Chapter 140: then title translation, then ===GLOSSARY=== then list

Gengxin City is considered one of the lordly cities within the Star Luo Empire, so naturally there are Spirit Hall personnel here, and it is a branch of the same rank as the Spirit Hall Main Hall.

Translate: "Gengxin City counts as one of the lord cities within the Star Luo Empire's territory, so naturally there are people from the Spirit Hall here, and it is a branch of the Spirit Hall Main Hall's rank."

Gengxin City is considered one of the lord cities within the Star Luo Empire, so naturally there are Spirit Hall personnel here, and it is a branch of the same rank as the Spirit Hall Main Hall.

We'll produce: "Gengxin City is considered one of the lord cities within the Star Luo Empire, so naturally there are Spirit Hall personnel here, and it is a branch of the same rank as the Spirit Hall Main Hall."

The Spirit Hall wields tremendous power across the continent, and its presence can be found in cities of virtually any rank.

Translate: "The Spirit Hall wields tremendous power across the continent; almost every city, regardless of its size, has their presence."

Upon hearing that an important figure was coming to the Spirit Hall Holy Hall, the Spirit Hall Main Hall had already sent people to await them.

Upon hearing that an important figure was coming to the Spirit Hall Holy Hall, the Spirit Hall Main Hall had already sent people to await them.

Upon learning that the Young Mistress had left the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, Ci Tun and She Mao also came directly to Gengxin City to await rendezvous.

Upon learning that the Young Mistress had left the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, Ci Tun and She Mao also came directly to Gengxin City to await rendezvous.

Every day, over twenty Spirit Hall soul masters stand at the gate of Gengxin City, looking expectantly; this demeanor also attracted the attention of many passersby and the Blacksmith Association, suggesting that a prominent figure might soon visit the Spirit Hall Main Hall.

Translate: "Every day, over twenty Spirit Hall Soul Masters stand at the gate of Gengxin City, looking forward expectantly; this demeanor also attracted the attention of many passersby and the Blacksmith Association, suggesting that an important figure would visit the Spirit Hall Main Hall."

As soon as Qian Renxue stepped down from her carriage, seven or eight people dressed as Spirit Hall attendants approached her.

Translate: "Qian Renxue had just stepped out of the carriage when seven or eight people dressed as Spirit Hall attendants walked over."

The leader, appearing roughly middle‑aged, had hair already streaked with gray, a hooked nose, small eyes, a large mouth, and skin as wrinkled and ugly as dried orange peel, yet his eyes shone with a striking, fawning expression.

Translate: "The leader, appearing roughly middle-aged, had hair already turning gray, a hooked nose, small eyes, a big mouth, and skin as ugly as dried orange peel, yet his eyes shone with a flattering, striking expression."

"May I ask, sir, are you surnamed Qian? Have you come from the Spirit Hall Main Hall?"

Translate: ""May I ask, sir, are you surnamed Qian? Have you come from the Spirit Hall Main Hall?""

Qian Renxue nodded slightly and asked softly, "Are you Bishop Maiersi? The administrator of the Gengxin Spirit Hall?"

Translate: "Qian Renxue nodded slightly and asked in a low voice, "Are you Bishop Maiersi? The administrator of the Gengxin Spirit Hall?""

Maiersi's face lit up with an even brighter smile as he eagerly said, "Yes, Your Highness, your memory is truly impressive—you even remember my name; I am honored! Please, Your Highness, come this way; the two elders have long been waiting inside the Main Hall."

Translate: "Maiersi's face broke into an even brighter smile as he eagerly said, "Yes, Your Highness, your memory is truly excellent—you even remember my name; I am honored! Please, Your Highness, come this way! The two elders have long been waiting inside the Main Hall.""

Having said that, he guided Qian Renxue inside; as soon as she entered the city gate, the rush of metallic scent gave her a novel sensation, and she gazed with interest at the unique appearance of this special city.

Translate: "Having said that, he guided Qian Renxue inside; as soon as she entered the city gate, the rushing metallic scent gave her a novel feeling, and she gazed with interest at the landscape of this special city."

However, the surrounding blacksmiths and residents regarded them with looks of disgust, as if they were unwelcome to Spirit Hall personnel.

Translate: "However, the surrounding blacksmiths and residents regarded them with expressions of disgust, as if they were not welcome to the Spirit Hall's people."

Qian Renxue showed no reaction; instead, she grew more interested, as it seemed the Blacksmith Association had suffered greatly under the oppression of the Spirit Hall Main Hall.

Translate: "Qian Renxue, however, showed no reaction; instead, she became more interested, as if the Blacksmith Association in the original story had suffered greatly under the oppression of the Spirit Hall Main Hall."

However, Maiersi's expression suddenly turned grim; he threatened the nearby citizens, driving them away, then turned earnestly to Qian Renxue and said, "Hehe, Your Highness, would you like me to introduce you to this City of Metal?"

Translate: "However, Maiersi's expression instantly turned grim; he threatened the surrounding civilians with a look, causing them to retreat in fear, then turned to Qian Renxue and earnestly said, "Hehe, Your Highness, would you like me to introduce this Metal City to you?""

He dared not stare at Qian Renxue's appearance, fearing that his baser impulses might overcome his reason; he kept his head lowered in a respectful manner.

Translate: "He dared not gaze at Qian Renxue's appearance, fearing that his baser instincts would overcome his reason; he lowered his head, presenting a respectful demeanor."

A strange glint flickered in Qian Renxue's eyes as she gave a soft hum, then said, "Then tell me about Gengxin City's Blacksmith Association; I am very interested in blacksmiths, and that is why I have come."

Translate: "A strange glint flickered in Qian Renxue's eyes as she softly hummed, "Then tell me about the Blacksmith Association of Gengxin City; I am very interested in this group of blacksmiths, and that is why I have come.""

Maiersi felt a little uneasy, wondering if his harsh oppression had driven someone to complain to the Spirit Hall Holy Hall; he spoke carefully: "Gengxin City has the most blacksmith workshops of any city; only here are blacksmiths truly valued. Within the city alone there are over a thousand workshops, and blacksmiths number in the tens of thousands. Many blacksmiths from other cities come here to take the blacksmith examination, and if they pass the advanced test they can stay. In short, this city is a paradise for blacksmiths."

Translate: "Maiersi felt a bit uneasy, wondering if this was because he had oppressed them too harshly, prompting someone to complain to the Spirit Hall Holy Hall? He spoke carefully: "Gengxin City has the most blacksmith shops of any city; only here are blacksmiths valued. Within the city alone, there are over a thousand blacksmith shops, and blacksmiths number in the tens of thousands. Many blacksmiths from other cities come here specifically to take the blacksmith examination, and if they pass the senior blacksmith test, they can remain in the city. In short, this place is a paradise for blacksmiths.""

"In the blacksmiths' view, the Blacksmith Association's relationship to blacksmiths is comparable to that of the Spirit Hall and soul masters. Of course, Your Highness, these lowly laborers could never be compared to our noble soul masters! This is utterly a foolish delusion! The Spirit Hall is the supreme power on the Douluo Continent!"

Translate: ""Among the blacksmiths' sayings, the Blacksmith Association's concept toward these blacksmiths is equivalent to the relationship between our Spirit Hall and Soul Masters. Of course, Your Highness, these lowly commoners could never be compared to our noble Soul Masters! This is utterly a foolish delusion! Our Spirit Hall is the strongest force on the Douluo Continent!""

Qian Renxue gave him a dismissive glance and said, "I don't need your subjective opinions; just give me a straightforward introduction to the Blacksmith Association, understood?"

Translate: "Qian Renxue gave him a faint glance and said, "I don't need your subjective opinions; just straightforwardly introduce the Blacksmith Association to me, understood?""

"Yes yes." Maiersi wiped the sweat from his forehead, realizing he had overdone the flattery—this Highness apparently dislikes sycophants and is a person of action.

"Yes yes." Maiersi wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, realizing he had overdone the flattery—this Highness apparently dislikes sycophants and is a person of action.

"The Blacksmith Association divides the blacksmith profession into seven ranks, from low to high: Junior Blacksmith, Intermediate Blacksmith, Senior Blacksmith, Blacksmith Master, Blacksmith Grandmaster, Blacksmith Grandmaster, and Divine Blacksmith."

Translate: ""The Blacksmith Association divides the blacksmith profession into seven ranks, from low to high: Junior Blacksmith, Intermediate Blacksmith, Senior Blacksmith, Blacksmith Master, Blacksmith Grandmaster, Blacksmith Patriarch, and Divine Artisan.""

Qian Renxue asked, "How many Divine Blacksmiths are there on the continent at present?"

Translate: "Qian Renxue asked, "How many Divine Artisans are there on the continent at present?""

Maiersi flashed a fawning smile and said, "As far as I know, there is only one, and he is the most prestigious figure in Gengxin City's Blacksmith Association—Lou Gao, the association's chairman. Your Highness, you may not know that those lowly laborers even compare Lou Gao to the Spirit Hall's Pope; they are truly audacious! You must certainly not be deceived by those lowly laborers."

Translate: "Maiersi revealed a fawning smile, "As far as I know, there is only one: Lou Gao of the Gengxin Blacksmith Association, who is also its president. Your Highness, you may not know that those lowly commoners even liken Lou Gao to our Spirit Hall's Pope—they are truly audacious! You must certainly not be deceived by those lowly commoners.""

Qian Renxue sighed; Maiersi truly has no sense of propriety, not knowing his limits—how did he ever attain the bishop's position? Has his cerebellum shifted three centimeters to the left?

Translate: "Qian Renxue sighed; this Maiersi truly has no sense of propriety, not knowing his limits—how did he even secure the bishop's position? Has his cerebellum shifted three centimeters to the left?"

A gentle smile touched Qian Renxue's face as she said, "You mean I look like someone who could easily be deceived, a fool?"

Translate: "A gentle smile appeared on Qian Renxue's face as she said, "You mean I look like someone who would easily be fooled, a fool, right?""

"Ah? How could that be? Hahaha, it's all because of my big mouth! Your Highness, please spare me this once."

Translate: ""Ah? How could that be? Hahaha, it's all because of my big mouth! Your Highness, please spare me this once.""

Maiersi immediately started slapping his own mouth with a rapid 'pa-pa-pa', truly angering her; his position as bishop is now at risk, for serving a ruler is like serving a tiger, and he finds it extremely difficult.

Translate: "Maiersi immediately began slapping his own mouth with a 'pa-pa-pa' sound; truly making this person angry, his bishop's position is not secure—serving a ruler is like serving a tiger, and he finds it extremely difficult."

Seeing Maiersi's useless demeanor, Qian Renxue lost interest in strolling and said, "Take me back to the Main Hall."

Translate: "Seeing Maiersi's useless appearance, Qian Renxue lost interest in strolling and said, "Take me back to the Main Hall.""

"Yes!"

Translate: ""Yes!""

Soon, a month passed in the blink of an eye, and Qian Renxue had adapted to life in Gengxin City.

Translate: "Soon, a month passed in the blink of an eye, and Qian Renxue had also adapted to life in Gengxin City."

Merely after one month's change, the entire populace of Gengxin City and the Blacksmith Association underwent a complete reversal in their attitude toward Qian Renxue and the Spirit Hall.

Translate: "Just after one month's change, the entire populace of Gengxin City and the Blacksmith Association underwent a complete reversal in their attitude toward Qian Renxue and the Spirit Hall."

As for the reason, within just one month of arriving in Gengxin City, Qian Renxue had killed a dozen or so officials and nobles; she doesn't recall the exact number, but they were hardly noteworthy figures, right?

Translate: "As for the reason, within just one month of arriving in Gengxin City, Qian Renxue had killed over a dozen officials and nobles; she couldn't recall exactly how many, but they were hardly noteworthy figures, right?"

She bore no imperial decree from the Star Luo Emperor, had undergone no official approval process, and had received no official authorization.

Translate: "She bore no imperial edict from the Star Luo Emperor, had undergone no procedural approval, and had not received any official authorization."

Qian Renxue possessed nothing, yet she still acted thus, because she is Qian Renxue, the Young Mistress of the Spirit Hall; even though Gengxin City is a major city of the Star Luo Empire, she can kill anyone as long as she has a reason.

Translate: "Qian Renxue had nothing, yet she still did it, because she is Qian Renxue, the Young Mistress of the Spirit Hall; even though Gengxin City is a major city of the Star Luo Empire, as long as she had a reason, she could kill."

Even if her justification were insufficient, inadequate

Translate: "Even if the reason was insufficient, inadequate, or entirely baseless, under the eyes of all, throughout the Star Luo Empire—except for the Dai imperial clan—she could kill whomever she wished; even the Zhu family's imperial duke who came was no exception."

She Mao Douluo draped Qian Renxue in a luxurious black wolf cloak; immediately, Qian Renxue set out to meet the lord of Gengxin City, Earl Gengxin, to discuss the future development of the Blacksmith Association.

Translate: "She Mao Douluo draped a splendid black wolf pelt over Qian Renxue; immediately, Qian Renxue set out to meet the lord of Gengxin City, the Gengxin Earl, to discuss the future development of the Blacksmith Association."

No one knows why this prominent figure from the Spirit Hall ran to Gengxin City and went on a killing spree—could it really be just for the welfare of those lowly laborers? Although blacksmiths are not valued by the two great empires, the military's weapons, farming tools, construction, and furniture all depend on their involvement, and the higher‑rank the blacksmith, the more valuable their work. The Star Luo Emperor has been closely watching what Qian Renxue is doing in Gengxin City; he fears her greatly, yet dares not stop her.

Translate: "No one knows why the great figure from the Spirit Hall Holy Hall came to Gengxin City to carry out a massacre—could it truly be for the welfare of those lowly commoners? Although blacksmiths are not valued by the two great empires, the military's weapons and equipment, farming tools, construction, and furniture all require blacksmiths' participation, and the higher the blacksmith's rank, the more valuable their forged items. Qian Renxue's actions in Gengxin City have been closely watched by the Star Luo Emperor, who fears them greatly but dares not stop them."

Although the Star Luo Emperor possesses the cultivation of a Soul Douluo and, with his spirit fusion skill, can rival a Titled Douluo, this only works against a single opponent; the Star Luo Empire lacks any Titled Douluo powerhouse, a weakness that has long plagued it.

Translate: "Although the Star Luo Emperor possesses the cultivation of a Soul Douluo, and with the Martial Soul Fusion Technique he can withstand a Title Douluo head‑on, that is only against one opponent; the Star Luo Empire lacks any Title Douluo powerhouse, which has always been its pain."

There are two Titled Douluo stationed in Gengxin City, and he certainly does not want to be assassinated by them. Although the Star Luo Empire has always wanted to deal with the Spirit Hall, when actually facing them, the only viable option is to yield.

Translate: "There are actually two Title Douluo stationed in Gengxin City; he does not want to be assassinated by those two Title Douluo. Although the Star Luo Empire has always sought to deal with the Spirit Hall, when facing them directly, the only viable path is to yield."

Because of this, the Star Luo Empire sent a condemnation to the Spirit Hall, but it was outright ignored by Bibi Dong, receiving only cold treatment. Having no other recourse, the Star Luo Emperor messaged the Snow Night Great Emperor, hoping to join forces with the Tian Dou Empire against the Spirit Hall.

Translate: "Because of this, the Star Luo Emperor sent a condemnation to the Spirit Hall, but it was directly ignored and cold‑shouldered by Bibi Dong; the Star Luo Emperor had no recourse, so he sent a message to the Snow Night Emperor, hoping to join forces with the Tian Dou Empire against the Spirit Hall."

If the two empires united in cooperation, they would not have to be so passive; however, the Snow Night Great Emperor has been searching for Xue Ke, loudly cheering the Star Luo Empire's situation, and he is not merely gloating at their misfortune—he also understands that when the lips are gone, the teeth feel the cold.

Translate: "If the two great empires cooperated wholeheartedly, they would not have to be so passive; however, the Snow Night Emperor has been searching for Xue Ke, loudly cheering the situation of the Star Luo Empire, and the Snow Night Emperor is not merely gloating—he also knows that when the lips are gone, the teeth feel the cold."

Merely because his little princess Xue Ke possesses extraordinary talent, combined with Xue Hai Cang, a child whose bloodline has returned to its ancient roots, as long as they continue to delay, once the Tian Dou Empire has two Titled Douluo, they will no longer be so passive.

Translate: "But his little princess Xue Ke has extraordinary talent, and with Xue Hai Cang, this child of ancestral bloodline returning, as long as he continues to delay, once the Tian Dou Empire possesses two Title Douluo, he will no longer be so passive."

Let the Star Luo Empire back down on its own; after all, it's not losing face for the Tian Dou Empire. Without Tian Dou's aid, the Star Luo Empire dares not challenge the Spirit Hall—unless the Spirit Hall openly mobilizes its forces to annex the Star Luo Empire, in which case the Tian Dou Empire will merely stand by, eating popcorn and watching the show.

Translate: "Now let the Star Luo Empire yield on its own; after all, it's not losing face before the Tian Dou Empire. Without the Tian Dou Empire's aid, the Star Luo Empire dares not challenge the Spirit Hall, unless the Spirit Hall openly mobilizes troops to annex the Star Luo Empire; otherwise, the Tian Dou Empire will merely stand by, eating melons and watching the show."

"Let's go."

Translate: ""Let's go.""

Qian Renxue patted her clothing and calmly walked forward.

Translate: "Qian Renxue patted her clothing and walked forward calmly."

"Yes." "Yes." Just as Qian Renxue, accompanied by Ci Tun and She Mao, had just stepped out of the Spirit Hall Main Hall, cheers erupted from the surrounding streets.

"Yes." "Yes." Just as Qian Renxue, accompanied by Ci Tun and She Mao, had just stepped out of the Spirit Hall Main Hall, cheers erupted from the surrounding streets.

"It's Her Highness Qian Ling'er! This Highness will fight for us again!"

Note: The term appears here; it is likely a variant or typo for Qian Renxue's nickname Qian Ling'er. As it is a personal name, we transliterate it as Qian Ling'er. Since it is not in the glossary, we follow the rule of using pinyin for names. Thus we render the line as: "It's Her Highness Qian Ling'er! This Highness will fight for us again!"

"Earl Gengxin is as good as dead—that beast who's been exploiting us blacksmiths! Her Highness Qian Ling'er is a major figure of the Spirit Hall; she fears no nobility!"

Translate: ""The Gengxin Earl is as good as dead—that beast who has been exploiting our blacksmiths! Her Highness Qian Ling'er is a major figure of the Spirit Hall Holy Hall! She fears no nobles!""

Noisy, fervent cheers echoed through the streets as many blacksmiths gathered here.

Translate: "Clamorous, fervent cheers echoed from the streets, and many blacksmiths gathered here in celebration."

Young people are indeed easier to persuade; there are few elders, and most of those at the main hall's entrance are vigorous young blacksmiths.

Translate: "Young people are indeed easier to fool; there are not many elderly, and most of those at the Main Hall's gate are vigorous young blacksmiths."

Even the senior disciples Si Long and Si Yu came to the Spirit Hall Main Hall's entrance, their faces flushed with fervor as they stared at Qian Renxue.

Translate: "Even Lou Gao's disciples Si Long and Si Yu had come to the Spirit Hall Main Hall's gate, their faces flushed as they looked at Qian Renxue with fervent enthusiasm."

Just as the atmosphere heated up, a discordant voice suddenly rang out: "Huh? Weren't those nobles originally colluding with the Spirit Hall Main Hall's Mai Ersi, which caused our blacksmiths to suffer so terribly? How could the Spirit Hall's soul masters possibly fight for the blacksmiths?"

Translate: "Just as the atmosphere heated up, a discordant voice suddenly rang out: "Ah? Weren't those nobles originally colluding with the Spirit Hall Main Hall's Maiersi, which caused our blacksmiths to suffer so badly? How could the Spirit Hall's Soul Masters possibly fight for the blacksmiths?""

Upon hearing this, the previously heated atmosphere suddenly fell silent, and everyone's gaze turned hostile toward the puzzling blacksmith.

Translate: "Upon hearing that, the previously fervent atmosphere suddenly fell silent, and everyone's gaze turned hostile toward that bewildered blacksmith."

Si Long clenched his huge fist, his muscles trembling, as if about to strike at any moment, staring at that blacksmith with a tiger's gaze.

A voice suddenly sounded from somewhere among the blacksmith crowd.

"Friend, I need you to take back what you just said! That's an insult to our blacksmith friend, Her Highness Qian Ling'er! If you persist, this metal city may no longer welcome you."

Translate: ""Friend, I demand you retract what you just said! That is an insult to our blacksmith friend, Her Highness Qian Ling'er! If you persist, this Metal City may no longer welcome you in the future.""

The blacksmith stared at Si Long, bewildered, and said, "Master Si Long, why are you now speaking for the Spirit Hall's people? They're all soul masters, aren't they? Aren't they the ones oppressing our living space?"

Translate: "The blacksmith stared at Si Long, bewildered, and said, "Si Long Master, why are you also speaking up for the Spirit Hall's people? They're all Soul Masters, aren't they? Aren't they the villains oppressing our blacksmiths' living space?""

Si Yu also stepped forward and shouted, "What a foolish idea! Don't you have any capacity for thought? Look at how many villains Her Highness Qian Ling'er has executed since arriving at the main hall! No matter how great those villains' backgrounds, she has never feared or retreated; a girl who helps our blacksmith community so much, and you're still smearing her! Brothers! This person is definitely not a blacksmith! He must be a spy sent by Earl Gengxin to defame Her Highness Qian Ling'er!"

Translate: "Si Yu also stepped forward and shouted, "What a foolish idea! Don't you have any capacity for thought? Look at how many villains Her Highness Qian Ling'er has executed after arriving at the Main Hall! Regardless of how great those villains' backgrounds are, she has never feared or retreated; a girl who helps our blacksmiths so much, you dare to slander her! Brothers! This person is definitely not a blacksmith! He must be a spy sent by the Gengxin Earl to defame Her Highness Qian Ling'er!""

"Kill him!"

Translate: ""Kill him!""

A voice suddenly sounded from somewhere among the blacksmith crowd.

Translate: "A voice from somewhere suddenly rang out among the blacksmiths."

Kill him! Kill him! Kill him!

Afterwards, wave after wave of frenzied, crazed voices surged forth, frightening the man who had raised the objection until his face turned deathly pale; a chill fear rose in his heart. Why would his usual blacksmith brothers, for the sake of a single girl from the Spirit Hall, want to kill him? They obviously know me—I merely went away on business for a month, yet when I returned everyone seemed to have become a different person.

This girl from the Spirit Hall is terrifying—could she possibly control people's hearts? A golden halo suddenly shot from the doors of the Spirit Hall's main hall; the Angel Domain unfolded, golden feathers drifting down from the sky, holy hymns soothing the people's agitation and healing their bodies and minds. The golden-haired girl's body was suffused with a faint, radiant golden glow, and in her violet eyes a soft pink light shimmered—holy yet inexplicably arousing the desire to defile.

She stood before the crowd, extending a hand and gently pressing downward.

Thus the scene quickly fell silent.

"Stay calm, everyone, this is merely a small misunderstanding, gentlemen. On the road where I fight for you, I would rather hear the blacksmiths' cheers than anger toward brothers and comrades."

Many blacksmiths lowered their heads in shame, unsure how to face the girl's splendid eyes.

"I have heard your grief and pleas; I know why you have come, I understand your dreams, your perseverance, your longings—that is why I have come here from the Spirit Hall's Holy Sanctuary."

"Before I arrived here, many said that soul masters and blacksmiths are two different classes, and that I could never allow blacksmiths and soul masters to coexist peacefully."

"Nonsense!"

"They are nothing but a bunch of short-sighted idiots!"

Shouts of cursing came from the crowd, seemingly particularly dissatisfied with this.

Qian Renxue lightly waved her hand, and with her motion the people's voices gradually faded away.

"In my view, the Blacksmith Association is no different from the Spirit Hall; both are organizations that consider the welfare of the whole group—only the Spirit Hall serves soul masters, while the Blacksmith Association serves blacksmiths, but that does not mean we cannot become kin!"

"Can soul masters not become excellent blacksmiths? Can blacksmiths not become powerful soul masters?"

"No! That's not it! You can become whoever you wish to be!"

Qian Renxue's brilliant golden hair fluttered in the wind; her youthful, clear girlish voice rang out strong and resonant at this moment, as if she would never waver or retreat in the face of any doubt.

"So! I have come, so you may pour out your anger and hardships to me, while they——"

Qian Renxue slightly bowed to the surrounding populace, extending her hand to point at the rack opposite the Spirit Hall's main hall, where an instrument of execution stood.

Following Qian Renxue's pointing finger, the gazes of many blacksmiths grew ever more fervent.

"They belong only there."

On the iron rack lay several dozen corpses, the foremost being the Spirit Hall's Bishop Myers.

This Bishop Myers was truly a legend; Qian Renxue did not understand why he could make himself so detestable, but merely killing him caused the entire populace of Gengxin City to shift instantly from hatred to friendliness, directly regarding her as a benevolent Heavenly Lord.

"Oh oh oh oh oh——!!!"

The cheers on site grew ever more fervent; many blacksmiths began to wipe away tears, the years of sorrow and grievance no longer containable—they were originally vigorous youths, but because of this world, wind, frost, and blows forced them to compromise.

But now, a noble princess is willing to seek justice for them, to give them a platform, to pursue their welfare; she is kind yet not weak, her dream may be overly fantastical, yet each step of her action is far from childish.

She steps forward upon filthy corpses, yet she is more noble and pure than anyone.

The old blacksmiths all say they are mistaken, that she merely wants to annex the Blacksmith Association, but the youngsters scoff, knowing exactly how the blacksmiths fare—what is there to scheme in this rotten Blacksmith Association? Anyone can step on it, and each time they suffer loss, it is the blacksmiths; they can only repeatedly endure and yield.

But the corpses of these exploiters before them tell them their choice is right! The deeds the old blacksmiths could not accomplish—suspected to be the work of a 'well-intentioned' princess—she has achieved; she is a friend of the blacksmiths!

Amid this wave of cheers, Qian Renxue merely wore a tranquil smile, elegantly and composedly watching the blacksmiths' frenzy.

"Very well, you are happy, I am happy too—just killing a few people; she suffers no loss at all, aside from that legendary detestable Bishop Myers, the rest are all nobles of the Star Luo Empire."

When the cheers subsided, Qian Renxue continued, head held high: "The battle armor I propose will revolutionize the entire soul master system! Soul masters will forever be the mainstream of the world, but if we make powerful soul masters forever dependent on blacksmiths, then at that point the status of all blacksmiths will truly begin to rise with the tide!"

"This is absolutely no deception, but my promise to you; next, I will go to the manor of the Gengxin Count—what would you have me say to him?"

The crowd immediately erupted in all kinds of strange, vulgar insults, as crude as a frog's urine.

Qian Renxue, circulating soul power, her voice drowned out the insults; this one who had just ruthlessly slaughtered the intermediary of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect has again become a benevolent noble representing 'justice' and 'mercy', and she calmly promised to the blacksmiths.

"I will say to him——"

"The gates of the Gengxin Lord's Hall are his new dwelling."

Qian Renxue lightly lifted her skirt, performed an elegant salute, then mounted the carriage holding the spiny porcupine serpent spear, disappearing before the blacksmiths' eyes.

"Qian Ling'er!"

After a moment, another loud shout came from the blacksmith crowd.

"\"Qian Ling'er! \" \"Qian Ling'er! \" \"Qian Ling'er! \""

5000(End of chapter)