In the old castle, the three people were so silent that they could hear the sound of wood burning.

After a while, Mr. Feng asked Zhao Linsheng, "Do you still have contact with the people of the Lin Family?"

Zhao Linsheng said, "They all refused to meet guests and even didn't answer the phone!"

Mr. Feng asked, "What about the Cheng Family? What's their reaction?"

Zhao Linsheng smiled, "Mr. Feng, the Cheng Family is more chaotic than the Lin Family now. Cheng Kunan and his wife go to the Lin Family every day to inquire about what happened. Unfortunately, they don’t know more than us."

Shao Danzhou said, "I heard Cheng Kunan’s only son went missing, and it seems to have something to do with the Lin Family, so they want to ask the Lin Family about his whereabouts very much. But the Lin Family happened to be undergoing such a change, so the Cheng Family is almost driven crazy. They don't know what to do now."

Mr. Feng sneered and said, "We must remain calm. No matter what the result is, we will benefit from it. Let’s just wait for the cat to jump."

...

In the villa of the Cheng Family, Cheng Tian was reporting the current situation in a low voice, and Cheng Kunan and his wife frowned with their eyes full of anxiety.

Madam Cheng said, "What happened to Feng? Why is he missing? Kunan, I have to go to the mainland to look for him in person."

Cheng Kunan hurriedly dissuaded, "Honey, wait! The clan conference is about to be held soon. You can't leave. There is no time. If you go now, we will lose!"

"My son's safety is the most important thing in this world! Don't try to stop me! I must go!"

Madam Cheng stood up and hurriedly walked outward.

Cheng Kunan quickly grabbed her arm and asked, "You can go if you want, but let me ask you a question first. Where are you going to look for Feng?"

"He went to Jiu Feng Gou with Danyang because a gold mine was discovered there. I will go there to look for him!"

"You’re becoming confused! The news is not credible at all. You will make a trip there in vain. I bet Feng is not in Jiu Feng Gou."

Madam Cheng calmed down and asked hesitatingly, "Do you mean that's fake news?"

"It must be fake news. Think about it! If Feng and Danyang went to Jiu Feng Gou together, they must have taken a lot of people with them. What’s more, Eighth Brother of the Lin Family is their leader. Even if there is danger in that place, it is impossible to trap all of them. But we can’t get in touch with any of them. Isn't it weird?"

When Madam Cheng was pondering, Cheng Kunan continued, "Not only Feng but also Eighth Brother of the Lin Family and Lin Danyang have gone missing. There must be something strange."

"Kunan, do you think what happened in the Lin Family has anything to do with them?"

Cheng Kunan sneered, "Even if they didn’t do it, I bet they have something to do with it. I’m sure the Lin Family knows how Feng went missing."

Madam Cheng snorted, "Hmph! Of course, they know how Feng went missing! Maybe it is they who are behind it!"

Cheng Kunan said, "You’re right, madam. I also suspect them."

Cheng Kunan helped Madam Cheng into a chair, held her hand, and comforted her, "Honey, don't worry. If it's the Lin Family that is playing tricks, Feng should be safe now."

"Really? Why are you so confident?"

Cheng Kunan replied, "Please think about it. Although we don't know what is happening in the Lin Family, they are very likely to be contending for power now. Either Lin Dantong is trying to seize power back forcefully, or the fourth lineage is deliberately attacking her. No matter who wins, the Lin Family will not dare to offend us."

Madam Cheng pondered over it for a while and slowly nodded, thinking her husband's analysis made sense.

The Lin Family was in a period of trouble. The last thing they wanted to see now was that internal and external troubles came together. At this juncture, offending an ally was the most foolish thing to do. So, her son should be safe.

"Kunan, what do you think about the struggle for power in the Lin Family? Who started it?"

Cheng Kunan didn't answer her question right away but lit a cigar, thinking about it seriously.

Madam Cheng didn't bother him but just watched him quietly by his side.

After a while, Cheng Kunan asked, "Honey, both you and I know Fourth Brother well. Do you think he would do such a thing?"

Madam Cheng answered, "Fourth Brother is greedy. He has coveted the position of householder for a long time, so he has the reason to do it. However, he is a person who can see the big picture. Even if he wants to grab for power, he would not have chosen such a timing. This is not his way of doing things."

Cheng Kunan said, "You’re right, and I also think so. Fourth Brother’s subordinates are very loyal and obedient to him. If he doesn't want to take action now, no one can force him to do it."

Madam Cheng replied, "So, Fourth Brother is not the one who provoked the conflict."

Cheng Kunan snorted, "Hmph! I don’t think he stirred up the war, and I guess he is a victim!"

Madam Cheng asked, "And then who do you think did this? Could it be Lin Puzhou?"

Cheng Kunan shook his head, "Third Brother was less likely to have done such a thing. He is more loyal to the Lin Family than Fourth Brother. Although he does despise Fourth Brother's way of doing things, he would not have chosen to act at such a critical time."

Madam Cheng looked at Cheng Kunan in surprise and couldn't help exclaiming, "So, it is Lin Dantong!"

"Yes, it must be her!"

"Impossible!" Madam Cheng shouted, "She is just a spoiled young lady. I don’t think she has the courage and determination to do such a thing."

Cheng Kunan retorted, "She didn't have the courage before, but people change! Look! She has it now!"

Madam Cheng said, "Although that girl is untamed, she is kind-hearted. How could she bear to kill her elders? That does not make sense!"

"But I can't think of another person except her. My guess should be correct. It's Lin Dantong who is playing tricks and stirring up troubles in the Lin Family!"

"She must be crazy!" Madam Cheng murmured, "Fair without, foul within. I didn’t expect her to be so vicious. Fortunately, Feng did not marry her."

"We don't know the specifics yet, but judging from the reaction of the Lin Family, the consequences should be bloody. Honey, send an invitation letter to the Lin Family and get ready for Worshipping!"

Madam Cheng was startled, and she looked at her husband worriedly, not knowing what he was up to do.

Worshipping was not a simple thing. The timing and tactics needed to be carefully chosen. If they succeeded, they could build up a good relationship. If not, they might get into trouble.

Although the Cheng Family kept inquiring about what was happening in the Lin Family, the Lin Family could understand their worry for their son, so they did not get angry.

Because the Lin Family was in a period of trouble right now, it was up to them to meet guests or not. But neither the Cheng Family nor the Lin Family had ever been unpolite to each other.

If the Cheng Family sent an invitation letter for Worshipping to them now, the situation would change. In the eyes of the Lin Family, this kind of behavior would be adding insult to injury and a blatant provocation, which might cause destruction to both sides

"Kunan, calm down! Don't act on impulse!"

Madam Cheng, who had always been impulsive, couldn't help but begin to persuade her husband. She felt his words were a little crazy, which was not his way of doing things at all. Maybe it was irony?

"Honey, I'm not impulsive. I have three reasons to do this. Listen to me carefully."

"OK, tell me about it!"

"Firstly, we have allied with the Lin Family, and many members of the Lin Family are our close friends. When our friends are in trouble, we should help them."

"That reason counts. What are the other reasons?"

"Secondly, we need to know what happened to the Lin Family and whether it will have a major impact on their strength. The clan conference is coming around the corner. Other families can watch the fun, but we can't stay out of it. This may affect the interest of the Cheng Family."

Madam Cheng suddenly realized this was his fundamental purpose.

As the ally of the Lin Family, others could remain indifferent spectators, but the Cheng family couldn’t turn a blind eye. The rise and fall of the Lin Family would directly affect the interests of the Cheng Family. So, this matter was serious.

"What's the last reason?"

"Last but not least, we must save our good-for-nothing son. If Lin Dantong has caught them, she will not let go of Eighth Brother and Lin Danyang. Feng was likely to be involved. Instead of looking around for him, we should directly ask Lin Dantong to give him back."

Madam Cheng's eyes lit up, and she immediately responded, "Yes! Feng must be in her hands. Let's ask her to return him to us! Tian, send the invitation letter to the Lin Family! We will officially visit them!"

...

In Lin Wan's villa, Li Mu was chatting with Fifth Uncle and his wife with gauze wrapped around his right ear.

His appearance was a bit funny, which worsened his image, but no one dared to laugh at him, and even the Fifth Uncle and his wife were looking at him with a trace of awe in their eyes.

Li Mu stood up from the sofa with a gloomy face, waved his hand vigorously.

He said, "If they don't want to come out, then the Lin Family will disown them. I don't believe the Lin Family will collapse without the two of them!"

Hearing this, Fifth Uncle and his wife gulped nervously, thinking Li Mu was too cruel. He had trampled Seventh Brother and beat Fourth Brother to death and disabled Third Brother. Fifth Uncle and his wife were the only ones who were old but hale now. The old forces of the Lin Family had been uprooted by him forcefully.

Mrs. Hong said, "Li Mu, don't be upset. I will go to persuade Sixth Uncle and Ninth Uncle."

"It's useless! They don't even listen to their brother and sister-in-law. You are just a junior and the daughter-in-law, so they will not take you seriously."

"Let me have a try!" Lin Wan said actively."

"No! If you go, they will scold you. You will be upset, and it will do harm to your health. It’s not worth it!"

Fifth Uncle cautiously suggested, "Li Mu, what about you go there in person?"

"I'll go!" Li Mu hesitated for a moment and said, "It may work. I will go and have a try!"

Lin Wan immediately took his hand and said firmly, "I want to go with you!"

"Lin Wan, you should not take up the matter in person now. They dare not hurt me, but if they see you, I'm afraid that they will lose control of their emotions."

"I'm not afraid of them. I'm afraid that you can't restrain yourself. I have only three uncles left. You can't hurt them anymore."

Fifth Uncle and his wife smiled bitterly. Lin Wan had spoken out their minds. There were only three seniors left now, so they must prevent Li Mu from killing them.

Therefore, the presence of Lin Wan was very necessary.

Fifth Uncle and his wife exchanged glances with each other and echoed Lin Wan’s words together. They said the effect would be better if she went with Li Mu because they would look more sincere.

Mrs. Hong and others also had the same opinion, so Li Mu had no choice but to nod in agreement.