Chapter 106 Another way to say dozing off

The Steel Rose Team of the Foundry...

This was personally led by Luo Yan, who had carefully selected these disciples from the Foundry, disregarding their age and focusing solely on skill. Here gathered the most talented individuals in the entire Foundry, the ones Luo Yan held in highest regard as the future of the Foundry.

Although the Rose Holy Sanctuary's overall reputation could not match that of the Judgment Holy Sanctuary, it still had its own niche specialties. Runes, for instance, were always at the forefront, dominating even within the League of Blades.

The Rose Foundry, being closely tied to runes, naturally benefited from the prestige of Rose Runes. Even if it had fallen somewhat, it remained well-respected within the League of Blades' crafting community.

In recent years, however, there had been a severe talent drain, which prompted Luo Yan to form the Steel Rose Team, aiming to gather talents and turn the tide.

The Steel Rose Team consisted of thirteen members. Even the few who barely made it in through sheer effort, let alone the top performers like Patu, Su Yue, and Ding Hui, all had to go through rigorous public tests and gain the approval of other disciples before joining Luo Yan's team.

Yet, this ironclad rule was broken by Wang Feng, who set the record for the fastest entry into the Steel Rose Team—on his very first day at the Foundry.

This was direct internal selection!

Privileges exist everywhere, but they also invite jealousy wherever they appear. Everyone here had been praised as geniuses and had worked hard to get in. Why should Wang Feng not have to put in the same effort or endure the same hardships?

Moreover, look at how he behaved on his first day in class. Patu admitted that the Foundry's morning classes started slightly earlier than those of other divisions, but Wang Feng just found a seat and started dozing off...

Damn, this is your first day of class! Even if you're not familiar with the material, falling asleep is just too much. How little respect does he have for the honor of being part of the Steel Rose Team? Doesn't he feel any genuine excitement about joining?

Master Luo Yan must have made a grave mistake. This person got in too easily and doesn't know how to cherish it!

Patu wanted to exercise his authority as the senior disciple of the Foundry. It was his duty to encourage his junior brothers to study hard, but mainly because he couldn't stand it. However, Su Yue beat him to it.

"Wang Feng, Junior Brother," Su Yue tapped Old Wang's back. "Master Luo Yan is coming soon. Falling asleep on your first day might not be a good idea."

Patu was stunned. When did Su Yue ever care about others' studies? Could she really favor this guy?

"There's no such thing. This isn't sleeping," Old Wang yawned. He just wanted to catch up on some beauty sleep but was interrupted. "This is conserving energy. I'm preparing for a full day of classes!"

Old Wang couldn't help but scoff at the name of the team. How tacky! If it weren't for needing access to the Foundry's facilities and the impossibility of joining the Judgment division, he wouldn't wake up so early.

"Well, I certainly have a lot to learn from you," Su Yue smiled and sat next to Old Wang. "Speaking of which, thank you. Our Steel Rose Team has always operated in pairs, but with only thirteen people, I've always had to mix-match with other senior brothers. Now that you're here, I finally have a stable partner."

The lecture hall, which had been buzzing with whispers, fell silent.

Patu's eyes nearly turned green. In fact, everyone's eyes turned green!

Damn, when the Foundry posted the announcement yesterday, nobody thought about this aspect.

As a bachelor's paradise with a 1009 male-to-female ratio, having a beauty like Su Yue meant everyone treated her like a treasure. They took turns serving her, but now what would the newcomer do?

Even Senior Brother Patu didn't dare monopolize her, fearing the backlash from the entire team!

Otherwise, every man in the six pairs of the Steel Rose Team would abandon their partners to pair with her!

What was happening now? Was this newcomer going to get lucky?

This was absolutely unacceptable!

"Junior Sister, I think Lu Ren would be a better match for Wang Feng!" Patu immediately interjected. "Junior Sister, you should stay with me. Your excellent theoretical knowledge complements my weaknesses!"

"Senior Brother Patu, that's not fair," Lu Ren protested. As teammates, Patu usually treated him like a brother, but now he was selling him out. "We're in the Steel Rose Team together. The strong should help the weak. As the best senior brother in the Foundry, you should help Wang Feng catch up with his studies! My grades can't compare to yours. I need Su Yue's help more than he does!"

"Brother, don't cause trouble!" Patu frowned. Indeed, one must guard against friends in times of crisis. "At your level, you'd hold Su Yue back!"

"Let's stop arguing," Ding Hui joined in. "Now that we have fourteen people, we should reassign the teams. Su Yue, you should be with me. We both specialize in industrial casting, so we can learn from each other!"

"Good one, Ding Hui! You're choosing her over me! You always talk about brotherhood, but now you want to ditch me!"

"Don't be ridiculous. Choosing her is about complementing our strengths. My feelings for Su Yue are purely fraternal!"

"Cut the crap. I know you keep many portraits of her in your room and stare at them. I just never said anything!"

Ding Hui's face turned red. "Everyone knows us well, but don't spread rumors. I'll sue you for defamation!"

With her charm and being the only girl in a sea of men, at least six of the twelve male disciples openly liked Su Yue, while the other six kept their feelings hidden.

Usually, everyone kept it under wraps since Su Yue hadn't chosen anyone. But now, the situation had escalated quickly.

Watching these hormonally charged youngsters, Old Wang glanced at Su Yue beside him.

"Indeed, a femme fatale. Didn't realize your DPS was so high."

"What's DPS?"

"Cough, it's a local term from my hometown, meaning long-range output." Old Wang explained casually.

Su Yue looked confused. "Output? I haven't outputted anyone."

Old Wang almost choked on his saliva. If you could output, you'd be a freak. You can only be outputted.

Of course, explaining such complex logic to a beauty was futile, so Old Wang laughed it off. "Damage! It means damage!"

Su Yue finally understood and found it amusing.

To be honest, Wang Feng had given her an odd feeling from the start. He seemed indifferent, like an observer.

And those strange words he kept using, including his conversation with Anbolin.

Five layers? Eighteen strokes?

These terms were baffling at first, but after consulting various books and masters in her family's workshop, she reached a shocking conclusion.

A subtle yet powerful hammering technique, intricate and precise craftsmanship.

This was no longer the level of casting techniques that mere disciples could handle. Even among the mentors of the Rose Foundry, very few would possess such skill. Yet, from what Anbolin had implied that day, coupled with Master Luo Yan's unusual reaction, it seemed Wang Feng might have a natural talent in this area?

Furthermore, she had learned from Yin Fu recently that the new rune’s invention was indeed solely Wang Feng's work, not as the rumors suggested that he had benefited from Yin Fu’s efforts.

Anyone else would find it unbearable to be misunderstood about their honor and abilities, but this person not only endured it but also seemed perfectly content.

What kind of mindset was this?

It didn’t make sense logically or emotionally, unless... he was hiding an even bigger secret!

Curiosity and exploration sparkled in Su Yue’s bright eyes.

“My destructive power can’t compare to yours, Junior Brother Wang Feng. You managed to ‘injure’ both Master Luo Yan and Master Anbolin with your casting skills.”

“Tsk, what injury? It was pure luck.” Old Wang chuckled. The world had misunderstood him; he wasn’t someone who liked to show off unless there was something in it for him. “I’m just a student of runes; how could I really know anything about casting? Probably those two masters just thought I looked handsome. Honestly, I’m panicking inside!”

More jokes and banter!

“Is that so?” Su Yue smiled slightly. “Then what about the 20-pound hammer technique of ‘lifting lightly’ and the five-layered ‘meticulous precision’ craftsmanship?”

Old Wang’s eyes flickered. This girl hadn’t seen anything, and her casting level wasn’t high enough, yet she deduced almost everything from just a few terms mentioned by Anbolin...

Old Wang narrowed his eyes and began to seriously examine Su Yue.

Her arched eyebrows, high nose bridge, bright red lips, wavy long hair, especially that tantalizing waist—she was undoubtedly beautiful. Unlike Karida’s icy demeanor, Clara’s seductive charm, or Yin Fu’s innocent cuteness, Su Yue felt more real, both in appearance and personality, much like people from his past life, without so many rigid rules.

But such people were dangerous.