"Alright, don't you all still believe Divine Doctor Zhou?"
"With Divine Doctor Zhou on the case, we're sure to be safe!"
Zhu Ling'er said with a carefree laugh.
Beside her, Jie Yu also shook his head affirmatively.
So many times, Zhou Yu had saved the Jie family from dire straits.
This had already instilled blind confidence in him among Jie Yu and the others!
Old Master Jie glanced at Jie Yu, but didn't dampen his spirits. He merely ate his meal, continuing to ponder.
Just as the two families were eating in silence.
Knock, knock, knock—
The main gate of the Jie family's old mansion.
Was being knocked upon!
Everyone's head snapped up, especially Old Master Jie and the two family heads, their faces turning extremely serious!
Jie Yu also stood up.
"Grandpa, Father, I'll go check first. You all wait here."
With that, Jie Yu lifted his feet and strode towards the outside.
Inside, he was filled with anxiety!
While they were eating, they had just discussed the Shi family's matters.
They still hadn't figured out how to deal with the Shi family.
Could it be that at this very moment, the Shi family was coming to their doorstep?
The reason Jie Yu stood up first was to prevent the elders from being harmed if the Shi family really decided to force their way in!
Arriving at the door.
Through the door, Jie Yu asked, "Who is it?"
The sound of a car engine came from outside, followed by a middle-aged man's voice.
"Dragon Group!"
No further words were needed; these two words were enough!
Instantly, sheer joy surged through Jie Yu's entire body.
He impatiently pulled open the door.
As expected, he saw Leng Xue standing at the forefront, with Flying Eagle and others by her side.
They looked impeccably organized!
"Commander Leng, you… you all…"
It wasn't in vain that Old Master Jie had brought Jie Yu along for so many years; he still recognized Leng Xue.
They had all thought the Dragon Group wouldn't interfere in their affairs.
Who knew that at this moment, the Dragon Group would arrive.
And it was the female War God, Leng Xue herself, leading the team to visit!
Seeing Jie Yu too excited to speak.
Leng Xue's adjutant, Black Rose, immediately spoke up.
"This is the Jie family's residence, correct?"
Jie Yu nodded vigorously. His speech was even stammering due to his excitement.
"Everyone please… please come in!"
Leng Xue and the others were not polite and walked directly into the Jie family's old mansion with Black Rose and Flying Eagle.
Only two impeccably upright young men remained, guarding the entrance without diverting their gaze.
Following Jie Yu's footsteps.
Leng Xue and her group went straight to the dining room.
"Zhou Yu?"
"Leng Xue?"
Leng Xue and Zhou Yu exclaimed simultaneously.
They looked at each other in surprise, both seemingly wondering why the other was at the Jie family's residence!
Fortunately.
Leng Xue had a mission this time.
Without saying anything to Zhou Yu, she walked directly towards Old Master Jie.
As for Zhou Yu, he wiped a bead of sweat from his brow!
He was scared to death!
Although he had revealed the Shi family's information to Da Xiong and the others today, allowing them to report it.
Zhou Yu had never expected.
That Leng Xue herself would personally lead a team here!
It seemed the Shi family was indeed cooperating with the Shadow Organization.
Otherwise, the Dragon Group wouldn't be taking this so seriously!
Time was pressing, and Leng Xue didn't have time to chat with Old Master Jie.
She directly said, "I received the message you sent. Shall we discuss it now?"
As Leng Xue spoke, her gaze swept over Zhou Yu and the others.
It was clear she didn't want outsiders present!
Old Master Jie, being an experienced man, understood Leng Xue's intentions perfectly.
So he spoke first, "Commander Leng, there's no need to be formal. The message was submitted by Divine Doctor Zhou. Both our Zhu and Jie families now follow his lead."
"Divine Doctor Zhou is not an outsider!"
Leng Xue's usually icy face showed a slight crack.
She had come looking for the Jie family as soon as she received the news.
She hadn't even traced the source of the message yet.
To think it was submitted by Zhou Yu!
And from Old Master Jie's demeanor, Zhou Yu held a very important position in both the Zhu and Jie families!
However, Leng Xue didn't waste words. After confirming Zhou Yu was not an outsider, she nodded.
Then she said, "We have confirmed that the Shi family is indeed cooperating with the Shadow Organization."
"A while ago, the Shi family sent over a hundred of their martial artists to the Shadow Organization to be transformed into Qi warriors."
"At the same time, the Shi family is providing operational funds to the Shadow Organization, hindering the encirclement and suppression efforts!"
"Therefore, this time, I am representing the Dragon Group to discuss cooperation."
Leng Xue's personal involvement was enough to demonstrate the Dragon Group's sincerity.
With such a powerful ally.
If the Zhu and Jie families refused, they would truly be utter fools!
Therefore, Old Master Jie didn't even consider it and immediately agreed, "Then I can only thank the Dragon Group in advance!"
Leng Xue remained silent, but her female adjutant, Black Rose, responded politely, "You're too kind. Eradicating the Shadow Organization is the Dragon Group's mission, it's just a coincidence."
As the saying goes.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend!
The Zhu and Jie families were already confronting the Shi family head-on, which conveniently saved the Dragon Group some trouble!
"Commander Leng, what are your plans regarding this matter?"
Old Master Jie skipped the pleasantries and sat up straight to inquire.
A three-way cooperation was not as simple as a two-party collaboration.
A viable and effective strategy needed to be devised.
After all, the three parties had different priorities.
This was to avoid internal conflict at critical junctures!
Leng Xue had come with this very intention.
She immediately said, "It would be best if the Zhu and Jie families could cooperate with our Dragon Group's work."
"Our objective is not just to resolve the Shi family, but to capture the entire Shadow Organization in one fell swoop!"
Upon hearing this, Old Master Jie, the head of the Jie family, and the head of the Zhu family exchanged glances, their faces filled with concern.
Their worries had indeed come true!
The Dragon Group's target was actually the Shadow Organization, not the Shi family.
If they were to cooperate with the Dragon Group, to what extent would they need to cooperate?
If the Shadow Organization were to break away from the Shi family and escape, would the Dragon Group still help them?
These were all questions!
Leng Xue saw their concerns and pursed her lips, not continuing to speak.
After all, the Zhu and Jie families were not part of the Dragon Group.
It wasn't as if everyone had to obey Leng Xue's orders at a moment's notice.
Therefore, Leng Xue couldn't force them!
"Commander Leng, we are also very willing to contribute to eradicating the Shadow Organization, but could you tell us the extent of our involvement?"
"After all, the Shi family and the Shadow Organization have just begun cooperating, their trust foundation might not be very deep. If it comes to that later, what will be the priority?"
Old Master Jie's words were very subtle, but everyone present understood.
To put it bluntly, the interests of the Dragon Group and the Zhu and Jie families were not aligned!
They were afraid that the Zhu and Jie families would expend their manpower and resources fighting the Shadow Organization.
In the end, if the Shadow Organization abandoned the Shi family and fled, and the Dragon Group pursued them.
How would the remaining strength of the Zhu and Jie families be able to contend with the Shi family?
At that point, it would be good if they weren't annexed!
Leng Xue rubbed her forehead. With differing demands, even she couldn't come up with a win-win solution.
Just then, Black Rose looked at Zhou Yu.
Smiling, she said, "Perhaps Divine Doctor Zhou could say a few words?"