Chapter 284: The Only Clue!

Chapter 284: Chapter 284: The Only Clue!

Chen Xiao’s expression became unusually serious, and a hint of anxiety was revealed in his eyes.

Luo Qingli noticed his oddity and softly asked, "What’s wrong? Is some fox spirit bothering you again?"

"It’s Xu Yanran, something happened to her in Fragrant City." Chen Xiao’s voice was low.

Upon hearing this, Luo Qingli’s brows furrowed tightly, worry evident: "What happened to Aunt Yanran? Wasn’t she on a mission?"

Chen Xiao took a deep breath and briefly explained the task Xu Yanran and Leng Baiyu went to execute in Fragrant City.

"I plan to go there personally! Whether it’s a dragon’s den or a tiger’s lair, I can’t sit back and do nothing!"

After all, Leng Baiyu and Xu Yanran went to Fragrant City because of him.

Now that something’s happened, he can’t pretend not to see.

Luo Qingli nodded, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes: "I’ll go with you."

She was also concerned for Xu Yanran.

Chen Xiao shook his head: "No, you stay here. I won’t feel at ease with you coming along."

"I need to first understand the situation."

Saying this, he walked out and immediately dialed Ye Hongyi, the second senior sister.

"The senior sister’s in trouble, can’t get in touch with her; she went to Fragrant City to attend an auction, previously there was news that Mermaid’s Tears would appear at this auction."

"She should be looking for Mermaid’s Tears for me."

"Check what’s going on with this auction."

On the other end of the phone, Ye Hongyi’s expression became serious upon hearing Leng Baiyu was in trouble, "Don’t worry, I’ll investigate quickly. I’ll update you in an hour."

After saying this, she hung up.

Chen Xiao immediately booked a flight to Fragrant City.

Things are tense, he can’t afford to take his time!

With Leng Baiyu’s strength, ordinary people surely wouldn’t pose any threat!

But those who can threaten her must be extremely formidable opponents.

Moreover, he feels this is definitely not an accident.

But a preplanned deception.

After all, Leng Baiyu released a lot of information when she was looking for medicine for him.

The adversary likely intentionally released the news about Mermaid’s Tears to lure her to Fragrant City.

If that’s the case, then the trouble is significant.

An hour later, Ye Hongyi called back.

"Second senior sister, how did the investigation go?" Chen Xiao’s voice held urgency.

Ye Hongyi’s voice came from the other side, tinged with fatigue: "I’ve found some clues."

"This auction indeed isn’t as simple as it seems on the surface, I can’t find more detailed information currently, just know that the participants are top figures from various countries."

"And this auction was spearheaded by the Xiang City Li Family, the leader of the Four Great Families!"

"This is all I could find for now."

"Fragrant City, Li Family?"

"That’s right!" Ye Hongyi said coldly, "If this matter truly involves the Li Family, I won’t let them off! I’m still investigating related info, they’d better hope... senior sister doesn’t encounter any trouble!!"

Chen Xiao replied coldly, "Seems these guys are quite good at keeping things under wraps, but since we know the Li Family is in charge, it’s straightforward, just confront them directly."

Now both Leng Baiyu and Xu Yanran are missing, moreover, during the auction process.

And as the ones in charge of the auction, the Xiang City Li Family naturally cannot dodge responsibility.

"Be cautious, Fragrant City is deep waters! Many international forces are rooted here!"

"Understood." Chen Xiao didn’t say much more, "Update me with the latest news immediately."

"I’m preparing to depart."