This time, he was attending this meeting as the representative of the Caven Family.

From the serial numbers of the Creator Organization, you can see that the Caven Family’s number is No. 6, ahead of the Berg Family, which is No. 7. This also shows that the Caven Family is deeply rooted.

After calming down, Jason Caven asked, "What exactly is your purpose? If you just want money, just say the word, and even if the amount is large, we will try to meet your demands."

Lu Heng scanned the nine squares, trying to discern who was the Bloodline Ancestor.

At this point, the Bloodline Ancestor hidden behind the scenes should have realized that their identity has been exposed.

He should choose to flee immediately.

With his identity exposed, it would be hard for this Bloodline Ancestor to remain in the Human World, but he’s not without escape routes.

He could still choose to escape to the territory of the Bloodline Clan.

Although the bloodline humans and the bloodline sheep-headed monsters are essentially two separate groups, fleeing to the territory of the sheep-headed monsters for temporary refuge is still an option.

Strangely, no one on the meeting screen seemed intent on escaping.

Lu Heng watched them with interest, observing their every move.

Some anxiously walked around, some sat in their chairs rubbing their hands, yet one person sat quietly in his seat, very composed.

Lawrence Phoenix asked in a calm tone, "Mr. Lu, since you already have our location information, can you now tell us your true purpose?"

At this point, the mystery was about to be unveiled.

Lu Heng sat upright and said, "Alright. The purpose of today’s online meeting is singular: to uncover the hidden Bloodline Ancestor among you."

"Bloodline Ancestor?" These heads of the financial families showed expressions of surprise.

"Isn’t Will Berg already dead?" Jason Caven asked.

"Are you sure there’s a Bloodline Ancestor among us?"

Lu Heng looked at them, a smile tugging at the corner of his mouth, and said:

"I must say, the Bloodline Ancestor hiding among you has an impressive psychological quality, remaining so calm until now.

"Since we’ve spoken to this point, I think the Bloodline Ancestor among you should already know what has happened.

"Indeed, the channel through which you passed information leaked your identity. Although I don’t yet know who it is, the range has been narrowed down to three or four people.

"When the range has shrunk to such an extent, it can be cracked with force.

"From now on, whoever escapes is the Bloodline Ancestor, and their entire family will be wiped out."

Everyone sucked in a cold breath, their hearts filled with fear and anxiety, yet they dared not voice opposition.

Jason Caven asked calmly, "So, as long as I’m not the Bloodline Ancestor, you guarantee you won’t come after me?"

Lu Heng lightly closed his eyelids and answered, "Yes, I just want to catch the Bloodline Ancestor; the others are untouched."

Jason Caven exhaled and said, "If you can keep your word, I’m willing to cooperate with your investigation."

The others also gradually expressed their willingness to cooperate.

Lu Heng’s gaze scanned past, finally resting on number 3, Lawrence Phoenix.

Lawrence Phoenix was the last not to express his stance, and Lu Heng watched him with a smile.

After a long time, Lawrence Phoenix slowly exhaled and said, "I was indeed careless; you’ve won. I am the Bloodline Ancestor you spoke of. Send your people over; I’ll be waiting at my manor."

Lu Heng was a bit surprised at his admission: "Just giving up like that?"

Lawrence Phoenix shook his head with a self-deprecating smile and said, "Actually, I wasn’t originally one to transform resources into a bloodline.

"That’s not exactly correct. I just wanted to restore the body’s functions, so I agreed to Will Berg’s request."

Lu Heng had his suspicions about him, but hearing his confession was still shocking. With contemplation, he asked:

"I have a few questions. Why did Will Berg commit suicide? I can’t imagine him valuing your life above his own."

Lawrence Phoenix sighed and said, "Because he had nowhere to escape. I promised him that when all humans are converted into bloodlines, his soul would remain forever in the Blood Temple.

"As a Prince of Blood, he knew very well what the Blood Temple was; he couldn’t resist the allure and chose to conceal my identity."

Lu Heng continued recalling previous intelligence reports and asked, "After Will Berg’s death, the people entering Red Spider Lily Manor, were they sent by you?"

Lawrence Phoenix nodded in acknowledgment, "It was me."

He raised a book beside him, lifted it, and said, "To retrieve this book, when Will Berg first came to me, I gave him this ’Tao Te Ching’.

"That was a slip-up. If you had visited the study when you entered Red Spider Lily Manor and saw this book, my identity would have surely been discovered by you.

"Fortunately, I took remedial measures at the time and sent someone to retrieve the book."

When Lu Heng first entered Red Spider Lily Manor, he only visited two places, the kitchen and the dining area used by Will Berg.

He had snuck in that time, with no extra time to inspect the manor further.

After returning to investigate following Will Berg’s death, the book had already been removed.

While conversing with Lawrence Phoenix, Lu Heng clearly felt his emotions were very stable, like calm after despair, or composed like he had an ace up his sleeve.

Lu Heng was a bit puzzled, feeling that beneath his calm surface, there lay something else hidden.

"Willing to concede just like that?"

Lawrence Phoenix spread his hands and replied, "Not exactly willing."

Lu Heng curiously asked, "Then why don’t you run?"

Lawrence Phoenix smilingly asked, "With your abilities, where could I escape to? Better to sit down and discuss; I think I qualify to negotiate for a decent outcome."

For someone of Lawrence Phoenix’s status, he held too much wealth and secrets.

Even if caught, he could likely get a relatively favorable detention environment.

However, Lu Heng felt something was amiss. He frowned, thought for a moment, cut off the online conference room’s sound and video, then looked up at Qi Jinhui and said:

"Something’s off with Lawrence Phoenix. Have the arranged teams arrived?"

Qi Jinhui checked the task team and replied, "Almost there, three more minutes."

Lu Heng said, "Tell the team heading there to be careful. Once they locate Lawrence Phoenix, secure him and verify his identity first, then extract the necessary information. Watch out for an ambush."

Qi Jinhui forwarded Lu Heng’s instructions.

The task team entered Lawrence Phoenix’s study.

The Superpower Soldier leading the team waved at the camera and said, "We’ve reached the target location and are starting the task now."

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