"Hmm..."
"Gu Yue, what's this?"
Faced with the scene before him and Gu Yue's unsettled expression, Tang Luochuan could only think of one word: confused.
From start to finish, he hadn't said a single word!
Was the little Silver Dragon King really this jealous already?
"If there's nothing else, I'll head back first, Luo Chuan."
Gu Yue glanced in Tang Luochuan's direction, gave a light hum, and then walked away without another word.
"About you and Sister Mu Xi—since you're discussing forging, you better help her properly."
Her steps paused briefly before she continued silently. Since nothing else would happen between Luo Chuan and that girl, she naturally wouldn't say more.
"Hey, hey!"
"Gu Yue, wait for me..."
Xu Xiaoyan quickly followed, though the astonishment on her face didn't fade. She hadn't expected Gu Yue to get so upset over another girl.
Well, maybe it wasn't really about the girl—but the fact that Luo Chuan was involved with her.
"Gu Yue."
"Does Luo Chuan actually know forging too?"
As they walked, Xu Xiaoyan suddenly wore a thoughtful expression. That older sister seemed much more experienced than them, yet she still needed Luo Chuan's guidance?
"Yes."
Gu Yue responded softly.
"You just arrived, so you might not know yet, but Luo Chuan has extraordinary talent in forging—even more so than his cultivation talent."
"That senior girl earlier is the daughter of the Forging Master Association's president, a third-rank Forging Master."
Her voice was quiet, but Xu Xiaoyan's eyes widened in shock.
"The Forging Master Association president's daughter! A third-rank Forging Master!"
She couldn't help but murmur in disbelief.
Xu Xiaoyan never would've imagined that their gentle and refined leader, Tang Luochuan, was also a powerful Forging Master.
If he was instructing the association president's daughter, his talent must at least be recognized by the president himself.
"Luo Chuan really isn't ordinary..."
"Mhm."
Gu Yue gave a faint acknowledgment, but then she suddenly looked up, her gaze resting quietly on Xu Xiaoyan.
"What is it, Gu Yue?"
Xu Xiaoyan blinked in confusion.
"Xiaoyan, why do you keep calling him 'Luo Chuan'?"
"Ah, well, isn't he our leader?"
"Oh?"
Gu Yue fell silent. Luo Chuan, Brother.
The last one who called him that was Na'er.
"..."
Meanwhile, watching Gu Yue walk away, Tang Luochuan hesitated, at a loss for words. This little Gu Yue was perfect in every way—except for being too prone to jealousy.
"Boss, we'll head back too."
"Good luck."
Xie Xie and the others gave Tang Luochuan a meaningful look before dispersing to their own rooms, leaving only his younger brother, Tang Wulin, by his side.
The group from Eastsea had been assigned shared rooms, two to a room. Gu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan stayed together, while Tang Luochuan roomed with his brother, Tang Wulin.
"Tianhai City..."
"Brother, this is my first time in such a big city."
Entering their room, Tang Wulin gazed out the window, excitement bubbling in his voice.
As the strongest coastal city in the east, Tianhai City was home to countless powerful figures—even Super Douluo-level experts.
Calling it a "big city" was no exaggeration.
"It's actually not too bad. They're both coastal cities, so there aren't that many differences."
Hearing this, Tang Luochuan shook his head lightly and chuckled.
"That's true."
Tang Wulin nodded seriously—the statement wasn't wrong.
"Brother, I'm planning to go out and grab something to eat now. I wonder what good food Tianhai City has to offer..."
"Go ahead, go ahead."
Tang Luochuan nodded, watching as Tang Wulin cheerfully headed off. He couldn't help but feel both amused and exasperated—Wu Lin hadn't changed a bit when it came to his love for food.
Then, a thoughtful expression crossed his face. In the original story, Wu Lin had apparently met Xu Lizhi while eating. He wondered if the same would happen today.
"It's rare to visit another city."
"I might as well take a walk too."
With a faint smile, Tang Luochuan also left the hotel—though, of course, his purpose wasn't to go out for a meal.
Meanwhile.
"Tianhai City... A big city like this must have tons of delicious food!"
Tang Wulin stepped out of the hotel with eager anticipation, heading straight for the nearest food street, his face visibly alight with excitement. As someone determined to become the continent's top gourmet, he was resolved to try as many delicacies as possible during his visit to Tianhai City.
Moreover, as a Forging Master, he certainly wasn't short on spending money—especially since he'd been saving up the commissions from tasks he took after becoming a fourth-rank Forging Master.
The only question was, which places would have the best food...
"Oof—"
Just as Tang Wulin was lost in thought while walking, a round, fleshy object accidentally bumped into him and bounced right off.
"What in the world was that?"
Frowning slightly, Tang Wulin looked up to see a boy with a buzz cut, dressed in a green school uniform.
He appeared to be around ten years old, short in stature with a chubby face and a body far bulkier than most kids his age—enough to make people instinctively step back.
No wonder he bounced off so easily when they collided...
"Ah, sorry about that!"
"I was looking for a place to eat and got too focused on checking out the shops. Didn't notice what was in front of me."
The boy quickly apologized, looking up at Tang Wulin.
"No worries."
"So you're also looking for somewhere to eat?"
Tang Wulin shook his head, then gave the chubby boy a thoughtful look. From what he'd just said, it seemed he'd been so engrossed in scouting food spots that he hadn't even watched where he was going...
He sounded like a fellow food enthusiast.
"Yeah."
"But I don't know what to eat."
Hearing Tang Wulin's words, the boy nodded eagerly, then shook his head again, his face twisting in indecision before he sighed.
His name was Xu Lizhi, and he came from the continent's top institution, Shrek Academy. He had tagged along for the Soul Master tournament invitation extended to Shrek for exchange purposes.
But because the trip had been so rushed, he hadn't had time to research anything beforehand—not even the local specialties. Now, he was left wandering around aimlessly, hoping to stumble upon something good.
"Are you from around here? Any recommendations? I can treat you."
Xu Lizhi looked at Tang Wulin as if he'd found a lifeline and immediately asked.
"No need for treats."
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Tang Wulin shook his head. He hadn't even properly met the person before him yet—how could he possibly feel comfortable letting them treat him to a meal?
"As for what to eat..."
"Actually, in a coastal city like Tianhai, seafood tastes the best. Can you eat seafood? If so, you should definitely try some."
"Personally, I think that restaurant over there is quite good."
Tang Wulin asked with a gentle smile, pointing to a nearby eatery with an open-air courtyard called "Ocean Feast."
"Seafood?"
"Yes, yes! That sounds delicious!"
Hearing this, Xu Lizhi's eyes instantly lit up. Seafood—just the thought of it sounded amazing! Not only would it taste great, but it wouldn't take up much space in his stomach, meaning he could eat a lot.
Besides, the other person made a good point. Tianhai was a coastal city, so they must have mastered the art of preparing seafood.
"That's great. You should definitely try it then. I was planning to eat here anyway."
A faint smile lingered on Tang Wulin's face.
Perhaps because he was a foodie himself, he didn't have a bad impression of the person before him.
"Thank you, friend! Then I'll eat here too. Oh, by the way, why don't you join me? My treat!"
"Consider it a way to make friends."
Xu Lizhi wore a generous smile as he spoke earnestly.
"Huh? No, no."
Hearing this, Tang Wulin shook his head repeatedly. This chubby guy was way too generous and carefree.
They hadn't even exchanged names yet, and the other was already offering to treat him to a meal... That wouldn't do.
Others might not know his appetite, but he certainly did. A single meal in the heart of Tianhai could easily cost who knew how much in Federal currency.
"It's fine."
"I'll treat you—it won't cost much anyway."
Xu Lizhi, however, shook his head. He might not have much else, but money...
Well, he didn't have much of that either.
But that didn't mean he couldn't treat someone to a meal. If he wanted to, he could!
Besides, if word got out that he couldn't even afford to treat someone, wouldn't that embarrass Shrek Academy?
"I haven't asked your name yet. I'm Xu Lizhi. And you?"
"I'm Tang Wulin."
Tang Wulin wore a thoughtful expression, wondering how to politely decline. Who goes out to eat with someone they've just met...?
"Tang Wulin, come with me."
"I'll take you there."
Xu Lizhi's smile was radiant as he spoke, grabbing Tang Wulin's arm and pulling him toward the restaurant.
"You..."
Tang Wulin felt a little embarrassed. This Xu Lizhi was surprisingly kind—just like that, he was treating him to a meal?
"Oh well."
"I'll just return the favor another time."
Tang Wulin thought to himself. After all, he wasn't just staying in Tianhai for a day or two—there'd definitely be opportunities later.
"Wu Lin."
"You're here too..."
Just then, a familiar voice called out. Turning his head, he saw his brother, Tang Luochuan, standing nearby.
"Brother, you're here too."
Tang Wulin couldn't help but sound pleasantly surprised.
"Mhm..."
Tang Luochuan responded softly, but his attention was fixed on the chubby boy beside his brother. So this was Xu Lizhi—the food-type Soul Master whose Martial Soul was a steamed bun, as described in the original story.
Wu Lin had always been within the range of his spiritual perception. In truth, he hadn't initially planned to stay with Wu Lin, but upon seeing the little chubby guy nearby, he decided to come over.
He didn't pay much attention to Xu Lizhi, but the absurdity surrounding this person was certainly not lacking.
After all, this was no ordinary individual.
In the original story, this was the guy who had claimed to treat Wu Lin to a meal but ended up having no money to pay, even causing Wu Lin to be misunderstood. He wanted to see for himself whether this person was truly that outrageous.
"Tang Wulin, who is this…?"
Xu Lizhi was momentarily stunned by Tang Luochuan's sudden appearance. For some reason, when he looked at the other party, he felt as if he were being watched by some formidable presence.
This person was definitely not sim
ple.
"Brother, this is Xu Lizhi."
"Xu Lizhi, this is my brother, Tang Luochuan."
Tang Wulin introduced them calmly.
"Oh, so he's your brother…"
"Well, since he's your brother, let's all go eat together. My treat."
Hearing the explanation, Xu Lizhi suddenly understood, then broke into a wide grin as he declared.
"One more person won't make a difference."
"Today, all expenses are on me…"
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