Everyone exchanged glances. That was right-they had merely been hired by Sun Bolan. Even if they had made an enemy of Prince Dai, they had only served as his "blades." If they broke their agreement now and killed Sun Bolan as a pledge of allegiance, Prince Dai might not turn against them.
Xiong Yi spoke first, and the others immediately grew excited. They all thought it was a good idea and began offering suggestions.
"Seventh Brother, outsiders think we roam the martial world, feasting on fine food and drink, but who knows our hardships? We lick blood from the blade's edge. Walk by the river long enough, and whose shoes won't get wet? Besides, the court is gradually consolidating its rule and can spare the hands to deal with us. It's getting harder and harder to survive in the martial world. When we first came to the capital, there were thirteen of us brothers. Now there are only six."
Seeing Bo Yan hesitate, Xiong Yi wiped away tears, overcome with emotion. Even his voice trembled.
"That was why Brother Yan wanted to find us a way out. Back then, that damned Hundred-Household Officer promised Brother Yan a post as Deputy Squad Leader, at Subordinate Ninth Rank, but he never managed to secure it in his lifetime. Who would have thought you'd succeed, Seventh Brother?"
"Seventh Brother, let's do it!" Jiang Bo envied Bo Yan most of all. Now he said, "Seventh Brother, you can recommend all of us brothers to Prince Dai's Residence. Then we can support one another. We're bound to accomplish something!"
"Yes, Seventh Brother! Hurry and kill Sun Bolan, and we brothers can pursue wealth and standing together!"
Listening to his brothers envision their future, Bo Yan sighed. Things had come to this. Even if he wanted