"If we don't reveal our identities, there won't be many methods we can use. What are you planning to do?"
At that, Chen Changsheng strolled down the mountain, speaking as he walked.
"In the Pill Epoch, we are powerful dragons. The Five Surnames Seven Realms and the Pill Domain are local snakes."
"We might not lose in a head-on clash, but when it comes to getting things done, they naturally have the greater convenience."
"To catch the big fish lurking behind the scenes, we first need to weave a great net."
"Among all these local snakes, which side do you think is the most suitable?"
Faced with Chen Changsheng's question, Bai Ze thought for a moment. "You've set your sights on that sickly Lu Mingyu?"
"That's right!"
"Why? That fellow could stop breathing at any moment. Choosing him would be worse than choosing Cui Ling Shuang."
"With your methods, as long as you give things a slight push, Cui Ling Shuang will soon be able to control part of the power."
"Wouldn't that be more convenient than choosing Lu Mingyu?"
"That really won't do." Chen Changsheng smacked his lips. "If I chose Cui Ling Shuang, I would have to do much more."
"Besides, Cui Ling Shuang isn't suited to wielding power. She would be more suitable as a puppet."
"If I used Cui Ling Shuang to command the Cui Family, those people above the Cui Family wouldn't be pleased. Conflict would likely arise then."
"Lu Mingyu, on the other hand, doesn't come with so much trouble."
Listening to Chen Changsheng, Bai Ze asked curiously, "You think that highly of Lu Mingyu?"
"Yes, because he is a clever man—and an exceptionally clever one."
"Born weak and frail, unable to carry on his shoulders or lift with his hands, he had survived