Gu Zhan narrowed his eyes slightly, unsure of what Mo Jingzhou intended to convey.

Mo Jingzhou pondered for a moment and said, "I have no interest in understanding the truth within the Xuanhu Sect or the massacre at the East City Gate. Because, in truth, the events in Canglan City were deliberately guided by me, as you might have noticed, which is why you dared to act so boldly."

Gu Zhan said slowly, "I am dull-witted and do not understand what the Dragon King means."

Mo Jingzhou looked at Gu Zhan and said calmly, "The final result of Xiaoliu’s ascension was unexpected to me. In Canglan City, there were three young masters: the Eldest Young Master, the Third Young Master, and the Fourth Young Master. In the end, they all died, as did Madam Liu, and you were the blade that killed them."

Gu Zhan held his teacup without a change in expression.

Mo Jingzhou continued, "Let me tell you the truth. My only goal is to establish a Noble Family that can endure for hundreds or even thousands of years, a Super First-class Family. So, for this goal, I won’t hesitate to pay any price, even if that price is my wife and children, as long as I can select a first-generation Patriarch without any dispute."

Gu Zhan frowned but still said nothing.

Mo Jingzhou went on, "The reason I’m telling you all this is to offer you an explanation. After all, the Beidou Bang will need you to take the helm in the future, and the Mo Family will need your protection."

Gu Zhan said softly, "I don’t believe you, Dragon King, would not have left a backup plan for the Mo Family."

Mo Jingzhou nodded and said, "Of course, I have left a backup plan for the Mo Family. Over the years, I’ve secretly nurtured three Grandmasters within the Mo Family; they are not part of the Beidou Bang.

Naturally, I’ve also left a backup plan for the Beidou Bang to ensure that within the next ten years, the Beidou Bang might strategically shrink its territory but will not collapse. As for after ten years, if the Beidou Bang cannot produce someone to take the helm, it will no longer be my concern. This is all I can do."

After pausing for a moment, Mo Jingzhou continued, "However, with your emergence now, I think ten years is enough. By then, the Beidou Bang may flourish for several more decades."

Gu Zhan frowned and said, "I don’t quite understand."

Mo Jingzhou sighed and said, "Gu Zhan, let me be honest with you. The reason I’m in such a hurry and even willing to allow internecine conflict is because I don’t have much time left. At most, I have a year; at the shortest, just three months, before I will die."

Gu Zhan raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised,

Although he had long known about Mo Jingzhou’s health issues, he hadn’t expected it to be this severe.

Mo Jingzhou sighed, "If not for this, I wouldn’t have allowed what happened in Canglan City to occur."

Gu Zhan took a sip of tea and asked, "Then, may I ask what the Dragon King called me here for today?"

"After my death, the Beidou Bang will need a new Gang Leader who can command authority, and you are the most suitable candidate." Mo Jingzhou sighed and said, "Don’t be surprised. At my level, actions are no longer driven by emotion but must prioritize interests. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

And you, becoming the new Gang Leader of the Beidou Bang, would be of the greatest benefit to the Mo Family. Because of your relationship with Xiaoliu, succeeding as Gang Leader would make you his pillar, and simultaneously, under Xiaoliu’s leadership, the Mo Family would become your support, ensuring mutual benefits. As for the Beidou Bang, you are also the most suitable choice, with your talent, potential, strength, and determination all being exceptionally fitting.

I spent decades creating the Beidou Bang, yet failed to accumulate much heritage. If the second Gang Leader can continue to maintain the Beidou Bang for a few more decades, building decades of heritage, the Beidou Bang may hope to become a truly top-tier power!"