"Even before the Hundred Flowers World plan began, I guessed that Meng De and his lot would jump over the wall like cornered dogs, so I took the initiative and gave the defense deployment map to Li Changming."
"I also persuaded him to help Li Changsheng deal with Zheng Xuan."
Upon hearing this, Lu Jun smiled happily.
"I'm truly delighted to hear Brother Cui speak so candidly."
"Still, Brother Cui's foresight is truly remarkable. You actually guessed the target of Meng De's group so precisely."
Faced with Lu Jun's praise, Cui Yunzheng smacked his lips. "No need to flatter me. I merely used a simple optical illusion."
"There are only a few aristocratic prodigies who have entered the fray so far."
"Li Changming goes without saying. He is Li Changsheng's cousin. As long as the Li Family had not moved to kill them outright, Meng De's group could not possibly make a move against Li Changming."
"The Lu Family has an Immortal Emperor behind it. The Five Tigers Group could not possibly disregard those old ties."
"The Wang Family has yet to enter the fray, so they were unlikely to target them."
"That left only the Cui and Zheng Families. I stayed hidden in the Cui Family's stronghold and refused to come out, so even if they wanted to deal with me, they could do nothing."
"Besides, Young Master Lu, hadn't you also used your injuries as an excuse to hide away recently, avoiding this possible calamity?"
"Hahaha!"
Hearing that, Lu Jun laughed, then raised his wine cup. "Brother Cui, in an era of chaos, preserving one's life is the best strategy. You and I truly see eye to eye!"
Cui Yunzheng raised his cup as well and clinked it against his.
After the two set down their cups, Lu