Gu Yunyun then moved to the side.
"It seems there's truly something important. Even secret sound transmission isn't enough to satisfy you," Lin Xiao stared at Gu Nianci.
"Dragon King, please take a look."
Gu Nianci placed a photograph on the table. "He, has brought our Gu family's Cold Jade here."
"Who is he?"
Lin Xiao was somewhat surprised. He had thought that they hadn't found out who the perpetrator was yet. With a photograph, finding the Cold Jade would only be a matter of time, wouldn't it? The Gu family's influence could turn the entire Dragon Kingdom upside down in an instant.
"A member of the Gu family."
Gu Nianci took a deep breath. "Qingyun's brother, Qingfeng."
Gu Qingfeng.
Lin Xiao had also heard of this name.
To be precise, it wasn't just hearing about him; it was mainly because Gu Qingfeng had committed too many wrongdoings. Originally, the Gu family's plan was to disown Gu Qingfeng this time.
However, they hadn't expected that Gu Qingfeng would make a move and escape beforehand.
Not only did he escape, but he also took the Gu family's Cold Jade with him.
Was he planning to start something new?
"I knew it. I was wondering, how could so few people in this world be able to take the Cold Jade right under your nose? Besides me, I can't think of anyone else. But if it's an insider, then it makes sense," Lin Xiao shrugged. It was hard to guard against a thief within the family, no matter how vigilant you were!
Since Gu Qingfeng took it, what was he doing with the Cold Jade here?
"If I recall correctly, unless it's for cultivation-related techniques, the Cold Jade cannot be brought near. And the cultivation techniques on it have already been compiled into secret manuals by you, haven't they?" Lin Xiao was curious. "Or is Gu Qingfeng preparing to seize power?"
"We don't know yet."
Gu Nianci wore a worried expression. "I watched Qingfeng grow up. Since the position of Patriarch fell to Qingyun and not him last time, I haven't seen him for over a year."
"He returned a few days ago, and I thought he had finally come to his senses. Who knew... he would do something like this."
Gu Nianci put away the photograph. "Qingyun and Yunyun cannot know about this matter yet."
"Understood. You want me to help you retrieve the item before Gu Qingyun finds out," Lin Xiao said immediately. "Gu Qingfeng's strength... is he also a Grandmaster?"
"A Grandmaster on the Earthly Rankings."
Gu Nianci stated, "Among his generation, he is the strongest."
"Then why was Gu Qingyun chosen to be the Patriarch instead of him?" Lin Xiao couldn't help but ask. "Gu Qingyun has no cultivation."
Gu Nianci smiled bitterly. "Mr. Lin, have you forgotten? I once told you that Gu Qingfeng is a martial arts fanatic. He understands nothing but martial arts. All he knows is how to fight with his fists... If our Gu family were a small family, it would be fine; might makes right. But we are the Gu family. We need not only strength but also intelligence."
"Even if Gu Qingyun becomes the Patriarch, all the affairs of the family will inevitably fall upon Qingyun. Given that, it's better to let Qingyun take the position from the beginning."
Lin Xiao remained noncommittal. "That makes sense... But it seems Gu Qingfeng isn't just a martial arts fanatic. He's deeply hurt by his belonging to this family, or he wouldn't have left home last year."