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Tie Xiongfei had once been the leader of a society, after all, and knew the powers within Lingwu City very well. Setting aside the branches of the Nine Surnames and Thirteen Families in Lingwu City, none of the other forces could possibly produce the kind of person the Masked Man described.

Thus, he suspected that this person was likely not from Lingwu City at all, but had come from outside—a fierce dragon crossing the river.

Of course, whether the man was from Lingwu City or an outsider, Tie Xiongfei did not care.

He only wanted to confirm whether this man truly had the strength to help him break free from his current predicament, so he needed to probe his foundations.

What this man had told him before had indeed shocked him and broadened his horizons, but to avoid Meng Zhao's edge and escape Song Zhiwen's grip, information alone was not enough. He needed formidable strength to rely on.

The Masked Man gave a cold laugh, showing not the slightest regard for Tie Xiongfei as an Innate Master beyond his ability to resist.

"You are not qualified to know my identity, nor the force behind me.

"Even if you intend to join us, you will only receive our protection. If you wish to truly investigate our secrets, that is nothing but wishful thinking.

"Enough. My time is precious, and I have said more than enough. Make your choice now.

"If you are willing to join us and work for me from now on, stay. Have a cup of tea, and we can discuss matters at leisure.

"If you are unwilling to join us and do not believe I have the strength to help you escape your present plight—

"Then you may walk out of this room now and pretend you never