Inside the Song Family's council hall.
After the retainer recounted everything that had happened to Gao Kaiyuan before his death, the council hall fell deathly silent.
The retainer was also uneasy, having no idea what was happening.
"You may leave first."
After a long while, Song Xingfeng waved a hand.
The retainer hurriedly left.
His hawk-like gaze swept across the crowd before finally settling on Song Kangyuan.
Song Xingfeng said coldly, "This was how you investigated Gao Kaiyuan's cause of death? Killed in a gang feud?"
Song Kangyuan shuddered violently and hurried to his feet. "Ancestor, please forgive me! I was negligent!"
"Useless trash!"
A teacup flew at Song Kangyuan's head and shattered on the floor.
Everyone present lowered their heads without a word, but it was obvious that they all knew this was serious.
According to Song Kangyuan's earlier investigation, Gao Kaiyuan's death had been entirely accidental. He had died amid infighting within the Three Harmonies Gang, only to be finished off by someone taking advantage of the situation.
But now, it seemed this matter was anything but simple on the surface.
Wang Xiong, Gao Kaiyuan's trusted subordinate, had died under mysterious circumstances. Then Feng Yuan, the Punishment Hall Master who had investigated the matter, had died as well.
Just as Gao Kaiyuan had locked onto Han Zheng, infighting broke out in the Three Harmonies Gang, and Gao Kaiyuan was killed.
Now that they knew the full chain of events, no one would think Gao Kaiyuan's death had been a coincidence anymore.
"Ancestor, could it be that Han Zheng already knows about our deal with Tearwind Great King?"
Song Kangyuan asked cautiously.
Song Xingfeng narrowed his eyes and said in a hoarse voice, "I cannot be sure, but it is highly likely!
"That bastard Gao Kaiyuan must have made