Hu Xiaotian said, "You mean to start this fire from the inside?"
Meng Guangxiong nodded.
Hu Xiaotian straightened up and slowly paced a few steps through the courtyard. "Have you worked out how to withdraw?"
Meng Guangxiong said, "You needn't worry, young master. The White Dragon River will be our escape route. Once the fire starts and everyone sees that it's beyond saving, they'll all head for the White Dragon River. Who will be able to tell friend from foe then?" He cupped his fists. "I've explained the entire plan. Do you have any further instructions, young master?"
Hu Xiaotian said, "You cut off their supplies, and I'll take out their commander!"
Meng Guangxiong smiled. "I knew that was why you wanted me to investigate the Traveling Palace."
Hu Xiaotian chuckled. "You're a shrewd one!"
Meng Guangxiong's weathered face grew warm. "However shrewd I may be, I couldn't match even a ten-thousandth of your cleverness, young master."
Hu Xiaotian said, "Spare me. I've only just realized what a slippery old fox you are. I'm afraid you'll sell me off someday and have me help you count the money."
"You could kill me, and I still wouldn't dare. You're our Gang Leader's future husband. Where would I find the nerve?"
That did not sit well with Hu Xiaotian. "What's that supposed to mean? Are you saying I live off a woman?"
This time, not only Meng Guangxiong but Xia Changming laughed as well.
Meng Guangxiong said, "Young master, there's something I must warn you about. The Traveling Palace is heavily guarded both inside and out. According to my information, the guards outside are all martial arts experts, and they seem to be skilled in formation arts."
Hu Xiaotian nodded. "Yang Daoyuan himself is an expert in formation arts, and his swordsmanship