"You are..."
"Tang Luochuan!"
Upon seeing Tang Luochuan, Mu Ye's eyes shone with unrestrained brilliance, his face filled with awe, his heart still reeling from shock.
Though the young man before him had matured far beyond his memories, there was no mistaking him—he was the same boy from back then.
And across the entire continent, there would never be another man with talent like his. To think that he was the one who had left Zhen Hua stunned for so long...
Indeed...
The world was small, and great minds thought alike!
"You... are that senior from back then?"
"Senior, it's been a long time."
At this moment, not only Mu Ye, but even Tang Luochuan felt a ripple of emotion, a hint of surprise coloring his tone.
Though he had known from the start that this powerhouse before him was extraordinary, he had never imagined...
That it would be him—the man at Zhen Hua's side!
A man who might never break through to Level 96 in his lifetime, yet had pushed Mecha mastery to its absolute limits. Without exaggeration, this was someone who could truly declare that Mecha were the romance of men.
After all, this man had dedicated his entire life to the cultivation and creation of Mecha!
No wonder I sensed something unusual about him at first glance. A powerhouse like this... it'd be stranger if he were ordinary.
Tang Luochuan couldn't help but muse inwardly.
"Luo Chuan..."
"There are so many stories I don't know about."
Beside him, Gu Yue wore a thoughtful expression, her sharp gaze silently appraising Mu Ye. With her keen perception, a single glance was enough to tell—this man was anything but ordinary.
"It really has been a long time. Who would've thought that after all these years, we'd meet again here..."
"And even more unexpected..."
"You're already a Seventh-Level Mecha Master?"
A faint smile played on Mu Ye's lips. It seemed the boy before him hadn't forgotten him either. But clearly, this joy did little to diminish his astonishment.
"Just a stroke of luck in breaking through."
Tang Luochuan chuckled lightly, shaking his head with calm humility.
"Luck..."
"This isn't something you can just chalk up to luck."
Hearing such a modest reply, even Mu Ye was taken aback before laughing and shaking his head. This was the first time he'd seen such a humble genius. When I get back, I'll have to discipline my eldest disciple a bit...
"I recall you were training in three auxiliary professions back then. Don't tell me now..."
Mu Ye nodded slightly, then suddenly froze as a terrifying thought struck him. His eyes darkened with contemplation as he couldn't help but voice the question—surely, this young man wasn't still...?
"That's right. This junior is now a Seventh-Level Mecha Manufacturer, Seventh-Level Mecha Designer, and Seventh-Level Mecha Repairer—just like before, a master of all professions."
Tang Luochuan confirmed without hesitation.
"..."
Mu Ye silently cursed inwardly—absolutely terrifying—his face betraying sheer disbelief. At this moment, just like back in Eastsea City when he'd learned the boy was a Fifth-Level all-rounder...
No, this was even more staggering.
Because the gap between Seventh-Level and Fifth-Level wasn't just a matter of difficulty—it was practically the difference between a master and an apprentice...
"Mu Ye, don't forget."
"Luo Chuan is also a Saint Forging Master at the Seventh Level."
Zhen Hua chimed in helpfully at this point.
"...Yes, I know."
Mu Ye nodded slightly. Although he claimed to already know, his gaze visibly sharpened with focus.
He had almost forgotten—this person wasn't just involved in the field of Mecha design. He was also skilled in the most challenging secondary profession: forging!
"Luo Chuan, I'm Mu Ye, the president of the Heaven Dou City Mecha Designer Association. I'm usually by Zhen Hua's side, so if you come looking for him, you'll definitely find me too."
At this point, Mu Ye suddenly seemed to recall something and smiled warmly as he spoke.
It had just occurred to him that he hadn't yet properly introduced himself to this young genius before him.
"Greetings, President Mu Ye."
Tang Luochuan smiled faintly. He was already well aware of this man's reputation. As for the simple title of "Heaven Dou City Mecha Designer Association President" that Mu Ye had casually mentioned…
It was far from the whole story.
"When the opportunity arises…"
"You're welcome to visit the Mecha Designer Association anytime. Whatever you need, I'll make sure it's taken care of…"
Mu Ye wore a hearty smile. His words weren't empty—while forging might be the most lucrative secondary profession, the wealthiest practitioners were undoubtedly Mecha designers.
After all, maintaining a single Mecha was incredibly expensive. Without substantial financial resources, it would be quite difficult.
Especially as the leader of the Body Sect, the rare treasures he possessed might not even be inferior to those of the world's top powerhouses.
"Luo Chuan, don't hesitate to ask for anything you need. This senior of yours isn't just the president of Heaven Dou City's Mecha Designer Association—he's recognized by Mecha designers across the entire continent as their leader…"
"Moreover, he's also a Four-Word Battle Armor Master, with Battle Armor I personally forged for him. He ranks among the strongest on the continent."
At this moment, Zhen Hua chuckled as he watched Mu Ye's humble yet generous demeanor and stepped in to explain further.
An ordinary Mecha Designer Association president only needed to be at the peak Black rank. In major cities, they were all Red-rank ninth-tier Mecha designers. But the man before them was far beyond any conventional Mecha designer.
Not to mention being a Four-Word Battle Armor Master—the only one among Mecha designers to hold such a title. As for his exact ranking among the continent's strongest… well…
The specific number might be unclear, but the fact remained—he was undeniably on the list. At the very least, the title sounded impressive, didn't it?
"And that's not all. He's also the leader of the Body Sect, a sect with ten thousand years of history—once a force that far surpassed even the Tang Sect."
Zhen Hua continued calmly.
"Senior is actually the leader of the Body Sect?!"
Hearing this, even though Tang Luochuan was already aware, he still put on an appropriately astonished expression, giving full respect to the man's status as the Body Sect's leader.
"Mmm…"
Mu Ye smiled and nodded at Tang Luochuan, but when his gaze shifted toward Zhen Hua in the next moment, there was a trace of resentment in his eyes.
"Zhen Hua, if you keep talking…"
"You'll have revealed all my secrets in front of Luo Chuan."
He sighed helplessly. Was it really necessary to spill every detail about him while chatting with the young man?
"Well, at least Luo Chuan still doesn't know you're an excellent cook."
Zhen Hua grinned, flashing a row of teeth.
Forget being a top-tier Mecha designer or a Four-Word Battle Armor Master—in his eyes, Mu Ye's greatest identity was simply…
A chef!
"A cook?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Luochuan remained unfazed, but Tang Wulin beside him instantly brightened up, unconsciously blinking his eyes. When it came to this topic, he was wide awake!
Could it be that this exceptionally skilled senior before them was also quite adept in the culinary arts?
Mu Ye: "..."
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"Sometimes, one can't help but feel helpless. Surely no one actually thinks that enjoying cooking and being a cook…"
"Are the same thing, right!"
Later, Mu Ye willingly stir-fried dishes, though he inwardly scoffed, unable to hide the smile on his face.
Do you even understand the prestige of becoming a true culinary god?!
(End of Chapter)