Qu Jianlei did not deny the other party's guess. At this point, there was no need to hide anything.
He nodded. "Ya Yi'an truly was a rare talent in your family. We came because of him."
"But I'm not speaking without basis. Your family... has currently been infiltrated by enemy spies."
"Infiltrated..." Yi Suo's expression tightened slightly upon hearing this, though he did not seem particularly surprised.
In fact, he was genuinely shocked this time. Fortunately, after serving as family head for so many years, he was quite skilled at controlling his expression.
The consequences of being infiltrated by enemy spies were simply too terrifying. Given the Empire's attitude toward spies, the entire family would be implicated.
Once something like that truly happened, it would be all too easy for other forces to fish in troubled waters.
The family's primary development was in the Core Circle, but the Silver Wing Star branch had also enjoyed substantial benefits on this planet.
Yi Suo did not believe that no one would resent or even covet them because of that!
At a time like this, if someone discovered that even Digital Phantom had gotten involved, the family members in the Core Circle might not survive either.
Fortunately, he was mentally strong enough to keep his expression under control. "I presume you have evidence of this infiltration, sir?"
"Yes, I have evidence." Qu Jianlei nodded. "What I want to ask now is, if I produce that evidence, how will you repay me?"
Yi Suo already knew what they wanted, but he still asked calmly, "Sir, what if our family doesn't have any magical artifacts?"
"Then there are other things," Qu Jianlei replied casually. "If you want our help, you must offer something in return!"
"There are quite a few businesspeople in your family. You