After hanging up, Jiang Chen sank into thought.
Was the Netherworld branch team leader's rank too low for him to know what lay behind the Gu family, or was I overthinking things earlier?
No, the system notification already confirmed that this dead infant really was a Ba. That means the Gu family really did once have a terrifying background.
I wonder what happened to reduce an Unusual Person Family to this...
He thought for a while but reached no conclusion. Turning his head, he found that everyone in the Gu family still looked as though they were facing a formidable enemy.
Mainly, the previous two times they had thought things were resolved, there had been a reversal. So even now, after seeing the dead infant flee, none of them dared let their guard down.
"There won't be any danger for now." Jiang Chen waved a hand.
"Pack your things. You'll come with me to Jiangbei City in a little while. The relevant personnel will make arrangements for you."
"The Gu Family owes you its thanks this time, Jiang Master. We will certainly repay you generously!" Gu Youmin stepped forward and cupped his hands.
Although he was in his sixties, his back was straight, and he looked more vigorous than some young people.
Even after experiencing something so terrifying, his eyes remained sharp and alert. The presence he naturally exuded inspired awe, a sign of someone who had long held a position of authority.
Jiang Chen looked at him calmly without saying a word.
Gradually, a fine sheen of sweat appeared at Gu Youmin's temples.
For a moment, he felt as though he were facing a man-eating tiger. Its gaping, bloody maw seemed to hang just above his head, ready to swallow him with the slightest movement.
"Is there nothing else