After everyone obtained their spirit rings, they returned to Spirit City.
As they entered Spirit City, they noticed that the streets seemed much more crowded, and many of these people held a large hammer in their hands.
"Xiao Ze, are they people from the Blacksmith Association?" Ning Rongrong asked.
"They should be. It seems Lou Gao did a great job in Gengxin City, bringing so many people over," Xiao Ze said happily. At least a small portion of these people were Spirit Masters.
With them, Spirit Hall's spirit tools could begin to develop rapidly.
The future belonged to spirit tools.
Perhaps they could even research battle armor, but that was for later. First, they needed to sort out all the institutions and departments for Spirit Hall's spirit tools, fill in the missing personnel, merge what needed merging, and dismantle what needed dismantling.
In Xiao Ze's vision, Spirit Hall's spirit tools would require three departments.
The first, and most important, department would be the spirit tool research department.
Everything related to spirit tools needed to originate from the research department, which would operate in small teams.
Two teams would research one type of spirit tool, and the team that succeeded in developing it would receive rewards, such as a Spirit Bone.
This would encourage internal competition and accelerate the development of spirit tools.
This was also the department that required the most Spirit Master blacksmiths.
Of course, every team needed to be managed under the research department; otherwise, it would be very troublesome.
The second department was the spirit tool manufacturing department.
The research department was only responsible for research, while manufacturing required a separate department.
The confidentiality of this department needed to be as high as that of the research department, and manufacturing would involve assembly line work.
This would maximize manufacturing efficiency and also ensure the highest level of confidentiality for the spirit tools.
After all, each person would only install one component and would be completely unaware of the spirit tool's overall design.
The third department was the spirit tool management department.
Manufactured spirit tools needed to be managed; otherwise, it would be quite frustrating if they were stolen.
Although this was Spirit Hall, it wasn't impossible.
Just like the Ming and Qing Dynasties in his previous life, how many people had entered the imperial palace?
That was the imperial palace!
Remember, the world was a giant makeshift setup.
When Xiao Ze and the others returned to Spirit Hall, he was immediately apprehended.
"His Royal Highness the Holy Son, please go to the Supreme Pontiff Palace. His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff has something to discuss with you," Chrysanthemum Douluo said with a smile.
"Ah, I just got back," Xiao Ze wanted to refuse. He still wanted to go back and rest, and he wanted to see Lan Xiyao, who had become the tree of life.
"It's about spirit tools," Chrysanthemum Douluo said.
"Alright."
Chrysanthemum Douluo nodded. He truly understood His Royal Highness the Holy Son; His Royal Highness only cared about serious matters and ignored everything else.
Xiao Ze said goodbye to everyone and headed to the Supreme Pontiff Palace.
Upon entering the Supreme Pontiff Palace, Xiao Ze not only saw Bibi Dong but also a burly man, whose body was entirely muscle.
"You're back?" Bibi Dong asked.
"I'm back," Xiao Ze nodded. Xiao Ze would not tell Bibi Dong about Gu Yuena, nor was there any need to.
After all, he already had a little spy, Hu Liena, who would tell her.
And it could also be considered preparing Bibi Dong.
When the spirit soul tower was revealed, Spirit Hall's help would still be needed, and she would definitely know then.
So, it was better to know sooner.
"This is Mu Yong, the Vice President of the Blacksmith Association, and also a Spirit Emperor," Bibi Dong said.
Xiao Ze's eyes lit up. Mu Yong was the person closest to a Divine Craftsman.
"President Mu Yong, it's our first meeting."
"His Royal Highness the Holy Son," Mu Yong said respectfully.
"The matter of spirit tools will be entrusted to the two of you from now on," Bibi Dong said, then stood up and headed outside.
"What about you?" Xiao Ze was speechless. Bibi Dong was becoming lazier and lazier.
She just came to the Supreme Pontiff Palace to sit for an hour and then left.
"I have something to do," Bibi Dong said and left.
Xiao Ze, helpless, looked at Mu Yong: "President Mu Yong, I apologize, perhaps His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff is busy."
"No problem, no problem," Mu Yong quickly shook his head. It was already remarkable that he could meet His Holiness the Supreme Pontiff; it was something many people dared not even dream of.
"Come, I have already decided on the departments for spirit tools." Xiao Ze then explained the three spirit tool departments to Mu Yong.
Mu Yong nodded: "His Royal Highness the Holy Son, your ideas are already excellent. However, with so many of us here, will we be able to get along well with Spirit Hall's blacksmiths?"
Xiao Ze smiled.
"You blacksmiths should compete with your craftsmanship. If your craftsmanship is good, you are the boss; if it's not, you are trash."
Mu Yong's eyes lit up. This was the best approach for blacksmiths.
Which blacksmith didn't rely on their skill to make a living? If their skill was good, they could live; if it wasn't, they would go farm.
"Understood!"
"Good. In the future, Spirit Hall and your Blacksmith Association will be divided into small teams to compete. The rewards are generous, so you must work hard."
"Understood!"
"The head of the research department is me, and the vice-head is Lou Gao. The head of the manufacturing department is Chrysanthemum Douluo, and the vice-head is you. The head of the management department is Ghost Douluo, and the vice-head is currently vacant, but there will be one soon."
"I... I can be the vice-head?" Mu Yong pointed to himself.
"Of course. You are a Spirit Emperor, and also the Vice President of the Blacksmith Association, the number one person below a Divine Craftsman. Now that Tai Tan is imprisoned and Tang Hao is dead, you, Mu Yong, are the number one blacksmith after Lou Gao. Don't be modest," Xiao Ze patted Mu Yong's shoulder.
Mu Yong nodded excitedly and emphatically: "Don't worry, His Royal Highness the Holy Son, I will manage the manufacturing department well."
"Very good. Is Lou Gao still in Gengxin City?"
Mu Yong nodded: "That's right, President Lou Gao is still relocating people. Lou Gao is very good at judging people. Those who would never come to Spirit Hall, President Lou Gao didn't bother with. Most of the Spirit Master blacksmiths are already on their way, one after another.
The remaining ordinary blacksmiths are also arriving in Spirit City in waves. President Lou Gao should be with the last batch."
"Won't the Star Luo Empire discover them?" Xiao Ze asked.
"Don't worry, they won't. During this period, the Blacksmith Association has held many blacksmith competitions in various cities, and everyone is supposedly going to participate in those competitions.
Furthermore, the Star Luo Empire doesn't value Gengxin City much and manages it quite loosely.
So, when people leave, virtually no one pays attention," Mu Yong explained.
"That's good. Those people from the Star Luo Empire will have plenty of time to regret it later. When our spirit tools explode over their heads, they'll understand," Xiao Ze chuckled.
Mu Yong also looked forward to that moment.
spirit tools! Now, they were almost the ultimate goal for everyone in the Blacksmith Association. They had to create a spirit tool that would be passed down through generations.
(End of Chapter)
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