Bái Hóng's gaze swept in turn across Bai Zhen, Bai Xi, and Hu Yuan, who sat before him. After a silence that lasted for quite a while, he said, "Actually, I have also been searching for clues over the past few years, but these leads are rather fragmented and lack any systematic order. Think back to the time when our Bai Family was suddenly attacked; the entire clan was instantly plunged into chaos. During the hurried flight, many collateral branches of the family scattered to the ends of the earth, while here in the main branch, there were also members who happened not to be at the family estate at the time. Perhaps some of them are still secretly gathering various intelligence and news regarding that mysterious organization, Shadow Hall, to this day. If we can find a way to get in touch with these hidden family members, it is highly likely that we can acquire even more crucial and detailed clues."
At this moment, Bai Zhen sat with his eyes half-closed and his brows tightly knitted, looking as though he were immersed in deep thought, seemingly unconcerned with anything happening in the outside world. Seeing this, Bái Hóng did not continue speaking; instead, he turned and walked silently to the side, beginning to brew a fresh pot of tea. Familiar with the routine, he picked up the tea set with practiced ease, his movements skillful yet cautious, every step appearing exceptionally earnest and focused. Before long, a steaming, fragrant pot of new tea was fully brewed.
Bái Hóng…
Chapter 274