“Let’s analyze the situation first,” Amber said after taking a deep breath.
“First of all, since it was the Holy Ghost Tribe who sent Harleen and Ivy to the Whitney family, it at least proves that the Holy Ghost Tribe didn’t do this.”
“Additionally, the fact that someone captured Harleen and Ivy is most likely because they are after the treasure that Billy Boy possesses.”
“In Akabuchi City, apart from the Akabuchi Star Palace, only the three other major families have such ambitions.”
“Amber, you missed one other force,” Night Orchid added.
“The Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce?” Amber paused and then realized.
“Yes!” Night Orchid nodded.
“Could it really be the Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce?” White Tiger frowned slightly.
“We can’t rule out the possibility!” Vermilion Bird responded. “Don’t forget, the eldest son of the Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce is not an easy person to deal with!”
“That’s true,” White Tiger nodded slightly.
“Billy Boy, don’t worry too much. Since they are after the treasure in your body, someone will definitely contact you,” Amber said to Billy.
After a brief pause, she added, “Or you could send a message to Miss Wooler and ask her to keep an eye out?”
“Alright,” Billy nodded.
For him, there was no better option at the moment, so he decided to give it a try.
He then took out a sound transmission stone and sent a voice message to Lydia Wooler.
After putting away the sound transmission stone, he turned to Casey. “Distribute the items from the Whitney family to everyone. All of you should go into seclusion and cultivate to improve your strength as soon as possible!”
“Got it!” Casey nodded and took out the items from the Whitney family.
Early the next morning, explosive news spread like wildfire throughout Akabuchi City.
The Whitney family, which had a legacy spanning thousands of years, was annihilated overnight!
All the Whitney family warriors, including their patriarch Colby Whitney, were either killed or had their cultivation abolished. Their family members also disappeared without a trace.
The Whitney family estate had turned into ruins, with not a single person in sight!
Initially, no one wanted to believe this news was true.
After all, the Whitney family had stood strong in Akabuchi City for so many years, and their overall strength was formidable.
Moreover, the Whitney family had an ancestral soul that could kill early stage Perceiving Dao Realm cultivators as their trump card.
In Akabuchi City, apart from the Domain Lord’s Mansion and the Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce, no other force could uproot them overnight!
Although most people didn’t believe it at first, many still went to the Whitney family estate out of curiosity.
Seeing the scene for themselves, they finally believed it.
Soon after, everyone in Akabuchi City began speculating about who was responsible.
The first suspects were naturally the Akabuchi Star Palace and the Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce, as only these two forces had such power.
However, both forces quickly sent representatives to clarify that they had nothing to do with it.
Subsequently, many people started using various channels to find out who was behind it.
That morning.
In a heavily guarded palace in Akabuchi City, a young woman sat gracefully on a throne.
She appeared to be around twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, with exquisite features, a graceful figure, and an air of nobility.
Dressed in a green robe, she exuded an ethereal aura that seemed untouched by worldly affairs.
Her beauty was on par with Harleen and Ivy.
Moreover, her martial aura indicated that her cultivation level far surpassed theirs.
In the hall, besides her, there was another woman dressed in black standing not far away, slightly bowing.
“Is the information confirmed? Was it really him who did it?” The woman in green took a sip of tea and spoke with a voice as melodious as an oriole’s song.
“Confirmed!” The woman in black nodded solemnly.
“And the reason?” The woman in green continued to ask.
“The Holy Ghost Tribe captured his wife and a close female friend and then presented them as gifts to the Whitney family,” the woman in black replied.
“It seems the Holy Ghost Tribe couldn’t hold back any longer!” The woman in green narrowed her eyes slightly.
“In a way, it’s good. The Whitney family brought this upon themselves, saving us the trouble,” the woman in black added.
“Have his wife and that close female friend been found?” The woman in green ignored her comment and asked again after putting down her tea cup.
“No!” The woman in black shook her head. “Someone took advantage of the chaos to rescue them from the Whitney family!”
“Oh?” The woman in green was slightly surprised. “Do we know who did it?”
“Not yet!” The woman in black shook her head again. “Even Colby Whitney himself didn’t know who it was!”
“Interesting!” The woman in green’s eyes narrowed again.
After a brief pause, she looked at the woman in black and said, “Have your people investigate and find out who did it!”
“Understood!” The woman in black nodded after a slight hesitation.
“By the way, I’ve heard he has a good relationship with Lydia Wooler?” The woman in green asked again.
“From what I understand, they knew each other back in Sky City. At that time, he hadn’t yet risen to prominence, and Lydia Wooler probably helped him quite a bit!” The woman in black nodded.
“She does have a knack for investing!” The woman in green took another sip of tea. “Any recent movements from the Akabuchi Chamber of Commerce?”
“A while ago, Lydia Wooler led a team to Canyon View City. Initially, she was ordered by the Chamber of Commerce to settle accounts with him but happened to encounter an attack on Canyon View Institute by the Holy Ghost Tribe,” the woman in black continued.
“She joined forces with Deven Wooler and Matteo Wooler along with twenty members of the Black Flame Army to help the Institute survive that ordeal.”
“However, ten members of the Black Flame Army were lost in that battle. Upon her return, she was held accountable and is currently under house arrest.”
“It seems her interest in him goes beyond mere investment!” The woman in green remarked casually.
“What do you mean?” The woman in black hesitated before asking. “Could Lydia Wooler have feelings for him?”
“What do you think?” The woman in green countered.
“I wouldn’t dare make such assumptions,” the woman in black shook her head again after another hesitation.
“There are so many talented young men in Akabuchi City, yet none caught her eye. She chose a young man from a lower-tier star domain,” the woman in green put down her tea cup.
“I’m quite curious now. I want to see what kind of man can win Lydia Wooler’s heart!”
The woman in black opened her mouth but decided not to speak after some thought.
After a brief pause, she changed the topic. “The Holy Ghost Tribe has been very active in Akabuchi City recently. Should we…”
“No need to intervene for now. Let’s see how things develop between them first,” the woman in green responded.
“In my opinion, even though that boy has a treasure on him, he’s still far from being able to contend with the Holy Ghost Tribe…” The woman in black began again.
“Don’t underestimate that treasure!” The woman in green interrupted her.
“Should I take action and seize that treasure…” The woman in black continued.
“Have you ever wondered why that treasure chose him?” The woman in green interrupted again.
“Forgive my ignorance!” The woman in black was taken aback once more.
“For now, don’t get any ideas about that treasure!” The woman in green waved her hand dismissively after speaking.
“Alright then. Go find out who captured his wife as soon as possible!”
“Understood!” The woman in black nodded and retreated.