Douluo Continent: Half-level Innate Realm, but a Sword Cultivator with a Heart-Only Mind

"What?!"

"Is the Peerless King also a member of the Spirit Hall?"

"Titan, are you sure?"

Lou Gao frowned, still unwilling to believe that Qi Dao was a member of the Spirit Hall.

"Of course!"

Titan's tone was very firm.

Even Lou Gao couldn't help but have doubts.

Although he had a very good impression of Qi Dao, he was still more inclined to believe in his long-standing friendship with Titan.

He also recalled an incident that occurred when Qi Dao last came to Gengxin City to purchase rare metals.

At that time, the Spirit Hall in Gengxin City was subjected to a massive purge by a mysterious powerful figure, and most of the high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall died.

At first, they suspected it was an enemy of the Spirit Hall, or a righteous person who couldn't stand the Spirit Hall's rampant tyranny in Gengxin City.

But now, hearing Titan say this, he felt even more strongly that the person who cleansed the Spirit Hall in Gengxin City was Qi Dao.

As for why Qi Dao, also a member of the Spirit Hall, would purge the high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall in Gengxin City, it is not difficult to guess.

Perhaps he couldn't stand the Spirit Hall of Gengxin City tarnishing the Spirit Hall's reputation, which is why he personally took action to clean up its own turf.

After thinking it through, Lou Gao couldn't help but sigh, "Even if the Peerless King is really a member of the Spirit Hall, he is different from the other bullies in the Spirit Hall."

Lou Gao said this not only because Qi Dao had cleaned up the association's fold, but also because Qi Dao had acquired all the rare metals in the blacksmiths' association's inventory, which greatly alleviated the association's financial pressure.

Of course, given the current tense situation between the Heavenly Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire, the deal he promised Qi Dao may not be able to continue.

After all, rare metals are among the most important strategic materials for a country.

Meanwhile, Lou Gao didn't notice that Tang San and Titan frowned after hearing his exclamation.

Tang San's eyes held a hint of ferocity.

After leaving the City of Slaughter, he had not cultivated his character in time, which led to a more violent side in his personality.

Now that he has undergone the test of the Rakshasa God, his violent nature has been amplified even further.

It can be said that Tang San now is the same as Bibi Dong back then.

Therefore, seeing that Lou Gao still held some goodwill towards Qi Dao even after knowing his identity immediately aroused Tang San's murderous intent towards Lou Gao.

A friend of the enemy is, of course, the enemy!

There is already a way to die!

However, out of consideration for Lou Gao's relationship with Titan, Tang San, grateful for Titan's loyalty, decided to forgive Lou Gao this time.

Of course, there was another reason why Tang San was willing to forgive Lou Gao.

That's Lou Gao's identity.

He is not only the president of the blacksmiths' association, but also a master craftsman!

Tang San was still counting on him to help him forge hidden weapons!

At this moment, Lou Gao said, "Alright, Titans, explain your purpose."

"Given our friendship, if there's anything you can do to help me, just let me know."

"Haha, Lao Lou, you're still as generous as ever!"

Titan laughed thunderously, then revealed the purpose of his and Tang San's visit to Gengxin City.

He said in a deep voice, "Old Lou, I came to Gengxin City this time to purchase some rare metals."

"That's it?"

"How much do you want, a few hundred or a thousand kilograms? I'll have Silong deliver it to you directly."

Lou Gao said with a proud expression.

But Titan only wore a mysterious expression and chuckled, "A few hundred or a thousand pounds?"

"Old Lou, you're really underestimating us."

"I'm here to discuss a big business deal with you."

Lou Gao looked surprised upon hearing this.

"A big deal?"

"How big of a business?"

Titan said arrogantly, "We want rare metals, the more the better. No matter how much you have, we can take it all."

Upon hearing this, Lou Gao's brows furrowed immediately, and he said irritably, "Titan, are you kidding me, you old geezer?"

Titan said unhappily, "Just kidding? I don't have that kind of hobby. What I just said was true."

But after he finished speaking, Lou Gao was even more surprised, and asked with a curious look, "Titan, has your Power Clan struck it rich?"

"Why are you suddenly being so extravagant?"

"Could it be..."

"Is it because of this young friend?"

As he spoke, Lou Gao turned his gaze toward Tang San.

Tang San stood calmly in place, but when he met Lou Gao's gaze, Lou Gao inexplicably felt a sense of unease.

Titan grinned.

"You figured it out. Since that's the case, then let me show you what we're really made of, so you'll know where our confidence comes from."

As he spoke, Titan looked at Tang San with a respectful expression.

"Young Master, please bring out the blueprint you showed me before."

Tang San smiled faintly and took out a blueprint from the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moonlit Night, then handed it to Lou Gao.

Lou Gao stared at the blueprint with a puzzled expression.

Could it be that Titan and Tang San want to use this blueprint to trade rare metals with him?

But no matter how exquisite this blueprint is, how much rare metal can it be traded for?

But when he saw the contents of the drawings, his eyes gradually brightened.

The blueprints are for the manufacture of a special weapon; it looks like an iron box.

The power of this weapon cannot be inferred from the building's height alone, as shown in the blueprints.

Judging from the blueprints alone, the weapon was clearly exquisitely crafted, which piqued his interest.

He asked, "Young friend Tang San, do you have any samples?"

Tang San's lips curled up slightly as he took out a Zhuge Divine Crossbow from the Twenty-Four Bridges Under the Moonlit Night, followed by a faint, arrogant smile.

"This is the Zhuge Divine Crossbow, which contains forty-eight bolts and fires sixteen bolts at a time. Its attack power can break through the defense of Soul Masters below level forty, and its firing rate is extremely fast."

"If you don't believe me, Chairman Lou Gao can test it for himself."

After saying that, he handed over the Zhuge Divine Crossbow.

Lou Gao took the Zhuge Divine Crossbow, examined it carefully, and a glint of shrewdness flashed in his eyes.

"This is forged from refined iron. Is this why you need so many rare metals?"

"You want to mass-produce this weapon!!"

Tang San did not refute, but said with a serious expression, "That's right, and this is not an ordinary weapon."

"I named it the Zhuge Divine Crossbow, which is a kind of..."

"hidden weapon!!"

After Tang San proudly finished his introduction, Lou Gao also tested the power of the Zhuge Crossbow on the spot, and then a glint of light appeared in his eyes.

If the Zhuge Crossbow could be widely used in the army, it would definitely be a formidable weapon.

Most importantly, the Zhuge Crossbow was made from refined iron.

Although iron is also a rare metal, it is forged by hand, making it easy to forge.

Thus, Lou Gao realized the strategic value of Zhuge's crossbow in just one second.

He said in a deep voice, "Young friend Tang San, do you really intend to use these blueprints to trade for rare metals?"

However, Tang San shook his head.

"No!"

"President Lou Gao, I do not intend to trade the blueprints for the Zhuge Divine Crossbow."

Lou Gao frowned after listening to this.

Not planning to trade the blueprints?

Then why did you take it out?