Ye Fan, Fire Phoenix, and Butcher stood tall despite the challenges, troubled by Zhao Hai’s good deeds during his life. In order to bring peace to Zhao Hai’s spirit and to calm Ye Fan’s own conscience, they had to find the true culprit, regardless of whether the Zhao Family believed the real perpetrator was someone else. This was a comfort to the deceased and a solace to the living.

Fire Phoenix and Butcher mobilized their resources, searching for the truck driver’s whereabouts.

On Ye Fan’s side, he kindly inquired, "Can you tell us about Zhao Hai’s family background?"

"Zhao Hai was a key figure in the Zhao Family. It’s well-known that his second uncle, Zhao Zhongtian, didn’t get along with his brother Zhao Feipeng, although Zhao Zhongtian held only a small share and managed a minor business. There’s definitely some internal conflict within the Zhao Family."

Zhang Lu said, "Additionally, Zhao Hai had a daughter, about five years old, and his wife was Jian Tao. The Jian Family is a prominent and influential family in the business world."

"If the Zhao Family listens only to one side and sees us as the prime suspects, things will get much more complicated," Mengyao worried.

"We will deal with whatever comes our way," Ye Fan said calmly. "Given that Zhao Hai’s heart beats within me, we’ll compromise with the Zhao Family’s actions, find a way to prove our innocence, and let them acknowledge that Zhao Hai’s death has nothing to do with us."

This task was difficult, but it had to be done.

"I’ll send you some information about Zhao Family members so you can be aware and handle any encounters, to avoid being completely in the dark," Zhang Lu said worriedly.

"Is it possible that internal conflicts within the Zhao Family led to Zhao Hai’s death?" Mengyao naturally suspected.

"While the suspicion isn’t unfounded, the possibility is very slim," Zhang Lu replied. "Zhao Feipeng and Zhao Zhongtian only had minor frictions; there weren’t any major conflicts significant enough to lead to Zhao Hai’s murder."

"The open and hidden struggles behind big families are complicated. It’s not impossible that Zhao Zhongtian did something for control over the Zhao Family," Mengyao insisted, "as Zhao Zhongtian has been living off the family and the business is in Zhao Feipeng and his son’s hands, so he might commit such acts for personal gain."

"If that possibility exists, Zhao Hai’s death could just be the first step. There might be more upheavals in the Zhao Family that we’ll observe," Zhang Lu remarked rationally.

...

At Jian Tao’s residence, her husband’s death left her in utter despair. Her daughter’s, Zhao Ruixi, relentless questioning only added to her turmoil, leaving her unsure of how to respond. In helplessness, she sent her daughter to stay with her in-laws.

She couldn’t find anything to comfort her daughter and couldn’t manage her own emotions, so she let her daughter leave for a while. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Yu Weidong paid a visit to report on the events surrounding Zhao Hai’s accident.

"Uncle Yu, what’s the specific situation? You mentioned on the phone that Zhao Hai was murdered?" Jian Tao asked urgently.

Earlier, Yu Weidong had briefly explained the truth behind Zhao Hai’s death to prepare the Zhao Family mentally.

"Madam, please don’t get agitated. Sit down, and let me explain slowly," Yu Weidong said, feeling heartbroken at Jian Tao’s weary appearance.

Once Jian Tao sat down, Yu Weidong continued, "Madam, the situation is as follows: after careful verification by the police, it was confirmed that the eldest master was indeed murdered. The truck driver who hit him is in hiding, and the police haven’t found him. There is limited information about the driver, but it was certainly murder."

"Who would be so depraved to commit such a heinous act?" Jian Tao exclaimed in fury.

"Based on the findings, one suspect stands out," Yu Weidong whispered.

"Who?" Jian Tao asked impatiently.

"Ye Fan, Chu Mengyao’s fiancé, the president of Chu Group," Yu Weidong replied.

"Ye Fan?" Jian Tao was taken aback, and bitterly said, "You mean that Terminator, the so-called number one expert?"

"Exactly!" Yu Weidong nodded.

Ye Fan’s reputation had recently soared. Coerced by Sky Net to fight against Deceitful Fox, he not only destroyed Deceitful Fox but also swallowed Sky Net whole, accomplishing what seemed unbelievable to the entire underworld. Everyone assumed that Terminator, Fire Phoenix, and Butcher wouldn’t band together, yet they did remain united like before.

This news stunned everyone and every force in the underworld, leaving them astonished.

Even without this incident, Ye Fan helped Chu Mengyao grow the Chu Group into its current position, solidifying their status: one excelling in civil matters, the other in martial ones. This crucial information was well known to Jian Tao, whether she wanted to hear it or not, as it had spread throughout the upper echelons.

"Ye Fan, Chu Mengyao, it’s you, it’s you," Jian Tao muttered through gritted teeth.

Her heart churned with waves of shock, something she never expected.

"Why is Ye Fan the prime suspect?" Jian Tao asked gravely.

"I discovered that when Ye Fan destroyed Sky Net, he was seriously injured and needed a heart transplant. Someone anonymously offered a reward for a heart on the black market but soon withdrew the request. I believe Ye Fan and his group were behind it. After the eldest master’s death, through the hospital’s network, the organ donation agreement he signed before his death was activated, thus his heart went to Ye Fan," Yu Weidong explained.

"There are several crucial reasons to suspect Ye Fan. First, the heart Ye Fan desperately needed is the one from the eldest master, which is now in Ye Fan’s body - the biggest suspicion. Second, Fire Phoenix and Butcher’s abilities allowed them to access the eldest master’s medical records, confirm the heart’s compatibility, and premeditate the murder. This is plausible. Third, the real culprit remains at large, and for someone like Ye Fan, protecting the criminal would be easy. Even if Fire Phoenix and Butcher didn’t directly arrange the incident, a simple signal from them would prompt many individuals and groups eager to please the Terminator to commit such a despicable act."

"These are just your speculations. Do you have concrete evidence?" Jian Tao asked, her eyes cold and full of killing intent.

"There’s no concrete evidence. If Ye Fan and those involved really committed this act, how could they possibly leave evidence?" Yu Weidong assuredly replied.