No sooner had Lou Gao finished speaking than Tai Tan said directly, "Hmph, what is there to consider? Spirit Hall harbors wolfish ambitions and seeks to annex our Blacksmith Association. We absolutely cannot let their scheme succeed."
Hearing Tai Tan's words, some people were swept along by his momentum. They raised their fists and shouted, "Right! We absolutely cannot let Spirit Hall's conspiracy succeed!"
"Blacksmiths who join Spirit Hall will receive three times their current wages, paid leave, nine-to-five workdays, five social insurances and one housing fund, and overtime pay doubled on top of their regular salary. At the same time, they and their children will receive the best Martial Soul cultivation environment provided by Spirit Hall, as well as the optimal Soul Ring configurations. Funds will be allocated to build the finest workshops for us, and the best mineral resources will be supplied..." Lou Gao continued.
Upon hearing Lou Gao's words, those who had been craning their necks and declaring that they would never join Spirit Hall, that the Blacksmith Association's independence stood above all else, were instantly left speechless.
"Actually, joining them isn't entirely impossible..." a blacksmith grandmaster who had just been brimming with excitement muttered with his head lowered.
Tai Tan's expression turned much uglier. He had to admit that even he was deeply tempted by the terms Spirit Hall had offered. But he would never betray his master, nor would he allow the Blacksmith Association to betray his master. He shot Lou Gao a glance and demanded, "Lou Gao, why are you saying all this? Are you trying to shake our resolve?"
Lou Gao said, "Old friend, I'm merely telling everyone the conditions Spirit Hall has put forward, letting them understand those conditions before deciding whether to stay or leave."
Tai Tan swept his gaze across