint Craftsman after all. When had he ever been insulted like this by someone pointing their finger at him?

But soon, Mu Chen's expression changed.

"Wait! She knows the spirit forging just now was substandard?"

In the exchange match just now, apart from himself and the level 5 blacksmith who went on stage, Mu Chen was certain that no high-level blacksmiths came here. So how did this girl know that?

Driven by curiosity, Mu Chen followed the path the girl had taken, intending to find out what was going on.

I never imagined that an eight-star master blacksmith from the Blacksmith Association would stoop so low as to stalk a little girl... The world is going to the dogs!

(End of this chapter)