Xiao Hongzhang strode over, his face a mask of shifting moods.
At first, he thought Xiao Yiying had caused him trouble again.
But when he saw only Zhao Kuang by his son's side, his heart sank.
Seeing his master approach, Zhao Kuang quickly stepped aside.
Xiao Hongzhang grabbed Xiao Yiying's wrist, his brows furrowed in deep concern.
"A'Kuang, was he like this when you arrived?"
Xiao Hongzhang stared at Xiao Yiying, asking Zhao Kuang.
Zhao Kuang quickly replied.
"Young Master, when I arrived, young master hadn't fainted yet."
"Yiying, did you say anything?"
"Yes," Zhao Kuang nodded quickly.
"Young Master seemed to mention a place name? Something like Qin... Jinyuan?"
"Jinyuan?"
Xiao Hongzhang murmured to himself and nodded.
"Take Yiying back, and be quick."
"Yes!"
The men behind Xiao Hongzhang rushed forward, lifting Xiao Yiying and hurrying out.
"Gently!"
Xiao Hongzhang's low growl sent a shiver down their spines.
Their master was furious.
Xiao Hongzhang clenched his fists, his eyes narrowing.
Although Xiao Yiying's pulse was weak, it was steady.
His life could likely be saved.
They needed to get him home quickly; he trusted the old master would intervene.
His own grandfather, who doted on this great-grandson, was the reason Xiao Yiying often caused him trouble.
But this matter today was truly troublesome.
Jinyuan?
Regardless of the meaning of these two words, even if it were a place name, Xiao Hongzhang, who considered himself well-traveled across Dragon Country's vast lands, had never heard of such a place.
"A'Mao."
"Here!"
"Investigate! Besides this Jinyuan, thoroughly investigate everything that happened to Yiying before and after."
"Yes!"
Xiao Hongzhang saw Qiu Mao agree readily but remain still.
He suddenly turned his head, his tiger-like eyes fixed on Qiu Mao.
"Understood, why aren't you going?"
"Young Master, I'll go right away." Qiu Mao's eyes darted around, his face creased with worry.
"It's just, Young Master, I fear there might be some issues."
"Speak."
Xiao Hongzhang snorted coldly.
"Young Master, think about it. In the capital, how many people would dare to openly offend someone from our Xiao family? Moreover, Young Master Yiying's injuries and this vehicle clearly indicate a martial artist's involvement."
"What exactly are you trying to say?"
With his son severely injured, a father had little patience. Xiao Hongzhang was consumed by impatience.
"Young Master, I fear that young master has crossed someone he shouldn't have. The person who dared to act so recklessly against young master is likely... from one of those three families."
Xiao Hongzhang's eyes narrowed upon hearing this.
Seeing Xiao Hongzhang's expression, Qiu Mao continued.
"Young Master, at this critical juncture, if it truly is someone from those three families, I believe we should reconsider. After all, ignorance is one thing, but pretending not to know when you do know is another. It could be..."
Xiao Hongzhang took a deep breath, and two cold glints flashed from his eyes.
"I don't care who it is. Investigate first. If it truly is those three families, I will lodge a complaint. Do they truly believe the Xiao family has no one? Besides, if it is indeed those three families, this might be an opportunity."
"Yes, Young Master. I'll go now."
Xiao Hongzhang watched Qiu Mao's retreating back, his eyes filled with a cold, thoughtful light.
If his son had truly provoked someone he shouldn't have, would the Chu family truly stand up for him?
This time, it might be an opportunity.
Taking out his phone, Xiao Hongzhang dialed a number.
"I need you to do me a favor."
"Help you with what else?"
"Help me investigate what the second and third brothers have been up to recently."
"What are you trying to do?"
"It's not about what I'm trying to do, but rather to ask them what they are trying to do!"
"Calm down. Tell me, what happened?"
"Your grandson will be home soon. You'll see for yourself then."
Ring, ring, ring...
Xiao Hongzhang's gaze was icy.
He hoped things weren't as he suspected.
If it came to fratricide, he wouldn't hesitate to be ruthless and purge the family.