Jiang Wu then asked, "I've heard that several high-ranking officials in this base are... your lovers, your intimate partners. Are you also well aware of the affairs of the base's high-ranking officials?"

Fire Phoenix was not embarrassed by what Jiang Wu said; on the contrary, she readily admitted, "Of course I know! Some of them are very stupid; they can get everything out of me with just a few words."

Then, she said with a coquettish laugh, "I'm just a woman. To gain something, you have to lose something. But that's all in the past. For the next six months, I've had no interest in serving those boring guys."

Jiang Wu had no interest in the trivial matters of Fire Phoenix and asked casually, "Is there anyone in this base who can make complete decisions? That is, a true leader or chief?"

Fire Phoenix thought for a moment and said slowly, "The decision-making power for base affairs is in the hands of five people: the commander and chief of staff of the First Army, the commander and chief of staff of the Second Army, and the nominal commander of the base."

"In addition, the chief ministers of four different departments also participate in decision-making. These nine people make up the official decision-making body."

"In addition to the nine official representatives, there are four civilian representatives elected through democratic voting who also participate in the base's decision-making process."

"They are Dragon King, Blood Rose, and Gun King Li Sheng..."

At this point, she smiled charmingly and winked at Jiang Wu, "And, me~"

She moved closer to Jiang Wu and continued in a seductive tone, "I have quite a bit of influence in the base, you know. After all, I control most of the base's entertainment industry and the strongest intelligence network. Even the military sometimes has to ask me for help."

"So, do you think I'm very useful? Would you like to have a deeper conversation with me?"

As she spoke, her hand moved toward Jiang Wu's vitals again.

Jiang Wu's lips twitched. He pushed her hand away and confirmed, "So, in the base's thirteen-person decision-making group, there are nine official representatives and four civilian representatives?"

Seeing that even this couldn't seduce Jiang Wu, Fire Phoenix returned to normal and nodded: "That's right. The nine officials represent the interests of the military and the government, while the four of us represent the civilian forces. Although the officials have a majority in the vote, they are not monolithic and often have disagreements."

She smiled slyly: "So these four representatives from the public often play a crucial role. Especially when there are differing opinions within the government, whichever side we support will win."

Jiang Wu finally understood how things worked here.

To be honest, it's not a good thing for him.

He would prefer the other party to be a one-man show, so he could negotiate directly with the leader.

If they're not happy, we can just take control. At worst, we can send Chen Yin over and make her the leader.

And now, with such a fragmented structure, these decision-makers each have their own interests.

It would be too complicated to communicate with them.

We still need to let Bai Feiming and the others think about these things.

Fire Phoenix smiled charmingly and said, "Is there something you need? You can tell me. My words are still quite useful in the base."

Jiang Wu asked again, "Do you know anything about that foggy area in the southeast? I'm planning to go there. Do you have any suggestions?"

Phoenix's expression instantly turned serious, and she frowned slightly as she asked, "Are you planning to enter the Fog Zone?"

Jiang Wu nodded and said calmly, "I'm a little curious about that place. Also, I promised Engineer Chen that I would help him go in and look for his daughter's whereabouts."

The Fire Phoenix frowned and said seriously, "I suggest you don't go. It's suicide. Even if you are very strong, stronger than the Dragon King, you will still have a slim chance of survival there. Even the Dragon King doesn't dare to go."

Jiang Wu smiled slightly and said, "It seems you know quite a bit about that place."

Phoenix shook her head and said, "I don't know much either."

Seeing Jiang Wu's particularly curious expression, she reminded him, "That place is a paradise for mutated insects, especially mutated poisonous insects. They are everywhere and impossible to guard against."

"As for anything else, I can't tell you."

At this point, she winked at Jiang Wu again and said sweetly, "After all, our relationship isn't deep enough for me to break my vow and tell you something more secret."

Jiang Wu said thoughtfully, "Are mutated poisonous insects everywhere?"

Fire Phoenix nodded, a hint of fear flashing in its eyes. "That scene would scare an ordinary person to death. The key is that those poisonous insects will kill any creature that enters the mist. Even powerful evolved beasts will be devoured by countless poisonous insects."

She blinked and said seriously, "So, I suggest you don't go in. Your strength, your attitude, and that mutated giant bird you possess all tempt me. I still hope you live well and don't go to your death."

Jiang Wu asked with some doubt, "If that's the case, then what about the two people who escaped back then? How could they have escaped?"

Phoenix shrugged and said, "I can't tell you that either. Our relationship isn't that deep yet."

She smiled charmingly, "Unless you're willing to have a deep and simple conversation with me to deepen our relationship, then we can communicate better."

Jiang Wu's lips twitched.

This woman.

Speechless!

However, she did share a lot of useful information, and there might be opportunities for future collaboration.

Jiang Wu said calmly, "I've asked all the questions I wanted to ask. I want to rest for a bit before dealing with the Dragon King Cult later. Could you send someone else?"

Fire Phoenix was somewhat helpless against Jiang Wu's hard-hearted nature.

From the moment she realized her beauty, she habitually used this advantage to get everything she wanted.

She was well aware of how alluring her looks, figure, and demeanor were to men.

As a result, she tempted him in this way.

But this mysterious man in front of her showed absolutely no interest in her.

This only fueled the Phoenix's desire to conquer.

The more unattainable something is, the more you want it!

No man can resist her allure!

The next second, Fire Phoenix giggled, "Why bother with anyone else? Just treat me like your little maid~ I'll give you a massage~"

Jiang Wu remained silent, which was taken as tacit agreement.

Since she liked doing it herself, Jiang Wu didn't bother to interfere.

A minute later, Jiang Wu said calmly, "Behave yourself. Don't try to pull the same tricks you used to. I don't like them."

Fire Phoenix could only withdraw her hand and give Jiang Wu a resentful look.

Jiang Wu simply ignored it.

......

Long Sanshi was carried by his men, stumbling and falling as he rushed out of Tiandao Foot Massage City.

His right arm was twisted and deformed, as if it had no bones and was limp.

His face was covered in blood, and he had lost several teeth. He was in a semi-conscious state, writhing in pain and humiliation, only able to groan in agony.

"Quick! Send him back to headquarters!" a henchman shouted hoarsely. "Notify all the Dragon Lords! Brother Thirty has been crippled!"