This City Belongs to Me
After surveying the forging room, Bai Wanwan turned her gaze away, took out a book from her Storage Bracelet, and silently began to read it.
In the vast forging room, no one spoke; only the metallic clang of hammers striking iron blocks echoed continuously.
Time slips away, bit by bit.
Two hours later.
Lou Gao put down the hammer in his hand and looked in Bai Wanwan's direction.
"Your Highness Canglan."
"When did you arrive? Why didn't anyone tell me?"
Lou Gao picked up a towel from the side and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"What difference does it make whether we notify you or not?"
You can't wake someone who's pretending to be asleep.
Am I right?
"Senior Lou Gao."
Bai Wanwan lowered her head, flipping through the book in her hands, her tone very calm and without any ripples.
Upon hearing this, Lou Gao paused almost imperceptibly in wiping his sweat, as if he hadn't expected Bai Wanwan to point it out so directly.
"Your Highness..."
Lou Gao put down the towel he was holding, as if he wanted to say something.
Let's skip the formalities.
"Let's get straight to the point. Yesterday, the Que Feng came to see you, inviting your Blacksmith Association to join. You said either I or my sister would come to discuss it in person. Now I'm here. You can tell me your conditions; as long as they're not unreasonable, I'll consider them."
Bai Wanwan closed the book in her hand and looked up at the Lou Gao in front of her.
What would happen if I refused to join?
Lou Gao found a place to sit down and tentatively asked a question.
"This city belongs to me, and everything within it is under my control."
"I dislike unstable factors, therefore there is no need for unstable factors to exist."
"There are countless Artisan on the mainland. Even without the Blacksmith Association you established, it's easy to find someone else and rebuild it in a short time."
"I'm sitting here to talk to you personally for two reasons: first, you, Lou Gao, are the last Divine Craftsman on the continent; second, the Blacksmith Association is valuable, and I don't need to waste my energy rebuilding it."
Bai Wanwan crossed her legs, looking calmly at the Lou Gao, her tone remaining completely unchanged throughout.
The Divine Craftsman Lou Gao is arguably the most skilled forging expert on the entire continent, bar none.
There were originally three Divine Craftsman on the continent: Tang Hao, Tai Tan, and Lou Gao. The first two have passed away, so Lou Gao is currently the most skilled craftsman.
As for Lou Gao's status Divine Craftsman, Bai Wanwan considered it to be dispensable.
With Lou Gao, it would be easier to control the entire Blacksmith Association 'Blacksmith Association and make them do things for him.
Without the Lou Gao, it would be just as easy to find another blacksmith to do the work, even if it took some effort and time.
"Your Highness, you came to the Blacksmith Association all alone. Aren't you worried you won't be able to leave the Blacksmith Association after saying such things?"
Lou Gao's brows furrowed slightly, giving him an air of quiet authority.
"Unable to leave the Blacksmith Association?"
"You can try and see if I can get out of the Blacksmith Association."
Bai Wanwan smiled nonchalantly, completely disregarding Lou Gao's threat.
Hmm~
Lou Gao is a Seven-Ring Soul Sage.
Although Bai Wanwan herself is a Soul Saint, if it really came down to a fight, Bai Wanwan could easily defeat Lou Gao with one hand.
Even if the entire Blacksmith Association attacked Bai Wanwan together, let alone the Lou Gao, Bai Wanwan would still walk out of the Blacksmith Association unscathed.
After all, there's Evil Emperor lurking in the shadows.
Even without the Evil Emperor, Bai Wanwan would still be able to leave the Blacksmith Association unharmed.
Do you even understand the significance of being the number one among the younger generation?
Below the Level 95 Titled Douluo, Bai Wanwan is basically invincible.
As for those above level 95, Bai Wanwan said that she has seven elders: one day, one emperor, and one sister who has not been seen in public for a long time.
The seven elders are the seven deities Worship Hall.
One day, the Beast God Di Tian...
One emperor, Evil Eye Tyrant Overlord, Evil Emperor.
An older sister who has been out of the public eye for a long time, the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena.
Starting with Peak Douluo level, one Limit Breaker and two Demigod are just the second stage. The real boss is one of the two incarnations of the Dragon God, the current Soul Beast Co-Lord, the pure-blooded dragon Dragon Clan, the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena.
In the world of business, influence and connections are essential.
And Bai Wanwan happens to possess both of these qualities.
As for the so-called Blacksmith Association, it's a force that can't even compare to the Lower Four Sects; at best, it's just Little Scumbag.
Lou Gao looked at Bai Wanwan ahead, his eyes filled with uncertain emotions.
Bai Wanwan remained completely calm throughout.
"My patience is limited."
"Three days, only three days. I'll consider joining the Blacksmith Association as long as the conditions aren't unreasonable."
"If this matter is over, then please forgive me, Senior Lou Gao. After all, I have already given you a chance."
Bai Wanwan got up from her seat, brushed off the dust from her skirt, and walked out of the forge.
Lou Gao silently watched Bai Wanwan's departing figure.
The city gate of Kangxin City.
Feng Bailong, Black Tiger, and Fire Leopard looked up at the city gate in front of them.
Behind them were dozens of disciples from their respective sects.
Let's go.
"Let's go into town."
Feng Bailong said this and started walking.
But after taking only two steps forward, Feng Bailong felt himself being pulled.
"Either remove the white cloth from your eyes, or release your Spiritual Power and sense the direction before you go any further."
Do you know you're going the wrong way?
Black Tiger grabbed Feng Bailong's shoulder, his eyes revealing a hint of speechlessness.
"I know."
"How can I leave empty-handed upon first meeting the Young Master and his Young Madam?"
"You all go and meet the Young Master first; I'll go prepare some gifts."
Feng Bailong spoke in a serious tone, but secretly released his Spiritual Power perception.
Black Tiger and Fire Leopard exchanged a glance and instantly understood each other's thoughts.
These are words that any human being could say.
Should we let them go empty-handed and prepare their own gifts?
"Would you like to come with me?"
"Although the Young Master and Young Madam may not care about such formalities, I merely wish to express my feelings."
Feng Bailong continued walking forward.
What do you think?
"You're preparing things, how can we go empty-handed?"
Black Tiger stepped forward to keep up with Feng Bailong's pace.
After a while.
The entrance to the hotel where Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan were staying.
Feng Bailong, Black Tiger, and Fire Leopard each carried an exquisitely designed Gift Box as they entered the hotel and headed towards the floor where Qian Renxue and Bai Wanwan were.
On the other side.
In the hotel room.
Bai Wanwan lay on the rocking chair, telling Qian Renxue about her experiences at the Blacksmith Association.
Do you think Lou Gao will join us?
After listening to Bai Wanwan's story, Qian Renxue asked softly.
I think so.
"If you don't join, then stay in Kangxin City for a while longer."
Bai Wanwan shrugged indifferently.