Chapter 387: You Are Not Welcome Here
It costs the Angel Association a great deal of energy and resources every time they send someone into Dragon Country.
"Damn it! Find out who the hell killed Linton! I want a thorough investigation!"
"Activate our people from the Angel Association in the Imperial City. I want them all on this investigation, and I want it done thoroughly!"
The Angel Association moved quickly.
Their agents immediately went to the manor in secret to investigate and collect evidence.
They found footprints and fingerprints.
Not only that, an ignition source was also left behind.
The ignition source was a cigarette butt that had fallen onto a pool of gasoline, immediately starting a raging fire.
The fire scene was actually full of evidence, it was just hidden in small, inconspicuous corners.
The person in charge of the investigation sneered, "Take all of this back for analysis. We must find the mastermind!"
Xiao Ye's men discovered the investigation immediately and reported it to him at once.
'It's fine. Let them investigate. The only ones they'll be able to trace it back to are the Ouyang Family.'
After giving his orders, Xiao Ye pulled out his phone and dialed Zhu Chen. "Work with Ouyang Mao. Find a scapegoat."
"Linton's death can only be the work of someone from the Ouyang Family. Do you understand?"
Word quickly reached Ouyang Mao.
The moment he heard this, he was terrified. For them to want the Ouyang Family to take the blame could only mean one thing.
'The patron who propped me up from behind the scenes killed Linton!'
'That was Linton! A nobleman from Country A! And he just died, just like that!'
"No!" Ouyang Mao refused without a second thought. "Xin Cheng, it's not that I'm unwilling to cooperate. I just can't do this!"
"You went through so much trouble to install me as the Patriarch. Surely you don't want to see the Ouyang Family destroyed just like that?"
Xin Cheng watched him with a smirk. "What's the matter? Worried you're going to lose something that was never yours to begin with?"
"The future of the Ouyang Family is not for you to worry about. You just need to do as you're told."
Ouyang Mao didn't speak, clearly still unwilling to agree.
'I finally made it as the Patriarch of the Ouyang Family. I can't let it all be ruined by my own hands!'
'I already see the Ouyang Family as my own personal property. Sooner or later, I'll break free from being a puppet!'
'If I lose everything now, I'll spend the rest of my life tormented by this loss!'
Xin Cheng hadn't intended to say more, but he was worried Ouyang Mao would ruin things. "Don't worry. The Ouyang Family won't be in any trouble."
"All we need is a scapegoat. As long as the scapegoat is perfect, who could possibly object?"
"Besides, you underestimate the Ouyang Family. Don't forget, this is Dragon Country. No matter how powerful Linton was, he was still from Country A. Do you really think Dragon Country would just stand by and watch someone from Country A go after the Ouyang Family?"
Ouyang Mao had a sudden realization. "You're right!"
"This is Dragon Country! No matter how formidable Linton was, he's no match for our Ouyang Family!"
"I wasn't thinking straight. By the way, who is this scapegoat you mentioned?"
'What a shallow man. He can only see the profit right in front of his face and has no ability to think for himself.'
Xin Cheng smiled faintly. "The Grand Elder of the Ouyang Family, Ouyang Liu. He's always liked to oppose you anyway."
"He's also siphoned off a lot of profits that should have belonged to the Ouyang Clan. If you can use this opportunity to get rid of him, not only will your position become more secure…"
"…but all the wealth recovered from Ouyang Liu will belong to you personally."
Hearing this, Ouyang Mao was instantly thrilled!
'A Grand Elder must have a ton of money!'
"Alright, I'll go find him right now!"
Xin Cheng reminded him, "Don't forget, you need to make him take responsibility for this crime of his own volition."
"I know. That old geezer is getting on in years. The thing he's most worried about is his family. I'll use that to threaten him. There's no way he won't agree!"
'Truly a treacherous and vile little man!'
Ouyang Mao quickly got up and found the Grand Elder behind the old family estate.
"Grand Elder, long time no see."
They had just seen each other the day before. Ouyang Liu's expression was grim. "Li Mao, you're not welcome here!"
Ouyang Mao's eyes darkened. "Ouyang Liu, the fact that I'm even calling you Grand Elder is showing you enough respect!"
"Cut the crap. What do you want!" Ouyang Liu certainly didn't think he was here to bring good news.
Ouyang Mao gave a slight smile. 'Forget it. This old fool is about to die anyway. Why should I lower myself to his level?'
He took a few steps forward until he was standing before Ouyang Liu.
There was an artificial lake on the grounds, and as the Grand Elder, he often spent his free time fishing there.
He had a large family of children and grandchildren and wasn't short on money, so he naturally spent his days doing whatever made him happy.
Ouyang Mao stood before the artificial lake. Once Xin Cheng confirmed the area was clear, Ouyang Mao finally spoke. "Grand Elder, there is indeed something I need you to do."
"You must have already heard the news about Mr. Linton's murder, right?"
"I've heard. But what does that have to do with you?" Ouyang Liu didn't even look at him. "Don't think that just because you're the Patriarch, you can get close to people like Linton!"
"Someone with your background will never be worthy in your entire life!"
Rage burned within Ouyang Mao. He let out a cold laugh. "Heh. Grand Elder, you really won't shed a tear until you see the coffin!"
"What I need you to do is to admit that you killed Linton!"
Ouyang Liu's hand went limp, and his fishing rod clattered to the lakeside. "What nonsense are you spouting! How could I have killed Linton!"
"Indeed, you didn't do it personally. You hired someone to do it. As for the evidence, you don't need to worry. Someone will take care of it. No matter how they investigate, all trails will lead back to you."
"And all you have to do is deny it at first, and then admit it later."
Ouyang Liu stared at Ouyang Mao in disbelief. He couldn't believe someone would actually ask him to be the scapegoat for something like this!
"Are you joking? Let me tell you, this is absolutely impossible! Don't even think about it!"
"I didn't kill Linton! I won't admit it no matter who asks!"
"You're asking me to do something like this… Could it be that you killed Linton?"
The more Ouyang Liu thought about it, the more likely it seemed. He pointed a trembling finger at Ouyang Mao. "You… you're unbelievably audacious!"
"To even dare to lay a hand on Linton! You… you're going to bring disaster upon the Ouyang Family!"
"No, I have to inform the others immediately!"
Ouyang Mao grabbed Ouyang Liu without hesitation and slapped him squarely across his old face.
"Do you think you still have a chance to tell anyone? I came here to inform you, not to negotiate with you!"
"If you dare to disobey…" Ouyang Mao's expression turned sinister. "Then I guarantee that your son, your grandson, and even your daughter-in-law… not a single one of them will live!"
"Let me tell you, I mean what I say! How do you think I became the Patriarch of the Ouyang Family? Do I need to remind you?"
Ouyang Liu's face was flushed crimson as Ouyang Mao held him by the collar. "You…"