"I plan to eliminate all the killers of that assassin organization in Jiang Province. I'll find a way to gather them, and you'll be responsible for finishing them off," Jiang Yi said.
"I can't help you with this."
Zhou Wentian said indifferently, "That assassin organization is extremely powerful and can never be wiped out completely. I wanted to eliminate these killers back then, but I only managed to deal with a dozen or so, and hundreds of my subordinates were killed or injured. Because of this, I was severely reprimanded by my superiors and almost lost my position as督军."
"This time it's different. I have an insider among those killers, and it will be foolproof!" Jiang Yi chuckled.
"I won't mess around with you. It's no use even if you beg me," Zhou Wentian refused again.
Jiang Yi shrugged his shoulders.
It seemed Zhou Wentian was determined not to help him.
"This time, you might not have a choice!" Jiang Yi said.
"What do you mean by that? Are you trying to threaten me?" Zhou Wentian was furious.
"I'm not threatening you!"
Jiang Yi raised his eyebrows. "I have the ability to foresee the future. I foresee that your superior will give you a death order shortly, instructing you to eliminate all the killers of that assassin organization within a specified time."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Wentian burst into laughter.
"Jiang Yi, you're too naive. I thought you were a steady person, but I didn't expect you to say something so unreliable. I'm not one to believe in superstition; foresight is all nonsense," Zhou Wentian mocked.
As soon as he finished speaking, Deputy Officer Liang arrived!
Deputy Officer Liang whispered two sentences to Zhou Wentian, who couldn't help but freeze for a moment.
Snapping back to his senses, Zhou Wentian immediately walked into the study.
Zhou Wentian picked up the phone on the desk.
Immediately, his leader's voice came from the other end.
"Yes, I will definitely comply!"
Zhou Wentian nodded repeatedly.
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Wentian sank into a chair, took a deep breath, and his expression appeared very complex.
"督军, what's wrong?" Deputy Officer Liang asked, puzzled.
"How did this kid Jiang Yi know?"
Zhou Wentian took a deep breath and said with a grave expression, "Jiang Yi just said that my superior would order me to eliminate all the killers of that assassin organization in Jiang Province. I didn't believe him earlier, but just now, my superior called and gave me ten days to exterminate those killers."
Hearing this, Deputy Officer Liang was also stunned.
"Does Jiang Yi really have foresight?" Deputy Officer Liang asked.
"Nonsense about foresight!"
Zhou Wentian cursed, "This matter is classified. Jiang Yi couldn't have known beforehand. The only explanation is that Jiang Yi knows my superiors."
"督军, how is that possible? Jiang Yi, an ordinary person, how could he know the high-ranking leaders?" Deputy Officer Liang questioned with disbelief.
"I need to figure this out. I'll make another call to test the waters." Zhou Wentian wanted to understand what was going on.
Zhou Wentian took a deep breath and picked up the phone.
Soon, the call was connected.
"Leader, hello, this is Zhou Wentian. I want to report something to you. I've found out about a person named Jiang Yi. He's not part of this assassin organization, but he has a connection to it. Why don't I take care of him as well?" Zhou Wentian said.
Soon, a roar came from the other end of the phone.
"You are testing Mr. Jiang's identity, aren't you!"
"You cooperate with Mr. Jiang properly to eliminate those killers. If you dare to disobey the order, I'll skin you alive."
"Also, if you dare to touch a single hair of Jiang Yi, I'll make you and your Zhou family pay the price for Mr. Jiang."
...
Zhou Wentian was dumbfounded on the spot!
He hadn't expected his superior to be protecting Jiang Yi, and even addressing him as Mr. Jiang with respect.
This was completely beyond Zhou Wentian's expectations.
"Leader, who exactly is Jiang Yi?" Zhou Wentian asked.
"You are not qualified to know Mr. Jiang's identity! In a while, I will personally come to Jiang Province to inspect. If I find out that you have angered Mr. Jiang, I will deal with you first!"
After speaking, the other party hung up the phone directly.
The voice on the phone was loud enough that Deputy Officer Liang could hear it.
Zhou Wentian's brows furrowed. He could tell that his leader's tone was filled with reverence for Jiang Yi.
"督军, what's Jiang Yi's background? Could Jiang Yi be some big shot from the capital?" Deputy Officer Liang was very confused and surprised at the same time.
"I don't know!"
Zhou Wentian said, "Although I don't know Jiang Yi's exact identity, one thing is clear: Jiang Yi's father is no simple man; even my superiors dare not provoke him."
After a long while, Zhou Wentian finally regained his composure, left the study, and returned to the hall.
Jiang Yi was still there, drinking tea in the hall.
Seeing Zhou Wentian arrive, Jiang Yi smiled slightly. "督军 Zhou, have you considered what I mentioned earlier? If you're unwilling to act, then forget it. I'll find someone else."
"I agree to your terms!"
Zhou Wentian finished speaking, then looked at Jiang Yi, his expression grave as he asked, "Who exactly are you?"
"I'm just an ordinary person!" Jiang Yi smiled slightly.
"You are not an ordinary person! Although I don't know your identity, I can guess that you are definitely not simple," Zhou Wentian stated with certainty.
"It seems I can't keep it a secret anymore!"
Jiang Yi said with a smile, "As for who I am, I can't tell you. I prefer to keep a low profile, but I can guarantee that if you help me eliminate those killers, I will give you some unexpected benefits."
Zhou Wentian frowned and remained silent.
"After I make arrangements, I will notify you. Goodbye!"
Jiang Yi said and left the hall directly.
Zhou Wentian stared at Jiang Yi's retreating figure and took a deep breath!
Zhou Wentian's mind was filled with doubts and confusion.
"督军, what should we do now?" Deputy Officer Liang asked.
"Do as Jiang Yi said!"
Zhou Wentian said, "If this matter is not handled well, I estimate I'll lose a layer of skin."
Deputy Officer Liang nodded.
"Also, do not tell anyone about what happened today," Zhou Wentian added.
"Yes!" Jiang Yi promptly responded.
Meanwhile, Jiang Yi had already arrived outside the 督军's mansion.
Jiang Yi glanced back at the gate of the 督军's mansion.
He hadn't intended to seek help from his disciples, but this fellow Zhou Wentian was a stubborn old man. If he wasn't forced, he would never help.
For now, those matters would have to be put aside temporarily.
He would act after Shen Lu made her arrangements.
The most pressing matter now was to protect the Tiansheng Group.
Jiang Yi did not return directly to his villa but drove to Tiansheng Group.
Sun Shicai intended to deal with him, so he would definitely target Tiansheng Group directly. Jiang Yi had to go to Tiansheng Group to give Ye Yanran a heads-up and let her be prepared.