No one was stupid. Hearing this, their moods inevitably grew heavy.
Gao Shiman's relationship with Lord Ten Thousand Woods was anything but ordinary. If she truly fought for the president's position, there was no guarantee Lord Ten Thousand Woods would not step forward to support her.
She already controlled most of the commerce association's affairs and had the Ten Kings backing her. Who could possibly stop her?
The only one capable of opposing her was their second brother, Gao Wenyuan. Yet he was a research fanatic. Although his teacher was also one of the Ten Kings, that doctor, likewise obsessed with research, would never intervene over something like this.
Seeing the atmosphere turn somewhat dispirited, Gao Jiye hurriedly smiled. "Third Brother, there's no need to worry too much. I studied in the Federation for many years, so I'm not without support.
Lieutenant General Mo, who is stationed in North Mang, has already taken me as his sworn son."
"What? A Federation lieutenant general became your sworn father? Does Father know about this?" Rather than looking pleased, Gao Bancheng appeared worried.
"I originally planned to tell Father when I came back this time, but you know Father's current condition..."
"Fourth Brother." A grave look flashed across Gao Bancheng's face. "Federation people are not easy to deal with. Lieutenant General Mo may have taken you as his sworn son for some other purpose. Perhaps he wants to use the Fortune Commerce Association as a springboard and then stir up the situation in North Mang.
These past few years, the Federation has long been unsatisfied with merely guarding Central Court. It has constantly been testing the limits of various regions. If many matters are not handled properly, they may lead to great disaster."
He did not voice some of the harsher possibilities. The