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"Lü Liang?" Jiang Mo raised an eyebrow slightly, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes. "What happened to him?"

“According to Qu Tong, Lü Liang has disappeared,” Zhao Fangxu explained. “He hasn’t been heard from since the last incident.”

"Qu Tong is worried that something might have happened to him, and she wants to ask you to help her look for him."

What Zhao Fangxu didn't say was...

If Lü Liang, a potential traitor to Quanxing, were to fall into their hands, the consequences would be unimaginable.

His disappearance may be a sign that something even bigger is about to happen.

“I understand,” Jiang Mo nodded. “I’ll contact Qu Tong and see how things go.”

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Mo thought for a moment and then dialed Qu Tong's number.

The call was answered almost immediately; Qu Tong had clearly been waiting for his contact.

"Jiang Mo?" Qu Tong's voice came from the other end of the phone, tinged with urgency and anxiety.

"There's still no news of Lü Liang since he went missing, and I'm very worried about him..."

Qu Tong's voice revealed deep concern, which made Jiang Mo think about her relationship with Lü Liang.

In the original novel, Qu Tong and Lü Liang do have a special connection, but the extent of that connection remains to be seen.

Jiang Mo was silent for a moment, then calmly said, "Lü Ci wants to kill Lü Liang."

The other end of the phone went silent instantly, with only Qu Tong's rapid breathing audible.

This news was clearly beyond her expectations, bringing not only shock but also more fear and worry.

"Are you sure?" Qu Tong's voice turned icy. "Why?"

Qu Tong knew Lü Ci's methods and personality.

If he really decides to kill Lü Liang, then Lü Liang's situation will be extremely dangerous.

With ample resources and manpower, finding and killing someone would not be difficult for Lü Ci.

"For the benefit of the Lü family," Jiang Mo explained.

"Lu Ci believes that Lu Liang has been assimilated by the company and has become a hidden danger."

"You know, the Lü family never shows mercy to traitors."

Jiang Mo's words reminded Qu Tong of the cruel rules of the Lü family.

Traitors will not only be executed, but even those associated with them will be implicated.

This ruthless approach is one of the reasons why Quanxing has been able to stand firm in the world of supernatural beings.

"Damn old bastard!" Qu Tong cursed. "I knew he wouldn't let Lü Liang go!"

Qu Tong's anger was tinged with helplessness and self-blame.

She should have expected that Lü Ci would not let Lü Liang off easily, but she did not make sufficient preparations or provide adequate protection.

“You could go and help the Lü family,” Jiang Mo suggested, “in exchange for Lü Liang’s loyalty.”

Jiang Mo knew the status and influence of the Lü family in the world of supernatural beings.

The Lü family possesses abundant resources and connections; gaining their support would greatly increase the chances of finding Lü Liang.

“That’s a good idea,” Qu Tong’s voice regained its composure. “With the help of the Lü family, we might be able to find Lü Liang’s whereabouts. Thank you, Jiang Mo.”

Qu Tong secretly planned how to contact the Lü family and how to persuade them to help her.

Although the Lü family is powerful, they have always maintained neutrality and rarely participate in the conflicts of the supernatural world.

To get them to help, you need to offer them sufficient benefits and guarantees.

“No need to be so polite,” Jiang Mo said calmly. “Remember, always be cautious in everything you do, especially when dealing with the Quanxing.”

Jiang Mo's reminder made Qu Tong's heart skip a beat.

......

The Lu family mansion, the underground secret room.

The dim lighting, like an invisible hand, enveloped the entire space in a gloomy atmosphere.

The water stains on the wall emitted a faint musty smell.

Intertwined with the stench of blood in the air, it created a suffocating sense of oppression.

In the center of the secret room, Lü Liang was firmly chained to an iron interrogation chair.

His body was covered in scars, with deep and shallow whip marks crisscrossing the body, some of which even exposed bone.

His face was covered in bruises, and his left eye was so swollen that he could barely open it.

A trace of blood lingered at the corner of his mouth, and he looked utterly disheveled.

However, even under such circumstances, Lü Liang's eyes remained stubborn.

His eyes were like two inextinguishable flames, staring directly at the person in front of him.

"Speak! Did you kill those people?"

Lu Ci stood in front of Lu Liang, slamming his cane hard on the ground with a deafening thud.

The sound echoed in the sealed room, like a judgment in hell.

Lu Ci's face was full of gloom, and his eyes flashed with a cold light.

He wore a dark red robe, and his silver-gray hair was neatly combed back.

He exuded an aura of authority that commanded respect without anger.

As the head of the Lü family, his position within the family was absolute.

But unexpectedly, a traitor appeared among the direct descendants.

This is absolutely the worst thing that could happen to the Lü family.

Lü Liang gave a cold laugh, a mocking smile curving his lips.

A sharp pain shot through his wound, but he seemed completely unconcerned.

"I've said it so many times, I didn't kill them. No matter how many members of your Lü family die, it has nothing to do with me!"

"You're all trying to pin this blame on me just so you can get rid of me!"

"presumptuous!"

Lu Ci roared angrily, his face contorted with rage, and raised his cane high before striking Lu Liang hard.

The sound of whipping, accompanied by Lü Liang's muffled groans, echoed in the secret room.

But he remained silent, his stubbornness only growing stronger.

"Good, very good. All these years have passed, and your temper hasn't changed at all."

Lu Ci took a step back with a cold laugh, a hint of malice flashing in his eyes, "Do you still remember the oath you swore when you ran away from home?"

"You said you'd never return to the Lü family, but look at you now! You still obediently came back!"

Lu Ci's voice carried a hint of smugness and sarcasm, as if he were seeing his long-time enemy finally fall into his grasp, and that feeling of pleasure excited him.

In his eyes, Lü Liang was not only a traitor who betrayed the family, but also an obstacle that could threaten his position in the Lü family.

"I didn't come back, you're the ones who captured me!" Lü Liang said coldly, his voice filled with barely concealed anger, his eyes flashing with flames of hatred.

"Lu Ci, don't think I don't know what you're up to."

"You just want to take this opportunity to get rid of me, then frame the company, and in order to stir up trouble in the world of supernatural beings!"

"I've known all about your dirty tricks for a long time!"

Lü Liang's words were like a sharp sword, piercing Lü Ci's heart.

In fact, he knew far too many secrets about Lü Ci.

This is also one of the reasons why Lü Ci was so eager to get rid of him.

However, it doesn't seem to be the case now.

Lü Ci's treatment of him was tantamount to treating him as a traitor.

"Wow, looks like you're pretty close to the company. You even guessed my plans."