Wu Xinshan said happily, "Brother Chen, your insight is truly remarkable. But to get Lu Zhongyi transferred back, we'll still need your help. After all, your Household's Third Ancestor holds office in Lingxiao Province. If he steps in and works the connections, this matter will surely be settled soon."
Chen Bingying did not demur. He readily agreed to take care of it.
Wu Xinshan and Banerchan had only just finished praising Chen Bingying when he continued, "Getting Lu Zhongyi recalled to the Central Court to report on his duties won't be difficult. What I'm worried about is that Xu Yi will go with him.
"So this can only be a backup plan. I think we should still use thunderous measures and kill him with one strike. If we can do that, it'll save us trouble later."
Wu Xinshan said, "Brother Ban and I had considered this too, and we were originally prepared to go ahead with it. We just didn't expect you to make the first move, Brother Chen.
"But it seems Xu Yi has deep roots on the Starry Sky Ancient Path. If we still try to forcefully assassinate him, I'm afraid it won't work well."
Chen Bingying sneered. "My attempt failed for two reasons. First, I underestimated Xu Yi. I never expected him to have connections on the Starry Sky Ancient Path, too. I reckon the people who ambushed me weren't his die-hard followers, either. Most likely, they were a band of pirates.
"So there's no need to exaggerate Xu Yi's abilities.
"Second, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. If we find the right people, a mere Xu Yi can be wiped out with a flick of the finger."
Wu Xinshan and Banerchan both felt their hearts sink. Afraid this big shot might come up with