Layer by layer, they descended, but when it came to Zheng Aijia's side, naturally nothing could be investigated.
It was only today, when the highest echelons of power in Long Country made their move together, that Zheng Aijia's situation was truly discovered.
"Misty Immortal Palace..."
Lin Xiao pondered for a moment, then looked at Qi Tian.
"Why are you looking at me?"
Qi Tian immediately took a step back.
"Of the people here, only you are suitable." Lin Xiao stared at him. With Mr. Zhuge here, he was much more at ease. With Mr. Zhuge present, no one could threaten his wife and daughters. He still had to go to the capital, and he would personally interrogate Zheng Aijia.
And Qi Tian, naturally, became the most suitable candidate to make a trip to the Misty Immortal Palace.
After all, only he was more familiar with the sects in the inner realm.
"Alright."
Qi Tian looked into Lin Xiao's eyes. He couldn't see any hint of negotiation, so Qi Tian could only agree. Kuai Shu Ge.
"Mr. Zhuge."
Lin Xiao then looked at Mr. Zhuge.
"Lin小子, old man, I naturally understand." Mr. Zhuge was even more decisive, without hesitation. With a wave of his hand, the entire villa was enveloped in a brand new formation: "With me guarding, you can rest assured."
Getting this answer, Lin Xiao was overjoyed.
After that, Mr. Zhuge released the restrictions on the three people upstairs.
"Thank you both."
Lin Xiao looked at the two and bowed deeply: "After this matter is resolved, I will surely reward you handsomely."
"Is this considered a transaction?"
Qi Tian's eyes lit up. He wanted to get some more suitable materials. Although he couldn't truly forge spiritual artifacts yet, he felt that he might be able to find another path. He could then ask Lin Xiao for some resources to try it out.
"Yes."
Lin Xiao grinned at Qi Tian's words: "An absolutely fair transaction."
"Good."
Now Qi Tian was full of motivation.
Mr. Zhuge made a gesture as if to stroke his beard, but his hand stopped at his chin. Zhuge Lan had no beard. "Lin Xiao, afterwards, I will need you to go to the hidden dwelling of the Marquis Wu lineage. There are some matters that require your assistance."
"Alright."
Lin Xiao also readily agreed.
After speaking, he looked reluctantly at the room upstairs where Luo Qinghan and her daughter were resting. He went up to say a simple farewell, and then rushed to the capital.
When he came out, Qi Tian had already left.
This fellow, once it came to a transaction, he was more eager than anyone else.
Lin Xiao then narrowed his eyes. He wanted to see who it was that not only moved against the Lin family but also hired the legendary Shadow Assassin.
...
When Lin Xiao returned to the capital, Zheng Aijia had not yet woken up.
His injuries were too severe. During the surgery, hundreds of bone fragments were removed from his body, and almost every part of his body had been operated on.
Zheng Wenbin was also fortunate enough to participate in this surgery.
After the chief surgeon saw the condition, he complained, "What kind of scoundrel threw this troublesome matter at us?" Upon hearing "Lin Xiao" spoken from Zheng Wenbin's mouth, he didn't say another word. During the surgery, he was more active and meticulous than anyone else.
Zheng Wenbin looked at his uncle's body, which was shocking.
This was the consequence of angering Lin Xiao.
In the hospital room, Lin Xiao also saw him.