Chapter 708 - The Mastermind

Silence prevailed in the room.

Gunan's death shocked them all.​​

The two Gunan brothers gritted their teeth. Gunans' death was not good news at all.

"Gunan's death does not do us any good. He died under Gao Huan's name. His charges are not yet revealed to the public. Without the trial, all of the blame will fall to our family," Guan Gu Ri said, breaking the silence.

Guan Xixin hit the air angrily. "This evil sc.u.m gave us big trouble even after he died! Was he born to make us suffer?!"

Xiong Zhi's eyes narrowed. "Perhaps, this was why the people he was working with chose this time to kill him. In order to make Gunan's mistake fall onto the Guan family and lessen the power of your family even more."

Guan Gu Ri and Guan Xixin: !!!

"Does the mastermind have something against our family?" Guan Gu Ri asked gravely. His eyes were serious as he watched the man and woman before him.

For him, it seemed as if Xiong Zhi and Linfeng knew more about the situation.

Xiong Zhi and Linfeng glanced at each other. 

It was time to tell the Guan brothers about Ming Zhi Yi.

Linfeng went to the door and locked it. He double-checked the security of the room before returning to sit beside Xiong Zhi.

Xiong Zhi meanwhile looked at the two brothers with utmost seriousness in her eyes. "Listen carefully. What we are going to tell the two of you is very confidential. Something we painstakingly obtained."

Guan Gu Ri and Guan Xixin both straightened up. Their faces became more somber.

Xiong Zhi continued. "None of it must come out of this room. Since the two of you had said that you are willing to risk everything you have in order to reach the bottom of this matter, then I hope you are prepared to face dangerous troubles from now on."

The two brothers swallowed hard. "We swear to keep silent."

Xiong Zhi looked them in the eye. "Are you willing to learn the truth of this matter?"

The two brothers nodded without hesitation. 

They have long promised that they would give justice for their third brother. And with the risk of their Guan Empire and their Guan family name being put on the line of fire, they were devoted to bringing down the enemy. 

Xiong Zhi took a deep breath and proceeded to tell the two Gunan brothers about Ming Zhi Yi. 

Ming Zhi Yi's connection to Gunan, and his true identity.

The clock ticked by.

Ming Zhi Yi....

That uncle whom they were familiar with when they were kids, that person was the mastermind of it all?

The two found it hard to believe.

"I know it must be hard to believe. That man does not seem like someone who can arrogantly infiltrate all the families and threaten the life of the two heads of the four legendary families at the same time. Nor does he not look like an underworld king. However, he is a treacherous and careful man. The power he built is too great and his resources ran deep. We suspect that his power might be comparable to the legendary family."

Guan Gu Ri and Guan Xixin were silent.

The truth was too shocking and insane.

However.... the couple in front of them was clearly not telling lies.

"...Why? Why would uncle, I mean why would Ming Zhi Yi do that? Why would he use my youngest brother's identity and infiltrate our family?" Guan Gu Ri asked confusedly. His voice stuttered.

Xiong Zhi lowered her eyes. "We are not sure of it yet. However, it might be related to the incident that happened in the previous generation."

"When he was still a Qian?" Guan Xixin said in a daze.

"Perhaps. However, Ming Zhi Yi is a very intelligent man. And his preparation is nothing to laugh at. He has been preparing this for more than fifteen years. He basically had no traces left and he cleaned after every deal. It is hard to find his tracks." Linfeng said.

"Then how did you know that he is a Qian? For a careful man like him, he would not leave any trace at all that he was a Qian."

Xiong Zhi fell silent. She sighed.

Linfeng answered. "That is something we will talk about in another time. For now, we have to clean this mess. As you said, because Gunan died without clearing Guan Gao Huan's name, this whole mess and backlash would fall on you."

"We have decided. We will publicly declare his charges even if he is dead. We have to clean my third brother's name," Guan Gu Ri said with conviction.

Linfeng: "This might hurt your Guan Empire. Even if you guys presented evidence, people would still doubt your words of truth." 

"It's alright. Our empire had already fallen too much. Adding another taint to our family's empire is no big deal. As long as the truth is revealed, we can go back up again." It was Guan Xixin who answered.

Xiong Zhi interrupted. "We understand your conviction. Gunan's death is unexpected. However, we still have to work together to bring down Ming Zhi Yi. I know that what you heard today might cause some suspicion or doubts in your side. But we will send you the information that we have gathered all this time. I believe it will be better if you just see it for yourself." 

"Thank you. Honestly, I believe in what you said. Still, letting us see the information will erase all doubts in our hearts. After all, Ming Zhi Yi… was once our uncle. It is really unbelievable to immediately agree to what you are saying," Guan Gu Ri said with disbelief in his tone.

Xiong Zhi nodded. She understood them. "We will talk about this again. At that time, you will meet the others."

"The others?"

"Yes. Ming Zhi Yi...did not only harm your family and my family. You will meet them soon."

Guan Gu Ri and Guan Xixin glanced at each other. They nodded their heads. They were willing to cooperate as long as it would bring down the enemy.

Linfeng spoke."Since you'll be having trouble with this incident, in accordance with our alliance, rest assured that my Young Miss and I will help you to rise again. The Guan Empire might suffer great damages this time. But with our help, and with the other two's help, the Guan Empire will go back up in time. We still need your help at your peak."

The two brothers were moved.

This was exactly what they needed!

Guan Gu Ri thanked them with a warm smile. 

"Thank you. We will never forget this favor. Once we get back on our feet, we will use all our power to help you bring down Ming Zhi Yi."

They needed these words. After all, they needed all the power they could get to bring Ming Zhi Yi down.

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