Wang Yi felt Lin Tian was right. Now that he was under Lin Tian’s control, could he endure severe torture for information?

The answer was no.

Since that’s the case, why not be smart and just talk? Suffering less is the smartest choice.

"I know all of this already. Tell me something I don’t know." Lin Tian put away his dagger, sat on the chair, crossed his legs, looking at ease.

"But this is all I know..."

"Alright then, I’ll ask, and you answer. Is Wang Shi already dead?"

This was a question Lin Tian was quite concerned about. That old bastard took a bullet from him and should have died, but he hadn’t heard any news about Wang Shi’s funeral.

Wang Yi hesitated for two seconds before speaking openly, "No, the Patriarch is in a deep coma, and I don’t know if he’ll wake up."

"Hmm, do you have anything else to say?"

"Huh?"

"If not, I’m leaving. I don’t know when I’ll see you next. And I don’t know whether anyone will bring you food and drink while you’re locked in here. That depends on your luck."

Saying that, Lin Tian stood up, gave Wang Yi a meaningful look, and started to leave.

"Hey~ Let me out!"

Lin Tian completely ignored his shouting, not even pausing his steps.

"If I tell you one more valuable piece of information, will you let me out!" Wang Yi shouted.

"Oh?" Lin Tian was intrigued, turning back to look at him, "What’s the valuable information? Go ahead."

"You must promise me, once I tell you, you’ll let me out."

"No problem," Lin Tian replied without thinking.

Wang Yi was dumbfounded. That easy? Aren’t you supposed to haggle with me a bit?

Instantly, Wang Yi felt a sense of disbelief.

"Hey, are you going to tell or not? If not, I’m leaving," Lin Tian said impatiently.

"I’ll tell, I’ll tell! Actually, we came to Xianglong Tea House to investigate it."

"What do you mean? Make it clear!"

"Here’s the thing. Qiansimei’s business is doing too well, and as a result, the Bai Family’s various industries are also thriving. It’s affecting the businesses of all the other families, so... everyone wants a piece of the pie, maybe even swallow Qiansimei whole!"

Lin Tian’s eyebrows furrowed. Why this plot again? He remembered last time the Wang Family wanted to annex the Bai Family with smear tactics; what’s their plan this time?

"So, what are you planning to do?" Lin Tian asked.

"I’m not too sure... but false accusations and such are certainly on the table. Plus, there will be pressure from above. The impact on the Bai Family will surely be significant, and it can’t be compared to the Wang Family’s last time. This time, there are many families and the Alliance involved. The energy they unleash wouldn’t just squash a small Bai Family, even three Bai Families couldn’t withstand it."

"This plan has been in the works for a long time and was originally going to be executed much earlier, but the auction delayed it. After the auction, whether other forces will join this action, I don’t know."

Lin Tian patted his forehead, only feeling a headache coming on.

Last time, just facing the Wang Family was exhausting enough, and now there are other families involved. How can a single Bai Family bear it?

Wang Yi continued, "This wouldn’t have happened so soon if you hadn’t torn the Second Elder’s credentials in the early stage, which is practically a slap in the face. This will likely speed up the process. As far as I know of the Second Elder, he’ll likely go back and unite with the major families..."

He didn’t finish, but Lin Tian understood what he wanted to say. This is really troublesome.

"Alright, I get it. Thank you for sharing this news." Lin Tian waved a hand at Wang Yi, saying, "See you next time."

"Hey, aren’t you going to let me out like you promised?"

"Did I? I don’t remember."

"Lin Tian! You..."

"Alright, I remember. But so what? I don’t want to let you out, is that reason enough?"

"..."

This reason was forceful, instantly pissing off Wang Yi, turning his face sullen with rage, wanting to curse but not knowing how.

Lin Tian smiled at him, saying, "You don’t need to worry too much. I’d rather keep my whereabouts unknown. Since you’re in the know, you’ll have to stay here obediently. Once this matter passes, I’ll let you out."

"I can guarantee I won’t tell anyone!"

"You think I’d believe that?"

Wang Yi’s face turned livid, giving a heavy humph, he added, "Then I’ll tell you another one of our Wang Family’s secrets, and you let me go."

"I’m not interested in the Wang Family’s matters."

"What about one involving Wang Sicong, wouldn’t you want to know?" Wang Yi laughed, knowing full well the discord between these two, Lin Tian would surely take the bait.

Lin Tian pondered for a moment, then couldn’t resist his curiosity, "Go on then."

"You must free me, then I’ll tell you."

"Alright, I promise you."

Wang Yi clenched his fist, grinding his teeth hard, even the veins on his forehead popped up. Just like earlier, you agreed so readily! And the result?

"I can’t promise you now. You must untie me and let me leave this building, then I’ll tell you. Now I’ve lost all my Inner Strength, you don’t have to worry about me running away, right?" Midway, Wang Yi felt wronged again, adding, "You should at least show some sincerity..."

Lin Tian rubbed his nose, grinning, "Alright then, I believe you won’t escape."

...

The two walked out of Xianglong Tea House side by side. Standing in the snow-covered land with no heating, only smog, heavy snow, and cold wind. Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, "Can you tell me now?"

"Hmm...actually, Wang Sicong is not Wang Daoran’s son. He’s the illegitimate child of our Patriarch..."

"What the hell?" Lin Tian couldn’t help but burst out with an expletive. Such a soap opera drama, the dignified Wang Family’s eldest young master has an even bigger background?

"I don’t know why Wang Sicong was adopted by Wang Daoran; it seems his bone structure is poor, making him a once-in-a-century no-talent. In the environment of ancient martial families, a person like this would only become a joke. So after much consideration, the Patriarch still sent Sicong off, letting him live an ordinary life."

Pausing for a moment, Wang Yi continued, "But I’ve heard recently that Elder Wang Ping plans to bring him back. As for the reason, I’m not clear. But based on my intuition, this is bound to be a big event."