The Naming of the Night
Chapter 67

A Deal Concerning the Outer World

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Many people would come to Luo City because of Liu Dezhu.

Hu Xiaoniu, Zhang Tianzhen, Wang Yun, Bai Wan'er—and there would be even more in the future.

These people were genuinely wealthy!

Qing Chen continued, "Of course, I won't help clear your name right away. But I can guarantee that once I leave Prison No. 18, I'll help you get out as soon as possible."

"How?" Liu Dezhu asked.

"Find the real culprits and make them turn themselves in," Qing Chen replied.

Liu Dezhu thought for a moment. "But if you don't help me after you leave, there's nothing I can do about it, right?"

"Do you have another choice?" Qing Chen asked calmly.

Liu Dezhu fell silent for a moment before finally resigning himself to it. "I accept the deal. What do you need me to do?"

"I believe someone will be drawn to your apparent identity. You need to understand what they want and make them believe they can buy what they desire from you," Qing Chen said. "In short, I want to use you to keep them connected."

"Boss, I can't get nothing out of this, can I..." Liu Dezhu asked weakly.

"You'll receive a share or rewards from every transaction. For instance, better food in the Inner World; the ability to watch outside news even in solitary confinement; or having the virtual life equipment from the recreation area moved into your cell," Qing Chen promised.

Liu Dezhu was stunned. He had never expected this third Time Walker to wield such immense power within Prison No. 18.

After hesitating, he said, "But, boss... if I take your place, I'll be especially vulnerable in the Outer World."

Qing Chen looked at him quietly.

"Boss, you might have seen the news too. I got injured on the second day

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