The Xiang Family's retreat to Kuaiji Mountain to build up their strength was, in a sense, already an open secret in Wuzhong. Xiang Liang had indeed concealed it well during the first two years, but afterward, he kept leaving clues behind, as if he wanted others to know that the Xiang Family was hiding here.
It was at this time that Yin Tong sought out Xiang Liang, intending to convey some of his own intentions.
Xiang Liang naturally accepted gladly, swaggering back to Kuaiji City with a large group from the Xiang Family.
Moving alongside Xiang Liang was a highly skilled retainer whom Xiang Liang had sent out long ago, named Huan Chu. He followed Xiang Liang's party from afar, waiting for his chance to act.
Upon hearing that Xiang Liang had arrived, Yin Tong excitedly invited him into his residence—the former Xiang Residence.
Before entering Yin Tong's residence, Xiang Liang gave a subtle nod in the direction of Xiang Yu and Xiang An.
Xiang Yu and Xiang An's eyes both lit up, but they said nothing and sat down to the side. Yin Tong's servants brought out plenty of food, and the two brothers immediately began stuffing themselves. Their rate of consumption made Yin Tong's servants tremble in fear.
The entire Xiang Family had mobilized this time, but only Xiang Liang and the brothers Xiang Yu and Xiang An entered Yin Tong's manor. Everyone else remained outside the estate.
After inviting Xiang Liang into the room, Yin Tong hurriedly revealed his purpose.
"Xiang Liang, you and I are old acquaintances. I'll speak plainly with you." Urgency flickered in Yin Tong's eyes. "Ever since those two little brats, Chen Sheng and Wu Guang, rebelled in Daze Township, everything west of the Yangtze has descended into chaos. You should understand what