After that day, the news that reporter Elara Vance had given up the "Phantom City" investigative case hit the streets, shaking the industry.

Opinions varied, and major media speculated that the relationship between Elara and "Phantom City" was not simple. Rumors were rampant: some said that "Phantom City" wrote a sky-high check to buy Elara’s silence; some said Elara gave up out of consideration for her own safety; others claimed that "Phantom City" privately reached an agreement with Elara to exchange another scoop for this deal.