Jing Shu was most concerned about how much armed force the Underground black market was going to take away this time. To the Nobles, people like them—Chinese or even independent mercenaries—were as worthless as dogs selling their lives. Engaging in a fight-to-the-death contest was naturally the most cost-effective way to expend mercenaries, sparing their own armed forces.
When a team of independent mercenaries died, George didn't even blink. But when two teams of his confidants died, George broke out in a cold sweat and even recovered all their equipment and weapons afterward.
Jing Shu and her group were also given a reward of 150,000 Black Market Coins, but what was the difference between this and an empty promise?
"This time was a bit rushed, limited only to the Nobles and their private bodyguards. Once we're settled, we will welcome the others. After all, a regular citizen of Austin needs a ticket of 500 pounds of rice," George fibbed and promptly left.
