"Heh, Mr. Yao,"
Upon hearing Yao Dongping mention the possibility of Li Wujiang going to the Black Water Forest, Lebert chuckled lightly, "What does Li Wujiang, whether he goes to the Black Water Forest or not, have to do with me?"
Yao Dongping, who had intended to seize an opportunity to gain some advantage, immediately felt embarrassed.
"However, I still thank you, Mr. Yao, for your kindness in informing me after obtaining what you believe to be valuable information."
Lebert's tone shifted, and he sincerely thanked Yao Dongping.
Yao Dongping felt much better and quickly laughed it off.
"Mr. Yao."
Lebert continued in a nonchalant tone, "If my information is accurate, the cooperation between your company and International Ruixue will be successfully signed within 24 hours!"
"Really?"
Yao Dongping's spirits soared.
Lebert, however, said, "Then I can offer my advance congratulations to Fuyin Pharmaceuticals for becoming the guardian of life and safety for countless vampire patients within the Eastern Land."
Ha, haha.
Yao Dongping couldn't help but laugh heartily, repeatedly expressing his thanks.
"Alright, I still have work to do. Perhaps we can meet this afternoon for a detailed discussion."
After speaking, Lebert and Yao Dongping bid each other farewell.
He immediately dialed a mobile number and reported respectfully, "Mr. Owen, hello. I have received some unconfirmed news that Li Wujiang will personally depart for the Black Water Forest."
Just ten minutes later—
Green Rhode of Rhode Castle received this news.
He smiled.
After thinking carefully, he picked up the phone and dialed a number: "Latest news, Li Wujiang will personally lead an expedition to the Black Water Forest in a private capacity!"
At the same moment that Green Rhode was making a call to someone—
Longxu—
Li Xiao frowned, looking at Li Xiusi, the intelligence chief who had come to report, and asked, "Who do you think this stand-in for Wujiang, helping Qianfan reduce pressure, would be?"
In response to this.
Li Xiusi had already formed an answer before coming.
However, he still considered it carefully again and replied, "Su Nanyin, the Deputy Steward of Dark Blade."
Hmm.
Li Xiao then asked, "Then tell me, why would Su Nanyin do this?"
"To alleviate Qianfan's pressure, which is the primary objective! Also, it can perfectly cover up the movements of Madam Wujiang as she secretly leads a team to implement the 'surround and annihilate reinforcements' plan."
Li Xiusi answered casually, then couldn't help but exclaim, "I truly didn't expect that Su Nanyin, a frail woman, would possess such great courage."
"Some people appear harmless on the surface, yet they might be more dangerous than anyone else."
Li Xiao sighed and asked, "What do you think we should do?"
Li Xiusi answered indirectly, "Theoretically speaking, due to Madam Wujiang's special status, she must report her intentions to the War Emperor's Divine Hall before leaving the country. If she does not report, it will automatically trigger the defense mechanism of the Western Lands. The War Emperor's Divine Hall must dispatch elder-level individuals to closely monitor her every move."
Li Xiao nodded.
Li Xiusi continued, "Once the War Emperor's Divine Hall makes a move, things will become very complicated. We, Longxu, will also be inevitably drawn in. Su Nanyin is certainly well aware of this. Therefore, I deduce that she will only remain inactive by the Longjiang River. While this will avoid triggering the Western Lands' defense mechanism, attract pressure for Qianfan, and cover Madam Wujiang, she will also face unpredictable dangers. At the very least, others will attempt to probe whether she is the true Madam Wujiang."
After saying so much, Li Xiusi essentially wanted to convey one meaning.
That is: "Longxu knows nothing. Do whatever you want, and we will not concern ourselves with Li Wujiang's life or death."
Li Xiao remained silent for a long time.
He waved his hand, signaling Li Xiusi to leave, and picked up the phone.
Soon.
A robust voice came through, "What is it?"
"Father."
Li Xiao, with the demeanor of a filial son and grandson, said, "Su Nanyin is impersonating Wujiang and has made a grand gesture of marching to the Black Water Forest. Just before I received this news, I received a call from Wujiang. Zhuang Wujian, who disappeared thirty years ago, might appear in the Black Water Forest."
He spoke.
Li Nanfang, on the other end of the phone, listened quietly.
When Li Xiao finished speaking.
Li Nanfang finally offered his opinion, "Qianfan is in danger."
Li Xiao nodded.
Li Nanfang added, "However, due to the Moses family and the Main Palace not being involved in the Black Water Forest affair, Longxu still cannot make a move."
Li Xiao nodded again.
"We cannot interfere with Qianfan's affairs."
Li Nanfang continued, "Su Nanyin's current predicament is no less perilous than Qianfan's. Are you implying that I should personally intervene?"
Li Xiao responded faintly, "Someone else's precious cabbage has been gobbled up by a pig. Our family's pig is the sky for the Su family. Su Nanyin doing this is for herself, and also for the Li family. I wonder if you, old man, could pretend to be an extra and enjoy the scenery near the Longjiang River?"
"Sigh, my son is truly filial."
Li Nanfang sighed.
Li Xiao forced a laugh. Just as he was about to say something more, his scoundrel of a father hung up the call with a click.
This made him feel utterly mortified.
"What was originally a simple matter has become increasingly complicated with Zhuang Wujian's appearance."
Li Xiao then thought of the Guanyin worm, which was currently exponentially increasing in Europe and America, and couldn't help but frown repeatedly.
Although he supported the Guanyin worm plan proposed, planned, and personally implemented by Su Nanyin (otherwise, Meng Yue wouldn't have cooperated).
He still felt that this woman was too ruthless in her actions.
From a personal standpoint, Li Xiao disliked dealing with women like her.
Yet, his good-for-nothing son was deeply entangled with Su Nanyin.
"If Shen Yue had kept her in obscurity for another year, she might never have had the opportunity to display her talents."
Li Xiao muttered to himself, walked to the window, and pushed it open.
He looked towards the main entrance of Longxu.
Due to the distance and the obstruction of consecutive buildings, he naturally could not see the situation there.
But he knew that those two young girls were still kneeling there!
"You are praying for Qianfan, and at the same time, you are pressuring me, his father-in-law?"
Li Xiao remained silent for a long time, then suddenly turned and quickly walked to his desk, picking up the phone, "Xiao Bai, come here."
The door opened.
Bai Hong, the Chief Steward of Internal Affairs, entered.
Li Xiao was already standing by the window again, lost in thought.
Bai Hong waited patiently.
Li Xiao finally spoke!
A series of orders were issued—
"Order Xue Zhantian and Gray Phantom to lead their men to Ancient Athens and monitor the movements of the War Emperor's Divine Hall. Kill any elder-level personnel who cross the border!"
"Order Su Rina to strictly guard the Main Palace and be prepared at any time to assassinate the five Lanterns below the Third Lantern!"
"Order Gao Lie and Su Zhe, along with Shen Piaomiao, to lead a team to Ancient Hebrew and keep a close watch on the twelve personal guards of the Moses family. Kill any who leave the territory without authorization!"
"Order Lu Xuening and Su Qiqi to keep a close watch on Yu Minmin, Katarina, and others in Rome, and be prepared to take them into custody at any time!"
"Order Ye Wushuang and Black Hole to lead an assassination team to England, targeting all core members of the Rhode family!"
"Order Xiao Chuo to lead people to the headquarters of International Ruixue! Once operations begin, annihilate as many high-level executives as possible, including Owen!"
"Order Zhu Li to coordinate with Li Xiusi to ensure the security of the Longxu area."
"Send an electric message to the Marco family, instructing them not to make any moves in the near future."
As Li Xiao issued one order after another—
The long-peaceful machinery of Longxu began to slowly whir.
Faster and faster!
With a rumbling sound!!
As a military helicopter took off from the helipad with a huge roar, the black phone on Li Xiao's desk rang urgently.
Xiao Bai, who was using the red phone to issue another order, glanced at the caller ID and said, "It's the patriarch of the Moses family."
Li Xiao, standing at the desk, ignored it.
Bai Hong understood and let the phone ring endlessly.
It stopped—
A few seconds later, the phone rang again.
Xiao Bai reported again, "It's the Great Lantern of the Main Palace."
Li Xiao still showed no reaction.
It stopped—
When the phone rang for the eighth time, Xiao Bai reported for the eighth time, "It's Golden Rhode of the Rhode family."
Li Xiao finally responded, saying something in a calm tone.
Bai Hong immediately picked up the phone.
At Rhode Castle in England—
Jessica, who had received an urgent notice, said as soon as the phone was connected, "Respected Dragon Lord, I am Jessica of the Rhode family. Please forgive me for calling in the name of my uncle, who is currently on official business. I have just received some unconfirmed news. I heard that Longxu is planning some action in England?"
"Respected Madam Rhode, I am Bai Hong."
The woman's voice on the other end of the phone sounded very amiable, "Our Dragon Lord has asked me to tell you one thing."
Jessica nodded, "Chief Steward Bai, please proceed."
"Our Dragon Lord asks you—"
Bai Hong paused, her tone turning chilling, "Wash your neck!"