"Yes, otherwise do you think I'd be able to offer such a high price?" Nie Yan chuckled. There's no business without cunning, and control over the Holy Empire Guild and Sapphire Shrine was necessary. Browsing the name of Longyue Conglomerate was just to save everyone some face, but in reality, investment from Longyue Conglomerate was no different from investment from Asskickers United. Without the conglomerate's funding, how long could Sleepy Fox and Fa Lan last with their finances? What could they use to retain their players? With the prominence of Asskickers United, even as allies, it is very likely that they will fall into decline.