Choice II

"It was simple. Either you became so strong that making a move against you would cost them dearly.

That way, even if they knew it was you, it would not matter. They could not afford the price of killing you," Mi Guang Ying said lightly.

"There was another way: have a sufficiently powerful backer. That would likewise make them wary of the rat while fearing to break the vase."

"Let me ask you something. Do you know how many Iron Flag Society members there are in the star domain where I am?" Lu Sheng seemed to ask an irrelevant question.

"I don't know. But once you reach a higher level, you can join different circles based on region. Specific locations are not displayed, but the circles divide members by individual river systems, and all members belong to one." Mi Guang Ying smiled.

"Also, a reminder: the Iron Flag Society is merely a mid-to-upper-tier organization. There are quite a few organizations stronger than us. Don't let your guard down."

"I understand." Lu Sheng nodded slightly.

"So, have you decided what you want my help with?" Mi Guang Ying said easily. "Let me make this clear first—I can't deal with Void Nether. Don't even bring it up."

"It's fine. At most, you'll need to deal with the Bewilderment Realm. Mainly, I just need you to help protect my relatives," Lu Sheng said blandly.

"No problem. I have nothing much to do for the next three years. As long as you help cure my uncle's poison, I can help you for thirty years without issue!" Mi Guang Ying agreed readily.

"Easy enough." Lu Sheng nodded. He had smelled that poison before. Curing it would indeed be troublesome, but he himself was practically a Poison Human made entirely of virulent toxins, and he also