Chapter 568: Resolving Internal Conflicts

The old patriarch wore a gloomy expression, clearly very resistant to this matter.

Seeing this, Stone Third Elder sighed heavily and said, "Alas, let me tell you what this is all about."

As Stone Third Elder began to speak, the patriarch seemed about to say something but ultimately did not stop him.

"In recent years, with the development of technology, we traditional craftsmen have started to seem redundant. Laser carving, casting molds, and such—making us almost change our professions."

"But who could have known, during this period, someone approached us, wanting my father to carve a Buddha statue. We were overjoyed at the time and immediately agreed."

"Later, the carved Buddha statue was delivered as scheduled. Originally we thought that was the end of it, but six months later, the police showed up at our door."

At this point in Stone Third Elder's story, the surrounding villagers immediately became agitated.