Since they had already decided to have the Wei family reproduce it, even if Lin Chen forbade them, could he really stop them from secretly learning from it?
So he might as well do them a favor and ask for some benefits in return.
What he wanted was to establish a firm, deep cooperative relationship with the Wei family, a renowned sword-forging clan.
Who wouldn't want a high-quality weapon supplier?
"Very well."
A meaningful smile appeared on Lin Chen's face.
He slowly agreed to Wei Zangfeng's request, but then changed the subject.
"However, I have a few conditions as well."
Wei Zangfeng's spirits lifted when he heard this, and he hurriedly said, "Temple Master Lin, please speak! As long as it's something my Wei family can accomplish, we won't refuse!"
"First." Lin Chen raised one finger. "The reproduced sword can't be below Deep Blue Grade in quality."
"That goes without saying!" Wei Zangfeng agreed without hesitation. "We will forge this sword as the pinnacle achievement of my Wei family's hundred-year history!"
"Second." Lin Chen raised a second finger. "During the reproduction process, the materials used must be the best you can find."
Wei Zangfeng didn't even furrow his brows this time before agreeing.
"No problem!
The materials will be top-grade Deep Blue Grade refined iron from our Wei family's reserves.
It certainly won't be shabby."
Compared with being able to examine a divine sword, what did a little material amount to?
"Excellent." Lin Chen nodded in satisfaction, the smile on his face growing even brighter. "Third, and the final condition."
"From now on, all the weapons and armor needed by my Hall of the Judge and River God Temple—
your Wei family must supply them to us first, at the lowest market price."
This demand was tantamount to forming a