"That makes sense," Zheng Li nodded. The Ji Family of Yanjing and the Zheng Family of East Sea had no conflict of interest, and ever since Bai Qi’s Relics erged, the Ji Family has been "broadly forming alliances" and wouldn’t do sothing so extre. Although Zheng Ruo did study in Europe, she had never ntioned provoking the local underground forces.
"But how do you explain this badge then?" Zheng Li picked up the badge, which undoubtedly belonged to the Moon God Temple. The badge was made of a rare alloy that was hard to forge in Huaxia.
"I believe this must be a fra-up," Zheng Ji nodded and said.
"Could it be that soone wants to incite a war between the Zheng Family and the Moon God Temple?" Zheng Li’s expression turned cold. He had seen too many sches like this ant to sow discord, existing between families and enterprises; they couldn’t even be called conspiracies but rather open plots.
"The Moon God Temple is too far from us, and the two sides have no interaction. It shouldn’t be," Zheng Ji slightly shook his head. "I think the real target is to fra Ji Qian, who is now the eldest daughter of the Ji Family. If we retaliate against her, it would an ’war’ with the Ji Family, leading to mutual destruction."
"Countering a sche to sow discord is simple," Zheng Li took out a map, which was a map of Huaxia marked with every sect and family’s location, densely packed, even including the reclusive Worm Sect in the mountains.
"When two tigers fight, who gains the most?"
"The hunter."
"Well said, go ahead and investigate this matter," Zheng Ji nodded, calming down seed to make everything clearer.
"Rest assured, father, I will head to Yanjing now."
"Wait a mont, you need to keep an eye on soone," suddenly, Zheng Li called out to him.
"Who, father?"
"His na is Ye Shikai, his real identity is the leader of the Netherworld Palace, the Netherworld King. In a few days, he is going to hold a wedding with Mr. Chen, Chen Yuxin, in Yanjing. They have invited families and sects from all over Huaxia, and we have also received an invitation. While you’re there, investigate that as well." Zheng Li handed over an invitation as he turned and exited the secret chamber. "Don’t disappoint ."
"Yes, father."
Jiangnan, deep in the mountains.
"Family Head, here is the latest intelligence." Outside the cave, Chen Ruoya was reporting sothing to Chen Yuxin, while Ye Shikai was chatting with Chen Yaogzu inside.
"Read it."
"Zheng Ji has already arrived in Yanjing. The Shadow Organization has started surveillance; every move will be reported."
"The Shadow Organization is an omnipresent tool and a vast net, existing in every corner of Yanjing. Recently, the organization has comprehensively penetrated East Sea City, bringing us much good news." Chen Yuxin gazed at the snowy scene before her, eyes cold, pupils slightly scattered, as if lost in thought or in a daze.
"Family Head, there is so bad news." Chen Ruoya’s expression changed, looking a bit guilty, and her eyes darted around. She knew Chen Yuxin disliked "bad news."
"Speak."
"Over in East Sea, all personnel were blown to death, not a single survivor, except... except the Ghost is missing, life or death unknown."
"That truly is bad news." Chen Yuxin’s expression subtly changed, gradually becoming somber. "The Shadow Organization spent so much effort infiltrating the Netherworld Palace and the Moon God Temple, yet an infallible plan still failed."
"Family Head, this was a misstep. I’ve already increased the manpower to search."
"Increase, do you think it’s still tily?" Chen Yuxin’s face darkened with visible anger.
"Family Head, there’s no rescue signal from the Ghost at the Netherworld Palace. Sothing must have happened on the day of the incident."
"If that’s the case, handle it quickly. I don’t want anything else happening."
"Xin, what are you doing here?" At that mont, Ye Shikai walked out from outside, just in ti to see the two won conversing.
"Ahem, son-in-law, I’ll take my leave now." Chen Ruoya bowed slightly and quickly descended the mountain.
"Xin, what were you discussing?" Ye Shikai asked curiously.
"Nothing much, just matters within the group. She ca to report to ," Chen Yuxin casually brushed it off.
"I see, is it urgent? Should we head back first?"
"It’s okay, it’s a minor matter. I’ve asked Ruoya to take care of it," Chen Yuxin shook her head. "Kai, I want to stay here with Grandpa for a few more days. Will you accompany ?"
"Well... okay, I promise you." Ye Shikai hesitated a bit. The wedding was in a few days, and they should be rushing back to Yanjing to prepare. Staying here longer might delay the wedding, and the guests were all important figures—their absence wouldn’t be well-received.
"Don’t worry, Kai, I’ve already asked Ruoya to make all the arrangents. Plus, Jeddon will be there with the Netherworld Palace people as guards. Nothing will go wrong," Chen Yuxin reassured him. "All we have to do is show up spectacularly on the wedding day."
"Alright, then let’s hurry inside. The snow is getting heavier."
"Okay."
.....................
East Sea.
The Ghost slowly opened their eyes, seeing a white ceiling above and slling a faint odor of disinfectant in the air.
"Where is this place?" The Ghost tried to speak, feeling a dry pain in their throat.
So thirsty.
"You’re awake," a woman entered from outside, pouring a cup of hot water from a nearby table. "Are you thirsty? Would you like so water?"
"Thank you." The Ghost took the cup and drank it all at once, soothing their throat. Looking at the young woman before them, curiosity arose—who exactly was she?
"What’s your na?"
"I’m called..." When it ca to saying their na, the Ghost suddenly couldn’t speak. "That’s right, what’s my na?"
"You... don’t rember your na?" The young woman saw the Ghost’s condition and couldn’t help asking, "You suffered a massive explosion’s shockwave and a brain concussion. The doctor said it might have affected your mory."
"Who on earth am I?" The Ghost pondered painfully, a na once frequently on their lips now seed a distant, blurry mory. Even with all their effort, grasping at their head and tugging their hair, it was useless.
"Forget it; if you can’t rember, don’t force it. The doctor said you need to rest now." The woman found a chair and sat down, silently watching the Ghost lying in the hospital bed.
"Who am I really?" The Ghost murmured to themselves, suddenly lifting their head to look at the woman with suspicion, bursting out with questions, "And who are you? What happened? How did I get injured?"
"Allow to introduce myself. I’m Gu Xin, a student majoring in dicine at East Sea University. My father is a doctor at this hospital. He ntioned there was an explosion in a rental room that killed many people, and you were the only survivor, but you also suffered severe injuries and fell into a coma. I just happened to be interning at this hospital, so I was asked to take care of you," the woman explained.
"How long have I been unconscious?"
"Counting the day it happened, it’s been two and a half days."
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