"Then I won't stand on ceremony with you. I'd like to ask you to help me with a few things," Third Master Xu said.
"What things?" He Yi asked.
"I want to know whether the Black Crow Organization has sent reinforcements to Rong City."
"That's something I've been investigating lately too. I should have some news in a few days."
"Also, I'd like you to help me get some vehicles..."
"Get vehicles?"
Seeing his friend's confusion, Third Master Xu immediately explained, "There's a traitor among my men. I don't want word to get out, so I need you to help me get some vehicles."
After hearing the explanation, He Yi nodded. Then he frowned and said, "Since you've confirmed there's a traitor among your men, find him quickly. Otherwise, even if you keep everything tightly sealed, it'll still be hard to prevent word from getting out."
"Alas." Third Master Xu sighed. "That traitor is hiding very deeply. It won't be easy to drag him out, and I urgently need to make up for my losses. I can't wait."
"..." He Yi fell silent. He could understand the predicament Third Master Xu was in.
Half a minute later, He Yi asked again, "I'll immediately arrange for people to prepare the vehicles for you. Is there anything else?"
Third Master Xu said solemnly, "If my plan fails this time, I'd like to ask you to deliver a sum of money to my nephew."
Hearing his friend's determination to stake his life on this desperate gamble, He Yi hurriedly shook his head.
"Handle the money yourself. I won't help you with that."
Third Master Xu knew why he had refused and couldn't help smiling.
"If I'm stripped of my position, those few stewards will definitely have another move ready to deal with me.