Chapter 145: Relearning

"In this era, a blacksmith is a lowly profession, but I believe that in the future I can reach a stature comparable to a Soul Master."

Tie Li saying this now sounds more like nonsense; the other blacksmiths in the shop turn red upon hearing it, feeling that Tie Li thinks too highly of them.

Mindsets are deeply entrenched; without a massive, cross‑era shock, change is hard to occur.

Tuo Yu knows Tie Li's character, but also thinks this line is a bit exaggerated.

Tie Li knows they don't believe his words today, so he says no more and instead produces the token Yang Wudi gave him.

"Little brother, I'd like to ask your clan leader to come out for a meeting."

The young blacksmith froze for a moment; he is a member of the Li One Clan, and their blacksmith shop has always hidden its identity—when he discovered it, is unclear.

"Alright, you may step back."

Tai Tan, having appeared behind the young blacksmith at an unknown moment, signals him to step back.

"Tuo Yu, you go out first; I'll go find you in a moment."

"Alright."

Soon, only Tai Tan and Tie Li remain in the room.

"Lao Shanyang sent you to find me?"

"I got the token from the Yang Clan Leader; I need the Titan clan leader's assistance on something."

Tai Tan takes the token from Yang Wudi, examines it, then continues speaking.

"Tell me."

"I want to learn the Chaos Cloak Hammer Method."

"Oh?"

Tai Tan is slightly surprised; he can sense Tie Li's soul power fluctuations. In his twenties, Tie Li has already cultivated to Five Ring Soul King—an astonishing talent that should be devoted to cultivation, yet he wants to waste precious time learning forging?

In Tai Tan's view, the Chaos Cloak Hammer Method is a blacksmith's exclusive art; not every Soul Master can wield it in battle.

To learn the Chaos Cloak Hammer Method, one must first study the blacksmith's forging techniques.

"Young friend, your talent is fine; perhaps you should devote all your time to cultivation—it might be better for you," Tai Tan suggests.

"Of course. If you insist on learning, out of Lao Shanyang's face, I'll teach you, but I hope you won't regret it."

"Senior, rest assured, I know my limits."

Currently, blacksmiths are among the lowest‑ranked professions; how valuable can their exclusive techniques really be?

This is a common thought among all Soul Masters: letting them learn, they might not be willing to waste that time.

That is also one reason Tai Tan agreed so readily.

Tie Li steps outside first, letting Tuo Yu return to the academy, while he remains here for a while.

Tai Tan brings Tie Li to his private chamber, which contains a forging furnace dedicated to him.

To learn the Chaos Cloak Hammer Method, you need a basic level of forging.

Tai Tan does not think Tie Li has that foundation; just as he is about to impart basic experience, Tie Li lifts the Forging Hammer and strikes an iron block, instantly surprising Tai Tan.

"Huh?"

"Clang clang!"

The relentless hammering reverberates through the room; the skilled fire control and striking rhythm make Tai Tan realize the young man possesses exceptionally fine forging skill.

Tai Tan's favor toward Tie Li grows; such a solid forging foundation cannot be mastered quickly—he must have spent a long time learning forging.

Seeing this, Tai Tan begins to teach Tie Li forging techniques and the Chaos Cloak Hammer Method.

Tie Li's displayed forging talent does not disappoint Tai Tan.

Tie Li tries to abandon his previous hammering style, focusing on the force of each strike rather than frequency or speed.

Tai Tan prepares a dedicated room for Tie Li, also equipped with a private forging furnace.

After each session where Tai Tan imparts experience and skill, Tie Li returns to his own room to forge and refine.

During this stay, Tie Li almost forgets the passage of time; before he knows it, two months have passed.

As usual, Tie Li continues to study forging at the blacksmith shop.

"Xiao San, I told you, my family specializes in forging iron goods; whatever iron item you need, I can forge for you."

Tai Long's relationship with Tang San is fairly good; upon learning Tang San needs the blacksmith shop to craft delicate devices, he immediately volunteers.

Blue Overlord Academy was renamed Shilake Academy; originally, Blue Overlord Academy focused on training its own students, naturally harboring hostility toward the newly admitted Shilake students, feeling they encroached on their positions.

The conflicts that arose were inevitable; the strength displayed by the Shilake and others forced them to respect them.

Tai Long can be said to have been completely humbled by Tang San.

Tang San arrives at the blacksmith shop; hearing the surrounding hammering, he knows they have solid forging foundations, and this shop is the largest he has ever seen.

"Da Li brother?"

Tang San sees a familiar figure and tentatively asks.

Tie Li hears the voice, looks over, not expecting to meet Tang San here.

"Do you know each other?" Tai Long did not expect the two to be acquainted.

Tie Li has been studying at the blacksmith shop for two months; Tai Long naturally knows Tie Li, as his grandfather has repeatedly praised Tie Li's forging talent before him.

"Xiao San, why are you also here?" Tie Li asks deliberately.

Of course, guessing Tang San's purpose here, likely he needs a blacksmith shop to help forge parts for hidden weapons.

Ordinary blacksmith shops lack this skill, but every member of the Li One Clan possesses exquisite technique, making them the ideal partners.

"Tai Long is my classmate; I'm here to cooperate with him."

"Our purposes differ; I'm here to learn forging techniques."

Tang San nods after hearing this; when he first met Tie Li in Nuo Ding City, Tie Li was studying forging inside the blacksmith shop. He never expected that after all these years, Tie Li remains obsessed with forging, striving to improve his skill.

Blacksmiths on Dou Luo Da Lu are the lowest‑ranked profession; how many Soul Masters would bow down to do such dirty, labor‑intensive work?

Tang San's thoughts differ from the natives of Dou Luo Da Lu, so he respects Tie Li's actions.

But he thought of another matter, Dai Mubai has been looking for Tie Li lately.

Tairong does not know Tie Li's identity; if he knew that Tie Li is the person Dai Mubai has been searching for, he would probably act on Dai Mubai's behalf first and punish Tie Li.

Tairong's relationship with them is good, so he naturally leans toward Dai Mubai and the others.

Tang San thought it over, does not intend to reveal this matter, but when asked to judge its rightness or wrongness, he cannot say at the moment.

When they first arrived at Shilake Academy, he and Xiao Wu both knew of Dai Mubai's deeds, and Ma Hongjun even boasted about Dai Mubai's heroic battle record many times.

In contrast, Tie Li, aside from regular cultivation, devotes most of his mind to forging; this point Tang San feels deeply— in Nuo Ding City, Tie Li often sets his gaze on him, wanting to learn more advanced forging techniques.

In Tang San's view, Tie Li is a Soul Master who is passionate about forging.

(End of chapter)