Unrolling the letter, Feng Luotian held it up high, the paper snapping in the wind for Mei Hongyi to see. It was a formal order from the Alchemy Center addressed to the bandit leader, Jiu Hao, containing details that directly tied the Mei Clan to a dark conspiracy.
"!!" Mei Hongyi's expression shifted through a whirlwind of emotions—seriousness, shock, and finally a look of utter disbelief as his eyes scanned the lines of the document.
Watching the clone's changing expression, Luotian's smirk faded. "As I thought. Second Elder, you're involved in this, aren't you? Or perhaps you're the mastermind." His voice was cold as he waited for a reply.
"Do you have anything to say, Second Elder?" he asked icily.
Mei Hongyi took a long moment to collect his shattered composure before barking a denial. "No, I don't. And since this involves the Alchemy Center, hand over that document. I'll investigate this matter personally."
