"It seems this matter is settled, then. The two girls must not be killed! Leaving everything alone is the wisest course," Old Man Fan said with a smile.
"No, we can't settle it just like that," Old Man Zhu said again.
A trace of puzzlement appeared on Old Man Fan's face. "What? Have you changed your mind and decided to attack the two girls?"
"That's right. There's no harm in making a move!" Zhu Yang said, smiling.
Zhu Yang's words left everyone somewhat baffled, especially Old Man Wang, who could not help saying, "You're the one who said not to kill them, and you're the one who said to kill them. You old ghost Zhu, what exactly do you want?"
"My idea is simple. Since Huo Lian wants to kill the two girls, he certainly won't tell the Huang lad about it, and the three of them must have received orders from Huo Lian not to reveal it. It would be a real pity to let something like this stay buried. We ought to make good use of such a fine opportunity delivered right to our door. If the need arises later, we'll have the two girls tell him. The Huang lad will surely believe them," Old Man Zhu said.
After hearing him out and giving it a little thought, Old Man Wang burst into laughter. Pointing at Old Man Zhu, he said, "You old ghost Zhu, you're the truly sinister one, full of schemes. Exactly. If we or those three told the Huang lad that Huo Lian wanted to kill the two girls, he probably wouldn't believe it. He'd even think we were sowing discord. But if the two girls told him, the effect would be quite different."
"You old ghost Zhu, why are you trying to drive a