In a tavern in the west of Stone City, Ling Chen and Yue Chaoqun were seated at a table, while Mu Feng and the others were hidden in other corners of the tavern.
Yue Chaoqun cupped his fists towards Ling Chen, a grateful expression on his face. "Brother Ling Chen, I've been too busy these past few days and haven't had the chance to thank you for saving me."
"It's my duty," Ling Chen replied indifferently, raising his winecup.
"However, I'm sure you didn't invite me out today just for a drink," Yue Chaoqun said. He was an intelligent man and knew Ling Chen must have an ulterior motive for inviting him out.
"To use Your Excellency as bait and lure the snakes out of their holes." Ling Chen didn't hide it; Yue Chaoqun's intuition was very keen. Even if Ling Chen hadn't revealed his plan, Yue Chaoqun would likely have guessed his intentions.
"Do you have complete confidence?" Yue Chaoqun, a man seasoned by many battles, asked calmly, his expression unchanged.
