Lou Gao sought out Qin Yuan and explained what had happened over the past few days.
Ever since word of the Blacksmith Association's relocation had leaked, Bishop Miles had sent people to cause trouble every few days. He had even threatened to take action against the association.
Unless Spirit Hall's threat was eliminated, the Blacksmith Association could not relocate!
"Mr. Qin, how should we deal with those people connected to the Strength Clan?" Lou Gao asked, without explicitly mentioning Spirit Hall.
Qin Yuan had been secretly monitoring their progress these past few days, so he naturally knew about Spirit Hall's threats. Lou Gao did not need to tell him.
Qin Yuan waved a hand. "We can't let people's hearts drift apart. Same as before-give them all severance pay."
Spending a little money to preserve the Blacksmith Association's unity was hardly a loss. Besides, these people merely had ties to the Strength Clan; they were not its disciples themselves. This did not count as aiding the enemy.
"You're generous, Mr. Qin. I'll make the arrangements right away. When do you think we should begin relocating?" Lou Gao asked.
Qin Yuan rose and said with a smile, "Go make the arrangements now. This is only a preliminary screening. Once we've moved to Heaven Dou City, some people with shady backgrounds will come crawling out on their own. We can purge another batch then."
Lou Gao accepted his orders and withdrew.
Qin Yuan did not remain idle either. He needed to seize this opportunity to deal with the nuisance that was Miles.
In front of Spirit Hall in Gengxin City, the guards clutched their spears, each bracing as though facing a formidable enemy.
Qin Yuan's mere presence was enough to put the entire Spirit Hall on alert.
"Heh, don't be nervous. Where's