Chapter 791: Their Mission to Jinling

After we finished drinking,

Then, looking at Xiao Yan and He Zuming, I said, "Mr. He, tell Xiao Yan about what we're about to do so he's mentally prepared."

"Alright, Xiao Yan, let me tell you."

"We're going to Jinling tomorrow," He Zuming said.

"What are we going to Jinling for?" Xiao Yan asked.

"We're going to perform Divination for Liu Yong,

Liu Yong is now Wen Han's mortal enemy.

This time, when we meet Liu Yong, we plan to assassinate him. Xiao Yan, you'll handle the actual attack.

"Think of a good way to assassinate Liu Yong," He Zuming said gently, looking at Xiao Yan.

"Assassinating Liu Yong—he's Wen Han's mortal enemy—why should we help Wen Han kill him? If he can fight Wen Han, that actually suits us. Is Liu Yong from that prestigious southern family?" Xiao Yan asked, confused.

I took out a cigarette and tossed one each to Xiao Yan and He Zuming.

"Xiao Yan, you're right—Liu Yong is indeed from that southern Liu family.

He went to Sijiucheng to demand money from Wen Han, got captured by Wen Han, and I rescued him.

Now he's heading to Jinling.

Why should we assassinate him? Because he's currently making peace with Wen Han.

If they reconcile, we'll face total disaster."

After hearing me finish,

Xiao Yan immediately understood,

"Brother Zhao, I get it—your plan is to frame Wen Han so that they can never make peace.

Wen Han had already captured Liu Yong before,

Now we go to Jinling to assassinate him.

Then Liu Yong will have no lingering hope for Wen Han.

That way Liu Yong can duel Wen Han, and the more their feud escalates, the more it benefits us."

"Right, Xiao Yan is clever; once I say something, you get it. Mr. He, you didn't misjudge," I laughed.

"I've said before, Xiao Yan has a gift for insight. Back when we were at the Duel Hall, I already thought of taking Xiao Yan as a disciple,

At that time, Xiao Yan certainly wouldn't have learned these Martial World teachings from an old hag like me," He Zuming said, smiling at Xiao Yan.

"Master, I hear you. Actually I've wanted to become your disciple for a while, but I was worried you wouldn't accept me," Xiao Yan said, pulling out a lighter and lighting a cigarette for He Zuming.

"Xiao Yan, this trip to Jinling is very dangerous; I must explain it to you.

Your assassination of Liu Yong this time,

is a ruse.

When we arrive, Mr. He will first perform Divination and Feng Shui for Liu Yong.

Then you'll admit your mistake to Liu Yong,

After demonstrating the Liu Family's strength, you'll voluntarily abandon the hidden agenda and reveal that Wen Han sent you to assassinate him. Since you've dealt with Wen Han before, Liu Yong will believe you.

He'll completely abandon any thought of reconciling with Wen Han.

Having confessed, you can trust that Liu Yong won't make things difficult for you.

As long as they don't reconcile, I'll find another chance to explain the situation to Liu Yong.

Your safety should not be a big problem.

But that's just my thought; I don't know what the reality is.

So your journey to Jinling is full of unknowns and danger.

"Xiao Yan, whether you're willing or not, give me your answer," I said seriously to Xiao Yan.

"Brother Zhao, I'll go. There's no real danger. For someone with a body like mine, danger doesn't matter.

I'll definitely protect you, Master; if anything goes wrong, I'll take responsibility," Xiao Yan stood up immediately to declare.

"Xiao Yan, sit down, sit down.

Don't get worked up. I've discussed this with your master.

He always thinks there's something unsatisfactory.

Let's hear what your master has to say," I gestured for Xiao Yan to sit.

"Jianqiang, I've already said it,

We shouldn't underestimate Liu Yong.

Wherever we go, will a single confession be enough for Liu Yong to believe us?

I've seen many dandy aristocrats in Sijiucheng; actually, their IQ isn't low.

They've also been seasoned in society for a long time, so they can see through matters at a glance,

If the performance isn't convincing, better not to act at all.

Since we're performing, we must do it properly.

Jianqiang, I know you're worried about Xiao Yan's and my safety.

Actually, I can assure you that even if we do assassinate Liu Yong, he won't kill us.

Because he wouldn't dare, and killing us would bring him no benefit.

He might even use us to inquire about Wen Han's trump card.

Regarding how we'll operate on this trip to Jinling,

Jianqiang, stop asking.

I guarantee I can completely sever Liu Yong's intention to reconcile with Wen Han," He Zuming said.

"He Zuming, what do you plan to do? If you really get into a fight, I'm very worried," I said at once.

"Jianqiang, you don't even trust me?"

"I'm a seventy‑something old man, still afraid of death."

I reiterate once more,

Liu Yong doesn't dare.

I know them well. That's all, I won't say more; Xiao Yan, once in Jinling, will obey me completely.

Xiao Yan nodded, saying nothing further.

I don't feel like saying anything else either,

"He Zuming, that trip to Jinling is entrusted to you. I toast to you," I said, holding up my cup.

He Zuming also lifted his cup,

"All right, Jianqiang, don't worry too much about us. If I didn't have even this little ability, I'd have lived a wasted seventy‑something."

When I get to Jinling, I'll act according to the situation.

During Divination, my factual analysis can reach Liu Yong,

That makes it simple,

Just have Xiao Yan directly admit that Wen Han sent him to me, and that's enough.

Then Xiao Yan admits fault, and for survival, switches sides—that's fine.

If Liu Yong doesn't take it, then let Xiao Yan go straight for a harsh move,

Intimidate Liu Yong a bit. Make him completely lose trust in the Wen Family."

"Master, I understand your meaning; we are preparing two options.

First, I will face Liu Yong, admit fault, beg mercy. Second, I will give him a harsh move.

I really have a harsh move. It comes from the time I worked with Wen Han, when I once learned

some assassination techniques.

Look at my prosthetic limb.

After I left the hospital, to protect myself and not be bullied, I devised a method on the prosthetic.

After Xiao Yan finished speaking, he suddenly pulled his prosthetic off.

It turned out the bracket that held the prosthetic was ground by Xiao Yan into a sheath for a dagger.

I looked at this cold, glittering

prosthetic, truly didn't expect Xiao Yan had this trick.

"When the time comes, as long as I can get close to Liu Yong,

Master, give me a signal, and I'll draw the dagger to scare him a bit.

"Haha, great, Xiao Yan, this way Liu Yong will be unable to defend against it. He never imagined in his dreams that Wen Han would send a disabled person to assassinate him. Jianqiang, just wait for our good news."

If he doesn't believe, I'll make him suffer some flesh wounds." Xiao Yan said fiercely.

"Haha, great, Xiao Yan, this way Liu Yong will be unable to defend himself. He wouldn't even dream that Wen Han would send a disabled person to assassinate him. Jian

"When will we set out tomorrow? Let me know." He Zuming happily laughed and stood up.

"Okay, Mr. He, Xiao Yan, this matter is up to you. What time tomorrow? I'll ask Zhuang Shi a bit later and wait for his notice."

"All right, no more drinking."

Xiao Yan and I will go back,

"When we set off tomorrow, tell us," He Zuming said, smiling happily as he stood up.

"Alright, He Zuming, Xiao Yan, this matter rests on you. What time tomorrow? I'll ask Zhuang Shi later and wait for his notice.

Then you'll take the car he arranged." I stood up to see He Zuming and Xiao Yan off.

After seeing He Zuming and the others off,

I returned alone to the room,

Holding my cup again, I drank once more.

【104】 Actually my heart wasn't at ease; sending He Zuming to Jinling this time,

【105】 was truly dangerous.

【106】 Sigh, He Zuming is over seventy, still risking his life for me, truly

【107】 unbearable for my heart.

【108】 But what can I do about the unwillingness.

【109】 There's only this one path I can take.