After lunch, Qin Ran went upstairs to continue his cultivation.

I don't know how much time passed before my phone rang.

Qin Ran slightly opened his eyes and looked at her.

It was Second Master Ye Xiaotian.

Qin Ran quickly answered the phone: "Second Master."

"Hey kid, missed me?"

"Hehehe, of course! Why did you suddenly think of calling me?"

"I know about the poisoning incident at the Xijing branch of the Black Emperor Consortium a while ago, and I've come to offer my condolences."

Qin Ran sighed after hearing this: "I've disappointed you, I'm really sorry."

"Silly boy, why are you saying all this? It's not your fault. A real man shouldn't let his emotions get the better of him."

"That being said, this incident has indeed had a significant impact on the Black Emperor Consortium. People from headquarters have come, and after their discussions, they have relieved me of my position as the head of the Xijing branch, which I have accepted."

Ye Xiaotian was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone: "Who came to see you?"

"Longshuo".

"I see."

"Second Master, you summoned me for this matter, right?"

"No, there's something else I need to tell you."

"Go ahead and tell me, I'm listening."

Ye Xiaotian said, "Qin Ran, do you know why I went to the Dragon-Trapping Prison back then?"

"It seems like you've never talked to me about this before."

"Now I'm telling you, there's a mole in the group who wants to harm me, which is why I hid in the Dragon Prison."

Qin Ran found it somewhat unbelievable.

So that's what happened.

Even so, with Ye Xiaotian's strength, there's no need for him to hide in the Dragon-Trapping Prison.

"Why didn't you choose to find the mole, but instead chose to hide?" Qin Ran asked.

"Things aren't as simple as you think. Back then, I was poisoned and on the verge of death. Your master rescued me and took me to the Dragon Prison. He was the one who cured me of the poison."

"I know that someone within the group wants to harm me; this mole is lurking within the group."

"After I recovered, I originally wanted to leave the Dragon Prison, but your master persuaded me not to."

He said that rather than going deep into the fog, it's better to stand outside the fog and see everything clearly, and I think he makes a good point.

"I then told my son this secret and asked him to secretly find the mole."

"But so many years have passed, and he still hasn't been found. I've also gotten used to the carefree life in the Dragon Prison, so I stayed."

"But I know this mole is still around. He's been unusually quiet all these years and hasn't caused any trouble."

"Until a few days ago, my son told me that someone was using the dark web to secretly transfer assets, and I knew he couldn't hold back any longer."

Qin Ran's expression was somewhat complicated after hearing this.

According to Ye Xiaotian, the mole's purpose in killing him was to seize control of the Black Emperor Consortium.

But Ye Xiaotian has been hiding in the Kunlong Prison for so many years.

This should be a golden opportunity for the mole.

Why is he delaying his actions?

Instead, they waited until now to secretly transfer their assets.

Isn't this waiting too long?

Qin Ran curiously raised her own question.

Ye Xiaotian laughed and said, "You don't understand. If I don't go back to the Dragon Prison, he'll think I'm doing it on purpose, that I'm observing him from the shadows."

"Moreover, those veterans within the group are all my good brothers who went through thick and thin with me back then. With my son overseeing things overseas, the mole would be even less likely to make any rash moves."

"He was worried that if he slipped up, he would be exposed immediately. He was even more worried that this was a carefully laid trap, waiting for him to walk into it, so he was very cautious."

"However, he seems to be losing patience lately and has already started making moves quietly."

Qin Ran nodded repeatedly: "I understand. You want me to help you investigate this mole, right?"

"Hahaha, you little rascal, you're so smart."

Qin Ran pursed his lips.

It turns out that all this was for this reason.

He's busy enough as it is.

Ye Xiaotian is adding to his burden again.

Since his second master had spoken, Qin Ran had no choice but to agree.

"Don't worry, Second Master, I will definitely help you find this traitor."

"Good! You truly are my good apprentice. After this is accomplished, I will give you 10% of the Black Emperor Consortium's shares."

Qin Ran added, "We can discuss this later. I've already been dismissed from my post; what right do I have to investigate?"

"That's easy. I'll contact my son later and have him arrange it. You need to help this time, otherwise, I'm afraid he won't be able to handle it alone," Ye Xiaotian said.

"Okay, I understand."

"Qin Ran, let me tell you something else. This mole is very likely one of my four subordinates."

Are you sure?

"It's basically settled. The rest is up to you. Your third master is calling me to play mahjong. I'll hang up now."

Soon, the phone went dead.

Qin Ran's expression was somewhat strange.

That old man is hiding in the Dragon Prison, enjoying his life.

He left the mess to his son to clean up.

Now we need his help.

That's it, that's it.

A teacher for a day is a father for life.

Qin Ran decided to help Ye Xiaofeng find the mole.

Ye Xiaofeng just said that the mole is one of his four subordinates.

Could it be Long Shuo?

Qin Ran put on a thoughtful expression.

Let's not jump to conclusions.

Afterwards, Qin Ran went downstairs.

Fu Xueru was practicing her martial arts downstairs.

Hearing the noise, she slightly opened her eyes.

"Cultivation is complete!"

Qin Ran nodded: "Yes, I'm going to the Black Emperor Consortium."

"What are you doing at the Black Emperor Consortium again?"

"I need to take care of something."

Qin Ran left the villa after saying that.

He drove to the Black Emperor Group again.

He was going to test Long Shuo.

As soon as he arrived at the entrance, Qin Ran was stopped by several security guards from the Black Emperor Consortium headquarters.

They were all brought by Long Shuo.

These security guards are all highly skilled.

Not to be underestimated.

"Mr. Qin, what brings you here again?" the square-faced man said with a mocking expression.

"Can't I come?" Qin Ran asked back.

"If I'm not mistaken, you've been fired from headquarters. Now that you're fired, you're no longer a member of the Black Emperor Consortium, and naturally you have no right to rejoin," the square-faced man said sinisterly.

Qin Ran then said, "I'm here to see Gu Xinrou."

"Mr. Gu is busy and doesn't have time to see you."

"Kid, I'm already being very polite by speaking to you calmly like this, don't push your luck."

The square-faced man sneered, "I only call you Mr. Qin because I respect you. We are not those useless security guards from the domestic branch. We are from Longshuo, and we were among the first to follow Black Emperor. I advise you not to treat us like pushovers, or you will suffer a great loss."

Qin Ran's face showed a mocking expression.

He knew that the Black Emperor the other party was referring to was Ye Xiaotian.

The group of people who followed Ye Xiaotian to conquer the world back then were indeed quite arrogant.

Now we'll teach them a good lesson.

Qin Ran asked with his hands behind his back, "Do you know what my relationship is with the Black Emperor?"

"Of course I know. You are Black Emperor's disciple, but so what? In terms of seniority, you should call us seniors. Black Emperor is currently in Dragon Prison, and all matters of the Black Emperor Group are handled by his four subordinates. In addition, you have been dismissed. I advise you not to make trouble for yourself."

Qin Ran said in a sinister tone, "You're the one who's asking for trouble. You'd better get out of the way, or I'll force you to set it on fire."

"You're asking for it."

After speaking, the square-faced man quickly reached out and grabbed Qin Ran's shoulder.

Qin Ran raised her leg and kicked him hard in the chest.

This guy is indeed quite skilled; his internal strength is incredibly profound, and his heart is as firm as a rock.

But he still kicked him several meters away.

The remaining people acted quickly.

They are all very fast.

They were also ruthless in their actions.

Qin Ran got entangled in a fight with them.

At the same time, the elevator doors opened.

Long Shuo stepped off the elevator.

Seeing this scene.

He moved unsteadily and arrived in front of the group.

"What are you doing?" Long Shuo shouted.

His men stopped fighting as soon as they saw this.

Qin Ran also stopped.

The square-faced guy started complaining: "Boss, this guy has already been fired, but he still tried to force his way into the Black Emperor Consortium. We won't let him get away with this."

Long Shuo said with a stern expression, "You may all step back."

The square-faced man and the others stepped aside.

Long Shuo walked up to Qin Ran and said, "Mr. Qin, since you are no longer in charge here, you no longer have the right to come and go freely. The Black Emperor Consortium has strict rules. We are not targeting anyone, but no one should try to break the rules."

Qin Ran snorted coldly.

This guy changes his tune really fast.

However, his purpose in coming here was precisely to test whether Long Shuo was suspected of being a mole.

"Long Shuo, I was fired this morning, it's no point to talk about it now that it's afternoon."

Long Shuo frowned.

Why has this kid changed his tune again?

He didn't have any objections this morning.

Now they're putting on this face again.

He soon found out what was going on.

"If I'm not mistaken, you contacted the Black Emperor, right?"

Qin Ran smiled and said, "It wasn't me who contacted him, it was him who contacted me. He told me something very important, which made me change my mind. I am still a member of the Black Emperor Consortium and have an absolute position."

Upon hearing this, Long Shuo frowned sharply.

He looked thoughtful.

Qin Ran kept staring at him.

Observe his subtle expressions.

"What did the Black Emperor say to you?"

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