Indestructible Body Of Vajra Of The Village Leader

Chapter 1194: Chapter 936: Even Bandits Need Vision! (Monthly Ticket Bonus Chapter)

”Isn’t it a delight to have friends come from afar! Today, I am deeply honored to have the grandmasters and famed craftsmen of the Martial Arts casting industry accept my invitation to provide guidance at our Sword Casting City’s Sword Melting and Knife Casting Conference. I express my gratitude to all of you!”

A majestic and resonant voice resounded from outside the courtyard as the robust figure of Jiang Dali, clad in strong clothes and draped in a black cloak, appeared at the courtyard gate, accompanied by members of the Sword Casting City. His presence was commanding, exuding a powerful aura.

Immediately, the leading figures from various factions present at the conference hurriedly stood up to salute Jiang Dali as he strode into the courtyard.

Although these fifty or sixty people stood up at once, there was no sound of clashing tables, chairs, or dishes, proving that although the attendees were grandmasters of the casting industry, each had impressive skills.

As Jiang Dali walked in, he looked around and saw several people he remembered from his previous life, who were renowned in the Martial World for their casting abilities...

These included Nangong Lie, a disciple of the swordsmith Li Wuji who forged the Demon Extinguishing Sword, the Frontier Elder who cast the Selfless Sword, Zhong Mei from Baijian Villa, who forged the Heavenly Sword, and Ying Kui Zi, all of whom were present.

These individuals represented the pinnacle of casting skills among the vassal states of the current Martial World, each an elite in the casting industry, and were just recently nominated by Gao Xuan.

Five days ago, Tie Kuangtu, after receiving orders at Hangzhou West Lake, also came to Sword Casting City and was among these people.

However, at this time, Tie Kuangtu still bore the status of Island Master of Tie Xin Island, which made him one of the most respected individuals present, seated at the head.

Many casting masters are notoriously proud and aloof, holding their talents in high regard.

Although they were compelled by the reputation of Black Wind’s Sword Casting City to attend this conference, they were also observing the situation.

As they watched Jiang Dali, towering above everyone else in the room, stride in with his head held high, they all felt the intimidating momentum emanating from him.

Those closest to him felt a chill and their hair stood on end as Jiang Dali passed by. His presence seemed to suffuse them with a paralyzing sense of trepidation, as if a terrifying force resided within this imposing man. Some of the Divine Weapons carried by people even vibrated in response, forewarning their masters.

”What a fearsome Black Wind Village Chief!”

Everyone’s expressions changed. As their hearts filled with shock, they saw the usually cold and proud Tie Shen stand up and deeply bow in a grand gesture to Jiang Dali.

”Tie Shen has been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Village Chief!”

Witnessing this, everyone was astonished and deeply moved, and those who had anticipated a spectacle felt their hopes dashed.

After all, Tie Shen was not only the esteemed Island Master of Tie Xin Island and the top-ranking member of the Iron Gate, but also the strongest among them. He was thought to have attended merely to accompany the event.

Some even believed if Sword Casting City tried to monopolize, Tie Shen might not comply.

But now, seeing Tie Shen bowing and submitting to the Black Wind Village Chief, everyone had to reassess the significance of this Sword Casting City conference.

Jiang Dali nodded slightly to Tie Kuangtu, conveying a satisfied look before seating himself grandly at the host’s position, prompting everyone else to follow suit.

Jiang Dali glanced around and smiled politely at those sitting next to him whom he somewhat recognized, confident that he had conducted himself with grace and propriety.

However, those he glanced at felt as if they were on tenterhooks, forcing themselves to smile in response. Some, like Ying Kui Zi, the Frontier Elder, and Nangong Lie, maintained cold expressions, prepared for potentially unpleasant interactions.

Jiang Dali had anticipated this.

This Sword Melting and Knife Casting Conference had been in the works since the third day after the Great Strength Fire Qilin Blade broke, starting when he had just arrived in Hangzhou.

Despite the short notice and time constraints, to align with his schedule, the conference proceeded as planned.

The attendance of so many people, including those with significant status in the casting world, was beyond his expectations.

This indicated that the conference was considered quite successful and authoritative.

With the normal conduct of the proceedings, from Sword Casting City’s perspective, the goal was to establish some rules conducive to the development of Sword Casting City in the casting industry, consolidating a new authoritative position for Sword Casting City.

By demonstrating the prowess and spirit of refining the Fire Qilin Sword and casting the Great Strength Fire Qilin Saber, it would thoroughly awe and gain acceptance. This would mark the success of the conference.

This process and outcome would inevitably conflict with the interests of some people and factions present.

Thus, it was quite normal for the attendees to have their agendas and feel resistant.

In Jiang Dali’s eyes, a few individuals in the venue were already emanating red glows indicating hostility.

He saw them as targets for making an example of, when necessary.

One should strive for as much benefit as their capability allows, as long as there are guiding principles for action.

The division of resources is inherently determined by the powerful who draft the rules, while the weak may unite to resist. This is simply the way of things, beyond concepts of right or wrong, as both sides vie for resources and benefits, all part of the same journey.

Jiang Dali said, ”For this occasion, having invited everyone here, I believe you are aware of my intentions. I am not one to beat around the bush, so let’s be direct at this Sword Melting and Knife Casting Conference.

For the better future development of Sword Casting City, we have resolved to widely recruit talented craftsmen from the casting community into our ranks.

We promise that anyone joining Sword Casting City will have the option to choose a property in any city in the Song or Ming Countries, with an annual salary starting at one thousand taels and no upper limit, all casting materials and blueprints provided by us.”

Upon these words, the entire venue erupted in an uproar.

Representatives of many factions were astounded, and some independent casting masters, whose lives were not particularly affluent, were struck as if by lightning. The immense caution and pride they held began to crumble.

Even Yu Yue, an ordinary blacksmith content with a frugal lifestyle, couldn’t help but be moved.

A starting salary of one thousand silver taels, plus the ability to select a property in any city within the Song and Ming countries, with all casting materials and blueprints provided.

This is practically telling someone: You don’t need to strive anymore, I’ll support you!

Initially, everyone thought that Sword Casting City would launch fierce industry competition during this conference and would have an extremely adverse impact, such as using all kinds of coercive means to force some masters to join the ranks of Sword Casting City, gathering talent to become the industry leader.

Unexpectedly, although Sword Casting City aspires to become the leader, it does not resort to coercion but instead offers such generous and lavish terms.

This doesn’t seem to be the case at all. Isn’t the Black Wind Village Chief originally a mountain bandit? This time, surprisingly, he’s not robbing or coercing, but instead offering such huge benefits?

If this is real, who can resist?

”You little thing, your brain must be buzzing.”

Jiang Dali saw the astonished expressions on many of those present and smiled disdainfully inside.

Having long been in the same position and now as a leader of influence, he had already thoroughly investigated the current situation of swordsmiths across the land.

It could be said that aside from a few extremely famous casting masters who have created Divine Weapons, many others are capable but do not have as much renown due to their pride, bad temper, and lack of resources, and they are not particularly wealthy.

Because casting is an extremely costly affair.

Now that he is willing to provide resources and money to support such a group of people, who wouldn’t be tempted?

And backed by Black Wind Village, Sword Casting City indeed has the capability and resources to accomplish such a grand endeavor.

As these people earlier believed that the Black Wind Village Chief would use old tactics of coercion and blackmail, they underestimated him because of their heavy bases and small outlooks.

Even being a robber, one must keep up with the times, understand the larger picture, and know how to progress.

In this world, using ”money” to fight over things with people is far easier than laboriously trying to steal things with effort. Not only easier but also open and upright, leaving others powerless to resist.

If you have no money, you can’t compete with me; money may not speak, but it’s far more useful than eight hundred sentences from anyone.

Jiang Dali, watching the varied expressions of the representatives at the table, continued to pressure them, ”Moreover, any force that regards my Sword Casting City as the leader and seeks cooperation can receive numerous preferential resources from my Sword Casting City. Song and Ming countries widely open conveniences; in the Martial World, both the righteous and the evil can navigate smoothly, sharing access from Sword Casting City to places like Ice and Fire Island, where earth fire is abundant.”

Upon this statement, it was like a stone throwing into a thousand waves, making the representatives of various forces all moved.

At this moment, Tie Kuangtu also timely said, ”I, Tie Xin Island, am willing to regard Sword Casting City as the leader, willing to cooperate with Sword Casting City. In the future, I even plan to team up with many grandmasters from Sword Casting City to jointly develop a new Heavenly Tribulation Battle Armor for the Village Chief, hoping fellow daoists willing to try might also join.”

With Tie Kuangtu, this pretender as the Tie Shen Island Master speaking, some already moved representatives immediately forgot their prior agreed sentiments of mutual resistance, expressing their consideration to cooperate, turning the previously solemn situation quite lively.

Ying Kui Zi, seeing this situation, felt vastly disturbed in the heart.

This situation indicates that Sword Casting City has already started to lead the entire situation.

Once, after this conference, numerous forces and swordsmiths seek to cooperate and join the ranks of Sword Casting City, then a colossal force in casting industry would immediately emerge, leaving no room for other casting forces to survive in the future.

Impact on the casting industry itself is trivial, but as a contracted master craftsman of the Tang country, he is very aware that the birth of a massive casting force signifies extreme danger.

It must be known that the Black Wind Village Chief is faintly a terrifying figure controlling Song and Ming countries.

Such a person, if wielding an enormous and top-notch arsenal, what changes might happen to the Song and Ming countries after they benefit?

Might it pose a threat to other surrounding vassal states?

The complex connections and impacts within, forbid anyone from not taking dread thought.

Thinking of this, Ying Kui Zi immediately turned his gaze to Frontier Elder, Nangong Lie, and Baijian Villa’s swordsmith Zhong Mei beside him.

These few also think far ahead, at this moment their exchanged glances knew of mutual worries.

However, before any of the four could step forward, a mocking laugh suddenly came from outside the courtyard.

A tall, wide-faced man with disheveled hair and a headscarf stepped in, exuding sharp sword aura overpowering, forcing back the Sword Casting City disciples who intended to intercept him.

The wide-faced man laughed loudly, ”Sword Casting City truly makes grand gestures, Black Wind Village Chief you are also generous and majestic, though I, Sword Demon, am not clear whether these things you speak of have anything to do with this Sword Melting and Knife Casting Conference?”

”Sword Demon?”

Jiang Dali sat calmly on his chair, eyes quietly watching the man who drew everyone’s attention as he entered the scene.

Sword Demon snorted coldly and stared at Jiang Dali, ”I, Sword Demon, am now a member of Baijian Villa; hence, I’m not exactly uninvited.

Just puzzled, that the esteemed Sword Casting City is now not casting swords, instead casting knives, is this not a change of original intent, not the greatest joke in the world? Is it not ambitious?”

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(Requesting monthly ticket! There will be an update tonight! This Chapter was updated a little late! It was supposed to be released in the wee hours of the morning yesterday)