BTTH: Starting with the Complete Memories of Yao Chen

Chapter 33: Jia Lei Bi's Scheme

Although Su Yun already knew the identities of the two and guessed their purpose, he still clasped his hands in a gesture of courtesy.

"I don't know why the two of you came to find me, Han Li, and what brings you here? If there's nothing, please make way. I have things to attend to."

Jia Lei Bi and Ao Ba exchanged glances, their faces showing bitterness. Although they knew it was this middle-aged man in front of them who had brought their families to the brink, they dared not put on airs before him. Offending a fourth-grade alchemist was not something they could afford. It would be better to leave Wutan City with their respective families if they truly offended such a figure.

The two managed to force a smile they thought was friendly and said to Su Yun, "I am Jia Lei Bi."

"I am Ao Ba."

Su Yun nodded, his expression calm, "So, it's the leaders of the two major families in Wutan City. My apologies for the disrespect."

Su Yun's tone was very perfunctory. He was arrogant, as most young people were. Facing two Dou Grandmasters was not intimidating at all. He knew their details, and with his current strength and influence, he wasn't afraid to deal with them personally.

In fact, he didn't need to lift a finger. Many forces in Wutan City would be willing to take care of them for him, leaving Su Yun with a small favor owed, such as Princess Ya Fei from the Miteer Auction House or Luo Qian Chen from the Alchemy Guild.

Without exaggeration, he was now the biggest local power in Wutan City.

"Do you have any business?"

Su Yun asked.

The two seemed to have discussed it beforehand. Jia Lei Bi took a step forward, cupping his hands, and said, "Master Han, we've arranged a meal at the inn. How about you join us? We can talk more slowly after we arrive."

Su Yun waved his hand. He didn't want to waste time on these two cannon fodders, showing impatience.

"Let's talk here; I'm in a hurry."

Seeing this, the two men looked even more bitter.

Looking at each other, Ao Ba took a step forward with a solemn expression.

"Since that's the case, we'll be straightforward. We want Master to refine some pills for our two families to sell in the market. If the Xiao family is willing to pay, our two families are also willing."

In the past two years, their families had been suppressed. The profits in their markets plummeted due to Su Yun's pills, and there were fewer people willing to buy from them. At the beginning, they managed to retain customers by lowering prices for other items. Still, over time, even the Xiao family began reducing prices, causing them to operate at a loss for the past few months. They couldn't hold on any longer.

So, the two families decided to gather their resources and see if they could recruit this fourth-grade alchemist into their families.

Su Yun understood everything.

The false information he spread before, the one that was saved by Xiao Lin, failed to deceive the Xiao family. However, it made these two think about recruiting him.

Su Yun shook his head, skipping their words without answering.

The two men looked at each other, not daring to ask further.

"What do we do?"

Ao Ba asked.

"At this point, there's only one way."

Jia Lei Bi decided fiercely.

"Do you plan to..."

A trace of shock flashed across Ao Ba's face, and a hint of retreat appeared on his face.

"Foolish! What are you afraid of? Do you think we still have a way out?"

Jia Lei Bi's face was full of resentment.

"At this stage, either he dies, or we perish! If we continue like this, our two families are doomed."

Ao Ba's eyes showed a hint of struggle. After hesitating for a moment, he thought Jia Lei Bi was right, took a deep breath, and made up his mind.

"Okay, let's do it!"

Jia Lei Bi's face revealed a trace of relief, an expression as if he had successfully educated a child.

"Let's go. We've paid for the inn. Let's not waste it; we can discuss things while eating."

Jia Lei Bi took the initiative to put his hand on Ao Ba's shoulder, wearing an expression of brotherhood.

Ao Ba agreed and nodded, walking toward the inn with Jia Lei Bi. However, he failed to notice the inexplicable and cunning expression that flashed across Jia Lei Bi's face.

At night, in Jia Lei Bi's family compound.

"Clan leader, do we really have to collaborate with the Ao Ba family to assassinate a fourth-grade alchemist?"

In the courtyard, several elders from the Jia Lei Bi family, along with Jia Lei Bi, were discussing matters.

One of the Jia Lei Bi family elders spoke up.

"Foolish!"

Jia Lei Bi scolded the elder, his face full of resentment, just like during the day.

"This..."

The elder was bewildered by Jia Lei Bi's scolding, not understanding what Jia Lei Bi meant.

"A fourth-grade alchemist's status is transcendent. If we dare to make a move, not to mention Han Li taking action personally, all the forces in Wutan City will join hands to tear us apart, just to please him. We won't stand a chance."

Jia Lei Bi sighed, his hands supporting his forehead.

In the world of Dou Qi, alchemists were generally one level higher than fighters. A fourth-grade alchemist could be compared to a Dou King. This wasn't like the so-called gender equality in education from Su Yun's past life, but a genuine impact on influence and value.

A fourth-grade alchemist was more valuable to a family in certain aspects than even a Dou King.

How could he really assassinate a fourth-grade alchemist?

This elder, like Ao Ba, was just a complete idiot.

Jia Lei Bi sneered at the elder.

"Assassinate a fourth-grade alchemist? With what and why? Just because your brain is larger and can hold more water?"

The elder was rendered speechless by Jia Lei Bi's scolding and chose to play dead by lowering his head.

"Hmph!"

Seeing the elder play dead, Jia Lei Bi coldly snorted.

"Clan leader, why did you discuss assassinating Han Li with Ao Ba today?"

Another elder couldn't help but ask.

"Useless, all of you are useless."

Instead of answering, Jia Lei Bi continued to scold them.

"Why...?"

The elders exchanged glances, not understanding why Jia Lei Bi was acting like this.

"Hmph, talking about assassinating together with the Ao Ba family? In reality, Ao Ba harbors evil intentions, attempting to harm Master Han and even planning to drag us into it!"

Jia Lei Bi ranted, his face filled with disdain.

Hearing Jia Lei Bi's words, the elders' eyes lit up, nodding in agreement.

A clever plan, indeed!

"Yes, yes, yes! Clan Leader is right. This Ao Ba has wicked intentions. He dared to plot against Master Han and even wanted to drag our Jia

 Lei Bi family down with him. We, the Jia Lei Bi family, refuse to be associated with such filth!"

The elder who was scolded by Jia Lei Bi a moment ago suddenly lifted his head, hastily speaking.

Jia Lei Bi touched his beard, thinking that these people were like teachable children.

"Not only do we refuse to associate with the Ao Ba family's filth, but we will also expose them!"

"Yes, expose them! Uh... speaking of which, how do we contact Master Han?"

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