Previously, the relationship between the He Family and the Yang Family had basically been maintained through the personal friendship between Yang Lingrui and He Shenglai.
Most of the He Family's support for the Yang Family had also come out of He Shenglai's own pocket.
This time, He Shenglai had invited Yang Lingqing to Myriad Layer Forest, then handed the matters of catching thieves and collecting debts over to her.
He wanted the He Family to realize that the Yang Family had more capable people than just that wind-riding prodigy. This Lineage possessed tremendous potential for the future and absolutely could not be underestimated.
Judging by the results so far, he had already achieved that goal.
Once this exchange arrangement had been settled, the future relationship between the He and Yang Families would no longer rest solely on personal ties, but would develop further to the Lineage level.
After the discussion ended, He Shenglai went to the courtyard where Yang Lingqing resided.
"Young Family Master!"
"Young Family Master!"
He Shengle and He Songyi bowed in greeting.
He Shenglai swept his gaze over the two of them, merely gave a soft hum, and walked straight into the pavilion.
When he reached the top floor, he saw Yang Lingqing flipping through several case files.
She knew he had come, yet she seemingly had no intention of rising to greet him. Her eyes remained on the documents on the table as she turned the pages one by one.
Only after He Shenglai took out a spirit treasure that could block outside detection did Yang Lingqing slowly speak. "Welcome, Lord He~, to my humble abode~. What is it this time? Do you have more orders for me? Or are you finally willing to let me go home?"
As she said this, Yang Lingqing did not