CHAPTER 809: CHAPTER 421:

Is it an official secret weapon, or a strong figure from a certain family?

The Xiao Family has been operating in East Capital for three generations and has been deeply entrenched for decades, becoming a mighty entity with deep roots and flourishing branches.

Within the clan, there are more than ten core disciples who have awakened their bloodline abilities, and there are also several A-Class experts.

Xiao Yuanwang is one of the only three S-Class strong members of the family and is also the cornerstone of the Xiao Family’s unshakeable status.

Even he was defeated so decisively, which shows the White Owl’s strength is far beyond being summarized as just a "madman" in Xiao Chenghuan’s words.

Sitting cross-legged on the topmost yellow futon, Xiao Linye frowned slightly, lost in thought.

He did not speak, and no one in the ancestral hall dared to make a sound, even their breathing was deliberately suppressed.

After a long time, as if a century had passed, Xiao Linye seemed to think of something and asked again:

"Where is Luo Lie?"

Xiao Yuanwang was stunned for a moment, then cautiously explained:

"Dealt with him. At the last moment, he recognized us, and to avoid trouble, I drained him."

"Is that so?"

Xiao Linye’s response was devoid of emotion, seeming indifferent about it.

What he cared about was another matter.

The East Capital Branch of the Noah Organization suffered a heavy blow this time; the headquarters will definitely be enraged and take corresponding measures.

Officials and the Special Search Team will also take this opportunity to intervene and investigate, and Feng Jincai is probably overwhelmed right now.

But for himself, as a secret board member of the Noah Organization and a local power in East Capital,

at this time, he should come forward to help him stabilize the situation and suppress the turmoil.

In this way, he can preserve this crucial cooperation channel and make him owe a favor, convenient for future drives.

Especially the mission the "Master" previously instructed, to search and monitor the special ability users of East Capital, absolutely cannot be delayed due to this turmoil.

"Father..."

Seeing Xiao Linye ponder in silence, seemingly weighing something, Xiao Yuanwang’s voice sounded again, full of guilt:

"This operation was ineffective on our part. According to your plan, it would have been best to act when the Deep Red Eye was transported out of the lab."

"But the sudden change at Noah Building worried me that procrastination could be disastrous, so I decided to infiltrate temporarily, only to have the Deep Red Eye snatched by outsiders, bringing trouble to our Xiao Family."

"If this matter leaks and the board holds us accountable, I am willing to bear all responsibilities..."

Xiao Linye raised his hand to interrupt him.

"This matter is not your fault."

His tone was indifferent, as if everything was still within control.

"From the inception of the East Capital Branch of the Noah Organization, it was supported by our Xiao Family from behind to help them gain a foothold."

"As a member of the board, their confidential information naturally cannot be hidden from me. The Deep Red Eye delivered from the Himalayas to East Capital, I was determined to obtain."

"Its ability attributes perfectly align with our Xiao Family’s bloodline legacy of devouring all things, and it is a divine artifact that can elevate our clan’s power to a higher level."

Xiao Linye raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping across the three of them.

"This chaos was originally a rare opportunity. Your decision to act on the spot was not inappropriate, just unfortunate to run into a variable."

He shifted his tone, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

"Now the situation in East Capital is complicated, the Noah Organization struggles to protect itself, and Feng Jincai as a waste is also at a loss, just right needing our Xiao Family to come forward to stabilize the situation, suppress the turmoil."

"As for the matter of the Deep Red Eye, they dare not speak out, then we will also treat it as if nothing happened."

"Grandfather, are we just going to let it go like this? Are we not going to take the Deep Red Eye?"

Xiao Chenghuan was evidently unwilling:

"When has our Xiao Family ever suffered such a loss!"

"How could it be let go?"

Xiao Linye spoke in a calm tone, yet it exuded a chilling killing intent:

"The Deep Red Eye, this peculiar item, has intense energy fluctuations, has a strong corrosive effect on the surrounding environment, isn’t easy to hide, nor easy to transport over long distances, otherwise, the East Capital Branch wouldn’t have been leaving it in the lab."

"Therefore, unless that man can swallow it on the spot, sooner or later, his and the Deep Red Eye’s whereabouts will be exposed."

"At that time, we can justly seize it for ourselves, without worrying about the reputation of fratricide within the Noah Organization."

Towards the end, a cold smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.

At this moment, Xiao Ming, who had been silently kneeling at the back, suddenly trembled.

He seemed to recall something extremely terrifying, mustering the courage to raise his head and speak softly:

"Family Head, Second Elder... I, I think I recognize that mask."

At these words, the attention of Xiao Yuanwang and Xiao Chenghuan instantly turned to him.

Xiao Linye also slowly turned, his eyes as sharp as lightning:

"Explain."

"It’s the Golden Benba Bottle!"

Under that gaze, Xiao Ming felt almost suffocated, hastily saying:

"Last time at Mist Mountain Lu Family Manor, I was on orders to activate the restriction when this man wearing an identical white Evil Ghost mask descended from the sky and smashed the Golden Benba Bottle with one punch, ruining your entire plan!"

At these words, the air within the ancestral hall seemed to freeze.

A chilling aura spread from Xiao Linye’s body.

The straight up-rising blue smoke from the incense burner halted, and dust particles in the air seemed frozen in place.

Xiao Yuanwang and Xiao Chenghuan’s faces changed instantly, of course, they knew that incident.

It was precisely that failed attempt which caused the perfectly planned scheme for the Xiao Family to annex the Lu Family’s assets to go down the drain.

The Family Head was furious at this, punishing many.

"Are you sure it’s the same person?"

Xiao Linye’s voice gave away no hint of emotion.

"I won’t mistake it for anyone else!"

Xiao Ming said with absolute certainty: