"Innocent, innocent! I know nothing!" Gu Yi was so terrified that his soul nearly scattered, babbling as he tried to declare his ignorance of the earth-shattering secret, but the more he tried to explain, the darker it became, leaving him trembling all over and repeatedly pleading for mercy.
He had never been a formidable figure to begin with; years ago, he had helfen Luo Nanjia, who had failed in his reincarnation, in a minor way.
Coincidentally, Luo Nanjia couldn't reach his previous peak of power, leading his former followers and subordinates to seek new paths. With no one left to use, Luo Nanjia thought Gu Yi was easy to control due to his cowardly character and lack of ambition, so he took him under his wing.
This time, Luo Nanjia used some methods to gain the Demon King's trust and took the opportunity to eliminate adversaries, placing Gu Yi inside.
