Although Ye Hua was far from Dragon City and unable to investigate in person, her thoughts remained taut, always focused on the city. She knew that if she wanted to uncover the truth, she needed a pair of eyes in Dragon City to find clues for her.
Within her family, she had her own sworn retainers. She would never question their loyalty.
Though few in number, these retainers were loyal to her, not the family.
Even so, Ye Hua could not help imagining what it would mean if these retainers had been planted by her family since childhood, waiting to eliminate anyone who learned about that mysterious organization. That would be far too terrifying.
To be safe, it was better not to tell them what she wanted to investigate just yet.
Besides, she did not know where those people might operate anyway. All she knew was that such an organization really existed.
She opened a file, and a map of Dragon City appeared on the screen, with several key locations marked. Her fingertips tapped lightly as she listed the places, people, and potential leads to investigate in detail. Every entry was a conclusion she had reached after careful consideration.
If there really was a group lurking in every corner of Dragon City, they would have to pass through these places.
A dim yellow desk lamp stood before Ye Hua, casting a soft light. She opened the communication interface and placed a call. The contact's voice sounded in her ear, falling silent after a single greeting.
"Intelligence gathering. Dragon City." Ye Hua's voice was low, her words brief. "Check whether anyone behaving strangely has appeared there recently. Especially people who don't look like they're shopping, who might be searching for or watching something. I need you to spread out and observe