Let Her Keep You Company

Here to buy up assets?

Hearing Shanala say that, Wu Heng understood what she meant.

The prime assets and properties in Netarei City were currently vacant and cheap, making it a good time to buy.

Of course, there were risks involved.

If war broke out again and the city was occupied by someone else, there was a strong chance they would not recognize these purchases.

The money spent would go down the drain.

But for now, the Association was stationed here.

And after the attack on the headquarters Investigation Team, more high-level professionals from headquarters would be coming. With the news no longer being sealed off, the chances of another large-scale battle were low.

"Wouldn't that be a little inappropriate?" Wu Heng asked.

Shanala's voice came through again. "Once the news spreads, every merchant caravan will come looking for opportunities. Merchants chase profit. Who cares whether it's appropriate? Besides, if we buy them, the Fifth Princess can still make arrangements with us if she has plans. If someone else buys them, it won't be so easy to negotiate."

Then Shanala added, "Everyone else in the Investigation Team has their own backers and merchant associations. They'll definitely send the news out as well."

That was true enough.

Better for it to be in his own hands than bought by someone else.

"Then come over. We'll see what we can buy when you get here." Wu Heng agreed.

"I'll gather the funds tonight, so the other merchant associations don't beat us to it," Shanala said directly.

"Alright."

After chatting for a while, Wu Heng and the waitress listened as Shanala talked about the situation on Treasure Island.

Overall, Treasure Island had not changed much.

The newspaper was still running serials, and it had now begun its third Great Detective Story.

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