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He was about to speak, but it was too late, as the words had already been prearranged by Liu Guanfeng and Zhang Yuru.
Just as Chu Hanfeng was about to intervene, Zhang Yuru spoke up, "Then let's have a competition according to your method. Someone come!"
"Yes, sir." Two guards walked in from the entrance.
"You two, take off your armor." The two guards exchanged glances but slowly removed their armor and placed it on the ground.
Seeing that the two guards had placed their armor on the ground, Zhang Yuru instructed them, "You two, take out the Steel Blades given to you and try cutting the two sets of armor in front."
The two guards were momentarily stunned after taking out the Steel Blades, but then they replied without hesitation, "Understood."
They approached the armor and were just about to make a move when they heard Liu Guanfeng say, "Stop."
Upon hearing Liu Guanfeng call for a halt, Guo Hai smiled slightly and asked, "What's wrong, Liu President? Are you afraid?"
"Afraid? Why should I be afraid? It's just that if the armor is on the ground, you won't be able to assess its quality. If the blades break while cutting, I fear you might claim it was because it was on the ground."
Liu Guanfeng addressed the two guards behind him, "You two should wear the armor; only then can we determine its quality."
To prevent Liu Guanfeng's competition, Chu Hanfeng pretended to be a good person and said, "Liu President, isn't this a bit inappropriate? What if someone gets hurt?"
Liu Guanfeng cupped his fist towards Chu Hanfeng and replied, "You need not worry about that. If any accidents occur, we will take responsibility. Furthermore, we will turn around and no longer discuss the transaction."
Soon, the two attendants donned their armor. Liu Guanfeng gestured towards the two guards, "Please proceed; there is no need to hold back."
The two guards exchanged glances and then looked up at Zhang Yuru. "Since Liu President has such confidence, why don't you both give it a try?"
"Yes." Two guards approached with their Steel Blades and began wildly hacking at the chests of the two attendants of Liu Guanfeng. Finally, with a couple of loud cracks, both guards' Steel Blades shattered, while the armor worn by Liu Guanfeng's attendants showed no signs of damage.
At this moment, Guo Hai, standing aside, had turned a bit pale. His hands clenched tightly as he stared intensely at Liu Guanfeng with fiery eyes. On the other side, Chu Hanfeng also felt a sense of dread; he had previously criticized Liu Guanfeng's equipment, claiming it was inferior to what could be purchased from the New Home Chamber of Commerce. But after witnessing this, he realized how wrong he was. He might even lose his position as the procurement manager.
Liu Guanfeng smiled at the two guards and said, "Why don't you use our Steel Blades to strike your armor? Just leave them on the ground; I don't want to risk my life." After speaking, Liu Guanfeng shot a provocative glance at Chu Hanfeng and Guo Hai.
The excited guards completely ignored their manager's expression; after all, it was Big Leader who had instructed them to try it out. So they quickly picked up two Steel Blades from the ground and began hacking at their own armor. After a dozen strikes, they simultaneously stopped. The Steel Blades brought by Liu Guanfeng showed no signs of dullness, while the armor on the ground was in a pitiful state.
Seeing this, Liu Guanfeng laughed heartily: "Big Leader, don't you think the quality of our product has been proven?"
Guo Hai sneered coldly: "Hmph! The weapons you forged are nothing but child's play in our eyes. Who wouldn't showcase some good equipment for appearances?"
Liu Guanfeng looked at Guo Hai with both hands clasped: "Then may I ask where are the fine weapons produced by your guild?"
Guo Hai glanced at Liu Guanfeng and replied, "Let me show you."
Guo Hai gestured towards a burly guard behind him, who understood immediately and drew his saber. This saber was not suitable for soldiers in terms of size or weight; it was specially crafted for him. The guard took his Greatsword and picked up one of Liu Guanfeng's Steel Blades from the ground. He forcefully struck the two weapons together in mid-air, producing a loud metallic clash. After the sound faded, everyone noticed that a small dent had appeared on Liu Guanfeng's Steel Blade. The guard was taken aback; he had exerted all his strength. He had previously tested weapons produced by his guild and could easily break them. Even their high-quality weapons, which were produced in limited quantities each year, could be broken easily since they were crafted by the Vice President of the Blacksmith Guild.
However, today he had only managed to create a small dent in this Steel Blade, which was truly unbelievable. Guo Hai initially thought he would easily break the Steel Blade and humiliate Liu Guanfeng but ended up with just a small notch instead. However, he quickly regained his composure and sneered: "Hey Liu kid, did you see that? This is our guild's fine weapon; just a light tap on yours leaves a dent. How can such weapons be presented?"
Liu Guanfeng coldly chuckled: "Guo Manager, how many fine weapons can your guild produce each year? If all you have are these kinds of weapons, then I won't say much more. I just want to point out that the blade you just damaged is meant for mass production for ordinary soldiers from our guild; it is not specially crafted for your guards. If you want to see our guild's fine weapons, I can show you." Liu Guanfeng waved his hand, and one of his guards behind him brandished a Qimei Staff.
The person holding the staff was Liu Guanfeng's new senior brother Cui Zhongyi. Since Cui Zhongyi joined him, Liu Guanfeng had given him a Disguise Pill, and since then Cui Zhongyi had been inseparable from Liu Guanfeng, always ensuring his safety. When Cui Zhongyi saw Liu Guanfeng's gaze, he understood and stepped forward with his large staff in hand. The other three guards also held weapons that could be considered fine quality; their craftsmanship was certainly superior to that of the previous guard's weapon but still fell short compared to Cui Zhongyi's weapon since it was forged by Xuanwu.
After Cui Zhongyi stepped forward, Liu Guanfeng said to him: "Go test how sturdy that guard's Greatsword is."
"Yes," Cui Zhongyi replied before slowly walking towards the previous guard.
Cui Zhongyi aimed at the opponent's Greatsword and swung his staff down towards it. The opponent's guard felt a flicker of fear after clashing with an ordinary Steel Blade; he knew that Cui Zhongyi's staff was far superior to his Greatsword. Thus, he attempted to evade Cui Zhongyi's attack. Unfortunately, no matter how he tried to dodge, the iron staff locked onto the position of his Greatsword. In the end, the guard could not escape Cui Zhongyi's strike. After the sound of "ding~! clang~!", he stood there dazed, holding the hilt of his sword, while his blade lay quietly on the ground.
"Guo Manager, is this your premium weapon?"
This action made Guo Manager feel distressed. He had sent this person out because his weapon was crafted by the Vice President of the Blacksmith Guild, considered one of the finest creations in this region. However, he never expected it to shatter so easily from a single hit.
The guard stared blankly at his Greatsword, which he had risked his life to save the President. To repay him for saving his life, the President had pleaded with the Vice President of the Blacksmith Guild to help forge it. Because of this, the President had arranged for him to have what seemed like a completely safe job. Now, this weapon that he had fought for was gone. The guard let out a long howl of despair and threw down the hilt as he lunged at Cui Zhongyi, disregarding everything around him.
Seeing the opponent charging at him, Cui Zhongyi did not use his weapon; instead, he thrust his Qimei Staff into the ground with force. The stone floor cracked open under the impact, creating a small hole where the iron staff stood.
Cui Zhongyi faced the opponent barehanded. An Intermediate Knight posed no threat to him as an Advanced Knight. When he saw the opponent's fist coming towards him, Cui Zhongyi smiled and tightened his own fist to meet it. The two fists collided with a loud "bang~! clank~! ah~!" in succession.
The attacking guard was sent flying out of the hall by Cui Zhongyi's punch and was now rolling on the ground while clutching his right arm and howling in pain.
Guo Hai pointed angrily at Cui Zhongyi and said, "How dare you hurt someone?"
Liu Guanfeng sneered, "Guo Manager, are your eyes faulty? Didn't you see that your man attacked first? Now that he's been hit, you claim my people are hurting others? Blame your man's lack of skill."
"Fine, fine. Liu President, you better remember this; our New Home Chamber of Commerce will not let this go easily. We're leaving." With that, he turned away without acknowledging Zhang Yuru at the head table and exited the hall.
Liu Guanfeng glanced back at Zhang Yuru before bowing slightly and saying, "Big Leader, please don't be upset; my subordinate acted in self-defense."
Chu Hanfeng initially wanted to say a few words on behalf of Guo Hai but realized that after witnessing a trial weapon being used to send an Intermediate Knight flying with a single punch, it was clear that Liu Xin's arrival today was well-prepared. So all those words were swallowed back down.
Zhang Yuru waved her hand at Liu Guanfeng from her seat: "Liu President, there's no need to take offense; we all saw that it was your man who struck first; my people were merely defending themselves."
"Thank you for your understanding, Big Leader."
Zhang Yuru leaned slightly and said, "Can we discuss the possibility of cooperation now?"
Liu Guanfeng smiled slightly at Zhang Yuru and replied, "Of course, but I wonder who Big Leader wants to discuss the specifics with me?"
"The Chief Steward in charge of our guild's external procurement is Chu Hanfeng, and he is also the main person responsible for purchasing weapons and equipment."
After Zhang Yuru finished introducing, Chu Hanfeng clasped his fist towards Liu Guanfeng with a bright smile and said, "Liu President, I hope you won't mind any offense from earlier."
Liu Guanfeng looked at Chu Hanfeng and then at Zhang Yuru. "Big Leader, are you saying that this Steward Chu can finalize our cooperation?"
Zhang Yuru nodded. "Of course, all weapon and equipment procurement for our guild is handled by him."
"In that case, I'll take my leave; I have nothing more to say to this person."
Zhang Yuru raised a hand and said, "Liu President, please stay."
Liu Guanfeng turned to Zhang Yuru and asked, "Is there something else, Big Leader?"
"I wonder what business you have that requires your departure? We haven't discussed our matters yet."
Liu Guanfeng smiled lightly. "I have nothing more to say to this person. I remember when I first arrived, he said that the weapons and armor crafted by our guild couldn't compare to those of the New Home Chamber of Commerce. I'm really not interested in doing business with someone who doesn't recognize quality. I believe our Chinese Chamber of Commerce's weapons and equipment should sell well everywhere. Big Leader, we take our leave."
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