Bringing Myers to Heel

Lobby on the first floor of the Blacksmiths' Association.

Myers and his Guard Unit barged in without restraint, and began punching and kicking the blacksmith who was blocking their way.

Looking at the group of blacksmiths who dared not speak out, Myers smiled contemptuously, "You can't blame me for this."

"If anyone's to blame, it's your Chairman Lou Gao for not paying this month's taxes on time. Your actions have put me in a very difficult position."

"So, if it's difficult, they can just attack ordinary people?" Chen Ping and Si Long walked down the stairs together.

Facing Myers, Chen Ping showed no fear, walking straight towards him with his chest out.

Myers didn't recognize him and assumed it was Si Long who gave him the confidence, so he couldn't help but sneer, "Who did I think it was? It's Grandmaster Si Long, huh?"

"It's a pity that you possess the cultivation of a Soul Master, yet you're just a useless piece of trash with no combat ability."

Si Long enjoys a high reputation among blacksmiths.

The blacksmiths were enraged by Myers's insult, but dared not utter a sound.

Chen Ping said with feigned amusement, "Oh? Bishop Myers has quite the airs, daring to ignore me?"

Myers remained unmoved, thinking to himself, "Who does this guy think he is!"

Another sound came from upstairs.

Wu Qi slowly walked down the stairs, saying indifferently, "Just a mere Red-Clothed Cardinal, yet he acts so arrogantly, not even giving me face."

Following the sound, Myers noticed his figure.

The first thought in the former's mind was that Wu Qi was too young and there was no fluctuation of Soul Power around him, so he looked like an Ordinary Person.

But he just couldn't believe that an Ordinary Person could have such composure when facing him.

Could this young man be some Old Freak in the Spirit Master world?

"Who are you, sir? If I remember correctly, we have no grudges against each other," Myers said in a deep voice.

Wu Qi descended the stairs, stood still, and chuckled softly, "A Red-Clothed Cardinal isn't worth my excessive attention. Unfortunately, since arriving in Gengxin City, your reputation, Archbishop Myers, has become legendary; it's impossible not to remember you."

"I'll give you a chance. In front of everyone, be a witness and honestly confess your crimes over the years. Perhaps then I can grant you a quick death."

Myers laughed in fury.

Such a ridiculous statement convinced him that the other party wasn't Old Freak in the Spirit Master world, but just a kid trying to intimidate him.

"How arrogant! Guards, take that brat to Prison. I'd like to see if you're just tough on the outside, or tough on the inside."

Just as the Guard Unit were about to step forward, a Coiling Dragon Staff crashed down on their path. The powerful aura of Soul Power knocked everyone in the Guard Unit to the ground, and even Myers, a Soul Saint, couldn't help but take a step back.

Looking up, Qiangu Changkong was sitting on the second-floor stair railing, watching everything with a faint smile.

Myers felt the long staff in front of him looked very familiar, but before he could ask, the Qiangu Changkong upstairs spoke first, "Bishop Myers, take a good look at what this is."

With that, he tossed the Papal Order out of his hand.

Myers took it and saw the six patterns inside; his pupils immediately contracted.

He tried to bolster his courage, believing the person before him was an imposter posing as Elder of the Spirit Hall. But when he saw the name engraved on the badge, his legs went weak, and he collapsed to his knees.

He had initially felt that the Coiling Dragon Staff in front of him looked somewhat familiar, and when he saw the words "Qian Gu" on the Papal Order, he knew its origin.

His attitude undoubtedly offended the other party, and he was caught red-handed with evidence of his crime, so he is probably doomed.

"Elder, your Subordinate..."

Myers was terrified, and his words became somewhat incoherent.

Wu Qi gave a cold laugh and said, "Everyone here can report your crimes. We'll talk about it in the next life."

Before Myers could react, Feng Xiaotian, who was lurking in the shadows, made his move instantly.

Before Myers could react, the wolf's claws easily tore open his throat.

Myers clutched his throat, his eyes filled with extreme terror. He tried to beg for mercy, but no sound came out.

With the ringleader executed, the Guard Unit knelt and begged for mercy, shifting all blame onto Myers.

Before arriving at Gengxin City, Wu Qi had already written a letter back to the Worship Hall.

Whether or not it was for the purpose of winning over the Blacksmiths' Association, parasites like Myers must be eliminated to prevent the Spirit Hall's reputation from being further damaged.

By now, the person who will succeed the bishop of Gengxin City should have already arrived in the city. In addition, there is a group of Deacon drawn from other places to cleanse the entire Spirit Hall of Gengxin City.

The trial of these Guard Unit can be handed over to the new Hall Master later.

The blacksmiths, seeing the once domineering Myers now a cold corpse, wept with joy.

It was as if the dark clouds hanging over their heads had been parted, and bright sunlight shone on everyone.

In their joy, they also inquired about the identities of Wu Qi and his group.

Some say that Wu Qi and the others are Elder of the Spirit Hall, who came here specifically to uphold justice after learning that there were corrupt officials in Gengxin City.

A small minority believes that Wu Qi's actions, employing both carrot and stick tactics, are essentially no different from Myers's, and he still intends to annex the Blacksmiths' Association.

Before long, Lou Gao, supported by his disciple, came downstairs.

He had already thought things through regarding the future of the Blacksmiths' Association.

If Wu Qi can truly develop the technology to manufacture Soul Tool within the next ten to twenty years, then what difference does it make if the Blacksmiths' Association is affiliated with the Spirit Hall?

"Everyone, please be quiet and listen to me for a moment," Lou Gao said loudly as he walked to the center of the crowd.

The blacksmiths fell silent and turned their gaze to him.

"Elder Wu just discussed it with me. If the Blacksmiths' Association joins the Spirit Hall, we will not only receive better treatment, but we will also gain access to Soul Tool Technology in the future."

Before he could continue, a blacksmith retorted, "Guild Master, you can't be fooled by the Spirit Hall's sweet talk."

"Our Blacksmiths' Association's current predicament is entirely thanks to the Spirit Hall."

"Twenty years ago, the Clear Sky Sect committed a crime, and the Spirit Hall suppressed our Blacksmiths' Association for a while. Then, a few years later, Myers came. Now, the Spirit Hall wants to annex us. There's no such thing as a free lunch!"

Of course, this person's words only received a response from a small number of people.

Most people still wanted to hear what Lou Gao had to say before making a decision.

At least from what we can see now, the conditions offered by the Spirit Hall to win them over are definitely not bad. And Wu Qi even killed Myers on the spot, avenging them. Both morally and logically, they still have to give him face.

Wu Qi stepped forward and said loudly, "I can put the conditions for winning you over in writing. Furthermore, I will not force anyone."

"If you agree to my terms of recruitment and join the Spirit Hall, I will provide you with a settlement allowance and free housing once you arrive at the new headquarters of the Blacksmiths' Association."

"Those who are unwilling to go will be given a severance payment of one hundred Gold Soul Coin."

The choice is entirely up to each of you.