Cheng Lang became completely honest, "Luo Wei once taught me the second half of the technique, which can restrain demons to a certain extent. I am willing to hand over the technique to Your Highness."

"Furthermore, Lovi has a bastard child in the Northern Barbarian lands, a prince, but I do not know exactly who he is. Lovi also has a monstrous clone by his side."

"Finally, I suspect that the greatest prodigy is in Shengjing..."

Xiao Zhixing frowned, "Shengjing?"

Cheng Lang swallowed hard, not daring to mention the name directly, and could only hint, "Yes, Shengjing, it's someone we wouldn't even dare to think about..."

Xiao Zhixing remained silent for a moment before saying, "I will investigate. What do you think?"

Cheng Lang was overjoyed, "I dare not ask for more, I only ask to live!"

Xiao Zhixing tapped his fingertip, pondered for a moment, and then said, "I can indeed let you live in anonymity, but have you thought it through? After I send you away and the deal is done, your safety will have nothing to do with me anymore."

She won't be responsible if anything else happens.

Cheng Lang immediately kowtowed, "I am willing to serve Your Highness, I only ask for Your Highness's protection!"

He had no other choice now, and Xiao Zhixing's willingness to protect him filled him with ecstasy.

This was a thought he only dared to entertain, which is why he didn't make an outrageous demand right away.

He was also gambling with the little value he had left.

A pill was flicked into his mouth.

Xiao Zhixing said, "Help my men completely control the Grand Canal Gang, as well as the sea route you've been hiding. If you honestly serve me, you'll have a way out."

Cheng Lang was overjoyed and swallowed the poison without hesitation. "Yes, Your subordinate obeys!"

He wasn't afraid that Xiao Zhixing would abandon him after using him.

He knew Xiao Zhixing well; she was the kind of person who would never go back on her word once she made a promise.

She only kills those who deserve to die.

Of course, the premise is that he has to be honest.

Outsiders thought he was a powerful leader of the canal gang, but only he knew that he would always be that cowardly little beggar and fisherman.

He lived in constant fear for so many years, becoming more and more uneasy the wealthier he became.

Everything the demon bestowed upon him was like a false bubble, and he was filled with fear of its shattering in his midnight dreams.

Now he feels at ease.

It was as if it were reborn in an instant, coming back to life.

The next day, Lin Muzhen stood before the ruins—