Let Me Explain, Fairy
Chapter 664 - 420 Plotting_2

Chapter 664: Chapter 420 Plotting_2

Zhou the Fat idly took a few steps on the mountain peak, then suddenly looked back with a smile and said:

"But the problem is, Xu Changge was previously seen by the world only as a Great Grandmaster, yet his true cultivation is probably about to break through to Mortal Transcendence.

"With the elder brother like this, Elder Fu, how can you be certain that what Xu Changtian has revealed in Di’an City is genuine?"

No matter whether Xu Changtian is hiding his skills or not, they had to completely suppress the opponent’s Transcendent Mortal Cultivation.

Only by doing so could they terminate this operation.

If there’s money to be made, why work so hard to the point of desperation?

The middle-aged beautiful woman picked up the implication in the fat man’s words, her beautiful eyes half-closed as she directly asked:

"Elder Zhou, are you scared?"

"Scared?"

Zhou the Fat spread his hands wide, his chubby cheeks quivering as he said with a smile, "Zhou is merely stating the facts. Our operations have already been exposed, and if we insist on proceeding, the risk will be too great..."

At this point,

Zhou the Fat paused, clasped his hands in front of him, and bowed toward the heavens:

"Even, I fear it may affect the Tower Lord’s grand strategy for the world!"

"You!"

The middle-aged beautiful woman’s eyes widened in anger. The fat man, fearing for his own life, was even using moral righteousness to pressure her. Just as she was about to erupt, Taishiran, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up:

"Enough."

Having calmed the chaos in his Energy Mechanism caused by backlash, Taishiran’s gaze slowly drifted across the four people.

His voice was very light:

"Two years ago, Xu Changtian was indeed a mortal, and with less than two years of cultivation, Xu Changtian’s cultivation level wouldn’t be too high. He might have sensed the pursuit from the heavenly instrument perhaps because he is special, being the beginning of the great catastrophe."

The topic was thus settled conclusively.

Zhou the Fat let out a quiet sigh inside, responded with a low "Yes", and then fell silent.

The hunchbacked old man who hadn’t spoken until now caressed his cane, his dry voice carrying a laugh:

"Taishiran, are we preparing to continue with the assassination attempt?"

Taishiran glanced at him but didn’t respond, instead looking toward the Luo surname woman who had by then taken off her mourning iron mask:

"Fairy Luo, what do you think?"

The Luo surname woman swept her gaze over these Jiatiange powerhouses whose minds were clearly not united, her voice cold:

"You’re planning to forcefully eliminate Xu Changtian?"

"Once he returns to Di’an City, everything will be at rest, and we do not know when he will go out again. This is likely our last chance."

"...."

After exchanging a glance, the Luo surname woman shifted her cold gaze away, looking towards the setting sun in the sky:

"The risks of this matter outweigh the benefits."

Taishiran was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice:

"Fairy Luo, we are still in the dark. Xu Changtian has merely sensed someone probing him, and most likely cannot deduce where we come from.

"Moreover, without the Communication Crystal, they will not be able to summon more powerful reinforcements in a short time. We just need to eliminate Xu Changtian before reinforcements from the Prime Minister’s Mansion arrive."

The Luo surname woman gave him a glance, unmoved:

"It’s all the same."

She was unwilling to wade into these muddy waters anymore.

The top brass of the Prime Minister’s Mansion were not fools, especially that woman Lou Ji who controlled the massive intelligence network.

In years past, she had dealt with that woman whose heart was as venomous as a viper’s.

Therefore, she was very clear that while one may have a chance when the unsuspecting is pitted against the vigilant, now that it had become a battle of wits against the prepared, that woman would surely have arranged some measures in advance.

Hearing the other party’s resolute words, Taishiran was silent for a while, then suddenly asked:

"Fairy Luo, have you heard of Jing Xuelan?"

"..."

As soon as the voice fell,

The always composed visage of the Luo surname woman suddenly stilled.

Slowly turning back to look, her voice seemed to contain a few more strands of emotion:

"Jing... Xuelan?"

"The daughter of Jing Tingxi."

Seeing her reaction, Taishiran enunciated each word.

The Tower Lord had once casually mentioned to him the past between the village chief Jing Tingxi and this woman from the Luo Clan.

Although it was just a few brief sentences, the Pavilion Master indeed seemed to have a deeper meaning.

Moreover, judging by the expression of the Luo Clan woman, there was definitely a story here unknown to others.

Even,

it was possible that Jing Xuelan was the daughter of the woman before him and Jing Tingxi...

As he mused, Taishiran continued in a subdued voice:

"Jing Tingxi entrusted his daughter to a close friend in the Northern Frontier, and that Sect was annihilated by the Prime Minister’s Mansion’s Black Kirin Army not long ago."

"..."

After a moment, the Luo surnamed woman let out a soft breath, her voice barely tremulous:

"Then... is she still alive?"

"That, I do not know."

Taishiran shook his head, but then swiftly changed the subject, "However, the likelihood is that she is alive, and if she is, Lou Ji will definitely keep Jing Xuelan by her side."

The Luo surnamed woman’s body surged with Energy Mechanism. Taking a deep breath, her lips parted slightly as she uttered two words:

"Reason."

"For the Prime Minister’s Mansion and Lou Ji, Jing Tingxi’s daughter is more useful alive than dead. Though Jing Tingxi is gone, his network of relationships remains intact."

"Is that so..."

"So, Fairy Luo, you...." Taishiran’s eyes flickered.

The Luo surnamed woman sighed softly, her eyes complex, but she replied succinctly:

"I will help with this matter, but on the condition that Jing Xuelan’s safety is fully guaranteed during the conflict."

"Of course."

Taishiran smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over those present once more, he declared aloud:

"Ladies and gentlemen, I know some of you might fear the Prime Minister’s Mansion to some extent, but this is our last chance to eradicate the initiation of a great disaster, so we must not give up."

The assassination plot was once again finalized by Taishiran, and what remained was how to carry it out.

The stooped old man tapped his cane, cleared his throat, and smiled:

"The esteemed Taishiran speaks the truth, but how shall we implement this?"

Zhou Pudgy sighed lightly, unable to avoid the matter, but quickly adjusted his attitude, speaking in a low advisory tone:

"Brother Taishiran, do you know how many days’ journey Xu Changtian is from us now?"

"Three days." Taishiran lifted his Communication Crystal and glanced at it, replying softly, "They are now near Pingxi Tomb, heading in the direction of the Imperial Capital."

A sinister glint flashed in Zhou Pudgy’s squinted eyes:

"Knowing they are being watched, Xu Changtian and his group will definitely seek a city to stay in as soon as possible. First, they can use the Communication Crystal within the city to contact the Imperial Capital, and second, they can utilize the city’s Formation for defense and to wait for aid.

"Therefore, it would be best to strike before they enter the city."

"There’s not enough time."

The stooped old man’s cloudy eyes showed a hint of contemplation, "There are several small cities near Pingxi Tomb, but the only one with a Communication Crystal is Huizhou County. Lou Ji could probably reach it in one day."

"Does that mean we have to strike within the city?"

The middle-aged beautiful woman’s eyes flickered slightly as she asked softly, "The Protective City Formation of a small city doesn’t pose a problem for us, but that would be a complete breach of protocol."

With the strength of the five of them, breaking the County-level Protective City Formation wouldn’t be difficult, but the issue was that such an act would be considered rebellious.

The situation was unstable, but it hadn’t reached a point of total chaos.

This kind of rule-breaking conduct would surely provoke investigations by all the major forces of the world, and if the culprits were found out, Jiatiange would likely become a target for all.

"Elder Fu, we don’t necessarily have to break the Formation."

Zhou Pudgy said with a cheerful smile, "Every situation has its pros and cons. Their entry into the city does indeed allow them to use the Formation as a talisman for protection, but with the city being crowded, we can also sneak in quietly. After all, assassination doesn’t always need to be forceful, especially when the target’s cultivation isn’t high...."

"What about Lou Ji?"

The Luo surnamed woman interrupted their discussion, "With Lou Ji there, you won’t have a chance to approach Xu Changtian without making a sound."

As she spoke,

the Luo surnamed woman seemed to remember something, her fingers tightening around a weeping iron mask:

"For Xu Changtian’s safety, she could even evacuate all the citizens of the county."

Upon these words, the mountaintop fell into silence once again.

"The Saintess and Xu Changtian have separated. Prepare for the worst-case scenario."

Taishiran stared at the glowing Communication Crystal in his hand for a long while before speaking solemnly:

"If it comes to the point where we must resort to force, then do not hesitate, break through the city.

"Death is necessary,

"The lives of a city’s people are far less significant than putting an end to the harbinger of a great disaster!"