When the map was fully unrolled, the dagger was revealed.
Before Chen Yi came, he had known that if he wanted Liu Wen to join this deal midway, he had to give him several compelling reasons.
The Liu Family's schemes and designs against the Xiao Family were one.
Elder Master Xiao's humiliation of Liu Wen was another.
But neither was enough to make Liu Wen participate after weighing the pros and cons.
After turning it over and over in his mind.
The only thing that could move Liu Wen was the position of head of the Liu Family of Jingzhou.
Only if Liu Wen believed that succeeding in this deal would raise his prestige and standing within the Liu Family would he dare take the risk.
As Chen Yi thought, he said in an even tone:
"The other backer only wishes to take revenge on the Xiao Family. There is little in it for him, and he has even less desire to expose himself."
"If you join, he will be more than happy to remain behind the scenes and credit all the achievements to you."
Seeing that Liu Wen was somewhat tempted, Chen Yi lowered his voice slightly. "If you do not wish to participate, that is fine. Consider it as though I never came here tonight."
"But if you wish to get your hands on this heaven-shaking achievement afterward, the price you must pay will no longer be a mere six hundred thousand taels of silver coins."
"Young Master Liu may weigh which is lighter and which is heavier for yourself."
Having said that, Chen Yi rose to leave.
Seeing this, a cruel, resolute smile appeared on Liu Wen's face. He raised a hand to stop him.
"This deal—this young master is in!"
It was done.
Chen Yi relaxed