Chapter 374

"Since it's a collaboration, naturally, there must be sincerity in that collaboration!"

Qin Lang's words sent a chill down everyone's spines. They understood his meaning: collaboration isn't as simple as just helping each other. True collaboration demands sincerity, and sincerity requires sacrifice.

"What do you require us to sacrifice, then?" Luo Shuang asked, staring intently at Qin Lang.

Qin Lang spread his hands. "Naturally, what you are good at. For example, your informants in the capital, your network of connections there. And of course, your special businesses must also be shared! In short, the capital is your Luo family's territory, and everything you have in the capital, I need!"

When Qin Lang spoke these words, everyone present, including Luo Shuang, was dumbfounded. Even their patriarch, Luo Shuang, now had a deeply furrowed brow and a grim expression.

Everything the Luo family possessed in the capital—informants, networks, special businesses—these were the very reasons the Luo family had dominated the city for so many years and wielded such immense power. These were the Luo family's foundation! Without them, the Luo family would be like stray dogs in the capital, utterly baseless. Moreover, Qin Lang stated that he needed *everything* the Luo family had in the capital. Wasn't he implying that he intended to directly replace the Luo family and become the capital's new overlord? How could Luo Shuang possibly accept this?

"Qin Lang, what do you mean by that?" Luo Shuang glared at Qin Lang, his voice low and his face pale.

Qin Lang glanced at Luo Shuang, a playful curve on his lips. "My meaning is simple: if we are to collaborate, there must be a sacrifice. Since everything the Luo family has in the capital is fundamental to its survival, then naturally, it must be shared! This is the sincerity of collaboration! Of course, I understand that your Luo family might find this difficult to accept. However, I am also giving you a choice."

Qin Lang's words made Luo Shuang and the others tremble inwardly. A choice? What kind of choice?

"First, your Luo family shares everything you have in the capital and becomes my subordinate. Your Luo family can then continue to develop in the capital. Second, if your Luo family is unwilling to share, I will directly annihilate you!"

Qin Lang's words exploded like a clap of thunder on a clear day, reverberating in Luo Shuang and the others' ears. Everyone was stunned, staring at Qin Lang in disbelief. Even their patriarch, Luo Shuang, was now deathly pale and trembling.

Qin Lang actually wanted to destroy their Luo family? How could this be possible? The Luo family was an ancient lineage in the capital, deeply rooted for centuries. Even the highest levels of government wouldn't dare to easily touch them. But now, Qin Lang intended to wipe out their family? This was absolutely preposterous!

"Qin Lang, you are too arrogant!" Luo Shuang suppressed his simmering rage, gritting his teeth as he stared at Qin Lang, his voice icy.

Qin Lang curled his lip disdainfully. "Arrogant? I've never liked arrogance, but when faced with an unappreciative family like yours, I naturally have to be a little arrogant! Luo Shuang, don't blame me for not giving your Luo family a chance! Now, I'm giving your Luo family three minutes to consider! After three minutes, I expect a satisfactory answer from you! Otherwise, I will make your Luo family completely disappear from the capital!"

Qin Lang's words were utterly domineering, his tone leaving no room for doubt. Everyone present fell silent; even Luo Shuang's face was extremely grim.

They knew Qin Lang wasn't joking. They had witnessed his strength firsthand. Although they were unaware of his background, the fact that influential figures like Wang Jianlong and Zhang Lin obeyed him was enough to suggest that Qin Lang's identity was far from simple. Furthermore, Qin Lang had brought two powerful experts with him. Those two were no weaker than Qin Lang himself, perhaps even stronger. What's more, behind Qin Lang stood three experts with terrifying aura. Although these three hadn't made a move, Luo Shuang and the others could sense that their aura was even more formidable than Qin Lang's. This sent a chill of dread through Luo Shuang and the others.

Who exactly was Qin Lang? How could he possess such formidable power? Moreover, Qin Lang's tone held no trace of jest. This weighed even heavier on Luo Shuang and the others' hearts. They knew Qin Lang wasn't bluffing. Qin Lang truly dared to destroy their Luo family!

"Patriarch, what should we do?" several Luo family elders asked Luo Shuang, their faces pale and voices trembling. Their Luo family had a hundred-year legacy; how could it be ruined in their hands?

Luo Shuang's mind was in turmoil. He had never imagined Qin Lang would be so overbearing, nor that his strength would be so far beyond his expectations. Qin Lang's words hammered at his heart like a massive sledgehammer. He was truly caught between a rock and a hard place. If he agreed to Qin Lang's demands, everything the Luo family had in the capital would become Qin Lang's, and the Luo family would lose its foundation there. But if he refused, Qin Lang truly would destroy the Luo family. He believed Qin Lang absolutely possessed the power to do so. Furthermore, there wasn't a hint of jest in Qin Lang's eyes. He could feel that Qin Lang was serious.