"But even so, the Shentu Family would still reap the greatest benefits, while the Jiufang Family would still find it difficult to avoid a fraternal struggle for supremacy." I smiled.
"Exactly. But wouldn't Jiufang Gong and Jiufang Lin have exposed themselves? When the time came, how could Jiufang Lin still compete for the Jiufang Family's throne? Would he murder his brother and outrage all under Heaven?" Jiufang Tao asked.
"Indeed. But would Jiufang Gong and Jiufang Lin simply let the matter rest? The death of your granduncle will become a lingering shadow over the Jiufang Family, and thus the greatest variable. Meanwhile, the Shentu Family, which stirred up this conflict, is now eyeing us like a tiger watching its prey. How should we respond?" I asked in return.
The root of the brothers' falling-out was Jiufang Yu's death. Jiufang Ye still harbored ambitions of supremacy, while Jiufang Gong had spent so many years preparing that once he turned everything upside down, he naturally would not surrender without a fight. He would certainly make a bid for the throne, fighting to the death. With Shentu Bengyun fanning the flames, war within the Jiufang Family was unavoidable.
"When two mighty forces fight, wouldn't our Third Legion be the greatest beneficiary? The only difference is that the Shentu Family has joined those coveting the Jiufang Family. As long as I'm here, the Shentu Family can forget about taking even one step into this place." Jiufang Tao spoke with unwavering resolve.
Watching the confident smile on the young girl's face, I couldn't help but soften inside. Though my excessive suspicions of her had existed only in my thoughts, how had they not been an instance of judging a gentleman with the heart of a petty man?
"Advancing step by step and laying careful plans,