The head of the Xiong family gave a wry smile: "Mr. Feng, what could I possibly be hiding? We truly don't know anything about the Dragon Lady!"

Ling Feng looked at Xiong Tian: "Then did young master Xiong Tian attack anyone on the Beastman territory ten days ago?"

Xiong Tian was dumbfounded for a moment: "Ten days ago? At that time, I was still at the mine... I've never even been to the Beastman Tribe!"

Judging by Xiong Tian's demeanor, he seemed to be telling the truth. If this was indeed the case, then things got much more interesting. One side accuses the Xiong family of abducting the person, but the Xiong family hasn't done it. So who truly abducted the Dragon Lady? Why would they impersonate members of the Xiong family?

"Head of the Xiong family, it seems this matter is a misunderstanding by the Beastman," Ling Feng said calmly. "But as you can see, the Beastman won't let go until their goal is met, and mere words won't convince them. To resolve this situation, I think there's only one way!"

"What way?" Xiong Shi couldn't help but ask.

Ling Feng stated seriously: "Find the real Dragon Lady, find the mastermind framing the Xiong family! Only by doing this can we shift the Beastman's hatred, thus giving the Xiong family a chance to breathe."

"Hmph, our Xiong family is not afraid of those Beastmen!" Xiong Tian couldn't help but say: "They're just..."

"Silence!" Xiong Shi glared fiercely at Xiong Tian.

Xiong Yan shook her head and said: "Xiong Tian, our Xiong family is strong, but if we expend too much strength in a fight with the Beastman, how can we defend against those secret attacks from behind? Besides, since Mr. Feng says someone is framing our Xiong family, if we don't catch them, they'll become even more reckless, which isn't a good thing for us!"

Xiong Shi looked surprised at Xiong Yan. He hadn't expected his second daughter, who has always been engrossed in experiments, to have such insight and wisdom. Compared to his son Xiong Tian, whom he had always valued, her intellect was much simpler!

"Xiao Yan is right!" Xiong Shi said in a deep voice: "As Mr. Feng said, since someone is using the Dragon Lady affair to target our Xiong family, it indicates they have major plans. If we don't pay careful attention, we're awaiting a great disaster for the Xiong family!"

Xiong Tian was somewhat at a loss; is the situation really this severe?

Xiong Shi thought for a moment and said: "Mr. Feng, we owe you today. Please go down and rest for a while; as for the Dragon Lady matter, I have my own plans!"

Ling Feng smiled faintly: "Since the head of the Xiong family has plans, I'm relieved."

Xiong Shi said to Xiong Yan: "Xiao Yan, take Mr. Feng to rest; you are old friends, take the opportunity to catch up!"

Xiong Yan seemed to hear an undertone in Xiong Shi's words, her face blushing slightly: "Mr. Feng, come with me, I'll take you to the guest room to rest!"

After Ling Feng left, Xiong Shi said to Xiong Tian: "Go and mobilize the Shadow Department; you must investigate the Dragon Lady affair thoroughly, no mistakes allowed, understand?"

Xiong Tian nodded and then somewhat puzzled asked: "Father, is this matter really so serious?"

Xiong Shi sighed: "Xiao Tian, if you still can't figure it out, follow your second sister to the Imperial Capital; come back when you've gained some insight!"

Xiong Tian's face showed an embarrassed expression, he scratched his head: "Well... Father, I'm going to find the Shadow Department leader!"

With that said, he fled hastily. Watching Xiong Tian's somewhat awkward figure, Xiong Shi shook his head: "It seems I protected him too well before; it's time to let him grow quickly, after all... The Xiong family will be handed over to him in the future!"

Meanwhile, in the Beastman team, Lion Roar returned to the Lion Tribe.

"Ancestor, what exactly happened, why are we retreating?" Lion Mad held back for a while but finally couldn't help but ask.

Lion Roar looked at Lion Mad faintly and said: "Lion Mad, you are now the leader of the Lion Tribe, many things require you to make careful decisions. Was the one who attacked the Dragon Lady's caravan really people from Bear Fortress?"

Lion Mad scratched his head and said: "Of course."

"What evidence do you have?"

"According to the survivors at the time, the leader was a red-haired guy; besides that guy from the Xiong family, who else has red hair?" Lion Mad said carelessly.

"Just that?" Lion Roar was stunned for a moment and then asked.

Lion Mad nodded: "Yeah, isn't that ironclad proof?"

"Ironclad proof? Ironclad proof my lioness!" Lion Roar slapped Lion Mad on the head and roared: "Just because of the red hair, does that confirm it's people from Bear Fortress? What weapons did they use, how did they bypass the Beastman Tribe's blockade, and how did they leave with the Dragon Lady, have you investigated all of that?"

Lion Mad said awkwardly: "Well... well, once Bear Fortress is breached, it'll all be clear, won't it?"

Lion Roar took several deep breaths, almost driven mad by Lion Mad! Lion Mad's strength was indeed impressive, having become a Divine Sea Realm Peak expert at a young age, but his mind... seemed clogged!

At the same time, Lion Roar also felt that Ling Feng might have a point; they possibly have been calculated against!

"Hmph, no matter who wants to plot against our Beastmen, they must bear our fury!" Lion Roar muttered in his heart.

"Ancestor, this..."

"Get out!" Lion Roar saw Lion Mad still before him and couldn't suppress his rage, shouting angrily.

...

In the guest room, Xiong Yan looked at Ling Feng with some embarrassed affection: "Master, do you need your servant to serve tonight?"

Ling Feng took a deep breath: "Xiong Yan, do you know what you're saying?"

Xiong Yan lowered her eyes and said: "Of course I do. For Master, your servant can do anything, and my father's intention is as such..."

"Ahem!" Ling Feng coughed a few times and said solemnly: "Things like this should never be mentioned again, but I do have one thing I want you to do for me!"

"What orders does Master have?" Xiong Yan asked.

Ling Feng pondered for a moment and said: "Collect all the information about the surrounding Beastmen and bring it to me. I need to thoroughly understand the situation around here... Right, also find out all the adversarial forces against your Xiong family!"

"Yes, Master, I'll do it immediately!" Xiong Yan nodded.

Ling Feng continued: "Oh, we're leaving in a day or two, you should also prepare ahead!"

After an hour, Xiong Yan placed all the documents before Ling Feng, who flipped through them, finally gaining some understanding of the situation around here.

"The Abyss Realm... it's more interesting than I imagined!" Ling Feng closed the documents, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

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