Chapter 325

Compared to the casual talk before, the Third-Generation Bureau Director’s attitude this time seemed much more sincere…

After taking a look at the expression on the Square-headed Old Man’s face, Leon couldn’t help but thoughtfully raised an eyebrow, then instinctively glanced behind the Square-headed Old Man.

And what met his gaze were precisely the fox-like eyes of the Red-haired Bureau Director, brimming with some sort of mysterious smile.

“…”

Sss… So, everything from stealing the coffin earlier to seeking guidance just now, was all part of your plan? But how did you know I would bring up the Taurus Director, thus stirring the competitive spirit of the Third-Generation Bureau Director?

“…”

Regardless of whether it was arranged by the Bureau Director or not, the guidance from a master smith was something that couldn’t be missed.

Under the arrangement of the Square-headed Old Man… no, under the Third-Generation Bureau Director who liked to guide juniors, Leon, who had been racking his brains without success, stood in front of the big black pot, picked up the large spoon still covered in rust, got ready for forging, and then looked toward the Third-Generation Bureau Director standing opposite the pot with hands behind his back.

“…”

“?’”

After waiting for a while and seeing Leon not starting the forging, the Square-headed Old Man fell silent for a moment before opening his mouth to ask, clearly speechless:

“It’s not that… you don’t even have practice materials? Do I have to prepare them for you?”

“Sorry…”

Upon hearing this, Leon nodded slightly, somewhat bashfully explaining: “Third Generation Honorable, I’ve only been in the Clearing Bureau for two months, and I really don’t have much stuff, so…”

“Ah?”

Upon hearing Leon’s words, the Square-headed Old Man’s eyes suddenly widened, his face full of disbelief as he said:

“Olivia said you joined the Clearing Bureau last year, so… you haven’t been there for over a year, but only two months?”

“…”

Actually, it’s less than two months…

Looking at the Third-Generation Bureau Director whose cheek muscles were constantly twitching, clearly struggling to hold it together, worried that this big shot might decide not to teach him if provoked, Leon could only nod in agreement with the “two months” statement, somewhat awkwardly replying: “I indeed joined the Virgo Subdivision last year, but it was right at the end of the year, so…”

So you’re just a beginner?

Moreover, having been in the Clearing Bureau for only two months, how long could you have been practicing abnormal forging techniques? Sixty days? So you just started learning abnormal forging techniques and already came to seek advice from me, the greatest smith in history? Isn’t that like teaching arithmetic to a fool? Although I don’t want to take on such a chicken-and-duck conversation task, since I’ve already made a promise, I can’t back out. The Third-Generation Bureau Director could only scratch his head anxiously amidst the falling dandruff, asking hopefully: “Then… how long has it been since you started practicing abnormal forging?”

Upon hearing this, Leon recalled briefly, then blushed slightly as he raised his hand to indicate “five.”

“Fifty days?”

“Last Friday…”

“…”

Are you guys playing with me?

The psychological line which was already precarious, was completely shattered by Leon’s “last Friday.” The Third-Generation Bureau Director of the Clearing Bureau took a deep breath, then stomped his foot forcefully while pointing angrily at the entrance of the cemetery: “Go! Get out! All of you get out!!!”

“…”

“Third Generation Honorable, please don’t get upset~”

Seemingly having anticipated this situation, the Red-haired Bureau Director smiled and said:

“Although Leon hasn’t practiced abnormal forging for long, his talent in secret arts is very good. Besides the abnormal forging secret arts of the Taurus lineage, he has also entered the world of the Aquarius lineage’s abnormal creation secret arts.”

“What? He learned two secret arts?”

“And perhaps three, this generation’s Twin Fish Director seems interested in Leon too.”

“…”

Seeing the seemingly moved Square-headed Old Man, the Red-haired Bureau Director smiled and said:

“Moreover, the Honorable Taurus once mentioned that after she ascends to her palace, Leon can try to see if he can succeed her as the next Taurus Director, and if she weren’t currently in self-isolation, she might personally teach Leon.

You are obviously the best smith in the world, but because you lack recognition from the Taurus Star Palace, there’s always a gap, making you only the second-best smith. Don’t you feel regretful?

Third Generation Honorable, think about it. Even though you can’t be the first among living people anymore, if the smith you teach becomes the next Taurus…”

“Stop! Stop messing with my mind!”

Shaking his head violently, the Third-Generation Bureau Director managed to break free from the brainwashing voice and pouted:

“You’re saying all this just to make me teach him, right? No way! Even if I wanted to teach someone to become the next Taurus, I wouldn’t pick up someone else’s leftovers!

This guy has already been guided by Taurus, and if he becomes the new Taurus in the future, the credit might not necessarily go to me… In short, I won’t teach! Definitely won’t teach!”

“Really won’t teach?”

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“Absolutely won’t teach!”

“Third Generation Honorable, are you afraid?”

“???”

Looking at the Red-haired Bureau Director with a suspicious face in front of him, the Square-headed Old Man couldn’t help but laugh, pointing at Leon and asked: “Him? What should I be afraid of him?”

“Being surpassed by him~”

The Red-haired Bureau Director tilted her head slightly, looking thoughtful as she said: “Leon knows two secret arts and has been favored by this generation’s Taurus. If he learns your forging techniques, he might push the upper limit of the forging secret art forward by a great deal.

If that happens, you won’t be the strongest smith in history anymore. And if he dies and you challenge his soul in a competition and lose…”

“You’re talking nonsense!”

The Square-headed Old Man angrily retorted:

“Damn it! You’re deliberately provoking me! You want me to teach him with all my strength! Do you think I can’t see through that?”

“Yeah, that’s exactly what I’m thinking.”

Admitting her intentions without reservation, the Red-haired Bureau Director smiled and counter-questioned:

“So, are you going to teach or not?”

“I…’

“The Taurus Honorable once said that if she were to teach, Leon’s future would be at least…”

“Shut up! I’ll teach! I’ll teach him already!”

Fuming and glaring, the Third-Generation Bureau Director stomped his foot, then quickly ran back to his dug-up grave, holding out a pile of things buried underneath, and threw them messily at Leon’s feet.

“Take it! Use whatever you want! Damn it! I want to see what you can forge!”

“…”

Now I understand, the director brought me here to rob.

Looking at the materials piled up like garbage at his feet, each one emitting an aura no weaker than a snake tail, starting at the Holy Spirit level, and glancing at the Red-haired Bureau Director constantly giving him meaningful looks, Leon could only silently pick up a material and throw it into the pot, imitating the Square-headed Old Man’s previous actions, stirring with the large ladle.

Though it’s not quite right to trick the old man, but… Since the director isn’t drunk now, there must be a reason for her doing this, I can only choose to trust the director!

(End of Chapter)