"Li Fan is from Jiuzhou and came here a year ago to inherit the legacy of a relative."
"However, he was fortunate enough to turn a food company into a front for drones."
Texas Bill said very seriously.
"Since this person is so valued by Young Master Zhao, he must possess some extraordinary abilities."
Zhao Yunhai said, pretending to be surprised, as Hessman Clin poured him a glass of red wine.
"It seems I can't hide anything from you."
The two men exchanged a knowing smile. It seemed Young Master Zhao was finally about to reveal Li Fan's secret.
As heirs to powerful family conglomerates, they were, of course, not fools.
Why would an heir of the Zhao family go to such lengths for a mere nobody?
Zhao Yunhai chuckled inwardly. These two were clearly determined to get to the bottom of it.
Since that was the case, there was no harm in telling them.
Zhao Yunhai's eyes hid a calculating glint, though his smile was very genial.
As the three had something important to discuss, the surrounding staff discreetly withdrew from the office.
Ada and his men stood guard outside the door, ready to rush in the moment Li Fan appeared.
After everyone had left, Zhao Yunhai said to the two men calmly.
"Actually, this person has the ability to travel to another world."
"He acquired hacker technology from another world, which even allowed him to monitor me. That's why your electronic devices were confiscated."
Even if they knew, it wouldn't matter. In fact, Li Fan could cause quite a stir in the United States.
While the two were partners, it didn't mean they couldn't betray each other.
"What?" The two men stood up in shock. "Young Master Zhao, you're not joking, are you?"
Their first reaction was that Young Master Zhao was playing a trick on them.
As heirs to financial magnates, they were privy to the world's most advanced technologies.
The ability to travel to another world? How was that possible?
Were they dreaming?
"That is the truth. Frankly, you wouldn't believe me anyway. You'll know soon enough."
Zhao Yunhai shrugged helplessly. If he told the truth, no one would believe him. He swore by Heaven and Earth.
"So, we are here now because Li Fan has left this world, and we are waiting for him."
"Should we call for backup? If he suddenly appears, it might be a bit dangerous for the three of us."
Texas Bill looked thoughtfully at the humble office.
He wasn't particularly afraid, especially since Zhao Yunhai was here alone.
Zhao Yunhai's life was worth far more than his.
Though he still found it hard to believe.
Hessman Clin also found it unbelievable. It was too bizarre, like a fantastical tale, or even more exaggerated than a story.
"With more people, the secret wouldn't be a secret anymore, would it?"
Zhao Yunhai was too lazy to explain further. The moment Li Fan appeared, everything would become clear.
How could the secrets of a protagonist be easily unraveled?
While he didn't intend to betray his friends, he couldn't very well refuse them if they wanted to know, could he?
The Zhao family and the powers behind these two were merely close partners.
Their relationship wasn't intimate.
"If they are not of our kind, their hearts will be different."
They were merely friends in name.
These people had profited greatly from Jiuzhou in the past. Back then, when Jiuzhou was in chaos, the Zhao family couldn't attend to everything.
Especially with the Ji clan still existing, the Zhao family had chosen to secure their own territory first, and then deal with the aftermath.
In essence, modern technological means had allowed the Zhao family's foundation to spread globally, and their power had been immensely strengthened.
This era was no longer like ancient times, where brute force and disregard for rules were the order of the day.
Even if rules were to be disregarded now, one had to consider the opponent's artillery range and technological capabilities.
Mastering technology meant mastering the right to speak.
Having tasted the benefits, the Zhao family never abandoned their pursuit of technological research, even investing double the research funds at any cost.
Even if there were no immediate returns, it couldn't suppress the Zhao family's resolve to continue their research.
At that moment, a spatial ripple suddenly appeared before the three of them.
Zhao Yunhai's heart stirred, and he looked calmly at this swirling vortex portal.
"Oh my God, Jesus, this is God's work."
"Such a thing actually exists."
While shocked, a hint of fear flickered in their eyes. No one knew if the unknown carried any danger.
However, as soon as the spatial vortex formed a portal, Zhao Yunhai instantly lunged towards it. But the person inside seemed to know they were being watched, and the spatial gate closed in an instant.
"Just a hair's breadth away." Zhao Yunhai sighed with regret.
This protagonist was indeed cautious. If the opponent had been a fraction of a second slower, he would have been able to enter and subdue him.
His speed had been at its absolute limit, and the opponent's reaction had exceeded his expectations.
The two men looked at Zhao Yunhai with a changed perspective.
The power of a Jiuzhou martial artist.
They hadn't expected Zhao Yunhai to be one, and such a powerful one at that. This was what astonished them the most.
"There's nothing we can do. He's too vigilant."
Zhao Yunhai ignored their astonishment and clapped his hands, signaling Ada and the others to come in.
"Young Master Yun."
Ada and the others quickly pushed the door open and rushed in.
"Gentlemen, I'll be leaving now. This person's secret is known to Heaven, Earth, and the three of us."
Zhao Yunhai stretched, waved his hand without looking back, and left.
A strong desire flashed in the eyes of the two men left behind. Capturing this person would mean controlling another world.
As for why Zhao Yunhai left, that was none of their business.
Once they captured this person, they would not hand him over to the Zhao family.
"I will report this to my family. This area must be sealed off."
"I agree. However, to avoid suspicion, there must be a reason for this necessary封禁 (seal)."
The two men exchanged words and quickly reached a consensus.
"Are they staying here waiting for Li Fan to appear?"
Wang Fan looked back at them, asking with confusion.
"I have already told them that Li Fan possesses the ability to travel to another world."
Zhao Yunhai looked at Wang Fan, his eyes filled with depth.
"These people will never let Li Fan go. Our current focus is on the Ji family."
"Li Fan appeared once just now, but unfortunately, I didn't capture him, and he managed to hide again."
"We don't have enough manpower. In the United States, we need to leverage the influence of these two."
"They will undoubtedly deploy more forces to stake out Li Fan, and we will have enough time to deal with the Ji family first."
"Awesome." Wang Fan couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
As expected of a capitalist, with a few words, he could get others to work for him for free.
Wang Fan inwardly became wary, lest he end up working for Zhao Yunhai for nothing.