The moment he considered that possibility, Beitang Xing found himself even less able to sleep. One thought after another flashed through his mind.
Without exception, every one of those thoughts had something to do with Lu Hou'er.
"Right. I'm currently within Yanzhou, far too distant from Imperial Capital City. My martial arts are vastly inferior to Meng Zhao's, and with that dead bald donkey watching me, there's nothing I can do.
"Perhaps controlling a secret force that can be used for my own purposes could break this awkward predicament."
He was not free. Therefore, his ideas and plans required outside help—other people—to bring them to fruition.
And judging from the current situation, Lu Hou'er was an excellent candidate.
First, the man's status was low. This low status did not refer to his position in the Jianghu Martial Arts World, but to his standing across the entire Divine Continent. The master of a mere Pai Gang was indeed an ant-like figure. Compared with his identity as a Prince, was it not the difference between heaven and an abyss?
In this high-martial world, the Jianghu and the imperial court still stood worlds apart.
Second, Lu Hou'er was highly ambitious. That much could be seen from his attempt to seek an opportunity at Lishou Mountain.
Meng Zhao's presence relied only on overwhelming power to suppress him. If someone extended an olive branch, Lu Hou'er might not remain unmoved.
Third—and this was what Beitang Xing valued most at present—as the leader of a gang, Lu Hou'er commanded a fairly capable force. This was something those highly skilled lone wanderers could not compare with.
Moreover, that woman with the Phoenix Physique was likely acquainted with Lu Hou'er as well. Otherwise, she could not have stayed at Lu Family Manor, which further highlighted his standing.
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