67 Lucky Strike (2/2)

”Where is the item?” growled Grandfather Tang, his eyes boring straight into Qin Hu’s. His question was straight to the point so that Qin Hu would not have the opportunity to deny anything!

Such a question would lead Qin Hu to think that: Grandfather Tang knew that Northern City Clan was the one that had stolen the Xuan Core and that Grandfather Tang had proof of it. All that was missing was his cooperation. So long as Qin Hu had something to do with the theft of the Xuan Core, there was a 90 percent chance that his expression would give it away when he heard the question as a prisoner!

Sure enough, Qin Hu inhaled sharply in shock. His mouth was agape, he was tongue-tied and there was a look of desperation in his eyes! Grandfather Tang was observing his reaction carefully and was ecstatic at the response he was seeing. Finally, the suspense in his heart was abated.

It really is a jackpot! Oh, my dear Tang Yuan, you have finally managed to accomplish something! And a great accomplishment at that! Looks like there is actually some hope for you! Wait a moment, didn’t this matter came from that douchebag, Jun Mo Xie? A sudden thought came into Grandfather Tang’s mind: Having a bunch of debauchees together does not seem like such a bad idea after all. At least they had proven their usefulness at the critical moment. Didn’t everyone say that I used to be like a debauchee too? But right now...

Grandfather Tang realized that his thoughts had digressed and he composed himself. Regardless of whether he found the Xuan Core today, Grandfather Tang made a mental note to thank the Jun Family. The Tang Family now owe the Jun Family a huge favor! It was time to improve their relationship with the Jun Family...

”Wh… What is this Xuan Core? I… I do not know anything about it, Tang… Senior, why would you do this to us so suddenly? I…” answered a very flustered Qin Hu. His eyes were flashing and he was hoping that luck would be on his side.

”Oh, what a talkative little brat you are. You don’t remember anything about a Xuan Core? Haha… Don’t worry. I will make sure you remember,” smirked Grandfather Tang. He waved his hand and an expert from the Tang Family brought forward Qin Xiao Bao’s body. Qin Xiao Bao was thrown on the floor, and the expert left.

”Qin Hu, it is to my knowledge that you only have this one son. I promise that as long as you tell me everything, I will make sure that your son is not harmed, no matter what happens to the Northern City Clan. I give you my word that I will protect the last remaining heir of your Qin Family and make sure he remains safe and sound,” laughed Grandfather Tang in an amicable manner. ”Unfortunately, if you still cannot remember anything, you will have to witness your own son’s suffering. When that happens, no one would have a happy ending. Do you understand?”

”Father! Save me!” wailed Qin Xiao Bao. Qin Xiao Bao had suffered through a very unfortunate year. At the start of the year, when he was walking the streets, he came across a beauty and could not help but catcall and flirted with her. Unfortunately, he was captured, his Dan Tian broken, and his Xuan Qi cultivation destroyed. After he recovered and he was finally able to move again, he went to a wine shop but was smacked on the face by a drunkard. Although he only cursed the drunkard, he was still beaten up and had his leg broken. As he cried his way home, he thought he would have a safe haven to nurse his injuries. Yet, something like this were to happen. He was carried and thrown around like a bag of rubbish despite his injuries. Qin Xiao Bao was currently an emotional turmoil. He was afraid, nervous, in pain, and despondent…

Grandfather Tang slowly stretched out his withered hand and stroked Qin Xiao Bao’s neck, similar to how one would stroke a frightened puppy to try to placate it. However, everyone knew that this was just an act. If Qin Hu’s answer was not what Grandfather Tang wanted, those withered hands would transform into those of the King of Hell!

Qin Hu heaved a deep sigh and lowered his gaze, ”You win.” Grandfather Tang beamed and replied proudly, ”Qin Hu, you are truly worthy of being a Clan Leader. You know how to settle a situation properly. I’m impressed.”

The sarcastic comment was like a tight slap to Qin Hu’s already bruised ego. His face was red with humiliation and it was an ugly sight. After mumbling to himself, he finally forced out the words, ”I believe that Senior Duke is already aware that the theft was done under someone else’s commands. If it wasn’t, I would never have the courage to steal something from the Tang Residence. I would not want to court my own death. Even if we had wished to steal from you, we do not have the capital to… we simply cannot do it.”

”Go on,” urged an impatient Grandfather Tang.