"Alright, Qin Er, you go outside and wait for me. I'll have a chat with this fellow."

No time to listen to Gong Wei's nonsense, Xu Fan shot a glance at Gongsun Qin. Once Gongsun Qin obediently left, Xu Fan turned his gaze to Gong Wei.

"Master, you... you called me here, is... is there something you need?"

Having rolled on the ground earlier, it seemed that he had learned his lesson. Gong Wei now stood honestly in front of Xu Fan, asking quietly.

Despite wanting to ask for the antidote directly, the pressure from this young man made it difficult for him to utter a single word.

Steadily tapping his fingers on the table, Xu Fan spoke, "What do you think I called you here for, if not for some matter?"

"This..."

Gong Wei looked embarrassed, quickly understanding.

The reason for offending Xu Fan stemmed from that vile incident; his summoning Gong Wei here now was clearly to pursue the matter thoroughly.

"Tell me, who exactly is that Cheng Family's third young master?"

As soon as Gong Wei entered the room, the surrounding area had already cleared out, leaving no one behind. Xu Fan cut straight to the chase.

"The third young master..."

Upon hearing Xu Fan's question, Gong Wei instinctively looked around.

Seeing no one else was around, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Regarding the third young master of the Cheng Family, Gong Wei naturally knew all about it. Exhaling, he began to speak.

"The Cheng Family has deep roots in Diannan, at least a hundred years of history, and has not declined to this day. The third young master Cheng Baiye is the youngest among this generation."

"Due to his age, he is highly favored by the elders of the Cheng Family, hence he has developed a reckless personality."

"Undisciplined, unlike his two elder brothers, he didn't follow the orthodox path. The third young master is now involved in shady deals."

At this point, Gong Wei paused, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes, seemingly afraid of Cheng Baiye.

"Relying on the Cheng Family's influence, the third young master's network is very strong, making his shady dealings equally prosperous."

Jade mines, casinos—Cheng Baiye's current businesses are all profitable ventures.

It's said that higher risk yields higher returns, but for Cheng Baiye, there doesn't seem to be much risk.

With a large number of subordinates and the Cheng Family's name, everyone sees him making money, but never in trouble.

Even mentioning the name of Cheng San Ye (Third Master Cheng) in Diannan suffices to stop babies from crying at night.

Not only Cheng Baiye, but Gong Wei was also trying to curry favor with Xu Fan by divulging everything he knew about the Cheng Family.

Without holding back even a bit, just to plead for his life from Xu Fan.

"The Third Master Cheng is living quite a life..."

After hearing Gong Wei's explanation, Xu Fan squinted and smiled.

Born with a silver spoon, with plentiful resources, carving out such a position in shady dealings is indeed somewhat expected.

"Okay, let me ask you, about seven days ago, did your Third Master Cheng engage in another shady deal?"

Gong Wei was Cheng Baiye's lackey, and Xu Fan was contemplating if he could get some information concerning the Thorn Team from him.

"Uh..."

Upon hearing Xu Fan's question, Gong Wei's expression became awkward.

After hesitating for a moment, he shook his head.

"Uh... That, I really don't know."

Fearing that Xu Fan might doubt him, Gong Wei quickly continued after denying.

"Master, really... I'm not lying to you. Though I seem prominent to outsiders, in front of someone like the Third Master Cheng, my life isn't worth more than an ant's."

"I'm just a henchman for him, and I don't get involved in more secretive matters."

"Really! My... my life is in your hands now, I have no need to deceive you!"

Being extremely flustered, Gong Wei started to swear.

"Alright, I didn't say I don't believe you."

The guy should be telling the truth. Xu Fan just felt a bit disappointed.

If Gong Wei were involved in this matter, he could directly find Azamu for reckoning now.

As it stands, he'd still need to find Cheng Baiye.

"Can you take me to see Cheng Baiye now? Or directly take me to see Azamu?"

Xu Fan asked, looking at Gong Wei.

"Well... that..."

Upon hearing Xu Fan's requests, Gong Wei's face turned somewhat awkward.

"Master, to be honest, even I can't see the Third Master Cheng recently."

It's strange that the Third Master is someone who can't sit still, needing women and wine every night. But these days, he's been extremely quiet.

The notorious nightlife scenes of Diannan have not seen the most reckless figure these days.

Third Master Cheng seems to have disappeared from the world.

Left no trace.

Thinking he might be hiding after committing offenses doesn't make sense, given the Cheng Family's background.

But what exactly could make the Third Master so cautious, hiding away?

Gong Wei indeed didn't know.

Looking helplessly at Xu Fan, he said, "Master, I really have no solution to this."

"I can't find the Third Master Cheng, not to mention Azamu."

"I see..."

After hearing this, Xu Fan squinted his eyes, confirming his suspicion.

This guy hiding now can only be due to one thing.

Clearly concerned about the Thorn Team matter coming to light, leading to huge trouble.

This guy is hiding, and Azamu is unreachable. If this drags on, the Thorn Team members will surely face dire consequences.

Considering the difficulties, Xu Fan exhaled deeply.

He must bring out Azamu quickly.

"Alright, you're done. Leave."

Having understood what was needed about Cheng Baiye, Xu Fan waved his hand for Gong Wei to get out.

"Uh... master..."

Gong Wei, listening, looked miserable.

Now staring at Xu Fan, standing there shamelessly, clearly wanting the antidote for Cold Jade Poison.

"Why? Haven't you heard the saying about retribution for evil?"

This guy even dared to covet charity funds for impoverished orphans. His deeds were utterly vile, and now he expects the antidote after suffering a bit?

Such a naïve idea.

"No antidote, but plenty of slaps. Do you need them?"

Giving Gong Wei a cold glance, Xu Fan raised his hand.

Clearly, one nod and Gong Wei would be beaten into a pulp.

In the next life, I must be a good person!

Having run over humbly only to get nothing, Gong Wei mournfully swore in his heart.

Damn it, why did I meet this troublemaker?

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