They chatted for a while.
With the token in hand, Zhao Yi returned to Chunyu Tower in high spirits to continue his romantic revelry.
Chen Yi concealed himself in the dark clouds. Only after confirming that Zhao Yi was exchanging toasts with several friends did he quietly leave.
"Now that Zhao Yi has taken the bait, Marquis Zhaowu's branch of the Zhao Family has been dragged into Shuzhou's mire.
"Next, all that remains is the Jizhou Trading Company-Jia Xingzhi-and the Qinghe Cui Family-"
Chen Yi already had a plan in mind.
Luring Zhao Yi into taking the bait this time was only one part of his overall scheme.
It was also the most important part.
If Zhao Yi had not taken the bait, even if Chen Yi could still bring his scheme to fruition, he would have left telltale traces, allowing those watching closely to discover his existence.
He pondered for a moment.
Chen Yi gently exhaled, relaxing his body.
Though he had little time left, and the Xiao Family would face thunderous fury the instant the Capital Prefecture lost patience.
The more this was so, however, the calmer Chen Yi remained.
It was like fishing.
As long as he, the angler, had patience, he would surely land a catch.
But Jia Xingzhi and the others were not fish that would stay still. They might even be venomous water snakes.
One careless move could cost him the entire game.
"Zhao Wenjing died unexpectedly. They'll certainly make a move now."
"Let's watch a little longer-"
Chen Yi's gaze shifted eastward.
After a moment's thought, he turned into a blurred streak of light and sped toward Tonglin Town.
In just ten breaths, Chen Yi arrived above the Dragon Field Academy.
He looked down.
Dark clouds veiled the stars and moon, and mist