At this moment, the phone in his hand suddenly vibrated.
If this happened one or two days ago, Song Wu would have been very excited, but having received so many calls, he had become numb.
He pulled out his phone and saw an unknown caller.
"Hello? Who is this?" he answered and asked.
"Don’t worry about who I am," said a mature male voice from the phone, clearly a synthesized voice, but the tone was somewhat arrogant, "You’ve been looking for the person who killed your Song Family members recently, haven’t you?"
Upon hearing this, Song Wu frowned, feeling a bit annoyed. However, he knew now was not the time to act on impulse. What if this person actually knew something?
So, he asked patiently, "Do you perhaps have a lead? If your information is verified and proven valuable by the Song Family, you will be heavily rewarded."
"Heh."
There was a cold snort from the other end of the phone, sounding very disdainful, "It’s just 1 million points, right? To me, it’s nothing. I’m in a good mood today, so I’ll tell you the identity of the culprit without asking for any reward."
"What!"
Both Song Wu and Song Tian, listening quietly beside him, were astonished.
This was the first person who didn’t ask for any reward.
If he was telling the truth, it would mean he was giving up 1 million points in bounty. Is there really such a person in this world?
They looked at each other.
Song Wu understood and said, "Rest assured, if what you provide is truly valuable information that leads us to the real culprit, the Song Family will certainly offer the 1 million points reward with both hands, and we won’t take advantage of you,
but if what you provide is false information or even misleading, the Song Family is not to be trifled with."
During this time, many people have posed as informants, trying to accuse their enemies as the Fierce Beast to get the Song Family’s help to eliminate them.
Those who were identified and located were all harshly dealt with.
"Heh."
The person on the other end laughed coldly but didn’t dwell on the topic, instead asking, "Did you visit the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association?"
"How do you know?"
Song Wu blurted out, regretting immediately after the words left his mouth.
But the words were already spoken, so he had no choice but to respond boldly, "I did visit, but how did you know? Are you from the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association?"
"Don’t try to find out my identity; it’s not beneficial to you or the Song Family behind you."
said the man.
Beside him, Song Tian’s eyes flashed with coldness.
Such arrogance.
In the entire Yan Country, there are quite a few people the Song Family can’t afford to offend, but not many.
And now, someone casually calls in and dares to belittle the Song Family?
"Alright, alright."
Song Wu nodded, "The fact that I visited the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association, does it have any necessary connection with the identity of the culprit?"
"No, it doesn’t."
"You!"
Song Wu felt a surge of anger.
The person’s tone on the phone had already irritated him.
And now this unnecessary talk, wasting his precious time.
"What, can’t even have the patience to listen to me finish?" the man taunted, "If that’s the case, you can hang up. I’d like to see if the famous Song Family can find the real culprit."
"My apologies, please go ahead and speak."
Song Wu took a deep breath.
At this point, he couldn’t afford to miss any opportunity.
Even among countless fake information, there might be one piece of real intelligence.
Though the chances were slim, Song Wu couldn’t gamble, and the Song Family behind him couldn’t gamble either.
"That’s better."
The man said smugly, "Don’t worry, I’m not just talking nonsense. My time is more valuable than yours. I’m telling you that everything I say is true."
"Yes, yes."
Song Wu nodded repeatedly, "Please continue, I am all ears."
"You went to the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association to see Vice Chairman Shen Si, to inquire about the culprit’s whereabouts, right?"
Song Tian and Song Wu looked at each other, realizing the person on the other end was indeed someone distinguished.
"Did you get any leads?" the man asked in a superior tone.
"To be honest, we got no leads whatsoever," Song Wu humbly replied, "We initially thought that Chairman Shen appeared at the scene and could have seen the culprit, but when we visited, we found out that Chairman Shen was only passing by and didn’t see anyone."
He paused, nervously and expectantly asking, "Were you perhaps at the scene and saw the culprit?"
Song Tian also held his breath, listening intently.
"He lied to you."
Four words from the other end left Song Wu and Song Tian stunned, their minds buzzing.
Indeed, they had considered this possibility before, but felt it was very unlikely.
This mysterious person’s words shocked them as much as hearing about the death of their third brother.
After a moment, Song Tian asked coldly, "Why would he lie to us?"
"Yes, why would he lie?" Song Wu also reacted, asking, "Is he the culprit?"
A surge of anger rose from his heart.
Recalling the scene where he conversed with Shen Si yesterday, it seemed more and more hypocritical.
The killer, who caused such harm to his brother and the Song Family, was right in front of him, yet he was kept in the dark and even chatted with the person.
On the other side, Ling Yu’s lips curled up.
Uncle Shen, consider this a small payback for sending me away that day.
If you hadn’t driven me away back then, I might not have thought so much.
Of course, I, Ling Yu, am not heartless; I won’t let you take the blame for long, considering our years of friendship.
"Do you think Shen Si is the culprit?"
Next, he asked.
"No, isn’t he?" Song Wu froze, confused.
After all, it was you who said Shen Si lied.
Song Tian quickly understood, "So, the culprit is someone else, and Shen Si chose to hide it because he knows the culprit."
"Ha ha ha."
Ling Yu laughed heartily, "Smart."
"Someone else..."
Song Wu asked eagerly, "Who? Who killed our third brother and the members of Revival Association?"
Both were extremely excited.
As the person on the phone said, at first glance, it seemed he talked about irrelevant stuff, but all of it was insider information.
This person might really know the identity of the culprit!
Yet the phone remained silent.
"If you can reveal the culprit’s identity and it is confirmed," Song Wu gritted his teeth, "The Song Family can double the reward, to 2 million points. How about it?"
"2 million points, haha, I’m indeed tempted."
Ling Yu laughed.
"But if you think I’m purposely withholding information to extort you, you’re greatly mistaken. I said I can tell you the identity of the real culprit without any reward."
"Then..."
Song Wu was desperate and at a loss for words.
Speak, then! Quit beating around the bush!
Song Tian narrowed his eyes, sincerely saying, "Please help the Song Family, if we find the culprit, your great kindness will never be forgotten."
"Ha ha ha."
Ling Yu laughed, "You are the Patriarch Song, right? Indeed, your thinking is quick. Fine, since you’ve said so, it would be rude not to tell. Listen carefully."
Song Tian and Song Wu held their breath, not daring to make a sound.
"That person is Chen Fan from the Jiangnan Sub-district Martial Arts Association. Chen as in ’Ear East’ and Fan as in ’Ordinary’. Find him, and everything will be revealed. Ha ha ha."
"Beep beep beep..."
After saying these words, the call was disconnected before they could respond.