Li Honghan did not make up his mind immediately. He hesitated. "But doing this may not benefit us at all."
Zhang Ziqian chuckled. "It may not benefit us, but it would deal Hu Xiaotian a devastating blow. As one wanes, the other waxes. Surely I need not explain such a simple principle?"
Long Xiyue came outside with Xiao Rou. Seeing the two women emerge, Liang Yinghao hurriedly bowed. "Your Highness, why have you come out?"
Long Xiyue smiled gently. "Brother Liang, I thought I heard people arriving outside?"
Liang Yinghao nodded. When the group from Western Sichuan entered the ruined temple, their voices and their horses' neighing had caused quite a commotion. It was only natural that Long Xiyue had been disturbed. He faithfully reported the situation outside, then made sure to reassure her. "Your Highness need not worry. We have already made preparations and can handle any situation." Though his words brimmed with confidence, he was somewhat nervous himself. After all, he did not know what the people from Western Sichuan intended.
Long Xiyue frowned. "You mean they already know who we are?"
"That is correct!"
Long Xiyue said, "If I am not mistaken, Zhang Ziqian's real purpose in coming here just now was to probe us. He has probably already deduced that Young Master Hu is not here."
"Surely not," Liang Yinghao said. "Zhan Peng merely told him that our lord had retired and should not be disturbed."
Long Xiyue said, "Zhang Ziqian is known as Western Sichuan's foremost strategist, and he is also Li Tianheng's most loyal subordinate. We must be especially careful."
Just then, Zhan Peng approached them. Seeing Long Xiyue there, he hesitated to speak. Long Xiyue said, "It is all right. Brother Zhan, say whatever you have to say. There is no need to