“Old Man Zao, how did you refine this hidden weapon?” Even though President Lu was too embarrassed to ask, someone did ask shamelessly.

“I’m sorry, I can’t tell you!” Old Man Zao said coldly. He was already giving Mo Yan face by being willing to tell them the principle of this ring. Now, he actually asked him about the refinement method. How ridiculous! That was his way of earning money in the future! How could he tell them!

“Old Man Zao, you’re also an artificer. Shouldn’t you contribute to the Artificer Association? If our overall strength as an artificer increases, wouldn’t it be beneficial to you too?!” That person continued.

“Of course I’ll be happy if it can increase the overall strength of the artificer. However, what does this have to do with me? Moreover, you want me to contribute to the Artificer Association. Then, I want to ask, what right do you have to request this from me? I’m not a member of your Artificer Association. Also, what’s in it for me?” Old Man Zao said with a mocking expression. Alas! These people were really too hypocritical. They were clearly thinking of using his hidden weapons, but they actually said it so righteously. Hmph! He was not a savior, so how could he interfere in so many matters!

“How can you not be from the Artificer Association as a certified artificer?” The man was so angry that he pounded his chest and stomped his feet, panting heavily.

“Are certified Artificers considered members of the Artificer Association? There are so many artificers in the Divine Continent and even the entire God Realm. Can your Artificer Association afford to raise them?” Old Man Zao asked with a smile and a face full of curiosity.

Did this person think he was a fool? After all, he had been a leader for a while. How could he not know the tricks in the guild? Moreover, being certified and becoming a member of the Artificer Association were two completely different things!

The Artificer Association would usually invite some artificers to join the guild. However, the requirements for artificers who joined the guild were extremely high. Most ordinary artificers had to rely on themselves, and the guild did not care at all. Moreover, the fees for the certification of the artificers were not low, so this person’s words were really not convincing.

“This… this…” The man was so angry that he was speechless. His eyes searched around before finally landing on Mo Yan, who had been silent.

“Your Excellency Mo Yan, say something!” That person said anxiously.

“What do you want me to say?” Mo Yan asked with a faint smile. This fellow had said everything that he should and shouldn’t say, yet he still expected him to say something?

Hmph! He had originally meant well by inviting Old Man Zao to explain the hidden weapon to them at the request of the judges. He did not expect that some people would actually have thoughts that they should not have. If this were to spread, what would their Artificer Association become? Bandits who specialized in robbing artifact masters? They were not that despicable! Moreover, after what they had done, who knew what that protective little girl would think of him! Thinking of this, his anger burned even more!

“We artificers really need such a hidden weapon,” the man quickly said.

“Oh! Then you can refine it yourself! You’re all artificers, so it shouldn’t be difficult to refine a hidden weapon!” Mo Yan said with a wicked smile.

“But… not every artificer knows how to refine hidden weapons,” the man said. In fact, he wanted to say that not all artificers could refine such good hidden weapons, but then he felt that it was inappropriate, so he changed his words.

“It’s okay. You can refine it yourself if you know how to refine it. If you don’t, you can spend money to hire Old Man Zao to help refine it. I believe that as long as the price is right, he won’t refuse,” Mo Yan suggested.

“Yes, yes. As long as the price is satisfactory, hidden weapons are not a problem.” Old Man Zao hurriedly nodded in agreement.

“Uh!” For a moment, no one dared to speak.

“Old man, there’s nothing for you to do here. You can go back first! There’s still a competition tomorrow. Remember to rest early tonight,” Mo Yan said lightly to Old Man Zao.

“Alright, I’ll take my leave,” Old Man Zao said politely. Then he turned and left the conference room.

“Your Excellency Mo Yan, why didn’t you order him to hand over the refinement method? As long as you ask, he won’t dare to refuse.” After Old Man Zao left, that person actually had the courage to question Mo Yan.

“The Artificer Association is not a bandit den. By the way, let me tell you that from today onwards, you will be removed from the Artificer Association, effectively immediately,” Mo Yan said casually.

“Your Excellency Mo Yan, you can’t do this. I’m Vice President Yin’s subordinate!” When that person heard Mo Yan’s words, he immediately panicked and shouted in the meeting room.

“Even if you’re the president’s man, I’m still going to remove you today, lest you embarrass the Artificer Association. And you guys, put away all the thoughts you shouldn’t have and focus on the right place. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being ruthless,” Mo Yan warned coldly. After saying that, he stood up and left the meeting room.