Ye Fan felt the heartbeat, and at this moment, his blood ran cold. If the heart inside his body was obtained through illegitimate means, he would inevitably feel guilty, regardless of the Zhao Family’s reaction. He himself couldn’t pass this hurdle in his heart.

He didn’t want an innocent life to be implicated because of him.

This was something he absolutely couldn’t accept.

After seriously filtering through Zhang Lu’s words, Ye Fan gradually regained his calm and said in a deep voice: "While I was still unconscious, Fire Phoenix had shown data matching my heart to the underground black market. But when I found out about this, Fire Phoenix withdrew the information. I believe this gave a clear signal to the black market and Underworld that even if they found a suitable heart, there would be no buyer, so no one or any faction would do such a foolish thing."

He continued: "Even if someone wildly speculates and cannot find a buyer, it’s just empty talk. Fire Phoenix did not disclose her identity, and all the released information has been retracted. Naturally, no one would risk doing something foolish anymore."

"Moreover, my identity and heart surgery needs are private, known to only a limited number of people. It’s impossible for anyone to know my condition, let alone find a heart matching mine."

"My condition and the information Fire Phoenix released were kept secret. How could anyone link it to me?"

"Even if they guessed my situation and knew I needed heart surgery, during the time Zhao Hai had his accident, no power could act based on a single piece of public information to find a matching heart for me. There simply wasn’t enough time."

Ye Fan analyzed the situation thoroughly and voiced all the relevant points.

"Fire Phoenix withdrawing the message already proved her stance. Not mentioning nobody knew she had released it, even if they knew, they’d sense the risks involved by the retraction. No one would be foolish enough to act on it. This isn’t about currying favor; it’s pure foolishness. I trust any rational individual or force wouldn’t do it."

Mengyao said calmly: "So, based on this, Zhao Hai’s death has nothing to do with us. Even if Zhao Hai didn’t die in an accident, it would have been from an enemy’s murder, unrelated to us. The fact Zhao Hai’s heart ended up with us was just a coincidence. It was his benevolence helping us, not anything we orchestrated."

"Hearing your analysis, my suspicions also don’t hold up anymore," Zhang Lu said admiringly. "I believe what you say makes sense and is true to the situation. Hopefully, the Zhao Family thinks the same. Otherwise, based on surface information and who has the heart, it’s easy to suspect you. That would be a big problem then."

"If the Zhao Family seeks revenge, let them come for me. We can only endure," Ye Fan said earnestly. "Since Zhao Hai’s death is unfair, and I’ve accepted a deceased’s heart, then no matter how we look at it, we must yield to the Zhao Family’s actions until we find the real perpetrator and clear our names."

"If the Zhao Family stubbornly deems you the culprit, even finding the real perpetrator won’t convince them," Zhang Lu reminded.

"We have to make efforts; there will be a way," Ye Fan said, still troubled.

"Based on Zhao Hai’s death timing and other information, if Fire Phoenix and the Butcher are not suspect, then it’s very likely Zhao Hai was killed by someone else," Zhang Lu muttered. "Finding the real culprit shouldn’t be very hard."

"Fire Phoenix and the Butcher are clear. Do not have any doubts about this," Ye Fan sternly warned.

"Understood." Zhang Lu nodded seriously, keeping Ye Fan’s warning in mind.

Such suspicions were a reasonable analysis in normal circumstances. If Fire Phoenix and the Butcher did something illegal for Ye Fan, it wouldn’t be impossible either.

"You guys continue chatting, I’ll make a call." Ye Fan turned away and dialed Fire Phoenix’s number.

"What’s up? Missing us already since just returning home, can’t wait to say hello? If you’re calling to report safety, save it; Mengyao already informed us you arrived safely," Fire Phoenix said casually.

"Check if my heart was obtained via legitimate channels. Also, the heart’s owned by Zhao Hai, who died in an accident. The surface news is extremely unfavorable to me, making it easy for the Zhao Family to suspect me," Ye Fan concisely explained. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"Wait for my news. I’ll let you know if there’s any," Fire Phoenix said seriously. "But one thing I can guarantee, Zhao Hai’s death has nothing to do with us. Even if someone wanted to win our favor, they wouldn’t find any access, let alone murder Zhao Hai."

"Hearing this assurance, I feel much relieved," Ye Fan said relaxedly.

"Put your mind at ease; don’t worry excessively," Fire Phoenix sternly advised, fearing Ye Fan’s suspicion about the heart’s origins would lead to lifelong guilt.

After hanging up, Fire Phoenix and the Butcher immediately gathered to investigate Zhao Hai’s accidental death.

Quickly, they rummaged through the accident scene and police investigation records.

"I think the boss is just too soft-hearted. Caring about such trivial matters, I can’t understand it," the Butcher grumbled, checking Zhao Hai’s accident information. "Zhao Hai was lucky. The boss having his heart should be a cause for celebration, but instead, it brought trouble. Had we wanted a non-legitimate matching heart, it would’ve been obtained long ago. How could it have taken so long, concocting a low-tech accident? Who’d do such a thing?"

"Stop whining. Ye Fan just seeks peace of mind. If he learns his new heart cost an innocent life, he’d feel guilty forever," Fire Phoenix spoke slowly.

"Although Zhao Hai’s accident data is complex, it’s factual that he was murdered, and the real culprit remains at large. Finding the truck driver is crucial. But finding where he escaped to is the real headache," the Butcher, now serious, remarked: "The world is vast; hunting down someone keen to evade is incredibly difficult."

"If it were right after the accident, it’d be easier to find. Now, with the difficulty increased, and without knowing the truck driver’s identity, it’s even harder," Fire Phoenix laughed but continued: "However, this difficulty can be overcome. I refuse to believe the culprit can evade our eyes."