And this is just one of the more normal trades, such as the slave trade among the ancient gods, which is also controlled by the Goblins, followed by gladiator arenas, racing, and various other lucrative industries.
It's not hard to imagine how formidable the Goblins are, but I've never heard of a merchant approved by the Goblins to play the Grand Navigation game. If one really had such a license, the benefits would be more than just making money, but also gaining many things, such as what the opposition would stake as a bet.
Knowing full well how difficult it is to gain the cunning Goblins' approval, Li Yao had never even considered this. Yet, to his surprise, someone had achieved it.
"The people of this world should not be underestimated," Li Yao sighed. This incident was another wake-up call, reminding him not to be complacent about his advantages, as others were not idle either—who knew what special and hidden tactics the superguilds might have?
