In the end, the Plum Blossom Assassin was only at the Eternal Life Eighth Level, and how could such a minor Eternal Life Eighth Level stir up any waves in the Richmond Family?
Even if he was fast, even if he seemed to appear and disappear unpredictably, when he encountered Cory Richmond and Adan Richmond, he had no chance to struggle or escape.
Of course, the Plum Blossom Assassin encountered Yusuf Zuck, a freak. Had Yusuf not removed him out of thin air, the Plum Blossom Assassin would have succeeded, because with Nixon Richmond as an inside agent, he would have quickly left the city, escaping far away, leaving the Richmond Family helpless.
One could say the Plum Blossom Assassin's plan was perfect, seamless, but he misjudged Yusuf Zuck, unaware of Yusuf's ability to open the Door of the Other Shore anytime, appearing wherever his heart desired.
