The latest transaction price for shelters displayed on the big screen is 16 Gold Coins, which means there are currently no shelters listed for less than 16 Gold Coins.

If there were, the cheaper shelters would have been transacted first.

Clearly, most Inner Court Players have reached a consensus that it's impossible to sell these shelters cheaply.

Of course, the situation is still unclear, and we cannot completely rule out the possibility of some communities starting vicious competition and crashing the market.

If they start undercutting each other, the transaction price of shelters might also drop.

This depends on whether the Audience or the Inner Court Players can remain calmer.

...

At the same time, Li Renshu sought out Zhang Shichao from Community 9 again.

Community 17 had already made the necessary divisions of labor and arrangements. Cao Haichuan is most likely the Sinner in the game, so he does nothing but devise strategies and assign tasks to other players.

The other players each only have one responsibility.

Communicating with other communities naturally fell on Li Renshu's shoulders.

This approach is safer.

On one hand, it reduces the number of people committing the same crime. As long as it's less than five, only the Sinner's community will receive collective punishment. On the other hand, even if there's collective punishment, only Li Renshu would be affected, sparing the others.

The same logic applies to other actions.

Seeing Li Renshu approaching, Zhang Shichao asked, "A shelter has already sold for 16 Gold Coins. What's your plan?"

Li Renshu answered truthfully, "We will still sell normal shelters at normal prices, but probably not until the game approaches its end."

Zhang Shichao was a bit puzzled, "Why? Doing so doesn't benefit you at all."

Li Renshu sighed, "But it doesn't hurt us much either.

"Even if we sell the shelters at high prices, the only difference is earning a few more Gold Coins.

"For most of us in our community, upholding our values is more important than earning a few extra Gold Coins.

"Of course, this only represents our community's situation. How you choose to sell is up to your community."

Zhang Shichao nodded without saying much.

Li Renshu continued, "I actually came here for a serious matter.

"You mentioned before that your community might be accused of 'spreading rumors' or 'inciting', correct?"

Zhang Shichao nodded, "Yes, what's the matter?"

Li Renshu asked, "And you're still waiting here, doing nothing?"

Zhang Shichao was dumbfounded, "What do you mean? Why?

"Actively engaging in such behavior could lead to collective punishment, isn't that suicidal?"

It was obvious that among the five communities in the Inner Court, the weakest was Community 7, where Jin Cheng was, followed by Community 9, where Zhang Shichao was.

Even after Li Renshu had hinted so far, they still didn't quite understand.

Li Renshu sighed silently; it was actually Cao Haichuan who thought of this first, but as soon as he mentioned it, she quickly realized it as well.

Yet, Zhang Shichao, as the person involved, still didn't quite get it at this point.

Li Renshu lowered her voice, "You should select three players now and attempt to commit the same crimes."

...

Two players from Community 15 had already returned.

Feng Bo went to Community 7, while another player went to Community 12.

Wang Weidong initially planned to send only Feng Bo to reduce risks.

However, due to the limited time of this game round and the large venue, Wang Weidong couldn't be sure how long it would take Feng Bo to persuade Community 7, so the time might run out.

He had no choice but to send another player to Community 12.

The goal was singular: to secure the highest possible price for the shelters, maximizing the interests of all Inner Court Players.

Because any community selling a shelter at a low price could potentially affect the profits of all Inner Court Players.

Wang Weidong looked at them, "How did it go? What's the attitude of these communities?"

Feng Bo first responded, "Community 7 shouldn't be a problem, they will surely sell at the highest price possible."

The other player also said, "Community 12 has agreed as well and should sell at a high price."

Wang Weidong was indifferent, "Hmm, got it."

Feng Bo asked, perplexed, "Why not take the opportunity to ask Community 9 and Community 17?"

Wang Weidong chuckled, "Of course, there's a reason for that.

"Community 17 seems determined not to adopt any strategy, avoiding any actions that could lead to collective punishment.

"So, there's no need to ask; they certainly won't cooperate with us to increase prices.

"But that's fine because if they don't raise prices, they won't have many Gold Coins, and they won't be able to buy much land afterward, which won't disrupt the market.

"As for Community 9... the reason is more complex.

"To put it simply, I suspect that their crime might be related to language strategy."

Feng Bo was even more puzzled, "What? If that really counts as a crime, haven't I also committed the same crime?

"Why should we actively engage in such acts? Even if it were necessary, it should be Community 12 doing it.

"Besides, neither Community 9, Community 12, nor Community 17 is doing much. Even if such a crime exists, why are you so sure it must be in Community 9?"

Wang Weidong shook his head, explaining, "Getting everyone to raise prices together is something we can only do ourselves.

"Since Community 12 has the most land and shelters, they hold the greatest initiative. Whether they raise or lower prices, they're freer than us.

"Chen Guangming should be a smart person, so it's impossible that he hasn't thought of this.

"If Community 7 sells its shelter at a low price, we suffer the largest loss, so we have to be the ones to persuade them.

"The reason I suspect this crime belongs to Community 9 is that compared to Community 12 and Community 17, it's evident they've been more passive in language strategy.

"But you need not worry, since I've asked you to do this, it is most likely safe.

"Because of the numbers."

Wang Weidong paused slightly, continuing to explain, "Whether or not there's collective punishment after committing the same crime depends on the number of people who commit this same crime.

"Now, in the entire audience, only you two have acted this way, far from reaching five people, so even if the crime is triggered, it's the Sinner's community being punished, and you're safe.

Feng Bo nodded in realization, "I see."

Wang Weidong added, "Moreover, we only have this one risky move to make.

"As long as we make sure everyone sells their shelters at a high price, we'll sell all shelters and quit bidding against Community 12."

"Ensuring maximum profit, then take the money and leave."

Feng Bo asked again, "But, what about the 'Final Vote'?"

Wang Weidong smiled without answering directly, "Heh, don't worry, there are always more vile people than noble ones, and vile alliances are always more stable than noble ones."

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