Monopolistic Arms Dealer

Tai Tan still found it somewhat unbelievable. How could a so-called Blacksmith Alliance founded by a group of junior blacksmiths possibly threaten the Blacksmith Association's position?

"Of course they can't threaten the Blacksmith Association's position, but every one of them is a follower of the Sage Lord of Fungi.

"The Star Luo Empire's military has reached a partnership with them. The army's weapons and armor are all supplied by the Blacksmith Alliance.

"They've also banned private manufacturing and sales of weapons and armor."

"Hmph, isn't that just abusing authority for personal gain? Despicable!"

"Senior Lou Gao, since the Star Luo Empire no longer welcomes the Blacksmith Association, keeping Gengjin City isn't a long-term solution. Perhaps you really should consider moving the Blacksmith Association to Heaven Dou City."

"Mm, I'll certainly give that matter serious thought. Aren't you going to inspect the ores? Si Long, take them to have a proper look."

"Yes, Teacher. Please follow me, everyone."

"Alright!"

Lan Yu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing arrived in Gengjin City shortly afterward.

The information he had received differed somewhat from what Lou Gao had said.

The Star Luo Empire's ban on civilian production of armor and weapons was not inherently unreasonable.

Rather, it was strange that an unregulated association like the Blacksmith Association had been allowed to exist, freely manufacturing and selling weapons and armor.

The Blacksmith Association itself also had serious internal discrimination.

In truth, most ordinary armor, weapons, and tools could be made perfectly well by junior blacksmiths.

Intermediate and advanced blacksmiths might make them better and faster.

As for blacksmiths of even higher rank, the things they made rarely saw any practical use.

According to the information Lan Yu had received, Spirit Hall and the nobles tied to Gengjin City's lord had initially oppressed the surrounding people.

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