"Please have some tea."
Li Feng glanced at the tea before looking back at her.
"There's no need for formalities."
His expression became serious.
"Now... You'd better have a convincing explanation to prove your innocence."
Meng Wan's expression became slightly tense.
She knew that her family's survival depended on this, but his serious gaze still made her feel a little pressure.
"Of course...!" she said quickly. "I understand your concern."
She took a slow breath before continuing.
"The formation protecting this branch is normally under the control of the Meng Family. Only a few trusted elders and core members have access to the formation's control points."
Li Feng narrowed his eyes.
"Then how did those assassins take control of it?"
Meng Wan hesitated.
"That is precisely what we are trying to find out."
Her expression became solemn.
"We have never given them access to the formation, and none of the people authorized to control it should have betrayed the family."
