The powerful families were not foolish; they had naturally calculated the forces that Da Gan might send out.
Whether it's rescuing the Second Prince or assassinating a core member of a powerful family, with the war in the Northern Border still raging and the Empress's fate uncertain, Fengjing has absolutely no chance of spareing too many top-tier combat forces.
Their highest expectation was that the team would be led by a second-grade cultivator.
Therefore, the aristocratic families placed the two top experts in two different locations:
One was lurking beside the Second Prince as a hidden pawn, while the other was stationed in a mansion just across the street, jointly occupied by the four great families.
No matter which side is in trouble, the other side can provide support as quickly as possible.
The original plan was to negotiate the division of interests after the Southern Border issue was resolved and the foundation of the nation was solidified.
Now, amidst a crisis, the four great families are united as never before, sticking together for mutual support.
Upon hearing this, Qin Zhaoyue smiled faintly and said, "That's convenient."
Upon hearing this, everyone present understood his meaning: it would be convenient to take them all down at once.
Even now, Ayado still feels a strong sense of unreality.
What was their purpose in planning for so many years, going to great lengths, and even bringing in forces from southern Xinjiang?
A tremendous sense of powerlessness washed over me.
She couldn't help but take a small step forward, but as soon as her foot landed, two cold and sharp auras locked onto her like shadows, as if they could tear her apart at any moment.
Aya had no doubt that if she showed the slightest sign of abnormality, she would die on the spot.
"I'll take down the Sixth Princess!" She suppressed the pounding in her heart, her voice trembling slightly with excitement.
"I need to know what my tribe in the southern borderlands can gain!"
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