The Conference Room suddenly fell so quiet that everyone could hear one another's breathing...
Even Mister, who had been the most argumentative just moments ago, was rendered speechless. The main reason was that the other party's words had struck too close to home...
Mister's strategy was very simple. He constantly used his position as a city lord to probe them, effectively forcing the other city lords into the same boat. His methods were somewhat crude, but highly effective. At least so far, not a single city lord had been willing to stand up in opposition.
This time, however, the other party had answered his question directly and decisively, leaving Mister at a loss...
Lei Xue merely watched all the city lords with a smile...
After a long silence, Song Zaiyi was the first to speak. "Lord Lei Xue, do you mean that the higher-ups believe the strategic value of a high-level player like Wang Xiaojia is greater than that of a rear-area administrator?"
"For now, that's what it means..." Lei Xue replied with a smile.
Everyone frowned. This was not the answer they wanted to hear. Song Zaiyi narrowed his eyes. "What do you mean by 'for now'?"
"You've all seen what happened today..." Lei Xue lightly tapped the tabletop. The Virtual Screen at the center of the conference table immediately displayed a set of data—the records concerning Wang Gou Dan from today.
"Wang Xiaojia is currently at Life Level Ten. She was also the first player in the entire base to complete the Emerald Starfield mission and inherit the Black Dragon bloodline. You all saw her combat power as well. It took her only one minute and thirty-four seconds to fly the nearly ten thousand kilometers from Hua Xia City to Fifth City. The Level Six magnetic-energy barrier set