Robbers Need a Broad Vision Too! (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Votes)

"As the saying goes, is it not a joy when friends come from afar? Today, all you master craftsmen and grandmasters of the martial world's forging industry have accepted my invitation to offer guidance at Sword Forging City's Sword Melting and Saber Forging Convention. This stronghold master is deeply honored and offers you all his thanks!"

As that majestic, thunderous voice rang out from beyond the courtyard, Jiang Dali's imposing, muscular figure appeared at the gate, clad in black, wearing a cape and fitted martial attire. Surrounded by Sword Forging City members, he strode in with an imposing presence and commanding aura.

At once, the forging magnates from every faction present hurriedly rose and returned Jiang Dali's greeting as he strode into the courtyard.

Although all fifty or sixty people stood at once, not a single sound came from tables, chairs, cups, or dishes colliding. It was clear that while the attendees were all grandmasters of the forging trade, every one of them possessed considerable martial skill as well.

As Jiang Dali walked in, he swept his gaze around and spotted several renowned master smiths from his previous life whom he remembered well.

Among them were Nangong Lie, disciple of Li Wuji, the swordsmith who had forged the Demon Repelling Sword; Old Man of the Frontier, who had once forged the Selfless Sword; Zhong Mei, swordsmith of Sword Worship Manor; and Ying Kuizi, who had forged the Heavenly Sword. All were in attendance.

These people represented the finest forging techniques among the many Vassal States of the present martial world. Every one of them was an elite of the forging industry and had previously been nominated by Gao Xuan.

Tie Kuangtu, who had arrived at Sword Forging City after receiving orders at West Lake, Hangzhou five days ago, was also