Half an hour later.
Back in his seat, Zong Shen propped up his cheek and listened patiently.
After Ariel Blue Gold stopped speaking, he had also figured out the whole story.
Its backer was indeed a shareholder in the Hot Sand Group.
On the Endless Continent, the Hot Sand Group was a fairly famous neutral organization.
It played an extremely important role in the continent's economy and magic energy industries.
The group was renowned for its powerful magic energy technology and wealth.
Its main stronghold was located in Treasure Bay.
It was a free-trade port and a gathering place for pirates, merchants, adventurers, and various foreign races.
That was because it provided a relatively safe environment.
Its business covered a wide range of fields. Aside from the much-discussed magic energy industry, it also included smuggling, treasure hunting, and maritime trade.
In Treasure Bay, aside from the Hot Sand Group, there were also the Hot Sand Protection Association, the Blackwater Pirates, and all kinds of expedition and archaeological teams.
Many of those active there were wealthy Goblins, and there was no shortage of spies and intelligence brokers among them.
It had the dual buffs of being both a neutral zone and a trade port.
The Blackwater Pirates were actually part of the Hot Sand Group's forces, as well as the most powerful violent organization in Treasure Bay.
Ariel Blue Gold's backer did not mainly operate in Treasure Bay.
In terms of influence, it was weaker than the other, more powerful shareholders and wealthy magnates.
However, it was not the only one preparing to make a move this time. Other shareholders were involved as well.
Their goal was to fight for control of Treasure Bay.
After all, that was the Hot Sand Group's true core stronghold.
It was also an important trade