At those words, Huang's expression grew solemn.
Although he did not know exactly what Li Yun meant, it seemed this matter would not help him directly. He would have to strive for it himself.
Yet Huang felt neither fear nor any desire to give up. He looked up at Li Yun and said, "Master, I understand. I'll do everything I can to accomplish it."
"Mm."
Li Yun nodded without saying anything more, then turned to Nannan. "Your senior brother and I must handle this matter, but you needn't come along!"
"This concerns something happening within the Dongfang Family. If you rashly go there, you risk exposing yourself, and even your bloodline could suffer problems!"
"So your senior brother and I will leave late tonight, while you wait here in our lodgings!"
"I understand, Master!"
Nannan nodded, her expression solemn.
This concerned the Dongfang Family, which meant it certainly was not anything good. It might even be exceedingly dangerous; otherwise, Li Yun would not have refused to take her along.
For that very reason, Nannan knew full well that she could not go. If something happened to her, she would inevitably drag Li Yun and Huang down with her.
At that thought, Nannan instinctively asked, "Master, what happened to the Dongfang Family?"
"They have such vast holdings and resources. What danger could they possibly face?"
Hearing this, Huang also looked curiously at Li Yun.
After all, the Dongfang Family was one of the great families in this city. Even if the other families wanted to attack them, they could not possibly wipe them out.
Yet judging by what Li Yun had just said, this was essentially a battle for survival, one that might even put their lives at risk.
"Yes and no!"
Glancing at the two of them, Li Yun smiled