Upon hearing He Ao's words, the man shook his head. "I don't understand what you're talking about."
He Ao's gaze did not change. He continued staring at him.
After a moment of brief silence, the man said hoarsely, "What exactly did Mo Li tell you?"
Then he slowly said, "Don't even think about it. I won't tell you any relevant information. It was already risky enough for me to come out and meet you, to help you leave De Nuo City. And now you want me to give you the secret potion for advancement? Impossible."
"So it seems you've already compounded those materials into a secret potion?" He Ao looked at him and smoothly picked up the thread with a smile.
Hearing this, the man was abruptly stunned. He immediately realized he had misspoken. He raised his head and looked at He Ao. "Mo Li even told you that? No, that's not right."
The man shook his head, realizing that his emotions had been off all along. He looked up at He Ao and forcibly composed himself. "I don't know what method you're using to influence me, but give up. I won't say anything."
With that, he set down his coffee and slowly stood. "If you don't need our help, then I'll leave."
He Ao ignored his movements and continued asking, "I want to know where the secret potion for an 'Honorary Noble' is. Is it in De Nuo City?"
The man said nothing. Maintaining his standing posture, he continued walking out.
In the Underground Vault of the Kwott Group Building?
Feeling the thought rise in the man's mind, He Ao was slightly stunned.
This guy was using the convenience of his authority to stash his own things in the group vault?
By then, the man had already passed He