"It is indeed related to the Nangong family. I previously sent you a report about it. On one hand, I dealt with the mastermind and the main culprits on the spot. The others who were instigated and those with connections have all received appropriate punishments," Lin Xiao said, his eyes fixed on Dragon Lord and Elder Zhou as he spoke.
"Yes, on this matter, we old fellows all support what you've done," Dragon Lord nodded.
"But now, they've told me that behind the Nangong family, there's someone else," Lin Xiao's tone gradually turned icy. "And this person's surname is Zheng."
"Zheng."
Dragon Lord repeated the name.
"Zheng."
Elder Zhou happened to place a cup of tea in front of Xiao Zheng.
All three pairs of eyes converged on Xiao Zheng.
Instantly, Xiao Zheng's face turned ashen. Immense pressure bore down on him, and cold sweat trickled down his forehead.
"Guan Er Zheng, Dr. Zheng. What a coincidence, it's the same surname as yours," Lin Xiao said, his expression now equally cold. "Tell me, do you have any leads?"
"Yes, Xiao Zheng, what a coincidence," Dragon Lord added.
What is happening…
Xiao Zheng swallowed hard. He wanted to speak, but under the overwhelming pressure, he could only feel his teeth chattering. Speaking was completely beyond him.
"Oh dear, Lin Xiao, don't be so anxious. Xiao Zheng is still young. What could he possibly know? It's merely the same surname. Many people share that surname. Look, you've frightened Xiao Zheng," Elder Zhou said, attempting to ease the situation for Xiao Zheng.
With those words, Xiao Zheng felt the pressure on his shoulders lighten. He slumped onto the sofa, gasping for air.
"That's true too," Lin Xiao nodded. "Dr. Zheng, I apologize. I startled you just now."
"N-no... it's fine..."
Xiao Zheng felt too scared to say anything. A highly unlikely possibility suddenly occurred to him.
Zheng…
Someone whom Lin Xiao would only come to the capital to deal with now…
Could it be?!
His pupils constricted as the thought solidified. If that were the case… then things would truly be dire.
"Dragon Lord, Elder Zhou, here's what I think. The person who could compel the Nangong family to do this is rare indeed in our Dragon Country. I initially wondered if there was a deal made with foreigners, but since they've now personally revealed this surname to me, I believe there's only one person capable of such influence."
Lin Xiao candidly expressed his thoughts.
"Come, have some tea."
Elder Zhou gestured to the teacup in front of Lin Xiao.
Dragon Lord simply picked up his own teacup.
The demeanor of the two elders gave Lin Xiao confidence, and he also picked up his tea.
"Since Xiao Zheng is also present, we old fellows will be straightforward," Elder Zhou said, stroking his dragon-headed cane as he looked at Lin Xiao. "Since this concerns the lives of dozens of members of your Lin family, this matter cannot be taken lightly. Therefore, since this news has surfaced, we must investigate thoroughly. Let Old Zheng also come and face the confrontation."
"Yes, confrontation. This matter must be brought to light," Dragon Lord added, putting down his teacup. "Lives are at stake, and no one is an exception!"