Recruiting the Blacksmith Association

Tang San directly began crafting the Buddha's Fury Tang Lotus at the Blacksmith Association. The tools here were fully stocked, and he could take the opportunity to show off his skills in front of the association's blacksmiths.

Sure enough, Tang San's process of forging those rare ores truly astonished Lou Gao.

"I never expected him to have truly inherited Tang Hao's teachings. I've never even seen these techniques before. Now I'm curious—just what is he making?"

"I don't know either, but it certainly won't be anything ordinary."

Both Lou Gao and Tai Tan were looking forward to seeing what Tang San would create, but unfortunately, they did not have much time left.

The next day, news that the city lord and Spirit Hall's bishop, Miles, had been hung from the city walls spread at once.

Some applauded in delight, some grew anxious, and some fled outright.

The news quickly reached the Blacksmith Association as well. When Lou Gao heard it, the cup in his hand fell straight to the ground.

"H-How is that possible? Who—who would be so bold as to kill both Gengjin City's city lord and Spirit Hall's bishop at once?"

Lou Gao was afraid. If the plan they had just settled on was ruined because of this, would he not end up hanging from those city walls as well?

Tai Tan came to find Lou Gao at that moment.

"Lou Gao, have you heard the news?"

"Of course I have. Tai Tan, don't make such a fuss."

Lou Gao forced himself to remain calm, but his slightly trembling hand betrayed his true thoughts.

"Lou Gao, tell me honestly. What exactly did you discuss with that Miles yesterday?"

"Tai Tan, don't ask."

"Lou Gao, do you know that a large number of noble families in Star Luo City