"Um."

Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly and did not refuse.

Along the way, during the casual conversation, she also learned that Han Li came to see Lou Gao, and it should be something very important, and she didn't want to be held back because of her own affairs.

Changing into an inconspicuous appearance, the two walked towards the bustling city emitting a metallic luster.

As soon as they entered the city gate, enthusiastic shouts and clanging sounds reached their ears. Looking around, they saw that both sides of the main road were almost all blacksmith shops.

Even though it was already evening, they still had no intention of stopping forging. Instead, under the light of the furnace, they swung their hammers even harder.

“What a great atmosphere.”

Han Li sighed. He could sense that, dare not say all, but most of the people here really liked forging. You could tell from the smiles on their faces, they were real iron-lifting dudes.

Unfortunately, he was not interested in this. Of course, if someone could really knock out a Gundam, that would be another matter.

After taking Zhu Zhuqing for a casual walk, the two of them headed towards the hotel. Well, it was under the control of Qixuanmen and was also their own property.

After showing their headquarters badges, the two were arranged to stay in the best room, which had excellent sound insulation. The incessant metal noises in their ears finally disappeared.

No words were spoken that night.

The next day, after breakfast, the two did not rush to the Blacksmith Association immediately, but asked someone to send a visiting card in the name of the Chamber of Commerce.

They don't have a master craftsman here, and if they really go and ask to see Lou Gao by name, they might be considered as someone looking for trouble.

They didn't have to wait too long before the person in charge of the Chamber of Commerce came over with a man in a black robe.

"Hello, my name is Silong, and my teacher asked me to pick you up."

The man who introduced himself as Silong spoke before the head of the Chamber of Commerce, which made Han Li stunned. So enthusiastic?

The head of the Chamber of Commerce walked up to Han Li, whispered something in his ear, and stood aside again.

This gentleman must not read reports normally, otherwise he would not have reacted like this. However, he was even more respectful. He did not even read the report, but came up to see Lou Gao by name. He must be an important person.

Han Li nodded after hearing what the person in charge said. He finally understood why Silong was so enthusiastic.

After the Qixuanmen Chamber of Commerce settled here, apart from anything else, the purchase of metals and most daily necessities alone accounted for nearly 40% of the income of the entire Blacksmith Association, not to mention the purchase of goods from other shops.

For this reason, it is no wonder that after submitting the visiting card, Lou Gao would send his disciples to greet him in person. Of course, it is also possible that this place is very close to the Blacksmith Association.

Here, perhaps the identity of the head of the Qixuanmen Chamber of Commerce is more popular than the Son of the Spirit Hall. Han Li couldn't help but teased in his heart and also stood up to greet him.

Things were quite simple after that. The two of them spoke politely in official language and, led by Silong, entered the Blacksmith Association not far away.

Along the way, Silong kept introducing various metals and the finished products made by them to Han Li, and at the same time asked about Han Li's identity.

Unfortunately, Han Li was not interested and just responded to his test with a smile. Silong naturally noticed this and had to quicken his pace.

Walking all the way to the fourth floor, a metal door came into their sight.

Silong took a few quick steps forward and was the first to arrive at the front door. He knocked on it skillfully and turned back to introduce it to Han Li: "The fifth floor is the private casting area for the Grandmaster. The teacher is waiting for you up there."

Han Li nodded, but his mental power had silently penetrated the entire metal door and headed upwards.

It is indeed good. The alloy used to make the gate can effectively block the mental detection under the seal. Even if it is a seal, the range of detection is very limited.

It seems that the Blacksmith Association is quite capable, but I don't know how much the production of this alloy is.

As Silong finished his actions, a series of creaking sounds of metal parts rubbing against each other were heard behind the alloy door, and the passage leading upstairs was slowly revealed.

"You wait down there."

Han Li turned and said something to the head of the Chamber of Commerce, then took Zhu Zhuqing up the stairs. Silong glanced at the head who was quite familiar to him, but found that he had no objection, so he did not hesitate and quickly followed.

The furnishings on the fifth floor were quite simple, consisting entirely of foundry rooms. At this moment, only one of them made a noise. Obviously, this only noise was caused by Lou Gao.

Silong brought the two into a reception room that was converted from a half-open foundry, and said a little embarrassedly, "I'm sorry, distinguished guest, I made you laugh. The teacher must have been unable to hold back while waiting. I'll go call him now."

"That's fine. I admire Master Lou Gao's passion for forging."

Han Li smiled and didn't care, or rather, he wished Lou Gao was such a person.

"I'm sorry."

Silong bowed and walked out. Judging from his quick steps, he must be going to call the teacher.

Han Li casually looked around the reception room, then his gaze paused and stopped on an object hanging on the wall. He was very familiar with this thing.

Just as he was about to get up and take a look, footsteps were heard at the door.

"Are you the one from the Qixuanmen Chamber of Commerce headquarters? What do you want from me?"

Han Li turned his head and saw that the person speaking was a short and fat old man.

He was only about 1.6 meters tall, but his waist was probably about 1.6 meters as well. He had protruding ears, small eyes, and messy short hair that looked like it hadn't been washed in days.

"Meet Master Lou Gao."

Han Li and Zhu Zhuqing stood up at the same time to greet the visitor, and did not lose the most basic courtesy just because the visitor was unkempt.

Lou Gao looked at the two of them, narrowed his eyes, and then looked back at his apprentice: "Okay, Silong, you go downstairs to deal with the things first, I can handle this myself."

Silong was stunned for a moment, but after meeting the teacher's serious gaze, he nodded decisively, stepped out, and closed the door behind him.

When Silong's footsteps completely disappeared, Lou Gao looked at Han Li and the others again: "You two, I'm alone now, is it convenient for me to tell you my identity?"

"It seems that Master Lou Gao is not as the outside world has said. He doesn't care about anything except forging."

Han Li said with a smile, but he was not surprised. After all, he was the president of an association. Even if his status was not too high, he would inevitably come into contact with other forces.

"I have lived for several decades, and I have seen a lot, so I naturally understand more."

"Let me make it clear first. If you want me to forge something, then everything is fine. If it's something else, then forget it. My Blacksmith Association will not get involved."

There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!

Lou Gao shook his head quickly, and the flesh on his chubby face was swaying with his movements.

"President Lou Gao, don't worry. It's just forging. We won't talk about anything else."

Han Li's smile was also very bright. It was not worthwhile to win over others. He just needed tools now. Taking over the entire Blacksmith Association was not the right thing to do now.

"That's good. Tell me, what do you need me to build? Oh, by the way, you almost confused me. You haven't told me who you are yet."

Seeing that he only said it was a forging task, Lou Gao straightened his back instantly. As long as he only said it was forging, he had never been afraid of anyone.

"It's enough for President Lou Gao to have this confidence. As for me, I'm Han Li."

A ray of light appeared on Han Li's body, and his head flickered slightly, and his disguise was removed. He did this for Lou Gao to see. Of course, it was indeed his soul bone skill, although it did not require such a big movement.

Then, a rather handsome face caught Lou Gao's eyes.

"The Holy Son of Spirit Hall? It's you."

Lou Gao was not unfamiliar with this face. As the leader of a force, he remembered the appearance of the top leaders of the Spirit Hall very clearly.

"That's right, but this shouldn't affect my coming to you for forging, right?"

Han Li's smile was still gentle.

"certainly."

Lou Gao's fat face twitched unconsciously, and he found that his agreement was a bit hasty.

This kind of order should go through formal procedures. If this gets discovered, he won't be able to explain himself.

"Don't worry, President Lou Gao, this news won't get out, because I don't want others to know it even more than you do."

Han Li added.

"That would be better. Where's the stuff? Or, what do you want? I need to hear it first."

Lou Gao took a deep breath and looked at Han Li. Others had already said so. If he continued to make excuses, wouldn't that be disrespectful to them? Not to mention the Spirit Hall, even if the Qixuanmen Chamber of Commerce stopped cooperating with the Blacksmith Association, he would not be able to accept that.

"Oh, look at my memory. I'll give it to you right away."

Han Li cast an apologetic look towards Lou Gao, and with a flip of his left hand, a stack of papers appeared in his hand. These were the hidden weapon manufacturing drawings that he had perfectly copied.

"Well, not this one."

"Well, it's not this one either."

"Found it, it should be this one."

Han Li pretended to flip through the papers in his hand, but inadvertently let Lou Gao take a look at the drawings of the Flying God Claw and the Sleeve Arrow. Then he put them at the bottom. What he held in his hand was the manufacturing drawings of the Buddha's Wrath Lotus.

"President Lou Gao, what's wrong with you?"

He raised his head and saw Lou Gao staring at the drawing in his hand, and then unconsciously glanced at the wall on the side.

"Your Highness, look over there."

It was Zhu Zhuqing who spoke first, and pointed at the wall of the reception room. Well, she spoke at Han Li's instruction.

"Um?"

Han Li looked in the direction of her finger, was stunned at first, and then his face turned ugly.

There was endless anger suppressed in his voice, and he looked in the direction of Lou Gao: "President Lou Gao, I think you need to give me an explanation, am I right?"

(End of this chapter)