C68 The Truth Was Revealed

Jiang Hao's hunch was just that—a hunch. Yet, unexpectedly, it sparked a significant insight for Carter. "We've come to a critical juncture in this matter," Carter remarked to Jiang Hao.

"It seems quite likely that the Fifth Elder has been bought off, as you suggested," he continued. "Otherwise, the situation wouldn't be this peculiar," Carter added