Liu Hongming had actually gone to see Zhuo Hu, which caught Luo Yan completely off guard.
Last year, when Du Feng caused such a huge incident, Liu Hongming had never shown himself.
Yet now he had gone to Water Tiger Camp to find Zhuo Hu. It seemed he had made all the necessary preparations and was confident he could swallow up Luo Yan's forces. That was why he had appeared.
Luo Yan did not ask about the details of Zhuo Hu's meeting with Liu Hongming. He knew that since Zhuo Hu had told him about it, he was making his stance clear.
But he also knew that although Zhuo Hu currently appeared simple and honest, if Luo Yan could not keep him in check, that fellow would turn on him faster than one could turn a page.
Now that he had mentioned Liu Hongming, he was not merely making his stance clear. He was also testing the waters.
He was testing Luo Yan's attitude and reaction toward Liu Hongming, then analyzing the information he obtained from them.
He would use it as the basis for and guide to his subsequent actions.
Luo Yan spoke calmly.
"Good."
"Minister Liu is finally willing to show himself."
"That being the case, many problems can be resolved."
"Have your people prepare themselves. I may need you at any time."
Zhuo Hu slapped his chest. "Mister Red Ghost, rest assured. As long as you say the word, the hundred or so men at our camp can act at any time."
Luo Yan nodded. Only then did he pick up his wine cup, lift the edge of his mask, and take a small sip.
That afternoon.
Luo Yan left.
Zhuo Hu immediately summoned Hong Gu, Old Hei, and his other trusted aides.
"What do you think,