Su Qi added, "Neither of us can appear in this matter, otherwise they will definitely suspect that we orchestrated it ourselves."
Hearing this, the leper understood. It was no wonder Tian You had asked him to bring two people who could temporarily join forces to fight him.
"So, according to you, there's already a plan?"
The two shook their heads. They had only come up with a general framework. As for the details, such as who would distract the people protecting Du Yun and how, they had no clue.
That's why they had gathered everyone to discuss it.
The leper fell silent. However, this guy was clearly a brute, and it was impossible for him to come up with any stratagems. In the end, it was Tian You who thought of a method.
"If there's no other way, then the two of us will have to go to Du Tian's side to attract attention. You can then take the opportunity to act."
This move felt like a feint. The people protecting Du Yun were also Du Tian's subordinates, and their primary attention would surely be on Du Tian.
Moreover, Wushan Town was not large to begin with. It was very likely that everyone would converge there, giving the leper an opportunity to act.
However, precisely because Wushan Town was not large, the other party might not return to Du Tian's residence, so speed was essential!
The leper sneered, "Don't worry, he's just an ordinary person. I only need ten seconds."
Ten seconds did not refer to the time it took to capture someone, but from the moment the person was captured to their safe escape. For the leper, it would only take ten seconds to complete the task!
"Then it's settled. We'll make our move tonight."
"Why not now?"
The leper was confused. Su Qi explained, "We discussed this before. Tian You and I will not go to Du Tian's residence, but will wait until tonight to go up the mountain."
Su Qi also mentioned Tian You's trip up the mountain to collect yellow flowers a few days prior. Having been ambushed there, it would surely arouse Du Tian's vigilance. The two intended to go openly this time.
And since they were going openly, it was naturally more suitable to do so at night. After all, who would wander into someone's forbidden territory in the middle of the night without reason?
"Besides this, another point is that Du Yun will be resting at night, and the guards will surely let down their guard. After all, it's on their own turf. This way, it will be easier for you to act."
Only then did the leper nod.
After the group had finished their discussion, the two people brought by the leper followed Li Chonglou.
The leper left first to find a suitable hiding place, while Su Qi and Tian You went into town to deliberately leave some traces. In the wooden house, only Li Chonglou and the two men brought by the leper remained.
Li Chonglou didn't know what Tian You had told them to make him so confident that they wouldn't make a move against him. Li Chonglou glanced at the two casually and then sat on the edge of the bed.
As he had expected, one of them soon couldn't hold back and slowly walked towards him.
It was a man in his forties. At this age, it was very difficult to advance further. In their circle, many people like them would choose to find a young big shot.
Only by latching onto a strong patron could they benefit.
This wasn't superstition; there was indeed such a pattern in their circle. People with better talent seemed to be able to alter the surrounding aura during their cultivation, and those who followed them would also gain some improvement.
The man approached him and said sternly, "You'd better not meet me outside! Perhaps if you kneel down and apologize to my boss, I can let this slide!"
Li Chonglou smiled. It was truly a case of having the same kind of subordinates as their master. This guy was so direct that he didn't even bother with subtlety.
"Is this your intention or the leper's?"
The man's expression flickered, and he said sternly, "My boss promised not to touch you again, but we didn't! Don't think you can be arrogant just because you have someone backing you."
As the man spoke, a killing intent erupted from him. Although not very obvious, the malevolence within it was exceptionally dense!
His hands had likely taken the lives of dozens, if not over a hundred, people!
It was rare in this world to have someone like Li Chonglou, whose malevolence came from killing ferocious beasts. Therefore, when Li Chonglou sensed the man's malevolence, his expression immediately turned grim.
Every person killed would impart a bit of malevolence, much like those butchers in slaughterhouses. The beasts they slaughtered would instinctively fear them upon seeing them.
And if it was done through torture, this aura would be even more pronounced!
There was a difference between the two, and Li Chonglou felt the latter from the man!
"So you also look down on ordinary people?"
The man sneered, "They are just some trash. Why should I respect them? Do you think they are cooperating with you because they respect you? You're just a tool!"
Li Chonglou nodded, "You're not wrong about being a tool."
The man was taken aback for a moment. He had expected Li Chonglou to be enraged or ashamed, but instead, he remained as calm as if they were having a casual conversation.
This was not the reaction he wanted. In his plan, Li Chonglou would either be provoked into attacking him, or he would be intimidated and not dare to act rashly again.
To achieve this effect, he had even unleashed his deepest hidden malevolence, only to receive such a calm response.
This wouldn't do!
The man's eyes narrowed, and just as he was about to teach Li Chonglou a lesson, the other man walked over and grabbed him.
"Don't mess around. The boss instructed us not to ruin his plans!"
Only then did he desist, but he still glared fiercely.
"It seems you're not going to drink the offered toast and insist on being toast. You'd better watch yourself!"
With a wave of his hand, the two of them walked to the other side.
Li Chonglou shrugged. These two were not even worth a third of his strength and were not in his sight at all.
However, the malevolence emanating from the man did stir a killing intent in Li Chonglou.
People like him, who were so hostile towards ordinary people, had likely stained their hands with the blood of many innocent individuals. If he had the chance, Li Chonglou would not mind eliminating such a menace for the good of the people.
About half an hour later.
The leper returned first, but he only glanced at Li Chonglou and then went to another bed to sit down, showing no inclination to communicate.
The two men also did not mention what had just happened. The four of them remained in silence.
Another half hour passed before the two who had gone to leave traces returned.
"Alright, both of us have shown ourselves at places where Du Tian has sentries. They shouldn't suspect that we are working together anymore."
This idea was also thought up by Tian You. These two were clearly more experienced and seasoned, with Tian You handling many of the details.
The two then saw Li Chonglou sitting there unharmed and nodded with satisfaction.
"Now, we just have to wait for nightfall!"