The Lone Wolf

The great scholar known as the "Logic Pledgor," a man whose real name was Luo Lang, rose slowly to his feet as he spoke.

He did not remain seated while addressing the standing man in yellow robes, Huangyi.

" I don't see the Butler," Huangyi said, glancing around. "It seems he can't produce my 'fish.' What, are you planning to take responsibility for your son's actions?"

"Apologies, the people around us are not mine. They are some preparations made by the Burger Workshop. Your honor is quite right—Luo Wen did offend you, and that was indeed his fault. But he is my only son, and I have no choice but to look after him."

"And how do you plan to do that?"

"We've been trying to contact Chen Miemie these past few days, but we haven't been able to reach him. The address he left is fake, and we can't find him, so for now we can't locate the 'fish.' How about this—on one hand, I'll keep looking for him; on the other, I'll compensate you multiple times the value of that 'fish' right now."

"Your son should have told you that I have no need for so-called compensation."

Luo Lang paused, then dropped the pretense: "I know your honor is no ordinary person. You may not really be after the 'fish,' nor do you actually intend to kill anyone. Why not tell me directly what you want?"

"You're smarter than your son. But the Butler is the party involved here, and he hasn't even shown his face—that shows a lack of sincerity."

"I've locked him up. To be honest, our father-son relationship is not good; we rarely keep in touch. This time, if not for the people at Burger Workshop informing me, he wasn't planning to ask me for help."

"A father paying for his son's debts is not surprising. But the fact that you've locked him up means you must know something."

Luo Lang glanced around: "This is not the place to talk. Follow me."

Luo Lang led the way, and Huangyi followed behind. Under the watchful eyes of the ambush laid out by the Burger Workshop, the two stepped into the night and soon vanished from sight.

Not far away, within the ambush perimeter—

Knot sounded a little worried: "Boss, are we just going to let them leave like that?"

President Shepherd, though burly in appearance, had a sharp mind: "He's a great scholar and also the Butler's father. When he steps forward personally to handle things, why would you want to barge in?"

Knot scratched his head: "Well, he's my partner after all. I'm just concerned. Besides, Scholar Luo isn't a combat-type powerhouse. What if something happens while he's facing this alone?"

"Enough of your chatter. The mighty 'Logic Pledgor' isn't less clever than you?"

"Heh heh." Knot wasn't offended by the president's mockery. Instead, he felt relieved and laughed at himself.

In a tea room not far away, Luo Lang booked a private room and sat across the tea table from Huangyi.

"May I ask how I should address your honor?"

"Huangyi."

"I haven't seen Mr. Huangyi moving around much at the Seal Library before?"

"Perhaps I was always there."

"Always?" Doubt rose in Luo Lang's mind, but he was measured and didn't press further.

"Scholar Luo, I can assume that the Butler's actions were supported by you behind the scenes, or at least that you knew about the situation."

Luo Lang shook his head slightly:

"It's natural to think that way, but in reality, my son and I seldom interact on a daily basis. My power has never paved the way for him, and he rarely uses my name to get things done outside."

"But you are father and son."

"Yes, it's quite embarrassing to admit. There wasn't any major event that led to the strained relationship between him and me. It's just that our ways of doing things are different, and we can't understand each other. The father - son bond is still there, but we just don't like to be together."

"An interesting relationship."

"Yeah, that's how the world is. People who love each other deeply can even take a knife for one another, but they're not willing to spend their daily lives together."

"You mean you had absolutely no idea about what he did?"

"If I still say I knew nothing at this point, it'd be self - deception. I did have a bit of a hunch before, but I never paid much attention to it.

Three days ago, when I learned that he was injured, apart from getting him treated, of course I'd look into the ins and outs of the matter. Given my ability, it's hard for me not to find out what I want to know."

"Okay, go on."

"At first, I asked him why he bought that [Eye in the Water]. He didn't want to say.

So I investigated on my own and found that it was him who brought the [Eye in the Water] into that villa, causing the tragic incident.

Heavens, I was really shocked when I learned this. I always thought he was just a bit of an oddball, but I never expected him to be capable of such a cruel act.

After that, it was easy to figure out his intention. He wanted to stir up trouble between [Burger Workshop] and [Molting Clinic].

I was very puzzled. I know he has always had some affection for his own club, [Burger Workshop]. This kind of provocation could easily lead to bloodshed and death, which doesn't fit his position, and he can't gain anything from it."

Chen Miemie didn't say a word but listened even more intently. What was coming next was something he didn't know.

Luo Lang continued to share his investigation results.

"I won't torture my own son for information. If it were someone else, the clues would have ended here. Fortunately, I'm the 'Logic Pledgor'. As long as there's a logical relationship between events, I can find the connection.

Previously, I thought Luo Wen was just being rebellious, which was why he kept his distance from me. But after this incident, I started to piece together all the things he had done over the years.

I deduced a new possibility.

Maybe his estrangement was on purpose. He knew about my [Mystery] and was afraid that I'd find out what he was up to.

After my analysis, I found that when he distanced himself from me, he would occasionally go to another great scholar, the [Stone Speaker].

[Huangyi], I know you're looking into this matter. I'd like to exchange the following piece of information for Luo Wen to be out of this situation.

The outside world thinks that my son has me backing him up, and that any of his plans are either authorized or supported by me. But that's not the case.

It's the [Stone Speaker] who has used him to carry out some acts of provocation.

The [Stone Speaker] is in charge of law enforcement and punishment. The determination and conclusion of many cases are under his control. If you're looking for a mastermind with a high enough position, it should be him."

[Huangyi] didn't accept this deal.

"Get out of it? Luo Lang, you can't protect him. If he were willing to stop right now, I could stop pursuing this matter. But will he? If he were willing to listen to you, would you still have to lock him up?

Let's not even mention the fact that he killed everyone in that villa. The [Stone Speaker] won't let him leave smoothly before the whole thing is completely over.

With your wisdom, you should be well aware that he's already in too deep to get out."

Now he only has one choice. Either go all the way with the Stone Speaker or take the opposite side and fight against him.

He has already made his choice. What about you? Do you want to be dragged into this mess by him?"

After a long silence, Luo Lang said, "He is my son."

"I hope you won't regret it in the future." Huangyi stood up. The conversation today was enough.

"No, I think you've misunderstood me.

A father should be able to steer his child back onto the right path when he goes astray."