When Lin Bai, Chen Yule, and Yi Song revealed their disguises, Chao Yushi's smile remained unchanged, but his gaze grew exceptionally deep and wise. No one knew what he was thinking.
He fell silent for a long while before smiling meaningfully. "Wolf Marquis, regarding the matter you entrusted to us—the matter concerning Xia Jingzhi—we still have no leads."
Xia Jingzhi... When Chen Yule heard those three words, his expression suddenly changed.
The change on Chen Yule's face was clearly caught by Chao Yushi.
So Brother Lin and Prince Hong Estate are working together?... Chen Yule murmured inwardly.
He thought it over carefully, then smiled inwardly. That makes sense. After all, Brother Lin will become Prince Hong Estate's son-in-law in the future. There is nothing wrong with borrowing some of Prince Hong Estate's power in advance.
There are still no leads on Xia Jingzhi?... Chen Yule's thoughts churned. It seems Brother Lin plans to use Xia Jingzhi as a breakthrough point.
After I return, I should mobilize some of the Chen Family's forces as well and see whether we can find Xia Jingzhi.
The single clue Chao Yushi let slip sent Chen Yule's heart into turmoil, his thoughts tumbling one after another.
What Xia Jingzhi? What are they talking about? Why did Brother Chen's expression turn so ugly? And who is this Xia Jingzhi?... Yi Song's imagination ran wild.
It seems these two fellows have been hiding plenty of secrets from me... Yi Song felt somewhat aggrieved at Lin Bai and Chen Yule.
I tell these two fellows everything, yet they actually have something they are keeping from me?
"I didn't come here for this matter." Lin Bai ignored the hidden meaning in Chao Yushi's words and told him frankly that he had not come for Xia Jingzhi's matter.
"Oh?" Chao