The Final Negotiation

Su Ming returned with Zhang Wei.

The crackdown by the Mingde Hall went very smoothly. It is said that there are traces of Evil Soul Master in all the Black Market, big and small, throughout Mingdu. In one day, Mingde Hall killed a total of thirty-seven Evil Soul Master.

Such a result actually surpasses the annual performance of the Shrek Supervisory Team.

Of course, Jing Hongchen wasn't surprised; instead, she remained silent.

If it weren't for Su Can, he wouldn't have known that Mingdu was so severely corrupted by Evil Soul Master.

Based on his stereotype of Evil Soul Master, he thought these guys were brainless and would only cause endless killing and sin. But he never expected that these Evil Soul Master would actually be able to patiently start building a business.

That's what's truly alarming.

The Holy Spirit Cult has such a binding force on the Evil Soul Master under its rule.

"With the establishment of the Blacksmith Association, Mingde Hall will henceforth purchase all works from the Blacksmith Association."

Inside the office, Jing Hongchen slammed his hand on the table and stated his so-called cooperation requirements to Su Can.

Su Can looked up and glanced at Jing Hongchen.

How domineering!

"Within one year, all of the association's works will be handed over to the Mingde Hall."

Five years.

"A year and a half."

Four years.

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After much debate, the two finally agreed to a two-and-a-half-year deal.

"Su Can, I'm curious, how did you make the decision? It was Su Ming who joined the Body Sect. Even if he has influence within the Body Sect, it's not like you, an outsider, are given complete authority to negotiate, is it?"

Su Can smiled, and a metal cube slowly appeared in his palm.

Upon seeing the way the metal cube appeared, Jing Hongchen's pupils contracted sharply.

"This is a product Forging from the Fusion Forging of two Rare Metal, Spiritual Alloy. Compared to Spiritual Metal, Spiritual Alloy can be directly integrated into Soul Master's body. The metal cube in my hand is engraved with Core Array, allowing for remote communication."

Jing Hongchen fell silent.

As the head of the Mingde Hall, which represents the highest achievement in Soul Tool, he actually saw a more advanced Soul Tool product in the hands of someone else.

Even if the foundation of this is materials, it's still hard for him to accept.

"Master, let's continue discussing the details of the cooperation." Su Can took the initiative and said, "The works of the Blacksmith Association will all be handed over to the Mingde Hall, including Spiritual Metal, rare metals of the Hundred Forgings and ordinary Thousand Forgings Rare Metal. We need Mingde Hall to help us complete a transformation."

Jing Hongchen had sensed something from Su Can's words, but she just couldn't quite grasp it.

What change?

"Soul Engineer can now directly begin crafting Soul Tool by inscribing the Core Array."

Su Can's words caused Jing Hongchen's expression to change slightly.

Is this their ambition to become Soul Engineer?

However, Su Can's words also made sense to him.

If the process of Forging and creating Soul Tool embryos can be eliminated, then Soul Engineer can spend more time learning Core Array and practicing inscribing Core Array.

"Can."

Su Can breathed a sigh of relief upon receiving Jing Hongchen's promise.

Next, the two went back and forth, discussing one detail after another.

Finally, Su Can made one last request.

"Since it's a collaboration, the Blacksmith Association hopes that the Sun Moon Royal Team can recruit two more people."

Jing Hongchen's gaze sharpened.

"You've overreached."

"Master, the Body Sect has indicated that they can cooperate with the Mingde Hall to hunt down Evil Soul Master within the Sun Moon Empire."

"Please provide information about both individuals. If their talent is insufficient, even as the dean, I cannot force them into the role."

Su Can handed a report to Jing Hongchen.

"Nana? She's from our academy!"

"She's a disciple of the Body Sect," Su Can said. "Her Martial Soul, the Ghost, is a part of the soul and also belongs to the Body Martial Soul category. She joined the Body Sect a few months ago."

Jing Hongchen snorted coldly, extremely dissatisfied with the Body Sect's attempt to poach its members.

"Fifteen years old, Level 45, Practical Control Department, good talent."

Regarding Nana's data, Jing Hongchen stated that she is qualified to join the team.

"Once she breaks through to Soul King, the academy will definitely let her join the team. Right now, she's only at the fourth ring, while the team is full of fifth and sixth-level Soul Engineer. Her strength is not something she can compete with, so she can only join the Reserve Team."

"No problem," Su Can said.

Anyway, Nana will have another chance to participate in the next competition.

Jing Hongchen then looked at the information of another person.

"Your Martial Soul is courage, and you're only level 44 at nineteen?"

Jing Hongchen frowned.

This talent would normally make it impossible for someone to represent a prestigious academy like the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy in a competition.

It's definitely unacceptable to fail to reach the Soul King level in the last competition before reaching the age limit.

"The Body Sect can guarantee that his strength is no weaker than the Soul King of the Shrek Academy, what do you say?"

"Can."

Jing Hongchen quickly pondered in his mind.

Could it be that Zhang Wei's martial spirit has awakened a second time?

Su Can also contacted Su Ming through Communication Soul Tool.

He himself lacked confidence.

He mainly knew Zhang Wei's situation; could he really acquire Soul King -level strength within a few months?

It's still comparable to the Soul King who came from Shrek.

"Grandpa, don't worry."

Su Ming only replied with this one sentence.

Training ground.

"We have two new members joining us today, Nana and Zhang Wei." Director Gao introduced Nana and Zhang Wei to the team members.

Meng Hongchen raised his hand.

"Director Gao, we only have one spot left in the Reserve Team."

"Li Qing will leave the team; the academy will make other arrangements." Director Gao looked at a male student and gestured for him to step out of the group.

Li Qing had clearly been notified in advance, and walked out with a normal expression.

"Li Qing, you—" Xiao Hongchen's expression changed slightly.

Was this a case of being replaced by privilege?

But that shouldn't be the case. Li Qing's family has two Eighth-Level Soul Engineer. Even if someone with special privileges took the spot, it shouldn't be him who appears.

"Captain, don't worry, I have a better place to go." Li Qing said this from the bottom of his heart.

Jing Hongchen has already spoken with the two Eighth-Level Soul Engineer in his family.

Li Qing will be promoted directly to the Mingde Hall, but he will not be able to learn how to make Soul Tool within the Mingde Hall. Instead, he will be assigned to a newly established association to learn the Forging system.

The Li Family, to which Li Qing belongs, inherits the Divine Eye Ape Martial Soul. Their achievements in the field of Soul Engineer tend to focus on material processing, while their Core Array is rather conventional.

Sending them to learn Forging techniques is naturally very easy.

Especially after witnessing the Spiritual Metal, the Li Family even took the initiative to request that more people be admitted to the Blacksmith Association.

Unfortunately, it won't fit.

The Blacksmith Association allows any Soul Master or Soul Engineer with Forging talent to join, but only one person like Li Qing can directly enjoy the advanced privileges he can gain by joining.

"Nana, Zhang Wei, please introduce yourselves to everyone."

"I'll go first."

Zhang Wei came out.

His demeanor was spirited, yet exuded a sense of composure.

"Zhang Wei, nineteen years old, Level 44 Practical Control Soul Engineer."