A Fair and Square Duel

The three independent branches Li Guanqi had once spoken of had now brought several managers together.

Branch No. 6, Luo Xian.

Luo Xian's arrival was not particularly surprising.

Just as Li Guanqi had said, anyone perceptive could see the undercurrents and grave dangers within this Manager Mission.

The primary danger came from the sharply increased difficulty of the ghosts.

The second was that the major branches would inevitably form sides to improve their competitiveness and chances of survival.

This was the best solution, and the only solution.

As a manager with the strongest individual abilities who had always remained independent, Luo Xian had no choice but to come.

Bai Huaiguang still looked the same as ever—white hair, white skin, quiet and reserved as he stood guard behind her.

After arriving, he merely nodded to the familiar Ji Li in greeting. Having done the bare minimum, he did not move again.

Luo Xian bringing him along clearly meant Bai Huaiguang was the chosen participant for this Manager Mission.

What truly surprised Li Guanqi was the plainly dressed young man beside Luo Xian.

As an affiliate of Branch No. 9, his survival until today could be said to be largely due to Gu Xingjian's "care."

The most unusual branch, and also one of the weakest, was located in Huhai City, far from Shanming City.

It could be said that once he offended Gu Xingjian, both he and his branch would find their circumstances plummeting.

So by all reason, he should not have appeared here.

Yet he had still come.

The manager of Branch No. 10, Zhu Xiaoning.

"Manager Luo, Manager Zhu, please come in."

Li Guanqi was steady and tactful by nature. He naturally did not ask questions, merely ushering the three of them into the room.

The private room, which had