"How is the investigation into my mother's car accident coming along?" Li Se asked.
Qilin pondered for a moment before replying, "Boss, we've traced the family of the driver responsible for the accident back then. However, they've all emigrated abroad, and it will likely be difficult to bring them back."
"And the driver himself?" Li Se inquired, confused.
Qilin responded helplessly, "This driver died twenty years ago. According to investigations, he passed away not long after being imprisoned. The cause of death is currently unknown."
Li Se frowned, but quickly came to terms with it. His mother's car accident was no simple matter. The fact that Li Shengjun couldn't investigate further was enough to indicate that the people behind it were influential enough to leave no evidence. However, this time, he wasn't just investigating the car accident, but also other matters.
"Have you had any results on the other things I asked you to investigate?" Li Se asked again.
Qilin nodded, then took a deep breath and said, "Boss, it's better not to investigate, but the investigation itself encountered obstacles. However, I still found out that Wan Qiuying, your mother, is from the ancient martial family Wan, and it's a hidden ancient martial arts family."
Li Se was somewhat surprised by this revelation. A hidden ancient martial arts family?
Seeing Li Se's reaction, Qilin immediately explained, "Boss, you might not know this, but there are ranks within these ancient martial arts families. Hidden ancient martial arts families generally have a lineage of over a hundred years. Such families are stronger than those that have risen in recent decades. After all, a family with over a hundred years of history will definitely have more experts in ancient martial arts and possess greater strength."
"For example, the Xu family you encountered before is one that has risen in recent decades. Yet, even so, they can make those first-rate families in the capital wary. After all, they control true military power. While these ancient martial arts families outwardly dare not openly clash with these first-rate families, they will secretly send some experts to assassinate them. This is what ancient martial arts families love to do most."
Hearing this, Li Se suddenly understood. This made things clearer. Take Elder Xu, whom he had encountered; his strength was likely that of a Postnatal martial artist. Such an ancient martial artist could indeed assassinate someone with relative ease, making it difficult to guard against.
"If my mother had such a background, why would someone dare to kill her?" Li Se found it perplexing. He also strongly suspected that his mother might have been an ancient martial arts master herself. In that case, could she really have been killed in a simple car accident?
In short, the car accident twenty years ago was shrouded in too many mysteries.
While the current investigation was difficult, Li Se was determined to uncover the truth, no matter what.
"Boss, although we couldn't find the driver responsible, that car accident twenty years ago was indeed related to the Li family," Qilin stated.
Li Se's pupils contracted, and a chill instantly flickered in his eyes. Although he had never met his birth mother, ignorance was one thing, but knowing the truth was another. It was impossible not to harbor resentment.
It was similar to his first time in the capital, meeting Li Shengjun. It was impossible to say there was no father-son bond. If something happened to Li Shengjun, Li Se would undoubtedly care. Perhaps this was due to the blood tie.
"It seems I need to pay another visit to the Li family," Li Se said with a cold smile.
After concluding matters here, Li Se headed directly to the Li family. Upon his arrival, he encountered Li Shengmin. This fellow had been somewhat restless lately, rarely staying within Li Shan Ju.
"What a coincidence," Li Shengmin said with a smile.
"Indeed, quite a coincidence. I wonder how your son is doing now?" Li Se casually remarked. This was clearly intentional!
Li Shengmin remained unfazed, still smiling, "It's nothing serious, just superficial wounds. However, speaking of which, you haven't truly entered the Li family yet. This is not a place you can just wander in and out of."
"Are you trying to stop me?" Li Se acted as if he was about to make a move.
Damn it! Li Shengmin was startled. Was this guy planning to act? He certainly believed Li Se would act decisively. After all, he had been beaten by Li Se at Li Shan Ju, and today, his own son had been beaten.
"Li Se, it's not that I'm trying to stop you. This is the Li family, and of course, not just anyone can enter freely..." Li Shengmin said calmly.
"That's true," Li Se nodded, then took out his phone and called Li Zhongfu directly.
A moment later, the Li family's butler came out and said to Li Se, "Young master, please come in."
Li Se nodded, then looked at Li Shengmin with a half-smile and said, "It feels rather easy to enter."
Li Shengmin's lips twitched slightly. This guy truly didn't play by the rules. He didn't say much more to Li Se, just watched Li Se's retreating back, his eyes narrowing slightly, before turning and leaving.
A few minutes later, Li Se met with Li Zhongfu.
"My child, you don't need to worry too much about the Xu family matter. I will handle it on my end, and Shengjun will surely protect you." Li Zhongfu assumed Li Se had come regarding the Xu family's demand for an apology, as the old woman had insisted Li Se apologize to the Li family within a day.
"I understand," Li Se sat down. "However, I didn't come for this trivial matter."
Trivial matter?
Li Zhongfu was stunned, then chuckled heartily, "As expected, your magnanimity is different from my other grandsons. If the Li family could be handed over to you, the Li family would surely prosper!"
These words were from Li Zhongfu's heart, making Li Se hesitate. He could see that this old man truly cared for him.
"The Li family... has too many obstacles," Li Se shook his head.
"Yes..." Li Zhongfu sighed. "Unfortunately, I am old, and there are many things I cannot control. Let's not dwell on this. Child, you said you didn't come for the Xu family matter, then why...?"
Li Se's expression grew serious, and his voice lowered slightly, "I want to know about Wan Qiuying's car accident twenty years ago!"
Upon hearing this, Li Zhongfu's body trembled. He looked at Li Se with surprise, clearly not expecting Li Se to have learned of this matter. But it was also reasonable, after all, Wan Qiuying was Li Se's true mother. Since Li Se had come to ask him, it meant he hadn't asked Chen Xiulian, perhaps to consider Chen Xiulian's feelings?
Li Zhongfu sighed, "Child, regarding your mother, I hope you won't investigate further..."