"A fine book, truly a fine book!"
"How did I never think that weapons could be assembled like this!"
"The spirit tools I've developed are practically like fire pokers compared to this thing."
Lou Gao was like a ravenous wolf that hadn't seen prey for a long time.
His eyes gleamed with golden light as he looked at the Encyclopedia of Firearms, unable to put it down.
Seeing that the fish had taken the bait, Golden Crown's lips curled up slightly.
While Lou Gao was engrossed, he closed the book and put it back into the system space.
Seeing such a marvelous book being taken away, Lou Gao immediately grew anxious.
"Hey, hey, hey, young friend, I was just getting to the important part. Why did you take it back?"
"Quick, bring it out and let me have another look."
"Or rather, is this book for sale? Name a price, and I won't haggle no matter how much it is."
Golden Crown said unhurriedly, "Grandmaster Lou Gao, this book is a unique copy; you won't find a second one on the Douluo Continent."
"Selling it is out of the question."
"However, I will place this book in a certain location where you can view it at any time."
After hearing these words.
Lou Gao stood up.
If he couldn't recognize such an obvious recruitment attempt, it would be a bit unreasonable.
He paused and asked, "I wonder, young friend, which power do you belong to?"
"What, did Brother Si Long not mention where we came from just now?"
"Spirit Hall."
Golden Crown said indifferently.
"What! You're from Spirit Hall!"
Lou Gao was somewhat surprised.
Golden Crown nodded, "That's right."
"I wonder if the Grandmaster would be willing to return with me and focus on researching this firearms technology."
"This..."
Lou Gao fell into deep thought.
To be honest, he truly loved that Encyclopedia of Firearms.
Although he hadn't even finished one page, the things recorded in it were truly remarkably novel.
He hadn't even thought of such things, let alone seen them.
If it were any other power today, he probably would have agreed to go with them without hesitation.
But it just had to be Spirit Hall.
Over the past two years.
Spirit Hall's infiltration and suppression of the Blacksmith Association had never ceased.
Sometimes they even impersonated his disciples, tarnished his reputation, and harassed the higher-ups of the Blacksmith Association.
This caused everyone in the Blacksmith Association to harbor resentment toward Spirit Hall.
And as the president of the Blacksmith Association, he naturally had to lead by example.
But he really wanted to finish reading that book and even wanted to manufacture the items described in it.
After much deliberation, Lou Gao asked, "There are plenty of people on the continent who can forge weapons. Why did you seek me out, young friend?"
Hearing Lou Gao's question, Golden Crown knew the other party already had the intention to join.
As long as he answered this question perfectly, the Divine Craftsman before him would follow him.
"Because I feel that you, Grandmaster Lou Gao, are someone who truly understands technology."
"Setting aside your accomplishments in the field of forging, which have long been famous..."
"More importantly, you have a persistent pursuit of craftsmanship, daring to break through tradition and constantly exploring new possibilities."
"The technology in this Encyclopedia of Firearms can only be perfectly realized by a Grandmaster like you who truly understands technology and has passion."
Bang!
"I agree to join Spirit Hall."
Lou Gao slammed his large hand on the table, speaking with excitement.
Golden Crown's words just now had truly struck a chord with him.
He then added, "Joining is no problem, but Young Friend Jin, I have a small request that I hope you can agree to."
"Please, speak your mind."
"It's that after this old man joins Spirit Hall, can Spirit Hall stop suppressing the Blacksmith Association?"
"No problem, it's a small matter."
Golden Crown agreed without hesitation.
He turned to look at Jin E, "Grandfather, I'll have to trouble you with this matter."
Jin E made an OK gesture.
At this moment, Si Long, who had gone to bring tea, returned.
"Teacher, the tea is here."
Lou Gao said to Si Long, "Si Long, from today on, you are the president of the Blacksmith Association!"
"Ah?!"
Si Long was completely bewildered.
Wait, in the short time I was out getting tea...
I come back in and I've become the president?
This surprise came way too suddenly!
"Wah!"
"Teacher, have you contracted some incurable disease?"
"Wuwuwu... why didn't you tell your disciple sooner?"
Si Long hugged Lou Gao's leg and began to cry.
To this...
Lou Gao looked speechless. "Go, go, go! Can't you think better of me? I have decided to join Spirit Hall to develop brand-new technology. I'm letting you take over as the association president."
"What? Spirit Hall?!"
"Teacher, didn't you used to hate Spirit Hall very much?"
"Why the sudden decision to join?"
Si Long scratched his head, very confused.
"Times change. Alright, you brat, just be a good president of the Blacksmith Association." After saying that, Lou Gao looked at Golden Crown. "Young Friend Jin, let's set off immediately."
Golden Crown waved his hand, "No rush. I need to stay in Gengxin City for a couple more days to purchase some materials."
"That's easy. Make a list, and I'll have Si Long buy them for you," Lou Gao said anxiously.
Right now, he couldn't wait to head to Spirit Hall.
And then flip through that Encyclopedia of Firearms.
After a short while.
Golden Crown finished listing the required materials.
Si Long took the list and went to purchase them.
Once the materials were purchased, Golden Crown's group of three brought Lou Gao and his three disciples back to Spirit Hall... Two months later.
With the addition of Lou Gao and his disciples, the manufacturing speed of firearms could be described as progressing at lightning speed.
However, new problems soon followed.
They had run out of money.
Although Qian Daoliu had said to come to him if they were short on money...
...this wasn't a long-term solution.
He had to think of a way to make money.
After thinking it over...
...he decided to sell guns to make money!
After all, the speed at which the arms business made money was no joke.
Of course.
The firearms sold would naturally be ordinary and outdated ones.
As for where to sell them, it would naturally be at various auction venues.
As for the price, Golden Crown had already considered it.
The price for a Handgun: two thousand gold coins each.
The price for a Rifle: ten thousand gold coins each.
The price for a Machine Gun: one hundred thousand gold coins each.
And that was just the price of the guns.
Bullets would be sold separately.
The price for Handgun bullets: 5 gold coins each.
The price for Rifle bullets: 10 gold coins each.
The price for Machine Gun bullets: 20 gold coins each.
Not only that, but there would also be teaching fees.
What? You're asking if people will be willing to buy them when the prices are set so high?
Don't worry.
The nobles of the Two Great Empires value their lives more than anything else.
Once they realize such powerful weapons are being sold on the market, they will definitely buy them at any cost.
Having decided, Golden Crown determined to first take a trip to Heaven Dou City.
First, it was to complete the system check-in task.
Second, it was to go to the Heaven Dou Auction House to auction the first batch of arms.
Third, it was to go see a certain person...
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