Half an hour later, Shen Lang finished the release procedures, then let Adolf out of the Martial Guard Department, and then appeared with Adolf at the Wangbei Teahouse.
Shen Lang ordered a pot of tea and more than a dozen plates of dim sum. As soon as they were served, Adolf devoured them ravenously, not only finishing the pot of tea by himself but also eating every single plate of dim sum.
"Adolf, slow down. Anyone would think you were a refugee who escaped from somewhere. You were only detained for less than two days, do you have to act like you've been abused?"
Shen Lang looked at Adolf with disgust and said, "Let's get this straight, don't tarnish the reputation of our Martial Guard Department, or you'll have to spit out everything you just ate, in the same way you ate it."
"Brother, you are truly unfair. You should have gotten me out sooner, otherwise I wouldn't have been detained for so long. Do you know that I've never suffered like this since I was born?"
"However, seeing as you are my elder brother, and seeing as the one who arrested me was the Killing Path Mad King, I won't dwell on it or pursue it."
Adolf patted his chest and promised, "This matter ends here. It's in the past."
"Adolf, I heard that after your family declined and was even destroyed, it has become prosperous again over the past eighty years, and it's gradually approaching the pinnacle in Europe, even reaching a point where it can contend with the Rothschild family. Is this true?"
Shen Lang picked up his phone, ordered a pot of tea and a few dim sum, then placed the phone on the table and looked at Adolf, asking curiously.
"Brother, the Rothschild family is merely a branch of the Black Dragon family. It might be mysterious to ordinary people, but it's not enough to contend with our family. In all of Europe, only the Black Dragon family can contend with us."
Adolf said, "The Black Dragon family is stronger than our family, but they've been suffering from internal strife for many years. It's only a matter of time before we surpass them."
"The Black Dragon family?"
Hearing Adolf's words, Shen Lang said in shock, "Does this family really exist in this world?"
"Brother, what are you talking about? That is the largest and most mysterious family in Europe. They are like ghosts. After the Pope fell, they became the de facto rulers of the West. Their wealth is spread across the globe, and the Black Dragon family has invested in some of the largest enterprises in your Dragon Country."
Adolf said, "Our family has been in conflict with this family for three hundred years, but we've always been suppressed by them. In order to completely eliminate this family, my grandfather launched a war against all odds back then. However, this family was too cunning. At the critical moment, they diverted the disaster, causing my grandfather to ultimately be defeated and commit suicide. Our family also fell into decline for decades because of this. If it weren't for their internal strife, we wouldn't have had the opportunity to rise again."
"Is there someone named Wolong in the Black Dragon family?"
Shen Lang had always thought that what Wolong said about the Black Dragon family was fabricated. He didn't expect it to be real, and that the family's influence was so immense. In his shock, he blurted out the question.
"Wolong?"
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Adolf shook his head and said, "I know all the members of this family. I haven't heard of anyone named that."
"Alright, if you don't know, then forget it. I have another question for you."
Shen Lang wasn't surprised by Adolf's answer, as Wolong had been taken in by an old man at a very young age. Even if he was a member of this family, outsiders probably wouldn't know.
In fact, Shen Lang was just asking casually. What he was truly curious about was something else.
"Brother, ask whatever you want. I promise to tell you the truth."
Adolf, having eaten his fill and feeling better, regained his elegant demeanor and smiled as he said.
Shen Lang, hearing this, no longer beat around the bush and got straight to the point: "I want to know if your family has any cooperation with the Killing Path Society, and how much do you know about the Killing Path Society?"
"Brother, if anyone else asked this question, I would guarantee that I would kill them on the spot without a second word, because no one would want to be associated with an organization like the Killing Path Society, and even if there were ties, they wouldn't admit it."
A murderous intent flashed in Adolf's eyes, but it quickly turned into a smile as he said to Shen Lang, "Our family not only has ties with the Killing Path Society, but our relationship is very deep. It can be said that our family's rapid rise in the past few decades is inseparable from the resources of the Killing Path Society, and the Killing Path Society's penetration into the West in a short period of time is also inseparable from our family's intermediation."
"How should I put it? We are partners, and we are a community bound by common interests. Our family knows the Killing Path Society very well."
Adolf looked at Shen Lang and sighed, "You can ask what you want to know. As long as it's not a core secret, I can tell you. This is also a bit of honesty from one brother to another."
"I want to know if the Zhao family in Longdu has long colluded with the Killing Path Society, and among the more than a hundred doctors in the Paradise Island laboratory, someone mentioned a Mr. Zhao. How much do you know about this person?"
Shen Lang disliked wasting time and directly voiced his doubts.
"Brother, whether you believe it or not, I must tell you that our family doesn't know about the Paradise Island laboratory, let alone me. I truly don't know who this Mr. Zhao is."
Having said that, Adolf changed the subject and said, "As for whether the Zhao family in Longdu has a connection with the Killing Path Society, I can tell you that there is a high probability."
"Good, that answer is enough."
Shen Lang smiled and said, "It's worth treating you to tea for telling me so much."
"Brother, the Killing Path Society is a deep water. If possible, I hope you don't oppose the Killing Path Society, because it's not a good thing."
Adolf said, "This is my well-intentioned advice to you. Whether you listen or not, I have to say it. I hope you'll take my words to heart."
"I don't want to oppose the Killing Path Society either, but there's nothing I can do. They've gone too far. It's time to teach them a lesson."
Shen Lang smiled and said, "You don't need to worry about me, because I'm never alone. Behind me stand countless people."
"Alright, since you say so, I won't say any more."
Adolf was also someone who preferred to get to the point. Seeing that Shen Lang wouldn't listen, he didn't continue. He raised his teacup and smiled at Shen Lang, "Brother, I'll toast you. You're a remarkable person. Being brothers with someone like you is my biggest gain from this trip. If you ever encounter any unsolvable problems in the West in the future, just mention my name."
"Mention my name?"
Shen Lang heard this and smiled, "Will it work?"
"Of course—"
Adolf said, "It's a hundred percent effective."