Although Simeon and the others seemed carefree and nonchnt, L caught a glimpse of their worry in their eyes just now.


    But he didn’t ask any more questions!


    This mission may involve some confidential information, and although he was a renowned general, it was still just “renown.” Some things were better left unasked!


    Besides, even those who truly belonged to the military didn’t necessarily have the authority to know everything.


    After a meal together, L’s friendship with Simeon deepened even further. They both felt that they had simr personalities.


    Simeon didn’t have the air of arrogance that many children from prominent families had. When they first met, his dislike towards L was only because he was an “airborne” personnel.


    Butter on, L won him over with his strength. Simeon and all members of Dragon Sword Brigade admired him greatly.


    During dinner, L also asked about “Fox” Sierra’s situation since she and her master were thest people to see his parents alive. He still wanted to visit Sierra’s sect someday to see if there were any clues left behind by his parents before they died.


    However, Simeon said that Sierra had already returned to her sect; she was only a special consultant for Dragon Sword Brigade like L and not actually serving in the military.


    On that evening, L and the others returned to the hotel room they had previously booked after ying until around ten o’clock.


    Miranda was taking a shower in the bathroom, while L apanied Nora, watching TV.


    At that moment, his phone vibrated. L nced at it, and a cold gleam shed in his eyes. It was a message from Summer!


    Upon learning that his parents had been brutally killed by Wicked Bone, L harbored a deep hatred towards them and the secretive Willis family.


    He couldn’t currently confront the ancient Willis family or even the secretive Willis family and Wicked Bone head-on. However, that didn’t mean L couldn’t do anything.


    He had contacted Summer and instructed her to gather as much information as possible about the secretive Willis family and Wicked Bone.


    This included any externalpanies or organizations associated with the secretive Willis family, the people working for them, and more.


    After all, even ancient martial forces needed someone on the outside to help them umte wealth. The message Summer sent now contained information about the forces orpanies secretly supported by the Willis family.


    “Hexleaf Industries, Thousandstream Construction, Alpite Antiques, Goldheart Moon’s Cobra Brigade…”


    L looked at the information and silently repeated the names of thesepanies or forces rted to the secretive Willis family. As he reached the end, a surge of air rushed through his nostrils.


    “The Medical Business Alliance of Corl Delta? So this business organization is also connected to the secretive Willis family?”


    A cold smile appeared on L’s face as he muttered to himself. It seemed that fate had brought them together.


    “Let’s see what happens! The ancient Willis family, the secretive Willis family, Wicked Bone! I may not be able to confront you directly right now, but I don’t mind finding some leverage through theseckeys you support!”


    …


    The next day, Simeon yed the role of a gracious host and took L and his family to various ces in Iylonio for sightseeing. It was their third day in Iylonio.


    L contacted Erik and arranged to meet them at a hotel in Iylonio.


    There, he met Erik and his entourage. Besides Erik, Henry and some of his subordinates from Ednd and the Ward family were also present. It was evident that Henry had brought all the skilled individuals he could.


    Interestingly, Erik was apanied by an older man who appeared to be around the same age as him, dressed in gray clothing. Upon observation, L realized the man was a Grandmaster-level expert. It seemed that despite losing influence in the family conflict, Erik still had some cards up his sleeve.


    “L, so you’ve already arrived in Iylonio? Let me introduce you. This is my old friend, you can call him Mr. Perrin,” Erik said with a smile after seeing L.


    Emmett Perrin assessed L briefly, nodded slightly, and kept his attitude reserved.


    “Mr. Willis!”


    Henry, on the other hand, had a favorable attitude towards L this time. The Ward family’s visit was for official business, not tourism. After the initial meeting, they headed straight to the ancestral residence of the Ward family in Iylonio.


    …


    The Ward Residence was located in the northwest direction within the third ring of Iylonio, upying a vast area ofnd in this prime location.


    Rather than calling it the Ward Residence, it would be more appropriate to refer to it as the former residence of “Master me.”


    With a history of nearly two hundred years, the estate exuded an ancient charm and could easily be considered a historicalndmark.


    However, the Ward family clearly didn’t rely on tourist ie and had no intention of opening their ancestral home to the public. Moreover, this was a forbidden area for ordinary people, an absolute private domain.


    At ten o’clock that morning, the group arrived at the ancestral residence. Erik’s face showed a hint of mncholy.


    “Erik, you’re here?” Edward stood outside the Ward Residence with a fake smile on his face.


    “Take me to see your grandfather!”


    Erik nodded slightly and gave a direct order.


    Edward respectfully agreed, but secretly sneered in his heart: Old man, what’s with the act? Aren’t you here to submit today?


    Hmph, bringing that stubborn Emmett as well? What are you trying to gain?


    Dream on!


    You have no idea how much preparation my grandfather has made today!


    With these thoughts, Edward’s eyes nced towards L, and a wave of killing intent surged in his heart.


    This guy is here too?


    Good!


    Today might be the day to avenge the “blood-spitting” grudge in Ednd.


    L, since you like meddling in my family’s affairs, don’t think about leaving once you’re here.


    Edward remained calm on the surface and led Erik and the group towards the depths of the Ward Residence.


    Finally, they arrived at a spacious hall.


    “Erik, you’re here? Come in,e in, take a seat.”Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org.


    At the entrance, a senior gentleman with features resembling Erik’s by about sixty or seventy percent greeted them with a smile.


    Erik smirked mockingly, said nothing, and went straight in with his entourage.


    He scanned the room, his face filled with even more disdainful mockery, but deep in his eyes, a hint of seriousness and indignation emerged.


    “Edward, you’ve really gone all out, huh? Inviting every expert you could find?”


    Erik looked at Edward, coldly smiling as he asked.


    Meanwhile, L’s attention was not on Anders or the helpers from the Ward family in Iylonio.


    His gaze turned towards the direction of the backyard of the Ward Residence, revealing a trace of horror.


    What is there in the Ward Residence’s backyard?