Having the genes of a demon king, I never intended to be a kept man.

Ultimately, the meeting concluded successfully.

One by one, nobles, guild leaders, and sect leaders in the Southern Territory, led by Marquis White Elephant and Marquis Pangdon, were forced to sell off their important industries, all of which were then acquired and taken over by the Ye family!

The leaders of several extraordinary guilds, including all the core members and high-ranking officials within their guilds, have all been replaced by people close to the Ye family.

Several heads of noble families were forced to retire.

All organizations, large and small, in the Southern Territory that manage commerce, transportation, shipping, waterways, energy, signals, and networks are also controlled by the Night Family.

From that day on, the Ye family completely took control of the entire southern territory.

Regardless of whether the Ye family receives the title of duke, they have undoubtedly become the true masters of this land!

......

They saw off the group of bigwigs from the Southern Territory.

The midday sun shone in and fell on Ye Ge, drawing a line between light and shadow, and gilding the right half of his handsome face with a soft golden edge.

Nangong Ru did not leave with the others. Instead, she sat in her seat with her arms crossed and legs crossed, her beautiful face, which was both heroic and mature, still exuding the aura of a cold Valkyrie.

The Night's Watch did not participate in Wang En's illegal businesses, since they spent most of their time operating near the Wall. Even if some were bribed, they were just low-ranking Night's Watch warriors.

"Is there something you'd like to talk to me about, Director Nangong?"

Night Song Laughs.

"I haven't formally thanked you yet for that mission in the Hundred Souls Forest."

Nangong Ru said.

"Oh, no need for that. It's just routine for team members to cover each other during a mission," Ye Ge shrugged.

“I saved you, that’s all. I never owe anyone a favor.” Nangong Ru said calmly, “If you need any help from the Night Watch in the future, you can ask. As long as it’s reasonable and within my ability, I will help.”

"Oh?" Ye Ge tilted her head and thought for a moment: "If I make a request that is within Director Nangong's power and is reasonable, but would make you feel a little embarrassed, would Director Nangong still comply?"

"..."

Nangong Ru's face actually turned slightly red; who knows what she was thinking about?

But that expression vanished in an instant, and she quickly returned to her icy demeanor: "Yes, but I suggest you make requests that are more substantial and valuable, otherwise you'll waste an opportunity to take advantage of me."

Night Song: "I don't think it's a waste at all, and it's definitely nutritious."

Nangong Ru: "......"

Ye Ge smiled faintly, not intending to tease her any further: "Did Director Nangong stay behind just to say this?"

Nangong Ru paused for a moment, then said, "Besides that, I'd like to ask you a question."

Night Song: "What's the problem?"

"You just said that you hope all the forces in the Southern Territory can truly unite, allowing the human race to rise again and create or even surpass the golden age of the late emperor." Nangong Ru paused, her amber eyes calmly looking at Ye Ge: "Was that just a polite remark, or a sincere statement?"

A barely perceptible glimmer shone in Nangong Ru's amber eyes.

The iris texture in the pupil also changes slightly.

This is her special ability: she can see through whether other people's words are sincere or hypocritical at a glance.

“Of course it’s the truth, absolutely no lie,” Ye Ge said.

“Alright, in that case, we Night Watchers will fully cooperate with your Ye family from now on,” Nangong Ru said. “We will work together to protect the Southern Border.”

Ye Ge smiled faintly: "With pleasure."

......

Nangong Ru put on her long black trench coat, took her straight knife, and left the Southern Territory Superhuman Association.

She was walking in the middle of the road when she suddenly stopped.

"How long are you going to hide and eavesdrop?" Nangong Ru raised an eyebrow.

After counting the interest.

A beautiful woman, dressed in a purple fairy dress, exuding an ethereal aura and possessing stunning beauty, though not very tall, gracefully landed behind her.

"When did you find out about me?" Leng Yuening pouted.

“From the very beginning, I could see the trajectory of your soul power.” Nangong Ru looked at her strangely: “Since you’re here and so eager to listen, why didn’t you just come in? Why did you have to hide outside the window of the Extraordinary Ones Association to eavesdrop?”

Leng Yuening blushed.

She actually wanted to see what Ye Ge wanted to say by gathering so many noble lords, guild leaders, sect leaders, and bosses together.

She had previously tried to force these people together for a meeting, but found that she couldn't argue with these seasoned veterans at all, and was rendered speechless by the magician president's few words.

Leng Yuening knew that she had been in seclusion on the immortal mountain for too long, detached from worldly affairs, and had indeed become out of touch with the times. She was certain she would suffer if this continued...

Most importantly! What her beloved disciple Xiao Yuxi said to her last time really bothered her!

As the master of the number one cultivation sect of the human race, and one of the top ten strongest figures in the empire, if all the disciples of her sect knew that their master was actually an old, inexperienced woman with no social life, who was so socially awkward that she didn't even know how to start a conversation... Ahhhhhh... that would be too embarrassing!!

That's why Leng Yue Ning is here.

Last time, she noticed that Ye Ge, despite his young age, seemed quite clever.

This time, she wanted to eavesdrop outside and learn something.

After eavesdropping for half a day, Leng Yuening's brows furrowed more and more; she hadn't understood a thing! Not only had she learned nothing, but her brain was also overloaded, becoming even more confused...

Smuggling... commerce... monopoly... and what about profiteering and taking over...

Aaaaaahhhhh!! ...This sounds even more complicated than cultivating immortality?!?

Can't you just put it simply?!

"Cough cough cough..."

Leng Yuening coughed awkwardly a few times; of course, she couldn't tell Nangong Ru about something so embarrassing.

"It's nothing, I just happened to be passing by and was just listening."

"Just passing by?" Nangong Ru became even more suspicious.

"But it's you." Leng Yuening quickly changed the subject, deliberately feigning interest as she looked at Nangong Ru: "Didn't you used to hate demonized people the most? Why have you suddenly changed your mind this time?"

Nangong Ru glanced at her: "Aren't you the same? Do you have the right to criticize me?"

Leng Yue Ning: "......"

“Perhaps…” Nangong Ru turned around and gave the Southern Territory Extraordinary Person Association a deep look: “It’s time to change our stereotypes.”