"So the people at the university really did guess right-"
Lin Hao casually slit the last man's throat with his sword. There was no joy at his haul on his face; instead, he looked rather grave.
"Sure enough, there's nothing new under the sun-
"Quite a few of these prisoners are highly skilled criminals-stockbrokers, professional managers, accountants, lawyers, doctors, and the like.
"Their character is terrible, but their abilities really are impressive!
"With a bunch of ordinary inmates willing to fight and take risks rallied around them, they really have become a force in Great Qi!
"The ones doing poorly go and blockade evacuation points, while elite squads like this, capable of bringing a gun along, belong to the core of their organization.
"Right now, the Prison's main force has chosen to embrace the imperial court, stopping at nothing to do so. They've practically sold out every secret about Earth!
"To make themselves more useful, they even went out of their way to give an embellished account of the Yanhuang Trade Association.
"The Yanhuang Trade Association did make a very steady start. Once their history and political science professors stepped forward, they quickly secured the Divine Might Marquis Manor's backing and even acquired the title of imperial merchant.
"They surrendered profits without so much as blinking, without the slightest reluctance. They were extremely decisive.
"With some deadly weapons of their own as well, they quickly established themselves.
"But however well the Yanhuang Trade Association handled things, this strange trade association that had suddenly appeared, along with certain traits of the survivors from Earth, would still arouse suspicion and wariness among those in power.
"With the Prison defecting to the imperial court at a time like this and constantly whispering slander, it was only natural that there would be a response.