After finishing his business, Xiao Daodao returned to the Xiao Sect. The change in leadership for the underground world of Ninghai Province caused a sensation in those circles. Outsiders only knew that the new King of Ninghai was named Shen Ye, but as for who exactly he was or what he looked like, they had no idea. The transition of power triggered a sense of crisis among those whose interests were tied to Ninghai Province. Many sought to pay their respects to Shen Ye, hoping to curry favor by sending gifts.
Shen Ye had no interest in meeting such tedious people, and his assistants turned them all away. Although Shen Ye had been forced into the role of King of Ninghai by Xiao Daodao, he had his own agenda. He cared little for territorial control; he had only one requirement: from then on, the region of Ninghai must remain peaceful, free from any unsavory characters or trouble. Without his explicit permission, no scoundrels or suspicious figures were to set foot in Ninghai. From that day forward, Shen Ye’s rules were absolute—Ninghai belonged to Shen Ye.
"Hubby, when will you finally find all the ingredients for the antidote?" Mu Qingyi asked, her eyes filled with melancholy.
Chapter 45