But Xu Ke had to admit that he deeply admired Chang Yi for figuring things out based on just a few words and some subtle clues. If he hadn't successfully killed Chang Yi last night, he would have become a massive problem for Xu Ke over time.

"So, Mister Xu, what should we do now?" Wang Wu asked hastily once the shock wore off.

What Wang Wu was asking was how to handle the situation now that the Huang Family knew Xu Ke's true identity.

"No need to panic." Xu Ke shook his head. "Huang Sheng and Huang Zhendong are cautious men. They won't jump to conclusions based on a single piece of information."

After a moment of thought, Wang Wu understood. "That's true!"

Xu Ke knew they had no way to prove his identity with just one message.

Knowing Huang Sheng as I do, he'll probably overthink this... For instance, was the message really sent by Chang Yi himself? When it was sent, was Chang Yi dead or alive? Huang Sheng has no way of knowing. What's more, Chang Yi's phone is in my hands right now…

So, Xu Ke could rest easy for the time being. The Huang Family would not make any rash moves, at least for now.

In truth, Xu Ke never expected to keep his real identity a secret for long. He only hoped that by the time his identity was revealed to the world, he would be strong enough to protect the title of "Medical Saint's Disciple."

Admittedly, being the "Medical Saint's Disciple" could earn Xu Ke the gratitude of many people his master had saved, like Zhou Hongsheng or the long-admiring Tang Yingchang.

But what if a horde of enemies showed up instead?

With my current Postnatal Late Stage cultivation, I could be captured at any minute. Then I'd be used to constrain Ren Gu, forcing him to do things he doesn't want to. I don't want to be a burden! Therefore, I can't reveal my identity. At least, not right now.

「Six o'clock in the evening.」

In the largest private dining room of the Ye Grand Hotel, owned by the Ye Family Corporation. The glittering gold nameplate on the door was engraved with the words "Noble Private Room."

Inside, two rows of beautiful female attendants stood waiting. Smiles adorned their faces, and each wore a cheongsam that accentuated her curvaceous figure and delicate skin. Each held an empty serving tray, clearly waiting to serve the food.

At the end of the two rows stood a portly, middle-aged man. He wore an ingratiating smile. "Honorable guests, is everything to your satisfaction?"

On the table, covered with a crimson cloth, an array of exquisite dishes filled every inch of space, a feast fit for an emperor. It was evident the chefs had poured immense effort into preparing these dishes, which were a true harmony of color, aroma, and taste.

"Well done," Ye Yunfeng, sitting at the head of the table, nodded slightly.

Seated beside him were several others: Huang Zhendong and Huang Sheng of the Huang Family, Ye Chong, and Li Shichuan. Further down was a middle-aged man who bore some resemblance to Kang Dehui, though his eyes held a sinister glint. This was the current head of the Kang Family, Kang Chenghua.

When the portly man asked his question, both Huang Zhendong and Kang Chenghua gave Ye Yunfeng face and nodded. After receiving their affirmation, the man and the attendants withdrew.

Once the massive Noble Private Room had fallen silent, Ye Yunfeng finally spoke. "Gentlemen, it's been a while. I hope the hotel's food is to your liking."

"What we eat isn't important. The Ye Family Head's cordiality is more than enough," Huang Zhendong said with a faint smile.

"Ye Family Head, let's be frank. Did you call us here about Li Lang's business?" the sinister-looking Kang Chenghua asked, skipping the pleasantries and questioning Ye Yunfeng directly. But while his words were for Ye Yunfeng, his eyes were locked fiercely on Li Shichuan.

Seeing this, Li Shichuan felt a pang of guilt, even though he knew his son wasn't the killer.

Ye Yunfeng nodded slightly. "That's correct. However, the men from Wong Ting haven't arrived yet. Patriarch Kang, there's no need to be so anxious."

"The murderer must die. There's nothing more to say," Kang Chenghua snorted coldly.

Seeing Kang Chenghua being so disrespectful, Ye Yunfeng's expression darkened with displeasure. He had already said there was no rush to discuss the matter, yet Kang Chenghua remained unyielding, which deeply annoyed him.

Due to the unique nature of the powerful families, the Martial Alliance managed them with different methods. Within the Alliance, if a perpetrator could get the consent of the victim's family—those who held the right to pursue the matter—a private settlement could be reached. In that case, the Martial Alliance would only have to issue a token punishment. At most, the perpetrator would be placed under surveillance, with their freedom of movement restricted.

Generally speaking, however, no one actually used this system. After all, these were prominent families. Once another family had wronged them, why would they ever agree to a settlement? So, the system was essentially just for show.

Now, Ye Yunfeng had to resort to this "decorative system." Otherwise, Li Lang would truly be unable to escape death.

But how could Kang Chenghua not see Ye Yunfeng's plan? Bringing Li Shichuan here was obviously an attempt to get him and the Huang Family to let Li Lang off the hook. His son had been brutally killed just last night; there was no way Kang Chenghua would simply agree to let Li Lang go.

"Patriarch Kang, I trust you are well aware of what happened last night," Ye Yunfeng said coolly. "We all know who really killed your son."

"The bullet in Dehui's body came from the gun in Li Lang's hand. Who else could it be?" Kang Chenghua scoffed.

"What you see is not always the truth," Ye Yunfeng countered.

Kang Chenghua glared at him. "Then you tell me, what is the truth?"

Li Shichuan felt a headache coming on. Why is this Kang Chenghua so damn stubborn?

"Li Lang had no conflict of interest with your son. It was Xu Ke whose sister was kidnapped yesterday. Don't you find that suspicious?" Ye Yunfeng retorted.

"Are you suggesting Xu Ke forced Li Lang to kill someone?" Kang Chenghua laughed sarcastically. "Then show me the proof!"

Kang Chenghua's thinking was simple. He wanted everyone involved in his son's death to pay the price. Xu Ke was one, and Xu Yi was another. But right now, he didn't have the power to capture them. So, he would send Li Lang, the one who pulled the trigger, to join Kang Dehui in the afterlife.

As for the truth? My son is dead. All of them should die. They are all to blame. That is the truth!

After his son's death, Kang Chenghua had gone mad.

Ye Yunfeng was completely enraged by Kang Chenghua's reckless and unreasonable behavior, but he maintained a calm facade. "If Xu Ke were the type to leave evidence, do you think we would have stumbled at his hands so many times? Pursuing Li Lang until he's dead—how does that benefit you? It will only allow Xu Ke, the true murderer, to escape justice and reap all the rewards."

Beside them, Ye Chong was filled with admiration. Even though his father knew Li Lang *was* the one who killed him, his father's acting was flawless and impeccable. My father is truly a step ahead!

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