CHAPTER 426: CHAPTER 426: SPECULATION

Of course, he had no choice but to believe.

Thus, the third spot for Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong was settled.

The places were decided.

Song Chao’an looked towards Qin Wanfeng, "What about them? Haven’t they arrived yet? We need to hurry there tomorrow."

"They are already on their way."

"Hmm."

Song Chao’an nodded.

He then prepared to dismiss the meeting.

Just at that moment, everyone suddenly received a message at the same time.

They didn’t take it seriously at first, but when they checked the message, their expressions changed drastically.

"What’s going on, the Su Family has been annihilated?" It was still that hot-tempered man who stood up from his seat with a start.

His expression was one of shock, disbelieving.

He looked around at the few people present, his eyebrows tightly furrowed, seemingly asking them to confirm he hadn’t read it wrong.

But the expressions of the few people present were just as serious and shocked as his.

Their gazes fixed unwaveringly on the message displayed on their communication device, momentarily doubting, wondering if this was real or someone’s idea of a sick joke?

But seeing the encrypted communication number, they knew it was not a prank.

The Su Family had indeed been annihilated.

For a moment, no one spoke, and the atmosphere suddenly fell into dead silence.

Dark, oppressive.

Just as the man was becoming unsettled by the atmosphere, Song Chao’an spoke, but he only passed the question to Qin Wanfeng, "Director Qin, what do you think of this incident?"

Qin Wanfeng, head of the Special Service Bureau, was best at analyzing such sudden incidents, so asking him for his opinion was the most realistic approach.

But Qin Wanfeng also just grimaced, shaking his head, "This incident happened too suddenly, and the information isn’t comprehensive, I dare not make rash analysis."

It takes three years to learn to speak, a lifetime to learn to keep quiet.

Sitting in their positions, they must be cautious with their words because even objective analysis can be interpreted as backstabbing in the eyes of those with intentions.

Just after he said this, Qin Wanfeng’s communicator rang again.

This time, it was just his.

Glancing at the number, his expression grave, he walked out of the room.

Seeing this, everyone knew what was happening without asking.

They waited in the office for his return.

About half an hour later, Qin Wanfeng came back.

His expression was even more serious than before.

"What did the higher-ups say?" asked Song Chao’an.

He wasn’t really supposed to ask since it involved confidential matters, but the event was too shocking not to.

Of course, if Qin Wanfeng really couldn’t say, he wouldn’t press further.

However, it seemed this wasn’t something particularly secretive.

Qin Wanfeng stated, "The higher-ups have asked to find out who the mastermind is; I’ve already sent teams to investigate."

"This investigation might not be easy," Song Chao’an replied.

Qin Wanfeng’s lips curled into a bitter smile, "Yes, with Su Hongtian of the Seventh Grade deceased, how could we proceed with the investigation?"

Qin Wanfeng felt truly helpless.

From his perspective, this was just about conducting an investigation.

Destroying a powerful family so silently depicts a force behind it that was not something a director of the Special Service Bureau could provoke.

Even with the backing of the Federation, it needed careful consideration.

If the investigation revealed nothing, at most it would be an embarrassment.

But if it did reveal the culprit, it could possibly cost them their lives.

Thus, it really was a hot potato.

While he was distressed, a guard brought a message.

"Director, Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong have arrived."

"Take them to the meeting hall, we’ll be there shortly."

"Yes."

Then, Qin Wanfeng looked at the others, sighing helplessly, "To think, one of the great eight families of Longxia could be exterminated overnight, and so silently. It’s hard to imagine who the Su family could have offended."

With his words, everyone’s expression grew extremely solemn.

Because if the murderer could destroy the Su Family, it meant they could also annihilate the other families.

And Longxia relied on these eight families to function.

This act would inevitably lead to widespread unease.

"Could it be some other federation’s doing?" someone suddenly said.

With this, everyone’s spirits sharpened.

That was indeed a possibility.

Since they were well aware of the internal forces within Longxia and couldn’t think of any capable of such a silent and swift destruction of the Su Family, it must be an external force.

They weren’t clear about the powers outside the Federation, and with sudden changes, they couldn’t get news either.

So, it was very likely that it was an external force causing mischief.

But who could it be?

...

On the other side.

When Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong arrived at the council hall, there were already four people sitting there.

Two men, two women.

Their energy was dense, evidently Sixth Grade Spirit Masters.

However, the two appeared to be quite elder, around thirty years old.

When Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong entered the room, the four were chatting and laughing. Seeing Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong enter, they momentarily paused and turned their gaze onto them.

Showing a hint of confusion.

"Young fellows, who are you looking for?" one of the men with a somewhat round face asked, appearing very straightforward and honest, with a kind smile on his face.

He thought Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong might be looking for someone or had entered the wrong place.

As Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong appeared very young, distinguished and handsome, and were not wearing uniforms from the Special Service Bureau.

Under such circumstances, they were most likely to be children of some major figures.

Thus, he spoke courteously.

"We’re not looking for anyone; Director Qin asked us to wait here for him," Xiao Zhan replied.

Then, thoughtfully pulling out a chair for Ye Youlong to sit first before sitting down next to him.

Then the man noticed the identical black symbols on Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong’s foreheads.

He was a bit surprised.

They had actually signed a Life and Death Contract.

Being so young and having entered into a Life and Death Contract, these two must be extraordinary.

Observing their demeanor, composed and steadfast, and mentioning Qin Wanfeng without much emotional disturbance.

The man instantly knew that these two were no common folk.

He thus did not say much as this hall was meant for discussing important matters, and ordinary people were not allowed to enter casually.

But since Qin Wanfeng had instructed them to come here, he didn’t feel it right to drive Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong out.

Seeing this, Xiao Zhan also didn’t initiate a conversation and merely observed the four people quietly.

The aura emanating from these four was undoubtedly that of Sixth Grade Spirit Masters, but compared to other Sixth Grade Spirit Masters that Xiao Zhan had encountered, their presence felt much more profound.

Moreover, compared to those Spirit Masters, these four seemed much younger.

It appeared they were highly talented.