Qin Ran's words left everyone silent.
No one would deny them, much less refute them.
Because that was the truth!
"Broker"!
A detestable bastard.
Yet no one could deny his strength. Whether in terms of intellect or influence, he had once suppressed the Lone Wolves.
Just think of the Secret Market back then. How much resentment it had stirred up.
But what happened?
Once it opened, it was packed with people.
Everyone present had lived through that period.
And now?
They had not forgotten, either.
After all, Broker had merely gone into Stealth. He was not dead.
"What the hell does that bastard want?"
Rhino asked in his deep, booming voice.
The Alchemist, Le Mei, shook her head, indicating that she could not figure it out.
The Artisan, Hans, and Cole were the same.
The Recluse, Levin, and Lamont—one habitually kept quiet while holding a cat, while the other focused his attention on the noisy auction in the distance.
Those two were undoubtedly the smartest. They knew someone would think through such a difficult problem, and as for them? They could just carry out the plan when the time came. Why waste the effort now?
As for Blair and Galvin, who had only recently joined?
The two newcomers had not dealt much with Broker and could not understand the pressure the others felt when facing him, but they had their own way of handling things.
"Do you need us to investigate where the rumors came from?"
Blair asked Qin Ran.
"If possible."
Qin Ran replied.
"Leave it to us."
Blair and Galvin said with smiles.
The two of them sprang into action almost immediately.
In Giant City, private messages were truly convenient.
Qin Ran did not give Rhino a definite answer. He merely raised his cup and took a small