(Thank you to Qing Li Shang Qing Li Duan and the rewarding support from Dou Po Zhu Jian, thank you!)
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"Not yet."
The middle-aged man saw the sinister man change the subject and did not continue asking. Instead, he spoke respectfully.
"No news is good news. With Mr. Fei's intellect, I trust that there won't be any slips."
The sinister man nodded and then waved his hand, "Alright, you may go now. Report back to me promptly if there's any news."
"Yes!"
The middle-aged man bowed respectfully and hurriedly left.
"Zeng family!"
As the middle-aged man departed, the sinister man's gaze flashed a hint of ferocity, and he muttered to himself, "Provoking us, even if you have the support of some great family behind you, you won't be saved!"
As he spoke, a strong aura suddenly burst forth from his not particularly burly figure. In the room, the valuable porcelain and jade pieces before him issued crisp cracking sounds and shattered abruptly.