Chapter 458: Observation

"My place in the Wiltonstein succession has been raised to first?"

At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Li Mochen had just landed when he was informed of this news by Nanette Drew.

But his reaction was very calm: "Seems like good news, but it has nothing to do with me, Drew. You know why."

"Wow, my BOSS is so magnanimous. Is this what the Easterners mean by 'not being corrupted by wealth or status, not swayed by poverty or hardship, treating money like dirt'?"

Nanette Drew chuckled: "But are you sure, BOSS? According to the Wiltonstein family system, the person first in the succession can take fifteen billion gold shields in support funds from the family each year, plus command of an armored regiment. The latter's maintenance and operational costs are borne by the Wiltonstein family. They can also get a legendary-level guard assigned from the Council of Elders."

"Most crucially, two percent of the voting rights and dividends of the Wiltonstein Group. Your grandfather may need your support. I say, BOSS, don't you think inheriting the Wiltonstein Group is the best revenge against your enemies? Especially Margaret and her two siblings."

Then Li Mochen found that the resistance in his heart suddenly vanished. He inwardly cursed: Where had the original owner's backbone and integrity gone?

Li Mochen himself was also tempted—after all, it was tens of billions of gold shields a year—but he felt he still needed to maintain some dignity.

"I'll think it over. Let's talk about it in a few days."

This required him to go to the Wiltonstein family's Council of Elders to go through some formalities. Although the original owner no longer resisted, he, the 'Shenxiao Wuji Purple Void Immortal King,' still found it hard to lower his pride.

Of course, he didn't need to be absolute.

"It's up to you. I just need you, BOSS, to provide enough financial support for our Rising Sun Media."

Then Ms. Drew brought up another matter: "Next is bad news. Your sister, Jennifer Wiltonstein, seems to have gone missing in the Dark World."

"Jennifer?"

Li Mochen frowned: "What happened? Give me the details, Nanette. What exactly is the situation?"

The original owner's feelings toward his sister Jennifer were very complex. At first, he was angry and hateful, to the point he couldn't bear to look at her. But deep down, he always had a concern for this close relative.

After learning the truth behind Jennifer's 'rebellion,' the original owner felt more heartache and guilt.

So upon hearing this news, Li Mochen's emotions fluctuated violently. His face turned ashen, and his cold, heavy aura drew surprised looks from Angela and Hailuo beside him.

"I'm not clear on the details. I only know that Jennifer and her subordinates were attacked while hunting a lord-level dragon, shortly after the war ended a day ago."

"Only her butler, Oliver, escaped safely. He has already asked Conshil for help. Your grandfather has sent two armored regiments to search the Dark World, but so far, no trace of Jennifer has been found. The only thing they can confirm is that your sister is still alive."

"So this happened about half a month ago?"

Li Mochen's tone was full of strong dissatisfaction: "No one told me about this."

"Your information security officer lacks intelligence in the Dark World. As for me, I've been focused on our TV station and newspaper. And Mr. Oliver seemed to have intended to ask for your help, but after meeting Conshil, he was taken into custody by your grandfather's people. He seemed unwilling to let you be distracted by Jennifer's affairs. If I may be blunt—"

Ms. Drew hesitated: "Your grandfather doesn't seem to like your sister much. His concern for her is very limited, far less than yours. Although he sent search teams, the effort was minimal, barely passing the bare minimum."

Li Mochen rubbed his forehead, trying to calm the anxiety and worry surging from deep within, and thought that replacing his intelligence chief was indeed urgent. Jeremy Burt could no longer meet his requirements; his unreliability was secondary.

"So can you help me find her? Nanette? I need your help."

"I'm sorry, BOSS, I can't."

Nanette Drew smiled bitterly: "In fact, I learned this news from Ms. Isolt. She and Jennifer have close cooperation on women's rights, but she hasn't seen Jennifer in days. Also, I doubt asking the Mitchell Group or Anthony would help; their power in the dark regions near Ghost City is relatively limited. In Atlanta, the only one who might find her whereabouts is one person."

Her implication was obvious, so after ending the call, Li Mochen thought for a moment and then dialed Conshil Wiltonstein's number.

The latter, through magic, directly manipulated the radio waves and projected himself before Li Mochen.

Facing his original owner's grandfather for the first time, Li Mochen was a bit nervous.

This was not because he had merged with the original owner's soul and taken over his body. In fact, if not for him, Andre Li Wiltonstein would have already perished.

But Li Mochen still worried that in close contact, this man might see through him, triggering conflict between them.

After all, this man's magical power and cultivation were only slightly inferior to his previous life. Based on the strength Conshil had shown in the confrontation half a month ago, once he became a demigod, he would soon achieve the rank of Archmage.

However, upon meeting, Li Mochen instinctively vented his anger at his grandfather.

"Old man, have you found Jennifer?"

"Nanette? Meddlesome woman."

Conshil frowned slightly: "No, unfortunately, my people haven't found her whereabouts yet."

"That's because you haven't been looking seriously!"

Li Mochen's eyes seemed to burn with fire: "Jennifer is your granddaughter! She bears the name Wiltonstein."

Conshil replied calmly: "But she also caused your mother's death. Elena didn't have to go that far—"

"But the disaster she encountered was because of you! None of us have the right to blame her, including you."

Li Mochen said firmly: "Find her quickly, or give me a copy of her blood samples kept in the family."

"This is a trap."

Conshil clasped his hands behind his back: "Where is your brain, Andre? Has it rotted? Haven't you thought that someone is trying to lure you into the Dark World?"

"I know, but so what?"

Li Mochen sneered: "I don't think their schemes in the Dark World can harm me. Old man, if someone is setting a trap for me, I'll eventually find out where Jennifer is. You can't stop me."

Conshil Wiltonstein fell into deep thought for a full minute before speaking: "I can help you find her whereabouts, and even send enough manpower to assist you. But there are conditions: take over the Holy Stone Fortress and the 'Crimson Dragon Armor' from the Nathan Group, and also go to the Council of Elders as soon as possible to go through the formalities as the first heir."

Without waiting for Li Mochen to agree, he cut off the communication.

Li Mochen frowned deeply, staring blankly at his mobile phone.

He was just wondering if the old man himself had kidnapped Jennifer when he noticed the electronic watch on his wrist flashing red.

Li Mochen's expression turned serious, and a look of anticipation appeared in his eyes. This meant that a certain lady had entered within three kilometers of him.

The Void Night Monarch was observing him from the shadows.