Huang Decang furrows his eyebrows, staring doubtfully at the Charming Erosion in front of him.

"Do you know our current situation?"

Huang Ying isn’t exactly a core disciple of the Huang Family, but she’s not an offshoot either. She’s considered a typical member of the Huang Family, not outstanding but not inadequate.

Charming Erosion nods: "The fact that the Huang Family possesses a Level 8 Potion formula has been exposed, and now all major forces are watching the Huang Family in secret, wanting to take the formula away from them."

"The Huang Family doesn’t have a powerhouse to hold the fort, the highest is only at Seventh Level, so they can’t fight these families head-on and can only deny it to death."

"But the whistleblower has already gotten key evidence; now all forces are certain the Huang Family has the formula. To pressure the Huang Family, they even manipulated someone to infiltrate the Huang Family and commit a massacre yesterday."

"After yesterday’s events, there’s unrest within the Huang Family, and many people tend to want to hand over the formula rather than continue opposing the major forces. However, given the current situation, even if we hand over the formula, it may not ensure the Huang Family’s safety."

"If one family gets the formula, they might superficially promise to protect the Huang Family, but how long can they protect? As long as the Huang Family is still here, others will watch them, waiting for a chance to swallow the Huang Family whole."

"As long as the Huang Family isn’t extinct, the formula is still in their hands. Unless the Huang Family directly publishes the formula online. While doing so might prevent others from targeting the Huang Family, they would lose control over the formula and no longer be able to profit from it."

"This also has a downside; other families controlling formulas, and even the official forces, would likely suppress the issue together, preventing it from leaking. An openly available formula, with materials that aren’t particularly hard to obtain, would impact others significantly, and the Huang Family could even face a united attack from all formula-owning families."

Huang Decang looks at the woman before him in surprise. Did she really see the situation so clearly?

Yes, he had considered making the formula public; once public, families pressuring him might back off, having achieved their goal. However, those possessing the formula could then unite to suppress the Huang Family.

Everyone relies on this for profit. You suddenly reveal the formula?

You’re not making money, but don’t obstruct us from making money! 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

If you block our path to profit, we’ll have to let you die.

Huang Decang says in a deep voice: "Yes, that’s the situation the Huang Family is facing now. You said you have a solution. Let’s hear it."

Since the other party understands the current situation of the Huang Family and still dares to make such a statement, she might really have some ideas.

Huang Decang’s heart also raises a bit of expectation, hoping this not-so-emphasized family offspring can offer a glimmer of hope.

Charming Erosion smiles and says: "The fact that the Huang Family has the formula is exposed, and this is a done deal with no change possible. Planet 11 is no longer a place where the Huang Family can safely reside; only by relocating to another planet, living incognito, can they start anew."

"We have the formula in hand. As long as we keep from leaking it and don’t expose our identity, making a comeback isn’t difficult. Even if we don’t aim for massive wealth, living comfortably while waiting for opportunities is very easy."

Huang Decang frowns: "I understand what you’re saying, but the problem now is we can’t leave. The entire Huang Family, inside and out, is watched tightly. Including you, perhaps before no one paid attention to you, but now that you’ve returned, once you leave, there will be people secretly watching you."

Charming Erosion smiles gracefully: "I am not Huang Ying."

Huang Decang stands up abruptly, his face changing drastically, stepping back two paces and looking at Charming Erosion warily. "Who are you, where is Huang Ying?"

Charming Erosion replies: "To the Huang Family, I am a passerby, none of you know me, and neither do any of the forces outside."

"Huang Ying is sleeping safely in a place; she doesn’t know what happened and won’t know in the future. I originally wanted to come in openly to negotiate with you yesterday, but with the doors sealed, I had no choice but to use Huang Ying’s identity for a bit."

Recalling his senses, Huang Decang examines Charming Erosion: "Disguise technique?"

Charming Erosion smiles: "I can also turn into your appearance now."

Huang Decang widens his eyes, promptly asking doubtfully: "Even if you can change to get in, but we cannot change to get out."

Charming Erosion speaks with a smiling squint: "This is not a problem you need to worry about. As long as we agree, I will naturally show you my abilities. I can safely evacuate every single member of the Huang Family from Planet 11. You can go to any planet you want."

Huang Decang recovers from his shock, speaking in a deep voice: "Are you here for the formula too?"

Charming Erosion nods: "Yes, I want a copy of the formula, and you need to demonstrate it to prove its authenticity."

"Rest assured, I have no family. I’ll use this formula for myself and won’t expose it, bringing you any trouble."

Speaking in a deep voice, Huang Decang says: "Others want the formula, and you want the formula, yet you come alone, without me knowing who you are. How can I trust you?"

"You don’t need to trust me. You need to trust my ability."

Charming Erosion speaks indifferently: "In fact, I could completely capture you, then search your memory to directly extract the formula, but, considering I want just one copy of the formula, which can be obtained through cooperation, there’s no need for me to resort to violence."

"Memory extraction?"

A flash of terror passes through Huang Decang’s eyes. If the other party truly has this capability, then he really has no room to negotiate.

"I can give you a copy of the formula, but how do I confirm you’ll use your ability to safely get all of us out and verify you’ll keep your promise?"

"All you have to do is agree."

Charming Erosion calmly says: "Take me to a quiet place without any surveillance. I’ll demonstrate it to you. Once you’ve experienced it, you’ll naturally know I can achieve it."

"Since I can easily do it, why would I break my promise and harm you, when all I want is the right to use the formula without intending to seize it for profit?"

Thinking for a moment, Huang Decang turns and walks toward the villa: "Follow me."

Huang Decang leads Charming Erosion into the villa and into his study room, closing the room door behind them.

"This is my study room, equipped with anti-surveillance devices, absolutely secure."

Charming Erosion extends a hand: "Let me first prove my ability, shall we shake hands?"

Huang Decang hesitantly extends his hand, clasping it with Charming Erosion’s.

Upon looking up again, Huang Decang’s eyes suddenly widen.

The face of Huang Ying in front of him is rapidly transforming, her hair shortening visibly. In the next instant, he sees himself!