Douluo: Trinity, I run through the timeline.

Chapter 165 Mirror Red Dust's Choice (Please Subscribe!!!)
Nana was awestruck by Lei Zhen's imposing presence.

This was the first time she had truly experienced the style of the Body Sect.

Although Su Ming had taken her hunting before, it was only on a small scale. Due to the difference in their abilities, the revenge was always very frustrating.

This time, Lei Zhen gave her a completely different feeling; it was a feeling that someone was finally supporting her from behind.

Nana turned around and glanced at Su Ming.

If I remember correctly, Su Ming said he would wait for a suitable opportunity before taking action against that stronghold.

Su Ming nodded to Nana.

"It's time for revenge."

Nana nodded firmly, then extended her finger.

She had just pointed in a direction when Lei Zhen led her and Su Ming out of the room.

An invisible energy spread out, enveloping the three of them and changing their appearance.

Mingde Hall.

Jing Hongchen looked at the spirit metal in front of him and fell into deep thought.

At this moment, various thoughts flashed through his mind, and his gaze occasionally drifted towards Su Can.

Su Can, however, felt no guilt and met his gaze.

The introduction of the Blacksmith Association, and even the Body Sect, were all normal to Su Can, and he felt no guilt whatsoever, just as the royal family could introduce the Holy Spirit Cult.

If the Holy Spirit Cult can be introduced into the Empire, why can't the Body Sect? Why can't the Blacksmith Guild do the same?

Of course, he didn't make it clear.

Today, when he came before Mirror Red Dust, he simply placed a piece of thousand-refined silver in front of Mirror Red Dust.

Jing Hongchen pondered for a long time.

Finally, he let out a long sigh.

"This is a new achievement of the Douluo Three Kingdoms? You've been in contact with them for a long time?"

At this moment, Jing Hongchen had no idea what kind of news he would receive next, or what kind of plan Su Can would invite him to join.

Jing Hongchen's thoughts at this moment were very simple. This spirit metal was a product of research in the Douluo Three Kingdoms, with the aim of catching up with the gap in soul tools. Since the technology of the core magic array was not enough, they used materials, and thus this spirit metal came into being.

Then Su Can, or rather the Su family, cooperated with the Douluo Three Kingdoms. Perhaps he served as a spy for a period of time. Su Can obtained the Spirit Metal and has now become a level nine Soul Master through it.

Having become a level nine Soul Master, Su Can finally endured the humiliation and revealed everything, hoping that he, as the head of Mingde Hall, could help him find an excuse to cover up everything from the past.

This was the logic that Jing Hongchen came up with after a long silence.

However, as soon as Su Can spoke, Jing Hongchen knew that the whole process he had been thinking about was wrong.

"No, Douluo Three Kingdoms does not have this technology."

Jing Hongchen looked surprised.

Not the technology from Douluo Three Kingdoms?
Isn't this smuggled?

Su Can did not immediately answer Jing Hongchen's question, but instead said something unrelated.

"Master, the Empire has seen a proliferation of evil spirit masters in recent years."

Evil soul master?
Jing Hongchen's face darkened, and his eyes became gloomy.

The higher-ups are well aware of why the Holy Spirit Cult has grown so powerful, and they all have a guess.

However, the succession situation in the royal family is now clear, and Crown Prince Xu Tianran is likely the only heir. Tearing off this fig leaf at this time will only make the empire more chaotic.

In this situation, some Soul Masters defected, some didn't help, and some...
Jing Hongchen looked at Su Can.

Some, like Su Can, may be seeking other ways out.

Su Can did not receive a response from Jing Hongchen, but he did not wait any longer and continued, "Just now, the hall master should still be wondering where this technology of spirit metal came from and who I am cooperating with."

Jing Hongchen nodded, signaling Su Can to continue.

"Noumenon Sect."

"Noumenon Sect?"

Jing Hongchen was astonished.

It could actually be the Body Sect?
Then, a flash of inspiration crossed his mind.

"Su Ming has joined the Body Sect?"

"Not bad," Su Can readily admitted.

"What exactly do you want?" Jing Hongchen asked in a deep voice.

The Holy Spirit Cult is still rampant within the country and has colluded with foreign forces. How can the empire remain peaceful?
"Looking across the continent, the Body Sect is the top-tier power, and also the most promising power to cooperate with us. In fact, that is the case. In our Sun Moon Policy, we define them as an external power, but in reality, the Body Sect's tenets do not define them as people of the Douluo Three Kingdoms. We just exclude them."

Makes sense.

Jing Hongchen said that Su Can was absolutely right.

And there's also verification, namely Su Ming.

Su Ming joined the Body Sect and received top-notch training. The Body Sect also allowed him to return to the Su family!

"So, you want to bring in the Body Sect so they can wipe out the Evil Soul Masters?"

“That’s right, but the main force definitely won’t be them, it will be us.” Su Can said loudly, “Hall Master, it’s better for us to solve the internal problems of the Empire ourselves. The Body Sect is just a pretext.”

"One thing I can guarantee is that the Body Sect will operate within the Sun Moon Empire, but it will not launch any attacks on the Empire."

Su Can revealed the Body Sect's attitude, the establishment of the Blacksmith Association branch, and other details.

"Master, we hope you can make a decision."

Jing Hongchen's face turned sorrowful.

"Aren't you afraid that if you tell me all this, I won't cooperate and they'll arrest you instead?"

"Not afraid."

"Why aren't you afraid?"

"That would be of no benefit to the Hall Master, to Mingde Hall, or to the Empire."

Jing Hongchen sighed deeply.

He knew that there were not only no benefits, but also disadvantages.

He has rejected Xu Tianran for so many years. If he were to suppress the Su family now, it would be tantamount to helping the Holy Spirit Cult. The Su family only needs to leave some clues and spread their 'sincere intentions' to cause an earthquake in the Soul Master world.

The head of Mingde Hall has made his stance clear, and those Soul Masters who are still persisting, whether they are hiding or seeking a way out, will be in despair.

He is now a role model for the remaining Soul Masters, and there can be no compromise with evil Soul Masters.

"Master, the Body Sect's request is very simple: with the help of my Su family, we can open a branch of the Blacksmith Association, which can then establish a cooperative relationship with Mingde Hall."

What's the point of them doing this?

"Recruit disciples and take in the original spirit masters within the Sun and Moon Realm."

Jing Hongchen fell silent.

To put it bluntly, all I want is a legal identity.

This is really——

It's so pure.

"What is the production volume of spirit metals?"

One yuan a day.

One piece a day.
Although rare, even one piece is precious enough for a top-tier Soul Master.

Jing Hongchen's expression suddenly changed.

"How is the cooperation between the Body Sect and the Douluo Three Kingdoms going?"

"A cooperation agreement has not yet been reached."

Not working together yet?

Jing Hongchen breathed a sigh of relief.

From this, he sensed the sincerity of the Body Sect.

"If we establish a partnership, how much spirit metal can my Mingde Hall obtain from the Body Sect?"

"Once the Soul Fighting Tournament ends, the Blacksmith Association will negotiate with the four great empires. As for Mingde Hall, the Body Sect guarantees at least one piece per day."

The current production rate is one piece per day, and one piece will be given to Mingde Hall the day after the Soul Fighting Tournament.
Therefore, there are new people in the Body Sect learning this technique, and they will probably be able to learn it before the Soul Fighting Tournament.

Jing Hongchen took a deep breath.

"What if I want technology?"

(End of this chapter)