Synopsis

The chapter opens with a character asking about Xiao Chen's master's cultivation level, showcasing their immense power, which even Xiao Chen is unable to comprehend. The interrogator, initially curious about the master, loses interest and reveals his identity. He is threatened by Xiao Chen but then proposes a deal, offering to deliver the royal family to Xiao Chen's service in exchange for his life, implying Xiao Chen lacks political power. The interrogator notes Xiao Chen escaped a punch by using a special protection amulet given by his master.