"Han Wang's plan is to use our martial force to control you and then poison you," Elder Shi said. "To avoid arousing his suspicion, I've been diligently helping him strategize. I even said I'd help him contact Ye Taiqing to lure him out, and then I'll find Fang Caizhe and use the Northern Dragon Guard to set a trap for you. That's the gist of the plan. Afterward, I'll also help you investigate Han Wang's next move... Understand?"
Hearing Shi Hongda's detailed report, Xu Ke had to admit he was a little baffled. I never expected him to be so proactive. Even though I fooled him with the Snake Mask, he must harbor a grudge against me. Why is he being so cooperative now?
"Got it," Xu Ke said.
"This is my show of sincerity, Xu Ke," Elder Shi continued. "I failed to persuade the Huang Family to vote in your favor, and you didn't give me the antidote. I accept that. So now, I'd like to make a trade with you on this matter."
