"You knew beforehand that we wouldn't be staying in the Zheng Clan?"
When Hu Jin heard this, he gave a wry smile while replying, "Young Master, please don't jest. Even though the Zheng Clan is just playing a minor role here, we have put all attention on this mission. It will be our fault if you face any hiccups related to your stay in the Silver Mist City."
"Hmm," Jun Xie gave a slight nod and gestured to him to move.
Hu Jin nodded his head, and turning to the guards; he said, "Everyone, let's move."
"Wait a second."
Suddenly Jun Xie called out.
"Yes, Young Master?" Hu Jin turned back to ask.
"Didn't I say we don't want to be seen as associated with the Zheng Clan? It's for your own good. Your clan will bring trouble to itself." Jun Xie said.
Hu Jin shook his head with a smile, "Don't worry, Young Master. We have already arranged everything."
"Hmm… alright then. Don't come to us later if people point figures at you when our enemies ask who's allied with the Gracious Sword Sect."
Hu Jin replied, "Zheng Clan will be honored to call itself part of the Gracious Sword Sect."
Jun Xie rolled his eyes at him, 'Quite good at bootlicking.'
…
Main Hall, Jia Lei Clan.
"Did Shu Xian return?" The Elder entered the hall and asked.
Yin Shan and Jie Lei Shan, who both had been discussing something, stood up from their seats and cupped their fists.
The Elder gestured for them to remain seated and asked again, "What about Shu Xian?"
Jia Lei Shan replied, "Elder, spies have told us that a Gracious Sword Sect disciple came to the Zheng Clan about an hour ago."
"I am pretty sure it was Shu Xian. However, the last I heard, he hadn't left the Zheng Clan yet."
"Hmm," The Elder nodded his head, "This kid is quite good. Yin Shan, when all this is over, investigate the reports from Gracious Sword Sect carefully."
"If Shu Xian is really like this, then I am sure the reports we have received about him from the sect must have been tempered."
"I will investigate this carefully, Elder." Yin Shan nodded his head.
"So, any news about the Token Possessor?" The Elder asked.
Jie Lei Shan shook his head, "Not yet, Elder. As soon as the scouts see the Fu Clan caravan, they will inform us."
"That's good." The Elder nodded his head, "In the report, it said there were nine disciples and three traders from the Fu Clan, each riding a carriage."
"Yes, Elder. That is what I have told my scouts to look out for." Jie Lei Shan replied.
"Hm, if we remove Shu Xian from the equation, there are still eight more disciples. Do we have a portrait for Yang Kai?" Elder asked Yin Shan.
Yin Shan let out a sigh before saying, "Unfortunately no, Elder. We didn't pay much attention to Yang Kai before. So I didn't arrange a portrait of him."
The Elder nodded, "It's alright. We will just ask Shu Xian to identify this Kai Yang."
Just then, a knock was heard.
"Come in." Jie Lei Shan glanced at the Elder and said.
A man in casual robes entered the Main hall and cupped his fists at the three people seated at the table.
"Masters, we have just received a message from the scouts. They have seen a Fu Clan caravan; however, there's one problem."
"Hm? What is it?" The Elder asked.
The man pursed his lip before saying, "Master, there are only two caravans. And about six people in the entourage."
"Only six?" Yin Shan frowned, and staring at the Elder, he added, "Elder, could there be some other caravan?"
Before the Elder could reply, the scout replied, "Master, there's something else you need to hear. Outside the Silver Mist Mountain, the Fu Clan caravan came across the Zheng Clan guards, and now both the parties are heading to the Silver Mist City."
"Oh?" the Elder asked Jia Lei Shan, "Does the Zheng Clan have any relations with the Gracious Sword Sect?"
Jia Lei Shan gave a nod, "Yes, Elder. They have a pretty close relationship with them."
"Hmm," The Elder frowned, "Looks like our targets are about to enter the city. Get the Sleeper Cells ready."
"Yes, Elder." Jie Lei Shan nodded his head and headed for the exit.
Just as he was about to go out, the Elder called him out.
"Wait!"
"Yes, Elder?"
"Do you sleeper cells in Zheng Clan too?"
"A few. But not too many."
"That will do. Since Zheng Clan is in cahoots with the Gracious Sword Sect, then there's a high chance Zheng Clan won't agree with the truce. Get the Sleeper Cells ready."
"Yes, Elder." Jia Lei Shan cupped his fists.
Just as he was about to move, a voice rang through the hall.
"It won't be necessary, Elder. I have already made a pact with the Zheng Clan."
Everyone focused on the person who had entered the hall.
"Ah, Shu Xian, how did it go?" The Elder asked with a smile.
Ye Tian Yun smiled and replied, "Everything went well. I have convinced Clan Head Zheng Yuan. The Zheng Clan won't interfere at all."
"That's good news." The Elder nodded his head, "We can now focus on the Gracious Sword Sect."
'They are here?' Ye Tian Yun frowned.
"How long till they arrive?" The Elder asked the scout.
"In half an hour."
"Alright, you may leave now." The Elder said.
As the scout turned, Ye Tian Yun told him, "Inform us about the tavern they will use."
"Hm? Oh, alright, Young Master."
After the scout left, the Elder said, "Tonight, we will target the Token Holder, Yang Kai, and get our hands on the Token Of Fate."
"We will swarm in at once. While I distract the Core Formation Realm Cultivator, you guys attack the disciples and kidnap Yang Kai. Try not to kill all of them, or else the Core Formation Realm cultivator might go all out. That will create trouble for us."
"Elder."
"Hm? Yes, Shu Xian?"
"Elder, I have a different plan in mind.. It will bring us more benefits."