The Grandmaster of Scented Steals
Chapter 1026

A Beauty in Tears

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Hearing Jia Sidao's words, Liao Yingzhong's heart skipped a beat. He hurriedly asked, "Does Master intend to use Hero's Island's power?"

"No!" Jia Sidao shook his head. "Hero's Island is tied to my greatest plan. It must never be exposed so easily."

Liao Yingzhong smiled bitterly. "If we do not use Hero's Island's power, the experts at our disposal may not be a match for those on the Young Prince's side. After all, we cannot use our overt forces, and among the martial world's experts, there are probably few who can surpass the White Lotus Society."

Jia Sidao snorted disdainfully. "The White Lotus Society has been a target of the imperial court in every dynasty. Zhao Bojiu, a dignified prince, actually associates with such bandits. Hmph, it seems he will stop at nothing for that position."

Liao Yingzhong smiled. "The current Emperor has no sons and specially adopted two from the imperial clan. Everyone can see that the future Emperor will surely come from one of these two. But the various signs coming out of the palace in recent years suggest that Zhao Bocong has the better chances. Coupled with Han Tuozhou's friendship with Zhao Bocong, it is no wonder the Young Prince has had to resort to some underhanded means."

"Will that be of any use? The White Lotus Society is utterly useless in the struggle for the court, and now it cannot even handle a simple martial-world killing." Jia Sidao clearly held the Little Prince's methods in great contempt.

Liao Yingzhong replied, "Though the White Lotus Society is useless in every other regard, it has at least one advantage: it can take the blame afterward. After all, the assassination of a Grand Chancellor is unprecedented. The court will certainly investigate thoroughly afterward, with severity unlike anything before. Therefore,

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