Zhao Dezheng exerted force with his hand and shook the middle-aged man.

At the same time, by mobilizing energy and giving a slight stimulation, the middle-aged man immediately woke up from his semi-conscious state.

"Speak."

Zhao Dezheng gave a reminder and then loosened his grip, allowing the other person to barely regain their balance.

The middle-aged man also realized that Li Yu beside him might be of a higher status than Zhao Dezheng, and he hurriedly gathered his thoughts:

"I said, the list is mainly divided into three parts, including the Jincheng side..."

The middle-aged man had just begun to speak.

"shut up!!!"

A hoarse and shrill roar suddenly erupted from the group of distinguished guests!

An old man with bloodshot eyes and a ferocious face was seen.

He suddenly unleashed an astonishing aura that belied his aged physique, staring intently at the middle-aged man captured by Zhao Dezheng, his voice filled with threat:

"Qiao Chuan! Do you want to kill everyone?!"

"Oh?" Zhao Dezheng raised an eyebrow, repeating Qiao Chuan's name, his smile becoming even stranger.

"Qiao Chuan... So you all know him. It seems the list he mentioned is true."

Qiao Chuan trembled violently from the murderous gaze and instinctively shrank back, but was firmly restrained by Zhao Dezheng.

He knew the consequences of telling anyone, but he didn't want to die right now!

He had no choice; he just wanted to live.

"I...I..." Qiao Chuan stammered, trying to explain himself.

"Don't say it! You idiot!" another shout came.

This shout seemed to ignite a fuse, and a series of reminders followed:

"If you tell, everything will be over!"

"If the list is leaked, our entire clan will be executed for it!"

"You've ruined Zhongzhou with just a few words! Qiao Chuan, can you bear the responsibility?!"

Threats and curses surged forth like a tide, and the usually high-and-mighty "distinguished guests" now looked like monstrous demons from hell.

Zhao Dezheng looked at Li Yu, only to find that Li Yu did not stop these distinguished guests from shouting threats, but simply stood there quietly as if watching a play.

He scratched his head, wondering if Li Yu didn't care about the names on the list.

Then why did he ask about the contents of the list just now...?

Just as Zhao De was getting curious, something unexpected happened!

"Kill him!!!"

It's unclear who roared first, but it was like igniting a powder keg!

The group of old men, like wild beasts driven to the brink of despair, unleashed their final frenzy and sprang up simultaneously!

They were no longer afraid of death, no longer concerned about their own safety; all their attention was focused on the prisoner who held the devastating secret!

"We can't let him say it!!"

"The list must never be revealed to the public!"

They roared, and several of the elders finally stopped hiding their strength.

A powerful aura exploded instantly, shattering the shackles and breaking free from its restraints.

At the same time, the group worked together to attack Qiao Chuan in Zhao Dezheng's hands, determined to silence him forever with a single blow.

Almost all the old men's eyes were filled with a mad urge to perish together!

The horror of that list had made them disregard death and place the survival of their families above their own lives!

At this moment, they were no longer cowardly "distinguished guests," but a group of "guardians" who would do anything to protect the foundation of their family, even if the way they protected it was so twisted and desperate.

Qiao Chuan, who was being targeted by countless murderous intents, was greatly alarmed.

"Quickly...stop them!"

He frantically pleaded for help from Zhao Dezheng, shouting at the top of his lungs:

"The list is in my head!"

"Save me, I'll tell you everything. Save me!"

Under the menacing gazes of those elders, who seemed ready to devour him, Qiao Chuan couldn't think straight. He was willing to say anything as long as he could live.

The scene instantly became extremely chaotic and tense!

Upon seeing this, the Hei brothers immediately rushed forward, trying to stop the elderly men who had suddenly lost control.

Bai Ya also frowned, the light of the star array fluctuating slightly, ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

Zhao Dezheng watched with great interest this group of old guys who had suddenly become "heroic".

"Yes, yes! That's it!"

"Run! Run!"

His voice rose, carrying a morbid excitement:

"Look at you all! To cover up that filthy secret, you've thrown away even the last shred of dignity and fear! How real! How utterly ridiculous!"

The approaching old men were powerful, and their withered hands struck straight down, instantly freezing Zhao Dezheng's feet and slowing his movements.

Once they were secured, the others immediately unleashed all their energy and launched a targeted attack on Qiao Chuan's vital points.

Before the Hei brothers could rush over, they were blocked by several other elderly men who risked their lives to stop them.

Bai Ya stepped forward, starlight flickering from his fingertips, and turned to wait for Li Yu to speak.

As long as Li Yu gives the order, he can immediately take action and send the person who knows the list away first.

Li Yu simply shook his head slightly at Bai Ya, indicating that he should remain calm.

His gaze fell on Zhao Dezheng, carrying a thoughtful and profound meaning.

"Help me—!"

Qiao Chuan's pupils reflected the approaching shadow of death, and he screamed shrilly.

Just as those deadly attacks were about to touch Qiao Chuan, Zhao Dezheng finally reacted.

He casually pressed down on Qiao Chuan's right hand, slamming Qiao Chuan to the ground like a sack.

At the same time, Zhao Dezheng spread his other hand and made a loose fist towards the crowd rushing towards him.

"Cube Cage!"

A large number of energy cubes of varying sizes and sharp edges instantly appeared around him.

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