Most of those attending the meeting now knew what that research institute was tied to. Once it was exposed, it would surely trigger a massive upheaval above.
And they would only become bubbles in that upheaval, leaving not even scraps behind in the end.
So there was nothing to hesitate over. They had to keep the investigators here and sever the hands reaching in from other directions.
After everyone had expressed their intentions, Guo Tongyao went with the flow and said, "Do you have any suitable candidates?"
Someone immediately said, "We can't use our own people."
The last incident had served as a powerful warning. They did not dare involve anyone deeply connected to them in this matter, as that could very likely provoke indiscriminate retaliation from the other side.
Even a branch Vice Minister had been utterly powerless to resist. They were even less capable. Hiring people from outside was the most suitable approach.
Someone asked, "Can we hire Derek Valchi? He's an internationally wanted criminal and a Throne Fighter. If he makes a move, he can handle most of our current problems."
Guo Tongyao said, "It's a good idea, but he's a member of the Nature Faction and far too unpredictable. We can't control him, and there isn't enough time."
A council member spoke up. "Then we should look to Nanyang. Suriya of Great Yi Island has long received our funding. It's time for him to step forward."
Some were inevitably surprised. Suriya had guarded the Volcanic Rift on Great Yi Island for years, was revered as a god by the locals, and was a Profound Cave Observation Fighter. He had even clashed with them before. They had not expected him to be one of their people.
Since a Profound Cave Observation had intervened last time, it was