Compared to the uproar among the students, Mr. Xuan on the podium remained exceptionally calm.
Not only did he show no disdain, but there was even a trace of understanding in his eyes.
After all, Liu Yuan came from Shrek Academy.
For someone from there to know nothing about spirit tools—it was perfectly normal.
Mr. Xuan smiled gently and gestured for him to sit.
"It's alright, Student Liu Yuan. Sit down."
"I understand your situation. With zero foundation, it's only natural you couldn't follow the lesson."
"Here's what we'll do—after I finish today's key points, I'll personally teach you the basics. Then you can join the practical session in the Soul Tool Laboratory."
His arrangement was efficient and considerate, balancing Liu Yuan's needs without delaying the rest of the class.
"Thank you, teacher."
Liu Yuan sat down without hesitation.
---
The remaining class time passed quickly.
While Mr. Xuan clarified advanced concepts for others, Liu Yuan quietly reviewed what he had memorized earlier.
Though he still didn't fully understand, he was no longer completely lost.
Soon, theory class ended.
Mr. Xuan walked over and began a one-on-one lesson.
"The foundation of a Soul Engineer is actually simple," he said softly.
"It comes down to three steps: Forging, Shaping, and Engraving."
He demonstrated each step personally—
How to hold the hammer.
How to remove impurities from metal.
How to read blueprints.
How to carve core formations with steady spirit power.
His explanation was clear, detailed, and thorough.
Liu Yuan understood everything immediately.
But both of them knew—
Understanding theory was easy.
Mastering it through practice was the real challenge.
---
Soon, the class moved to the Soul Tool Laboratory.
The massive alloy doors opened, revealing a vast metallic workshop filled with forging tables, spirit instruments, and rare materials.
Students quickly took their positions and began preparing.
Under Mr. Xuan's guidance, Liu Yuan also stepped up to a forging table.
He picked up the hammer—
And paused.
"…Why is it so light?"
The specialized forging hammer, heavy for most students, felt like nothing in his hand.
He casually swung it twice, the air whistling from the speed.
Realization hit him.
My physical strength… it's from Rayquaza.
He shrugged it off and grabbed a simple blueprint—a basic Level 1 soul dagger.
Placing a chunk of Iron Mother on the table, he took a breath and struck.
Clang!
A loud metallic explosion rang out.
Sparks flew.
The Iron Mother visibly flattened under the blow.
"…Did I use too much force?"
He adjusted slightly.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Soon, he found a perfect rhythm.
Each strike was precise.
Each movement efficient.
Spirit power flowed smoothly into the metal, expelling impurities with ease.
Ten minutes later—
The dagger's basic shape was complete.
Liu Yuan blinked.
"…Done?"
---
Next came engraving.
He picked up the carving knife and began etching the core formation.
To his surprise—
His hands were incredibly steady.
His spirit power flowed like a straight line.
Every stroke was flawless, as if guided by instinct.
Half an hour later—
Buzz—
A faint glow flashed across the blade.
Success.
Liu Yuan stared at the finished dagger in disbelief.
"…It's done?"
"Why does this feel so easy?"
He examined it repeatedly, unable to shake the feeling something was off.
So he decided to ask Mr. Xuan.
---
But by now, the entire workshop had noticed him.
From the moment his thunderous hammering began, people had been watching.
Now, seeing him stand up with a finished weapon—
Everyone was stunned.
"No way… he's done already?"
"It hasn't even been half an hour!"
"He must've failed and doesn't realize it…"
"Yeah, that has to be it."
No one believed he had succeeded.
---
Meanwhile, Mr. Xuan was instructing Xiao Hongchen.
"Pay attention to your spirit power rhythm—"
Suddenly, he felt someone tug his sleeve.
He turned.
It was Liu Yuan.
"What is it?" Mr. Xuan asked kindly. "Ran into trouble? That's normal—"
Before he could finish—
Liu Yuan handed him the dagger.
"Teacher… I think I finished crafting this Level 1 spirit tool."
"Could you check if something went wrong? It felt… too simple."
---
Silence.
Mr. Xuan froze.
His expression shifted—
From calm…
To confusion…
To shock…
And finally—
Complete disbelief.
His mind went blank.
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