Jiao Linghe was being so direct and blunt, completely unafraid of exposing anything or arousing any suspicion. She didn't believe for a second that these people hadn't investigated them. They surely knew something about their whereabouts, and if certain matters weren't completely resolved, they would never be at ease.
A major reason she was acting this way was her lack of proof. Without any evidence, her first step was to see how they would react. If something seemed off, she could dig deeper, and that was how she could find more evidence.
But to her disappointment, the Third Elder showed no reaction whatsoever. The Third Elder was a crafty old fox; how could he possibly give himself away?
"Mother, there's no need to waste words on them," Yi Tianyun said calmly. "In a moment, I have my own methods to make them talk." He couldn't be bothered with their games, trying to read their expressions or probe their psychological state.
