Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Young Gilas, Sandstorm King!

Chapter 121 Zhu Yu's Visit!

Just then, Lin Xia suddenly raised her head, and the weariness and disappointment in her eyes were instantly replaced by a cold vigilance.

Lin Xia turned around abruptly, her sharp gaze piercing through the scorching air of the forging room as if it were a tangible object, staring intently at the heavy steel door.

Almost at the same time!

"Yoji—!"

Young Giras, who had been dozing on the Xuanbing Iron block, was suddenly awakened! It sprang up as if it had been pricked in the butt, and its crimson lava carapace instantly tightened, standing on end!

An unprecedentedly fierce light erupted from his scarlet eyes as he locked his gaze on the door!

Even more bizarrely, the dark golden dragon-shaped mark on its chest suddenly became scorching hot, emitting a faint dark golden light visible to the naked eye, like a branding iron being plunged into boiling magma!

A feeling of vigilance, disgust, and a hint of... barely perceptible apprehension, originating from the depths of his bloodline, was clearly transmitted to Lin Xia's heart through the soul link!

somebody is coming!

Dude, dunk, dunk.

A clear and rhythmic knock sounded at just the right moment, breaking the heavy and tense atmosphere in the forging room.

The voice was unhurried and graceful, yet it struck Lin Xia and Si Long's tense heartstrings like a heavy hammer.

Outside the door, Sisi's voice, deliberately raised and carrying a hint of barely perceptible tension and respect, pierced through the heavy door panel.

"Junior brother! We have a distinguished guest! She said... her name is Zhu Yu!"

Zhu Yu!

Why would she come to the blacksmiths' guild's core workshop at this time?
Silong's worried expression instantly turned into astonishment, followed by deep vigilance.

Of course he remembers that name!
When the junior brother returned, he mentioned that he had encountered a Star Luo expert named Zhu Yu in the desert and had handed over the token that Zhu Yu had given to the teacher!
This person is exceptionally capable and has a sensitive identity; his sudden visit at this moment...

Lin Xia's heart sank suddenly, and she looked down with lightning speed at the crimson mech standing in the center of the workshop, exuding an undeniable aura of terror!

We must never let outsiders, especially Zhu Yu, whose identity is sensitive and whose motives are unclear, see this!
If this gets leaked, the consequences will be unimaginable!

"Big Brother!"

Lin Xia's voice was extremely low, her speech rapid as the wind, carrying an undeniable determination.

"This thing must never be exposed to the light of day! Not a single word can be mentioned! Not even Senior Brother Sidi and the others!"

Silong instantly realized the seriousness of the situation.

He nodded sharply without hesitation, his muscular body bursting with agility beyond his size, and he darted to the corner of the forge, grabbed a huge canvas, and covered it up.

dong dong dong.

The knocking sounded again, slightly louder than before, carrying a hint of urgency that could not be ignored.

Silong took a deep breath, trying to calm the shock and tension remaining on his face, walked to the door, and forcefully pulled open the heavy steel door.

Outside the door, Sisi stood to one side, her face showing a hint of restraint in front of someone in a high position.

Standing in front of him was Zhu Yu.

She was still wearing a moon-white gauze dress, which made her stand out in the dusty and metallic atmosphere of Gengjin City with her clean and otherworldly appearance.

Barefoot, yet spotless, as if treading not on a ground covered in iron filings and grease, but on the clouds.

Her exquisite face wore a perfectly timed smile, and her gaze was gentle and peaceful, like two clear, cold pools. Yet, deep within those calm eyes, there seemed to lie a power that could see through people's hearts and examine everything.

Her gaze passed over Silong, who had just opened the door, and naturally fell on Young Gilas, who was jumping down from the Xuanbing Iron Block in the workshop, quickly running to Lin Xia's feet. He was still tense, his scarlet eyes fixed on her, and he was making threatening growls. Finally, her gaze settled on Lin Xia's small face. "Little brother Lin Xia."

Zhu Yu parted her red lips slightly, her voice like a clear spring, breaking the frozen air in the workshop, carrying a hint of familiarity as if reuniting with an old friend and... an undeniable declaration.

"Long time no see! Why aren't you welcoming me?"

"Not at all! Of course you're welcome to come, Sister Zhu Yu!"

Despite her words, Lin Xia still stepped forward, took Zhu Yu's hand, and headed straight for the reception room.

In the corridor, Zhu Yu let Lin Xia's still somewhat immature but unusually strong hand hold hers.

Her moon-white gauze dress brushed against the polished floor, her bare feet touching the ground silently. Her beautiful eyes, filled with a hint of amusement and inquiry, fell on the tense nape of the boy in front of her.

Lin Xia's reaction was too hasty. There must be a secret hidden in that forging room that they didn't want her to know—that strange sense of oppression, which was hastily covered up but still leaked out, mixed with ancient majesty and extreme yang heat, was something that ordinary forged items could not possess.

However, this little guy named Lin Xia is "extraordinary" in itself.

A seven-year-old Great Soul Master, a materialized intelligent Martial Soul, personally taught by Lou Gao, and refusing the Spirit Hall... The mystery surrounding him is far more intriguing to her than the secret of a forging workshop.

This interest made her exceptionally tolerant of Lin Xia's slightly impolite behavior at that moment.

"Little Xia, little brother."

Zhu Yu chuckled softly, her voice like a clear spring striking jade, breaking the silence of the corridor.

"You're holding my hand like this, as if you're afraid I'll get lost in your house. This enthusiasm is quite overwhelming."

Zhu Yu exerted a little force, which actually made her hold Lin Xia's small hand even tighter. The cool touch from her fingertips carried a trace of probing soul power that was not easily detected.

Lin Xia paused slightly, a glint of light flashing deep within her dark golden pupils.

Zhu Yu's probing was like a gentle breeze across the water, and he clearly sensed it.

But he remained outwardly calm, instead releasing his grip, turning to push open the door to a reception room, revealing a smile befitting his age, tinged with a hint of embarrassment.

"Sister Zhu Yu, you're too kind. It's just that in the forging room... well, there are some important semi-finished products there, and I'm afraid the smoke and dust might disturb your peace. This way, please."

The reception room is spacious and bright, with simple yet substantial furnishings, carrying the metallic feel unique to the Blacksmiths' Association.

A faint aroma of tea filled the air, dispelling the lingering metallic smell of the forging area.

Lin Xia led Zhu Yu to sit in the main seat, and Si Long and Si Di followed them in. Si Di closed the door behind her, shutting out the noise from the outside world.

Zhu Yu nodded slightly as a greeting, then turned her gaze back to Lin Xia with a hint of mischief.

"Now, can you tell me, where exactly did Master Lou Gao 'travel' to, to which immortal mountain and blessed land is he that even your personal disciple, Little Xia, can't find him? My sister's Star Crown Jade Token is probably still sleeping soundly in Little Xia's soul tool, isn't it?"

A warning bell rang in Lin Xia's mind.

They had indeed come for the token, and clearly did not entirely believe his previous excuses.

Lin Xia showed just the right amount of helplessness and a hint of youthful "grievance" on his face, and shrugged.

"Sister Zhu Yu has wronged me. I've kept the jade pendant close to my body, waiting for the teacher to return. But..."

Lin Xia sighed, her tone becoming serious.

"Our teacher wasn't just wandering around; rather... he found an opportunity for a breakthrough!"

(End of this chapter)