A hundred made no difference to one.
Everyone present, including Sima Xiao Er, thought Xu Huo was calling someone for help. But this place was far from town. Even if he managed to get someone to come, it would take at least an hour or two by car, making it completely pointless. That was also why Bao Jiali hadn't stopped him.
Everyone knew the name Tan Yang. He was the chairman of the First Player Association, now officially recognized by the authorities. He had originally considered himself the vice-chairman, but after the official seal was put on it, he became the chairman.
Tan Yang answered quickly and said politely, "Mr. Xu, you made it back to District 014 safely. You must have gained a lot on this trip."
"Could you identify two people for me? Bao Jiali and Wang Meng. Are they players in the First Association?" Xu Huo asked.
There was a brief exchange on the other end. A moment later, Tan Yang replied, "They are. Did they get on your bad side?"
Xu Huo set his phone on the table and turned on speakerphone. "As chairman, do you have no authority over the players in your association?"
Tan Yang paused before answering, "The association's core players are all busy raising their game levels right now."
Xu Huo chuckled. "Was that what you told me two months ago, when you contacted me? Players should unite and stand together through thick and thin. I haven't seen any of that. What I have seen is a bunch of people running amok."
"If some people get a little strength and start feeling invincible, that's one thing. But they're only brave against their own. Aren't you afraid that one day they'll cause a huge problem and get the whole association wiped out?"
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