Zhen Cheng's proposal won Luo Peng's approval. In his view, it was far easier and more feasible than provoking the Seven Star Tower into making a move against Meng Zhao.
If luck favored them, they might not even need to act—Meng Zhao and the Seven Star Tower could start fighting on their own.
And for this, they had Meng Yan to thank. If not for him, where would such a once-in-a-millennium opportunity have come from?
After hearing Zhen Cheng, Jian Si pondered for some time, then shook his head and said,
"No. This is far too passive and could very well waste this once-in-a-millennium opportunity.
How much affection Meng Zhao holds for Meng Yan remains unknown. But judging from the temperament Meng Zhao has displayed, he may not be willing to provoke the Seven Star Tower for Meng Yan.
This matter had nothing to do with him, a junior from the second branch, to begin with. The elders of the Southern An Meng Family would naturally concern themselves with it.
And once this opportunity is missed, finding another one will be nearly impossible."
Luo Peng and Zhen Cheng understood this as well. Meng Zhao might still have enemies and opponents, but they might not be as formidable as one of the Thirteen Families, much less involve his blood relatives. This opportunity was indeed rare, something that could only arise through a convergence of chance.
"So, Jian Si, what exactly do you intend to do? Just say it. Since the Emperor ordered the two of us to listen to you, we naturally will not defy your commands. You should also give us the corresponding trust."
Jian Si was not close to or trusting of the two of them. Many things were known only to himself. Take the matter of the Seven