Jing Hongchen's Choice
Nana was awestruck by Lei Zhen's imposing presence.
This was the first time she had truly experienced the style of the Body Sect.
Although Su Ming had taken her hunting before, it was only on a small scale. Due to the difference in their abilities, the revenge was always very frustrating.
This time, Lei Zhen gave her a completely different feeling; it was a feeling that someone was finally supporting her from behind.
Nana turned and glanced at Su Ming.
If I remember correctly, Su Ming said he would wait for a suitable opportunity before taking action against that stronghold.
Su Ming nodded to Nana.
"It's time for revenge."
Nana nodded firmly, then extended her finger.
She had just pointed in a direction when Lei Zhen led her and Su Ming out of the room.
An invisible energy spread out, enveloping the three of them and altering their appearance.
Mingde Hall.
Jing Hongchen stared at the Spiritual Metal before him, lost in thought.
At this moment, various thoughts flashed through his mind, and his gaze occasionally drifted towards Su Can.
Su Can, however, had a clear conscience and met his gaze.
The introduction of the Blacksmith Association, and even the Body Sect, was all perfectly normal to Su Can, and he felt no guilt whatsoever, just as the Royal Family could introduce the Holy Spirit Cult.
If the Holy Spirit Cult can be introduced into the Empire, why can't the Body Sect? Why can't the Blacksmith Association?
Of course, he didn't make it clear.
Today, when he came before Jing Hongchen, he simply placed a piece of Thousand Forgings- Sinking Silver in front of Jing Hongchen.
Jing Hongchen pondered for a long time.
Finally, he let out a long sigh.
"This is a new achievement of Douluo Three Kingdoms? You've been in contact with them for a long time?"
At this moment, Jing Hongchen had no idea what news he would receive next, or what kind of plan Su Can would invite him to join.
Jing Hongchen's thoughts at this moment were very simple. This Spiritual Metal was a product of research in the Douluo Three Kingdoms, with the aim of catching up with the gap in Soul Tool. Since the technology of the Core Array was not enough, they used materials, and thus this Spiritual Metal came into being.
Then Su Can, or rather the Su Family, cooperated with the Douluo Three Kingdoms. Perhaps he served as a spy for a period of time. Su Can obtained the Spiritual Metal and has now become Rank 9 Soul Engineer through it.
Having become Rank 9 Soul Engineer, Su Can finally endured the humiliation and revealed everything, hoping that he, as the Mingde Hall, could help him find an excuse to cover up everything from the past.
This was the logic that Jing Hongchen came up with after a long silence.
However, as soon as Su Can spoke, Jing Hongchen knew that the whole process he had been thinking about was wrong.
"No, Douluo Three Kingdoms doesn't have this technology."
Jing Hongchen looked surprised.
Isn't it technology from Douluo Three Kingdoms?
Isn't this smuggled?
Su Can did not immediately answer Jing Hongchen's question, but instead said something unrelated.
"Master, the Empire has seen a proliferation of Evil Soul Master in recent years."
Evil Soul Master?
Jing Hongchen's face darkened, and his eyes became gloomy.
The higher-ups are well aware of why the Holy Spirit Cult has grown so powerful, and they all have a guess.
However, the succession situation in the Royal Family is now clear, and Crown Prince Xu Tianran is likely the only heir. Tearing away this fig leaf at this time will only make the empire more chaotic.
In this situation, some Soul Engineer defected, some didn't help, and some...
Jing Hongchen looked at Su Can.
Some, like Su Can, may be seeking other ways out.
Su Can didn't receive a response from Jing Hongchen, but he didn't wait any longer. He continued, "Just now, the Hall Master was probably wondering where this technology Spiritual Metal came from, and who I'm cooperating with."
Jing Hongchen nodded, signaling Su Can to continue.
"Body Sect."
"Body Sect?"
Jing Hongchen was utterly astonished.
It could actually be the Body Sect?
Then, a flash of inspiration crossed his mind.
"Su Ming has joined the Body Sect?"
"Good."
Su Can readily admitted it.
"What exactly do you want?" Jing Hongchen asked in a deep voice.
The Holy Spirit Cult is still wreaking havoc within our borders and has colluded with foreign powers. How can the empire possibly remain peaceful?
"Looking across the continent, the Body Sect is the top-tier power, and also the most promising to cooperate with us. In fact, that's the case. Our Sun Moon Policy defines them as an outsider, but in reality, the Body Sect's principles do not define them as part of the Douluo Three Kingdoms; we simply exclude them."
That makes sense.
Jing Hongchen said that Su Can was absolutely right.
And there's also verification, namely, Su Ming.
Su Ming joined the Body Sect and received top-notch training. The Body Sect also allowed him to return to the Su Family!
"So, you want to bring in the Body Sect so they can wipe out the Evil Soul Master?"
"That's right, but the main force definitely won't be them, it's us." Su Can said loudly, "Hall Master, it's better for us to solve the internal problems of the Empire ourselves. The Body Sect is just a pretext."
"One thing I can guarantee is that the Body Sect will operate within the Sun Moon Empire's territory, but it will not launch any attacks against the Empire."
Su Can revealed the Body Sect's attitude, the establishment of the Blacksmith Association branch, and other details.
"Master, we hope you can make a decision."
Jing Hongchen's face turned sorrowful.
"Aren't you afraid that if you tell me all this, I won't cooperate and they'll arrest you instead?"
"I'm not afraid."
Why aren't you afraid?
"That would be of no benefit to the Hall Master, to the Mingde Hall, or to the Empire."
Jing Hongchen sighed deeply.
He knew that it would not only bring no benefits, but also have drawbacks.
He has rejected Xu Tianran for so many years. If he were to suppress the Su Family now, it would be tantamount to helping the Holy Spirit Cult. The Su Family only needs to leave some clues and spread their "sincere intentions" to cause an earthquake in the world of Soul Engineer.
The Mingde Hall has made his stance clear, so those Soul Engineer who are still persisting, whether they are hiding or seeking a way out, will be in despair.
He is now a role model for the remaining Soul Engineer, and cannot compromise with Evil Soul Master in any way.
"Sect Master, the Body Sect's request is simple: with the help of my Su Family, we can open a branch of the Blacksmith Association, which can then establish a cooperative relationship with the Mingde Hall."
What's the point of them doing this?
"Recruit disciples and bring all Soul Master with Body Martial Soul within the Sun Moon Realm under your wing."
Jing Hongchen fell silent.
To put it bluntly, it's about needing a legal identity.
This is really--
It's so pure.
What Spiritual Metal?
One yuan a day.
One piece a day.
Although rare, even one piece is precious enough for a top-tier Soul Engineer.
Jing Hongchen's expression suddenly changed.
"How is the cooperation between the Body Sect and the Douluo Three Kingdoms going?"
"A cooperation agreement has not yet been reached."
Not working together yet?
Jing Hongchen breathed a sigh of relief.
From this, he sensed the sincerity of the Body Sect.
"If we establish a partnership, how much Spiritual Metal can my Mingde Hall obtain from the Body Sect?"
"Once the Soul Fighting Tournament concludes, the Blacksmith Association will negotiate with the Four Great Empires. As for the Mingde Hall, the Body Sect guarantees at least one piece per day."
The current production rate is one piece per day, and one piece will be given to the Mingde Hall the day after the Soul Fighting Tournament.
Therefore, there are new people in the Body Sect learning this technique, and they will probably be able to learn it before the Soul Fighting Tournament.
Jing Hongchen took a deep breath.
"What if I want technology?"