Xining asked three consecutive questions, directly tearing away all of Shang Lvxing's pretenses.
That unwavering and pressing demeanor, coupled with an unyielding aura that refused to allow others to avert their gaze, vaguely reminded him of Shang Qing's presence at the negotiation table.
Who said inheritance doesn't exist?
At least in this moment, Xining's gaze at Shang Lvxing was almost identical to the one Shang Qing had during deliberations.
A light chuckle escaped his throat, like pearls dropping into water with a muffled sound, more pleasing than the deliberate gentleness he feigned earlier.
"Since you've already figured it out, I won't bother hiding anymore."
In that instant when his real emotions emerged, those deep and captivating eyes revealed an added ambition for power and profit.
Shang Lvxing's eyes slightly narrowed as he admitted, "Yes, I'm the one who took him away."
"What's your relationship to Haozi?"