"The one who just called was the daughter of Forging Master Association President Mu Chen, that Xiao Xi, right?"
Beside them, Lang Yue walked over and asked softly.
"President Mu Chen..."
"It wouldn't be bad to have a meal together."
Tang Ziran seemed thoughtful, a smile appearing on his face. An eighth-rank Forging Master, the president of the East Sea City Forging Master Association, and even the junior brother of the Divine Blacksmith Zhen Hua—not to mention he had shown considerable care for their son. Such a person was undoubtedly worth befriending.
Moreover, the other party had rushed to East Sea Academy for their son that day. Whether for Luo Chuan or Wu Lin, knowing such an elder was a fortunate thing.
"That president is indeed quite good."
"But I get the feeling this girl named Mu Xi seems quite taken with our Luo Chuan."
Lang Yue nodded, then blinked, clearly having noticed something interesting, and couldn't help but laugh.
Their Luo Chuan had never lacked admirers since childhood! Na'er, Gu Yue, and now this Mu Xi...
"I just hope our Luo Chuan doesn't grow up to be a heartbreaker who lets girls down."
Lang Yue wore a serious expression but spoke with a smile.
"Mom..."
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan could only smile helplessly. He was only nine years old—was this really an appropriate topic?
As for letting girls down...
He hadn't before, wouldn't now, and never would in the future.
"Hahaha, stop teasing the boy, dear."
"Luo Chuan, how was the Spirit Ascension Platform during the riot period for you and Wu Lin? Any gains?"
Tang Ziran wore a smile, then seemed to remember something and turned to ask the two of them.
"Hmm..."
"It didn't feel much different from usual, but Brother gave me this!"
At this topic, Tang Wulin immediately perked up, his face lighting up with joy as he eagerly extended his right hand.
His brother had given him a Soul Bone, and he hadn't even told their parents yet!
"Oh? This is..."
"A Soul Bone!"
Tang Ziran's face showed curiosity, but it quickly turned to shock as he saw the Dark Gold Terrorclaw materializing in his son's hand.
This was unmistakably a Soul Bone, and by the looks of it, no ordinary one—an External Soul Bone, a rarity among rarities!
"Your brother gave this to you? Luo Chuan, you..."
"Did the Spirit Transfer Pagoda give it to you?"
Lang Yue was visibly stunned.
She knew their Luo Chuan had joined the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, but surely they wouldn't bestow a Soul Bone so quickly. No matter how wealthy they were, this seemed excessive.
And to just give away a Soul Bone to his younger brother...
Though she knew Luo Chuan had always doted on his brother, giving away a Soul Bone represented an extraordinary level of care.
"No, Mom. It was from the guardian of the Spirit Ascension Platform. We encountered a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, and after defeating it, this External Soul Bone dropped."
Tang Luochuan shook his head with a smile as he explained.
"For me, the Soul Bone's assistance isn't particularly significant, so I gave it to Wu Lin. It can manifest much greater effects through him than through me."
"I think he needs this Soul Bone more than I do."
"..."
Tang Ziran looked at his son without speaking, simply patting his shoulder with a smile, his heart filled with countless emotions.
This was an External Soul Bone—a type of Soul Bone that didn't occupy a Soul Bone slot and could even grow alongside a Soul Master. Undoubtedly, it was a powerful combat asset for any Soul Master.
For anyone else, this would have been impossible to refuse.
Yet, despite such a treasure, his son hadn't absorbed it himself but had willingly given it to his younger brother. It wasn't that he looked down on the Soul Bone, but rather…
Luo Chuan truly cared deeply about Wu Lin.
"With this Soul Bone, Wu Lin's progress will be much faster than usual. Luo Chuan, you've done well."
"Dad is really happy to see you looking out for Wu Lin like this…"
Tang Ziran gave his son a thumbs-up and smiled.
"But whether it's Luo Chuan or Wu Lin, Dad hopes that in the future, when you face something valuable, you'll think more about yourselves…"
"Improving yourselves is equally important."
Looking at the two of them, Tang Ziran spoke earnestly.
"Yes, Dad."
Tang Wulin nodded seriously.
Of course, he understood this reasoning. He would train hard to improve himself and always stay by his brother's side.
That night.
In a villa in Eastsea City.
"Luo Chuan, Wu Lin, and Uncle and Aunt."
"Hello!"
Mu Xi greeted the Tang family with a sweet smile as she welcomed them inside.
"Hello there, little one."
"Xiao Xi is such a lovely girl."
Tang Ziran smiled and nodded, while Lang Yue, standing beside him, added warmly. This was her first time meeting Mu Xi…
Hmm, a very nice young lady.
"Thank you, Auntie…"
"Auntie is very beautiful too!"
Mu Xi smiled shyly, and beside her, Mu Chen's face was also filled with joy.
"President Mu."
Tang Ziran and his wife turned to him with a smile.
"Ah, Brother Tang, no need to be so formal."
"Xiao Xi and Luo Chuan and Wu Lin are good friends. As parents, it's only natural we shouldn't be so distant. Since I'm a few years older, how about calling me Brother Mu?"
Mu Chen shook his head and said gently.
"Brother Mu."
Tang Ziran paused for a moment, then nodded with a smile.
"Brother Tang, Sister-in-law, please have a seat."
"After parting last time, I never had a good chance to meet again. You must visit more often in the future."
Mu Chen laughed heartily.
As he spoke, his gaze shifted toward Tang Luochuan.
"It's only been a short while, but Luo Chuan's Soul Power has improved so much. Truly, heroes emerge from the young…"
Sensing the aura around him, Mu Chen couldn't help but sigh in admiration. He had undoubtedly learned from his daughter that Tang Luochuan had already become a Soul Venerable.
A Soul Venerable before the age of ten…
Truly astonishing!
"Not at all, Uncle, you flatter me…"
Tang Luochuan shook his head with a smile. Before long, he found an opportunity to leave with Wu Lin and Mu Xi.
"Luo Chuan, I never expected Uncle and Auntie to be such refined and gentle people, considering they were the top Mecha Designers that day."
Mu Xi glanced at Tang Luochuan and couldn't help but say.
That day at the academy, the oppressive presence of the two black Mecha had left an unforgettable impression on her. She had always assumed Luo Chuan's parents would be very imposing figures.
But now…
They seemed so cultured and mild-mannered!
"Brother, I think so too."
Beside them, Tang Wulin nodded seriously.
"Dad used to tell us that he and Mom were just ordinary people, and I truly believed it."
"I never expected them to be so powerful..."
"Only Brother didn't seem surprised by this."
He had genuinely never imagined that his kind and approachable parents were actually top-tier experts.
"Maybe it's because... Mom and Dad never really acted like ordinary people in daily life. It was more of an intuition."
Tang Luochuan shook his head with a smile upon hearing this. He couldn't very well say he'd read the original story, could he?
"Ordinary people... Uncle and Aunt are really humble! Luochuan, what level Soul Douluo are your parents?"
Mu Xi took a deep breath before asking curiously.
"They're not Soul Douluos yet—77th-rank Soul Sages."
Tang Luochuan shook his head with a smile. He'd asked about his parents' cultivation before—their Soul Power was at the Soul Sage level.
"Huh?"
"Uncle and Aunt are only Soul Sages?"
Mu Xi's face showed clear astonishment. Black Grade Mechs were typically only controllable by Soul Douluos with decent talent. She'd assumed his parents would at least be top-tier Soul Douluos.
To think they hadn't even reached the eight-ring level.
"I feel the same."
Tang Luochuan nodded in agreement. Although this strength was already decent, compared to their talents as Mecha Designers, it was truly holding them back...
Just then, a mechanical voice suddenly rang out sharply in Tang Luochuan's mind:
[Due to the host's parents having talents inferior to ordinary people]
[Special reward granted: All talents of host's parents increased tenfold, with comprehension abilities significantly enhanced...]
"Hmm?"
"Parents' talents improved? Ten times!"
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan froze momentarily before his eyes couldn't help but light up. He hadn't expected his reliable system to come through like this too.
Regarding his parents' talents, he'd always felt it was a pity. Despite having nearly top-tier Mecha Designer potential, their Martial Souls had limited them from advancing further in their lifetimes.
But now...
Their talents increased tenfold!
Originally, it took them over twenty years to cultivate to Soul Sage level and become top-tier Black Grade Mecha Designers. But now...
"In less than ten years."
"Mom and Dad will definitely become top-tier Mecha Designers."
Tang Luochuan took a deep breath, firm in his conviction.
He believed in his parents' talents.
Their future achievements... wouldn't be inferior to Mu Ye, the strongest Mecha Designer from the original story.
"..."
"My cultivation bottleneck... loosened?"
Meanwhile, Tang Ziran, who had been chatting with Mu Chen on the sofa, suddenly froze, his brows furrowing slightly.
He felt that his Soul Power level, which had been stagnant at rank 76, was now showing signs of improvement.
"Huh?"
"What's going on..."
It wasn't just him. Beside him, Lang Yue also stiffened abruptly before instinctively locking eyes with her husband.
"Ziran, don't tell me you too..."
Earlier, while Tang Luochuan's family remained as guests at Mu Xi's home, Gu Yue stood frozen in place elsewhere, her expression shifting unpredictably.
"My Lord, that's how things stand."
Xiong Jun knelt on one knee, reporting everything he'd witnessed earlier.
"..."
"So you're saying that after finishing at the Spirit Ascension Platform, that Mu Xi invited Luo Chuan's family over for dinner?"
"They're having dinner together?!"
Hearing the situation brought by Xiong Jun, Gu Yue immediately furrowed her brows, grinding her back teeth so hard they nearly shattered. No wonder she'd had this ominous premonition—the problem was right here!
And to think she'd called Mu Xi a good person! How wrong she'd been. She had just made plans with Luo Chuan to go out for dinner and stroll around tomorrow, and look what happened...
That very night, he got invited to her house!
"If this isn't home-wrecking, then what is!"
The teacup in Gu Yue's hand shattered violently. This Mu Xi was truly going too far!
"And that little rascal Tang Luochuan—just because someone invites you to dinner, you actually go?"
Tang Luochuan: ???
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