After finishing their meal, Gu Nianci finally revealed the true reason for his visit tonight.
"Your Excellency Dragon King, I hope you can lend me a hand," Gu Nianci said, adopting a very humble attitude. "I will reward you handsomely afterward."
"So you know it's my territory when you come to Shashi, and now you've come to me for help?"
Lin Xiao transmitted his thoughts to her while standing up and speaking to Luo Qinghan, "Wife, I have something to discuss with Madam Gu."
"Okay."
Lin Xiao's intentions were clear, and Luo Qinghan naturally had no intention of staying to eavesdrop. She took the two children upstairs.
Luo Buyu and Li Xin were even faster. After finishing their meal, they sat in the living room watching television.
As for Gu Yunyun...
"Yunyun, wait for me for a moment. Mr. Lin and I have something important to discuss."
Gu Nianci patiently said to her beloved disciple.
"Okay."
Gu Yunyun then sat aside.
"It seems to be a big deal, to the point where even secret sound transmission isn't enough for you," Lin Xiao stared at Gu Nianci.
"Your Excellency Dragon King, please look."
Gu Nianci placed a photograph on the table. "He brought the Han Jade of our Gu family here."
"Who is he?"
Lin Xiao was a little surprised. He had thought they hadn't found out who was responsible yet. With a photo, finding the Han Jade should only be a matter of time. The Gu family's influence could turn the entire Dragon Country 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. This time, the Gu family's original plan was to discard Gu Qingfeng.
However, they hadn't expected Gu Qingfeng to slip away beforehand.
Not only did he slip away, but he also took the Gu family's Han Jade with him.
Was he preparing to start anew?
"I knew it. I was wondering how many people in this world could take the Han Jade right under your nose, besides me. But since it's an inside job, it makes sense," Lin Xiao shrugged. "You can guard against thieves from outside, but it's hard to guard against family thieves!"
Since Gu Qingfeng took it, why did he bring the Han Jade here?
"If I recall correctly, if it's not a cultivation-related technique, the Han Jade cannot approach. And the techniques on it were already compiled into a manual by you, weren't they?" Lin Xiao asked curiously. "Or is Gu Qingfeng planning to seize power?"
"We don't know yet."
Gu Nianci looked worried. "I watched Qingfeng grow up since he was a child. After the position of Patriarch went to Qingyun instead of him, I hadn't seen him for over a year."
"He came back a few days ago, and I thought he had finally come to his senses. Who would have thought... he would do such a thing."
Gu Nianci put away the photograph. "Qingyun and Yunyun must not know about this yet."
"Understood. You want me to help you find the item before Gu Qingyun finds out," Lin Xiao immediately said. "What about Gu Qingfeng's strength... is he also a Grandmaster?"
"Earth Ranking Grandmaster."
Gu Nianci replied, "Among his generation, he is the strongest."
"Then why was Gu Qingyun chosen to be the Patriarch, not him?" Lin Xiao couldn't help but ask. "Gu Qingyun has no cultivation at all."