Hearing Sun Wen's words, Yu Sheng looked somewhat bewildered. "I didn't contact him..."
"He has no stake in this."
Sun Wen froze, then instantly realized something. "So you contacted... the Black Market?"
"Yes."
Yu Sheng nodded lightly. "If everything goes smoothly according to our expectations, Barbarian City will eventually need someone to manage it, and we don't have the energy for that."
"Oh, Gold Yuanbao could, but you operate on the legitimate side. You can't keep the place under control."
"Handing it over to the Black Market to manage makes the most sense. Besides, they're very experienced at running things like this."
Yu Sheng explained earnestly.
Sun Wen nodded instinctively.
When it came to strategic vision and capital operations, the Gold Ingot Group could run circles around the Black Market.
But when it came to keeping order, running auctions, and gray-market dealings, the Black Market could likewise leave the Gold Ingot Group in the dust.
Everyone had their specialty. There was nothing more to say about that.
Besides, Barbarian City was clearly an enormous prize. It could even become a strategic link for the entire Human Race. There was no reason the Black Market wouldn't be tempted.
In particular, Barbarian City could produce many items unique to the Demon Domain, filling major gaps in what the Human Race currently had. That was even more irresistible to the Black Market.
Since they had a stake in it, the Black Market naturally couldn't hide in the rear and simply reap the rewards.
"Do you think the Black Market will send someone at the Ninth Awakening?"
Somewhat curious, Sun Wen leaned close to Yu Sheng and asked, clearly very interested in those at the Ninth Awakening.
Yu Sheng shook his head slightly. "No. Everyone says the Black Market has someone at the Ninth