Chapter 154: Recalling Red Dust

Li Yucheng stepped forward in a timely manner to interrupt, forcing a smile: "Elder Feng, Yuhao already has a teacher; please don't make things difficult for him."

This person was an elder of the Mecha Master Association, of the same generation as him, but their capabilities were worlds apart.

"Hmm? Yuhao doesn't seem to have formally acknowledged a master, right?"

Feng Xuanang looked toward the person beside him with a questioning expression, "I've never heard of President Li accepting a disciple; have you heard of it?"

"No."

The people beside him shook their heads one after another.

Feng Xuanang turned his head to look at Li Yucheng, revealing a helpless expression, "President Li, I know you're eager for talent, but you can't just lie."

Li Yucheng's face changed color in sudden anger.

Seriously, do you people have any shame? I was wondering why you brought a whole crowd; turns out it was to back you up.

Huo Yuhao stepped forward, resolving the siege for Li Yucheng, "Over the past two years, Li Lao has imparted the Dao and taught me, resolving my doubts; the reality of a master-disciple relationship already exists, so naturally he is my teacher."

Feng Xuanang raised an eyebrow; seeing Huo Yuhao personally smooth things over, he no longer clung to this point, merely smiling: "Yuhao, he is an Eight-level Maker; by now he probably can't teach you much anymore. Better to come study with me. Rest assured, for a genius like you, I don't care about lineage."

"Yuhao, he's an Eight Level Soul Guide Array Manufacturer; by now he probably can't teach you anything anymore, so come study with me instead. Relieved, for a genius like you, I don't care about lineage."

The epitome of shamelessness.

Li Yucheng took a deep breath, "I am now also a Nine-level Maker."

The smile on Feng Xuanang's face stiffened; a trace of astonishment flashed in his eyes: "Oh? When did you break through to Nine-level? How come I didn't hear about a promotion ceremony being held?"

Li Yucheng let out a cold snort: "I just passed the assessment yesterday; haven't had time to announce it yet. Elder Feng's information is quite well-connected; you've even investigated Yuhao's matters thoroughly."

Huo Yuhao smiled and supplemented: "Li Lao completed a Soul Power Amplifier that can raise the power of Nine-level Soul Tools."

Feng Xuanang's pupils suddenly contracted; he looked at Li Yucheng in shock and doubt, "You actually completed the assignment the President gave you?"

The Soul Power Amplifier was originally an ungraded Soul Tool that could raise Soul Tools below Nine-level by one grade, but in this era, this kind of Soul Tool appeared very useless.

Because manufacturing it requires Diamond Refined Gold, and one kilogram of Refined Gold can only extract thirty grams of Diamond Refined Gold; the consumption of Rare Metals is simply too great. It's better to use them to manufacture other Soul Tools after forging, or simply manufacture stronger Soul Tools.

So the Soul Power Amplifier type of Soul Tool is considered eliminated, but whether inside the Association or Mingde Hall, there are assignments regarding the Soul Power Amplifier, wanting to use Rare Metals that have undergone forging to manufacture a stronger Soul Power Amplifier.

Because a breakthrough in this technology can greatly raise the overall level of Soul Tools, and might even change the landscape of the entire Soul Tool world.

Feng Xuanang was truly astonished; he didn't expect Li Yucheng could actually complete this difficult problem that had troubled the Association for many years. You must know, even Mingde Hall has not yet had a breakthrough progress.

This isn't something you can complete by mechanically copying the structure of Diamond Refined Gold.

Li Yucheng lightly stroked his long beard; a trace of pride flashed in his eyes: "Merely a slight gain; moreover, it was only just completed, and can only raise the power by several tenths. There's still a distance before a Nine-level Soul Tool can rival a Ten-level Soul Tool... and, it still owes much to Yuhao's unique insights on the Core Formation; otherwise, I mechanically copying the Diamond Refined Gold structure couldn't have completed it."

Li Yucheng lightly stroked his long beard, a trace of pride flashing in his eyes: "It's merely a slight gain, moreover it was just now completed, it can only raise a few tenths of the power, there's still a distance from letting a Nine Level Soul Tool compare to a Ten Level Soul Tool... moreover, it still had to rely on Yuhao's unique insight on the Core Formation, otherwise I copying the Diamond Refined Gold's structure by the book couldn't complete it."

A few years ago, telling this assignment to Huo Yuhao and researching it together was the most correct decision of his life.

He originally thought he would need to rely on Huo Yuhao to complete the new Soul Power Amplifier; he didn't expect that during the two years of research experience, Huo Yuhao instead gave him more surprises, letting him personally complete this Soul Tool, and by this become a Nine-level Mecha Constructor.

He originally thought he needed to rely on Huo Yuhao to complete the new Soul Power Amplifier, unexpected that during the two years of research experience, Huo Yuhao instead gave him more surprises, letting him personally complete this Soul Tool, and by this become a Nine Level Mecha Master.

Feng Xuanang frowned heavily: "Even among Nine-level Makers there are differences in level. I've immersed in the Nine-level realm for twenty years; my understanding of the Core Formation far surpasses yours. You only have this much foundation; Yuhao has probably already learned it all."

Li Yucheng's face showed a moment of embarrassment, "That also..."

Just as the two sides were at a deadlock, a voice suddenly came from not far away: "What big matter are you discussing? All gathered here?"

Everyone turned to look, only to see a burly old man stride in. His beard and hair were all white, his spirit vigorous, a pair of eyes bright and piercing.

"President!" Li Yucheng and Feng Xuanang exclaimed in surprise simultaneously, along with the others beside them saluting.

Mecha Master Association President — Yi Hongchen waved his hand, his gaze landing on Huo Yuhao, asking with great interest: "You're that Huo Yuhao who caused a sensation? The whole hall is talking about your matters right now. I am the Mecha Master Association's President Yi Hongchen."

Huo Yuhao had long known of the other's existence, but at this moment looking at him, he still had a feeling of a world apart.

The Red Dust Family... this is perhaps the change second only to the Spirit Pagoda?

Meeting a descendant of an old friend is also the first time since returning to this era...

The thought flashed and vanished; Huo Yuhao's eyes carried a trace of a smile; he politely saluted: "I have seen the President."

Yi Hongchen smiled slightly, "No need for excessive courtesy; at such a young age you have such achievements, truly rare."

Even rarer is that facing everyone's adulation, you can still face it calmly, neither arrogant nor impetuous; this composure is even more admirable than talent.

Originally still wanting to seriously observe a bit; now it seems perhaps not needed...

He turned his head to look at Li Yucheng and Feng Xuanang, "You two, getting red in the face arguing over a junior, aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"

Feng Xuanang hurriedly explained: "President, we were just..."

Yi Hongchen interrupted his words: "Enough, I know everything."

He paused, his gaze sweeping between Li Yucheng and Feng Xuanang, his tone leisurely, "Since you can't resolve the dispute, why not—"

He suddenly turned, smiling as he looked at Huo Yuhao: "From now on, I'll personally guide him. After all, Yu Cheng brought him over, certainly hoping I'd be moved. Not wrong either; such a comprehensive genius is the first I've seen."

As these words fell, the entire hall temporarily fell into silence.

Feng Xuanang was somewhat anxious, "President, your daily affairs are busy; where would you find time to personally teach a newcomer? Moreover, Yuhao is from the Spirit Pagoda..."

Yi Hongchen spoke to interrupt, "Sectarian prejudice only; you can set it aside, can't I? Moreover, the Association and Spirit Pagoda have many cooperative projects; this is just a good opportunity to deepen exchange."

Li Yucheng heard this, and a look of realization and amusement flashed in his eyes. He had long anticipated the President would be moved, just didn't expect it to be this straightforward.

The President makes a move; Feng Xuanang has no chance.

After all, the other party comes from the Red Dust Family, is one of the Continent's few Ten-level Mecha Designers, an existence who designed several Ten-level Soul Tools!

Feng Xuanang still wanted to say something, but Yi Hongchen had already waved his hand, leading Huo Yuhao the two of them toward a Zhi Zao Shi.

Watching them leave, Feng Xuanang suddenly sighed.

"This child not only has peerless talent, his nature is also excellent; his future is even the Spirit Pagoda Tower Master; your luck is really good."

"This child not only has peerless talent, his nature is also extremely excellent, in the future he's even the Spirit Pagoda Tower Master, your luck is really good."

Feng Xuanang seeing this didn't mind, merely helplessly withdrawing his gaze.

In recent two years, the Spirit Pagoda has been publicizing Huo Yuhao's reputation.

Over the past nearly two years, the Spirit Pagoda has been publicizing Huo Yuhao's reputation.

This is building momentum, and also a trial.

With so many honors heaped upon him, if he were crushed by the pressure or immersed in empty fame, Huo Yuhao would be impossible to become the next Spirit Pagoda Tower Master.

But judging from today's contact, Huo Yuhao not only possesses extraordinary talent, his nature is also excellent; no wonder the President directly made this decision.

"Sigh, ultimately it was a step too late; that kid Hao Xuan, couldn't he have spoken earlier? The result let Li Yucheng seize the initiative……"

(End of Chapter)