"What's going on? Explain yourself!" Scarface said, looking at his panting underling.
"It's like this, Boss. You asked us to investigate Hill, so we did.
"At first, we didn't think there was anything suspicious about him. Our preliminary investigation didn't turn up much, either.
"But since you told us to dig deeper, we looked further back—and that's when we found something.
"Ten years ago, when Hill's business started booming, the Black Shark Pirates had just begun causing trouble around here.
"Almost all the small workshops that posed a threat to him were kidnapped by the Black Shark Pirates.
"His larger rivals also met mysterious deaths. But at the time, the Black Shark Pirates' second-in-command, the murderous Momeidejia, was active.
"Since other people besides Hill's competitors were dying back then, nobody thought much of it.
"But when we looked into it this time, we found that seven out of every ten people who died were his competitors. That proportion is clearly suspicious.
"So we sent people to his place to investigate. This time, we sent two of our brothers, but before long, both of their Soul Lamps went out.
"I'm afraid they're as good as dead!"
The underling quickly recounted what had happened. Scarface's expression grew darker with every word.
"Anyone who could take out our brothers must be no ordinary person.
"Sir, give me a little time. I'll dig up everything there is to know about this man!" Scarface cupped his fists and bowed respectfully to Wang Qianduo.
"How long?"
"One day. Come back at this time tomorrow, and I'll give you an answer!" Scarface said solemnly.
"No need to make promises. Just do your best. I'll be going now, and I'll come back at this time tomorrow!"
With that, Wang Qianduo led Lin Qimeng and the others out of