After Qianyuan Mingzi and the others left with the Earl's wife and two children, only Chaoyang and Lanqi were left in the room. Even without an introduction, Lanqi was clear that the uninvited fellow before him must be the leader of the power capable of breaking the current deadlock.
Even if he wasn't the supreme commander, he was certainly someone with a say in matters.
"How may I address you?" The Earl asked in a respectful tone, putting away his previous emotions.
"They all call me Mr. Zhao." Chaoyang stepped forward, pulled out a key, and unlocked the lock hanging beside the bed, "This might make our conversation a bit more comfortable."
