The Xiao Family was currently being watched by countless people.
Whether it was the Dingyuan Army of the Three Towns or the Aristocratic Families close to the Xiao Family.
Any movement would be noticed.
The Old Master and Xiao Jinghong were even more closely watched.
Moreover, the Xiao Family's elders were old, its young were young, and its talent pool had withered away.
Fortunately, Xiao Jinghong was still barely holding things together. Otherwise, their circumstances would only be worse than they were now.
It was precisely because Chen Yi understood this that, after learning of Asutai and Lü Jiunan's existence, he chose to abduct them and hide them away.
Only then could Liu Hong possibly lose his bearings, causing Shuzhou's situation to descend into chaos.
And such circumstances would instead benefit the Xiao Family.
The Xiao Family had already been caught in the whirlpool. In recent years, they had long grown accustomed to such circumstances and had long prepared themselves for being surrounded on all sides by enemies.
When everyone noticed something was amiss and discovered a blade hanging over their own heads, leaving them too busy to care for themselves, who would still pay attention to the Xiao Family?
"Liu Hong must currently believe that Lü Jiunan is already dead. Others cannot possibly discover his connection with King Landu."
"Moreover, Lü Jiunan's death has, to a certain extent, concealed the burning of the East Market grain depot."
"Therefore, Liu Hong will certainly shift his focus next to searching for Asutai."
As he pondered his subsequent plans, Chen Yi finished practicing techniques such as the Collapsing Mountain Fist and Hundred Flower Palm.
He slowly withdrew his power, exhaled, and raised his head to gaze at the night sky.
Moonlight and starlight filtered through the branches and leaves of the Purple