Qiao Li nodded. "That possibility can't be ruled out."
The Sea Monster rubbed his bald head. "That's true. If he weren't at Advanced level, how could he have slaughtered his way through the entire Battlefield alone?"
"That kind of combat power is terrifying."
Iron Bear frowned. "That doesn't make sense. If he's at Advanced level, why would he come to our mine?"
"Would someone at Advanced level be short of money?"
"All he'd have to do was say the word, and plenty of conglomerates and companies would rush to support him, wouldn't they?"
"No matter what, he wouldn't need to come to our camp, to the mine, to make a living."
Qiao Li stopped and looked at Iron Bear. "You're right."
"So he's very likely here for another purpose."
"Do you remember how, some time ago, the conglomerate sent people down to investigate, but Xiang Hua brushed them all off?"
Iron Bear snorted. "How could I forget?"
"I heard Xiang Hua gave them quite a few benefits."
"That guy has practically hollowed out Master Hu's authority in recent years. The accounts he submits every year are always a little off."
"If you asked me, I wouldn't believe it even if you beat me to death that he hasn't secretly tampered with things."
Qiao Li lightly bit her thumb. "I suspect Jiang Kang may well have been sent by the conglomerate to investigate the mine."
"Jiang Kang might not even be his real name."
"Besides, that would explain why he sided with Xiang Hua."
"By taking refuge with Xiang Hua, it would be easier for him to get close to the mine."
Iron Bear slapped his forehead. "That makes sense. So after all that, he's an imperial envoy sent by the conglomerate!"
"You really are sharp, Qiao Li."
"With your analysis,