To be honest, his contact with Zhuge Rong was indeed with the intention of joining the Cross Group, but he really didn't expect the group to be so dark and completely different from other merchant alliances!
Merchant alliances, such an old-fashioned name, do they still exist in modern times?
Yes, they do.
Whether abroad or domestically, merchants form alliances, and these alliances possess enormous power!
However, they will use different names.
For example, the Five Mountains Venerable Association, Classmates' Association, Jiangnan Association...
Don't think these alliances are loose, assuming merchants prioritize profit and lack trust in one another. The truth is they are exceptionally united!
Especially the third one, which initially showed a monopolistic stance, encroaching on mid-to-low-tier enterprises, prompting Upper City's big hands to take action.
But no matter what...
This is still within the rules!
