Old Master Leng's sharp gaze fell on Qin Xiao. His previous spectator mentality vanished, replaced by seriousness and scrutiny. His eyes seemed to pierce through skin and see into the heart, instantly dispelling any lingering hint of romantic intimacy in the room.

"Young Master Qin, I have something to ask you."

He paused, tapped his cane lightly on the ground with a dull thud, and his tone became somber.

"How much reliable information do you have about that kid Ye Chen?"

When Leng Nan heard her grandfather suddenly ask about serious matters, she seemed to wake up from a dream and almost rolled off Qin Xiao's body using both hands and feet.

She hurriedly stopped, frantically tidying her somewhat disheveled light gray loungewear and cascading long hair. Her cheeks were still burning hot, and even her earlobes were suspiciously red. Her eyes darted around, not daring to look at anyone, wishing the ground would immediately crack open so she could crawl into it.

The fierce determination to prove her "femininity" that she had just displayed had vanished, leaving only embarrassment and helplessness.

Qin Xiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He adjusted his posture and subtly smoothed out the slightly wrinkled hem of his clothes, his movements calm and unhurried. He met Old Master Leng's scrutinizing gaze, and his expression became solemn.

“Young man from the Qin family, we just investigated Ye Chen’s background.”

Old Master Leng spoke slowly, his voice low and deep.

"It seems this person appeared out of thin air; there's absolutely no official record of him."

"You've fought him more often, I'd like to hear your perspective."

Qin Xiao pondered for a moment, organized his thoughts, and said in a calm tone: "As far as I know, Ye Chen has deep connections with an organization overseas called 'Dragon King Palace'."

"He is most likely a core member of the group."

"Dragon King Palace?" Old Master Leng repeated the name, his brows furrowed and his gaze piercing, as if trying to see through Qin Xiao's heart. "Foreign forces? Tell me more."

Qin Xiao felt the oppressive aura and knew in his heart that this veteran general, who had been through many battles, was no ordinary person. He carefully chose his words: "The Dragon King Palace is an extremely secretive and massive international organization with influence all over the world. On the surface, it may be some multinational corporations, but in the shadows, it controls shady businesses, including mercenaries, arms, and even deeper things that are hard to imagine."

Old Master Leng's gaze grew increasingly solemn: "You mean, behind Ye Chen stands such a behemoth?"

Qin Xiao nodded: "Very likely. Ye Chen's own strength and skill, as well as the unbridled nature he displayed, are not qualities that ordinary people possess. If there is no powerful force supporting him, it is impossible to explain."

Old Master Leng fell silent, and the atmosphere in the room became somewhat oppressive.

"What is the purpose of the Dragon King Palace?" Old Master Leng broke the silence and continued to press for an answer.

Qin Xiao shook his head: "It's hard to judge at the moment, but one thing is certain: they are definitely not good people. They are ruthless and unscrupulous in their actions, and extremely ambitious. Ye Chen's appearance in the capital is probably not just for the sake of those fiancées' engagements."

"You mean, they have some ulterior motive?" Old Master Leng's tone was icy.

"Very likely," Qin Xiao said confidently. "The eight great families of the capital have deep roots and control the lifeline of all industries in China. If the Dragon King Palace really has something to plot, the eight great families will definitely be their targets."

Old Master Leng's gaze was calm, revealing neither joy nor anger, but Qin Xiao could sense the seasoned authority and decisiveness emanating from him.

Qin Xiao continued, his tone carrying a hint of certainty.

"As for the lack of detailed identity information for him within the country, I guess that someone above probably erased his information."

Old Master Leng frowned, and his fingers tapped the armrest of his cane more frequently, the soft tapping sound resonating in the hearts of everyone in the room.

"If that's the case..."

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and his voice deepened, carrying a chilling, murderous aura.

"Then they are very likely people who came from 'Dragon Fang'!"

“Dragon Fang…” Leng Nan repeated the name in a low voice, her delicate eyebrows furrowed, as if she had remembered something, and her expression became solemn.

Qin Xiao nodded, then cautiously shook his head.

"It's not entirely certain yet; further investigation is needed. The nature of 'Dragon Fang' is special, and once it gets involved, it's no small matter."

"But one thing is certain."

Qin Xiao's gaze sharpened as he stared directly at Old Master Leng, like a drawn sword.

"Ye Chen is a vengeful person. He will definitely not let this go after suffering such a great loss."

"He will definitely try to harm me again."

"At that time, we just need to lay an ambush, wait for him to tire himself out, and then it will be much easier to deal with him."

"no!"

Leng Nan stood up from the sofa almost immediately, speaking rapidly and resolutely, with an unquestionable tone.

"Using Qin Xiao as bait? That's too dangerous!"

Her eyes were filled with undisguised worry as she looked at Qin Xiao. Her urgency made it impossible to believe that just a few minutes ago, the two of them were fighting to the death in the training ground, and she had even kicked him so viciously.

Looking at her anxious and somewhat annoyed expression, Qin Xiao felt a slight tremor in a corner of his heart, but it was fleeting. His face remained calm, and he simply shook his head.

"I'm not going to be bait."

His voice was calm and undisturbed, yet it possessed a strange penetrating power, as if it could directly soothe people's hearts.

“I am his mortal enemy and his nemesis.”

"From the moment he appeared in the capital, I became his target that he had to eliminate; there was no escaping it."

"So, rather than passively taking a beating, we should take the initiative. Only by going head-to-head with him can I possibly fight for that sliver of hope." Qin Xiao's gaze swept over Leng Nan, finally landing on the thoughtful old man Leng, his tone resolute.

Old Master Leng gave Qin Xiao a deep look. His old eyes, weathered and slightly cloudy from years of experience, were now filled with undisguised admiration and a touch of amazement. This young man, facing such a formidable enemy, not only did he not back down, but he also displayed clear thinking and extraordinary courage.

"Good lad! You have guts and a sense of responsibility! You're much better than many of these sheltered kids these days!" The old man nodded approvingly, tapping his cane lightly on the ground.

"If you need anything, just let me know! As long as it's within the Leng family's power, we'll do everything we can to support you!"

Upon hearing this, a sharp glint flashed in Qin Xiao's eyes, as if he had been waiting for these words, and the timing was perfect.

"Old Leng, I do have something I'd like to ask for your help with."