Huanzhu Time Travel: Yan Luo's Unbreakable Love in the Yong Dynasty

The mysterious man slightly raised his head, looking at Hongli on the dragon throne, his tone tinged with a hint of probing: "You are the Emperor?"

Hongli stared intently at the mysterious man with a dignified gaze: "It is indeed I. I heard you wished to see me, what is it you wish to say?"

The mysterious man took a deep breath and gritted his teeth: "I can confess everything, but the Emperor must promise to spare my life."

Hongli frowned slightly, his eyes showing displeasure: "You have committed numerous crimes, causing turmoil in the capital, and now you dare to make such a request? Do you think I will easily agree?"

The mysterious man straightened up and said loudly, "I know all the secrets of the Shadow Cult: their contact methods, their hidden strongholds, and those who are secretly colluding with us. If Your Majesty spares my life, I am willing to tell you everything."

Yongqi couldn't help but step forward and said urgently, "Your Majesty, this person is extremely cunning and must not be trusted! He may be stalling for time and has another conspiracy."

The mysterious man hurriedly waved his hand, looking anxious: "I am already a prisoner, how can I have the ability to plan anything else? I just want to find a way to survive."

Erkang sneered, his face full of disdain: "You were so arrogant before, but now you come begging the Emperor for your life. Who can believe you're sincere?"

The mysterious man looked helpless and said with a bitter smile, "I have no other choice. If it weren't for my true feelings, why would I have to see the Emperor? I know in my heart that the Shadow Cult is doomed, and there is no point in continuing to hide it."

Xiao Jian bowed to Hongli and said sincerely, "Your Majesty, perhaps we should listen to his opinion. If we can use this opportunity to completely eradicate the Shadow Cult, it would not be a bad chance."

Hongli pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Tell me, how useful is this information you possess to me in eradicating the Shadow Cult?"

A glint of light flashed in the mysterious man's eyes, and he quickly said, "Your Majesty, I know several crucial contacts who are scattered throughout the capital and surrounding areas, controlling a significant portion of the Shadow Cult's power. If we capture them, the Shadow Cult will be leaderless and collapse without a fight."

Hongli nodded slightly, his expression still serious: "It sounds like it has some value, but how can you prove that what you're saying is true?"

The mysterious man hurriedly said, "Your Majesty can first send someone to verify the information of one of the contacts. I can describe his address, appearance, and daily routine in detail. If the information is verified, Your Majesty can then consider granting my request."

Yongqi still looked doubtful: "Even if this one is true, it doesn't guarantee that the other information is true."

The mysterious man gritted his teeth, his face resolute: "I am willing to stake my life on this; if I utter even a single lie, I will let the Emperor decide my fate!"

Hongli's gaze was sharp as a sword as he stared intently at the mysterious man: "I can promise you that if the information you provide is accurate and helps me completely eradicate the Shadow Cult, I will spare your life. But if you dare to play any tricks, I will make sure you die a horrible death!"

The mysterious man immediately knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty! I will tell you the truth. The first contact I mentioned was named Liu San, who lived in a small village on the western outskirts of the capital. He made a living selling groceries, but in reality, he was responsible for delivering important messages from the Shadow Cult."

Er Kang frowned, his face full of suspicion: "This sounds too simple, could it be a trap?"

The mysterious man quickly explained, "To avoid attracting attention, the Shadow Cult's contacts are all very well hidden, appearing to be ordinary people. But Liu San goes to a dilapidated temple in the south of the city every three days to meet with others."

Xiao Jian looked at Hongli and asked, "Your Majesty, should we immediately send someone to investigate?"

Hongli nodded decisively: "Send a reliable person there immediately, and be sure to proceed with caution."

A guard received the order and quickly withdrew.

The mysterious man said nervously, "Your Majesty, I have been completely honest with you. I hope Your Majesty will keep your promise."

Hongli leaned back on the dragon throne, his tone steady: "My word is as good as gold. If what you say is true, I will naturally not go back on my word. But during this period, you must stay put. If you make any unusual moves, don't blame me for being ruthless."

The mysterious man quickly bowed his head: "Yes, I understand."

The Imperial Study was silent as everyone awaited the verification results. Would the verification succeed? Would the mysterious figure keep his promise and reveal all the information truthfully? Would the secrets of the Shadow Cult be fully exposed? Everything was shrouded in suspense during this tense wait…

This chapter concludes here. Stay tuned for the next chapter.