The layout of the hall inexplicably reminded Han Xiao of terms like "Hall of Righteousness" and "Local Emperor." The space was spacious, with rows of chairs on both sides. At the far end of the hall was a main seat adorned with a white bear skin, and guards stood watch along the walls.
The hall was now filled with Overmela's top executives, all turning to look at Han Xiao as he entered. Dozens of gazes converged, their eyes flashing with indifference and hostility.
Han Xiao's sudden visit was seen as ill-intentioned by many high-ranking officials. Most disagreed with meeting in person with a legendary assassin who was suspected of being an enemy. They had heard about Black Phantom's various exploits and knew that Han Xiao was unpredictable and unsure of what he might do. However, Xiao Jin said that since the other party was an assassin, it would be safer to meet him openly and honestly.
Guards were also stationed in the hall, with officers ready to fire at any moment. Many superhuman bodyguards were also hidden in the shadows, providing some sense of security to the Overmela leadership.
"Black Phantom." Delo, seated at the head of the table, snorted coldly and casually gestured, "Give him a seat."
A guard brought over a chair and placed it in the center of the hall, facing Overmela's men, creating a scene reminiscent of a trial. Han Xiao knew this was Overmela's way of intimidating him; he had come to their territory alone, and Overmela naturally didn't want to lose face.
Han Xiao didn't seem to mind. He placed the large shoulder bag at his feet, sat down steadily, and said, "Aren't you going to introduce yourselves?"
Delo said calmly, "Don't pretend. I'm sure you've already checked our information on the Dark Net."
Han Xiao scanned the Overmela members in the hall and noticed something interesting: the positions of these high-ranking members were clearly divided. The Main Family Faction surrounded Delo, while Xiao Jin, Saqi, and the Northern Faction each sat in their own area. This detail made him realize that there were serious internal conflicts within Overmela.
Moreover, several powerful auras were hidden around them. Han Xiao estimated that if the negotiations broke down, it would be a scene of three hundred axemen appearing at a single command... Of course, that wouldn't work on him.
Han Xiao's attention was mostly focused on Xiao Jin and his men, secretly observing them.
This group of people were the original owner's family members, and they almost killed her...
Bang--
Suddenly, Delo slammed his hand on the armrest of his chair and shouted, "You attacked our territory and killed our people in Green Valley Town! How do you explain that?!"
The atmosphere instantly became tense, with those powerful auras stirring restlessly. The other factions remained unmoved, while only their Main Family Faction was filled with hostility.
Han Xiao remembered that he had also killed one of Xiao Jin's adopted sons, but Xiao Jin was expressionless at the moment, and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.
"Killed him, so be it. If you're not happy, then fight me." Han Xiao said with a half-smile.
Delo couldn't believe Han Xiao dared to be so arrogant on his turf. He froze for a second, then his face contorted with rage as he roared, "You..."
Before he could finish speaking, Han Xiao suddenly said coldly, "Your Germinal is not only my doing, but the Six Nations will not let you off the hook either."
Everyone was taken aback.
When did this collusion begin to take Germinal?
Delo swallowed his angry shout, forcing back his rage, and said, "What are you talking about? We've never colluded with the Germinal."
Han Xiao said, "Zero, the person with the exorbitant bounty on his Germinal, was once a member of your family. How do you explain that?"
Delo suddenly realized why the Black Phantom had attacked without provocation. It turned out that the Black Phantom had mistakenly believed that they were related to Germinal. At that time, the team searching for Xiao Han happened to be passing through Green Valley Town and was probably discovered by the Black Phantom.
Delo had heard that Black Phantom and Germinal were enemies, and he felt he had finally found the crux of the contradiction. He shook his head and said, "You're wrong. The bounty hunter Zero is Xiao Han, the son of the second-in-command, Xiao Jin Xiao Han..."
Xiao Jin frowned, glanced at Delo subtly, and gave him a meaningful look.
Delo continued, "But Xiao Han is no longer related to us at Overmela. Besides, the fact that Germinal has put a bounty on Xiao Han represents hostility, so there's no way we could possibly collude with Germinal."
It seemed that Overmela was eager to distance herself. Han Xiao's eyes flashed, and he slowly probed for information, feigning seriousness as he said, "I believe that with Germinal's intelligence network, they can definitely find out that Xiao Han is one of your people. You are the biggest clue. Do you Germinal wouldn't contact you?"
Delo's expression froze for a moment, then he forced a smile and said, "They really haven't contacted us."
"Do you think I'd believe that? Do you think the intelligence agencies of the Six Nations would believe that?" Han Xiao said calmly, "There are too many suspicious points. I can only assume that you're helping Germinal find their wanted criminal, or even that the wanted criminal was actually sent by you to work for Germinal."
Delo frowned. "That's not the case at all; there's more to it than that."
"I'd really like to hear the so-called hidden story."
Han Xiao's fearless attitude infuriated Delo. For the sake of the bigger picture, he had to distance himself from the Germinal. The war Six Nations and Germinal was about to begin, and if he were misunderstood at this critical juncture, Overmela would be plunged into a dire situation.
Although Han Xiao came alone, Delo dared not act rashly. Given Black Phantom's strength and status, his visit might be authorized by the Dark Net. If he were killed, he would become a mortal enemy of the Dark Net and confirm his collusion with Germinal.
Most importantly, Black Phantom is unfathomable, and the people at headquarters aren't confident they can take him down, so it's not worth the risk.
So at this moment, Delo could only endure Han Xiao's arrogant attitude. Feeling frustrated, he glared at Xiao Jin, believing that everything was caused by Xiao Jin. With a quick thought, he shouted, "Alright, Chief Xiao, tell me the details."
Xiao Jin glanced at Delo indifferently, then turned to Xiao Hai and said, "Xiao Hai, speak."
A handsome young man stepped out from behind Xiao Jin, his face somewhat sinister.
Xiao Hai, Xiao Jin's most outstanding eldest son, is in charge of some affairs of the Xiao Faction and is a powerful figure. Xiao Jin is grooming him as his successor.
Xiao Hai said calmly, "More than a year ago, I was escorting a supply convoy when we were attacked. Xiao Han disappeared at that time and his whereabouts are unknown. I have no idea what happened to him afterward."
At this point, a leader of the Northern Faction said, "Explain in more detail, our distinguished guest seems somewhat skeptical."
Xiao Hai snorted coldly and said, "The attackers were after me. Xiao Han is my younger brother. I had him dress up as me as bait to attract their attention, which allowed me to escape successfully. Later, I returned to the battlefield with new troops to search, but we couldn't find him."
Han Xiao raised an eyebrow. "So you're sending your brother to his death in your place? Is he willing?"
"What do you think?" Xiao Hai said impatiently.
The crowd whispered among themselves, their gazes sweeping over Xiao Hai with a variety of expressions.
Delo said, "That's how it is. We can produce more evidence, but believe it or not, we have nothing to do with Germinal."
Han Xiao nodded; he had obtained the information he wanted—the original owner's experiences and the attitude of the original owner's family.
When the original owner was mentioned, the people of the Xiao Faction remained indifferent, as if he were a stranger. Xiao Hai, in particular, showed no remorse for killing his own brother, and Xiao Jin showed no dissatisfaction either.
In summary, the original owner of this body was an insignificant, unwanted character, whom everyone treated like air.
"You're really in a sorry state..." Han Xiao thought to himself.
Suddenly, everyone realized what was happening. They had agreed to take the initiative, so how did it turn into Black Phantom interrogating them? This was their territory! Didn't they have any dignity?