
The qualifications of a genius were naturally different depending on one's age.
A six-year-old boy capable of swinging a metal hammer a thousand times, he was truly worthy of being called a genius.
However, Mang Tian did not tell him to stop. Instead, he stood to the side and silently watched Tang Wulin continue to bang.
His movements were direct, and powerful. However, there was no mitigation of the rebound strength in his technique, all of it was taken by his hands.
Fifty times, eighty times, a hundred times.
Sweat began to flow out once more and the pain he felt now far surpassed the pain from before. Both arms are heating up. Every time he forced himself, his scalp began to swell. However, Tang Wulin still continued to grit his teeth and endure the pain as he never stopped hammering.
After hammering 150 times, Tang Wulin's body began to sway. His vision blurred, both arms swollen and sore until it felt foreign to him, but he continued to survive with clenched teeth.
I can hold on. I can handle this test. I'm a man. Perseverance will result in victory.
Tang Wulin could not even count the number of times he swung the hammer when Mang Tian finally called out to him to stop. If Mang Tian did not support him, he would fall to the floor.
When he took the hammer from his hand, Mang Tian clearly saw Tang Wulin's hand had been worn out by the hammer and became swollen.
The fierce blacksmith master was finally transferred. It was not only because of Tang Wulin's innate talent, but his perseverance as well.
His strength could still be trained later, but for the unwavering determination to appear on a six-year-old, it was truly too precious.
“You two have raised a good son. I will accept him as my student. From tomorrow onwards, have him come every day at the same time as today. Once you get home, apply this ointment on his arm. ”When Lang Yue came to pick up Tang Wulin, she was greeted with a gentle expression of Mang Tian as she passed a bottle of ointment.
After an hour of rest, Tang Wulin had already regained his strength. It was just that his arm was too sore to lift him.
Mang Tian's explanation of forging was still lingering in his mind.
“What is forged? Forging and casting are completely different. Casting only requires a mold, and after that, the use of a machine to grind the desired shape. That's casting. As for for forging, it required a blacksmith to personally hammer the metal from start to finish. Of course, you can use a machine to punch metal and forge it, but metal is a living thing. A machine will never be able to understand metal veins. Thus, all the components of a first-class machine were forged by a blacksmith. A good blacksmith was a true craftsman who had no less status than a Spirit Master. ”
Spirit Master and Machine Master, it is the dream of all young people.
“Aduh.” Tang Wulin cried out in pain as Lang Yue withdrew her hand.
It was only then that Lang Yue discovered the wound on his son's palm.
“Heaven! Him, did he do this to you? ”Eye water flows from his eyes. He never expected that his son would suffer so much in just two hours.
Tang Wulin shook his head and replied, “He did nothing! Uncle Mang Tian tested me and I passed. Am I not a strong mother? No crying! Didn't hurt. ”
“Come home.” Lang Yue said as she wiped her tears with eyes full of sadness.
“Nothing is wrong, mom. Even I am very happy. I passed the exam of Uncle Mang Tian. Are you unhappy for me? Isn't this the feat you were talking about? ”
“I'm happy, I'm really happy.” Lang Yue patted his son's head and once again, glistening teardrops appeared in his eyes.
“Naer, did you know? I passed Uncle Mang Tian's exam today so that I can learn how to forge from him now. Wait for big brother to earn money by forging, then I can save money to buy spirits. I Can also buy food for you …. ”With the temperament of a child, he had already forgotten the pain in his arm when he talked about his achievements to Na’er.
Na’er listened earnestly, but her eyes occasionally revealed a trace of emptiness.
“Na’er, you really don't remember anything about your family?” After he finished talking about his achievements, he asked the question that had been lurking in his mind.
Na’er shook her head. “I really don't remember. I just remember that my name is Naer. The rest is unclear. Brother Lin, am I stupid? ”
Tang Wulin hurriedly replied, “No. Of course you're not stupid, Na’er. It doesn't matter if you can't remember it. This is your home now. My mom and dad are your mom and dad. You are my little sister. ”
Na’er looked at her, as she gradually revealed a sweet smile. This was the first time he had smiled since he came to their house.
“Wow! Your smile is so pretty, Na’er. Then I will tell you a secret; brother will work hard to become a Soul Master, then I will be able to protect you in the future. Alright?”
“Iya nih.”
When Tang Ziran returned, dinner was already prepared.
“Zi Ran, come with me. Please eat first, kids. ”With a calm appearance, Lang Yue glanced at Tang Ziran before heading to their room.
Tang Ziran confusedly looked at her son with a curious look. In return, Tang Wulin shrugged, pointing out that he also had no idea what was going on with his mother.
Tang Ziran hurriedly followed Lang Yue to their room, then Lang Yue closed the door.
“We will eat first, Na’er. Aren't you hungry? ”Counting how many snacks they had eaten before, Lang Yue made sure to cook a lot of food today.
Na’er clearly has no resistance when it comes to eating. He nodded and started eating wholeheartedly.
After she ate for a while, she noticed that Tang Wulin did not act the same as the day before. He raised his head and looked at her, and found that he turned around and twisted his body with a sad face.
“Boy brother, what's up?” Naer asked sharply.
“My arm really hurts after my test. I can't raise them at all. ”Tang Wulin has been very hungry lately; with the addition of his job after school, one can only imagine his longing for food now …
Na’er blinked a few times. “Then I will feed you.”
“Iya nih! All righty! ”Tang Wulin said happily.
With a trembling motion, Na’er clumsily fed Tang Wulin one spoon after another.
Two children, one aged six and the other five and a half, enjoy each other's company with juvenile naivety. In this small house, the atmosphere made the lights appear softer as well.
“Naer, You're the best”