After hearing Lin Xiaotian's words, Xu Er Shaoye's eyes no longer showed much change.
He had already understood his current situation, having become a mere puppet controlled by Rong.
The ambition he once held was gone, replaced by only confusion and bewilderment. If becoming the family head required such a heavy price, he would rather not be the family head at all.
Lin Xiaotian, unable to discern his thoughts, smiled and said, "I've already given you a chance. Don't waste it. I believe you know how to deal with your Xu family."
"This time, you need to eliminate your elder brother. Otherwise, when you return, he will use you as a puppet."
"And he will act with impunity, demanding your unconditional support. Otherwise, he will threaten you with this matter. I've seen through your brother's character long ago; I'm too lazy to instruct such an idiot."
"And if your performance doesn't satisfy me, think about the consequences yourself!"
Hearing this, Xu Er Shaoye couldn't help but shiver, recalling the pain he had previously endured.
A deep sense of helplessness appeared on his face. "Don't worry. I will honestly complete whatever you ask. After all, I understand my current position."
"I don't want to die a painful death. Even if I become your puppet, I don't want to die."
"And I want a promise now."
Lin Xiaotian smiled and said, "State your request first, but I suggest you think carefully. After all, whether I agree to your demands depends entirely on my mood."
"And I don't like people who push their luck."
Hearing this, Xu Er Shaoye took several deep breaths. He had already guessed the meaning behind Lin Xiaotian's words, and his eyes held a hint of mockery.
After a slight hesitation, Xu Er Shaoye finally spoke his mind.
"The promise I want is very simple. After you achieve your goal, I hope you will spare my life. In fact, my life can continue to serve you."
"As long as you spare my life, once I become the Xu family head, I will follow your lead. Our family is considered a prominent business, and serving you will undoubtedly bring you many benefits."
Lin Xiaotian smiled and nodded. "You don't need to worry about this. I've already chosen you as my target, and it's definitely to get you onto the Xu family's head seat. And this goal will be achieved soon."
"I will personally accompany you to the Xu family. If there's anything you can't resolve, I will naturally step in to help."
"Those guys are no match for me. Killing them would be easier than crushing an ant."
Xu Er Shaoye was stunned, then looked at Lin Xiaotian in disbelief. "You... you're actually planning to go to our family yourself?"
"Are you joking? Do you know how powerful our family's continent is? And our family doesn't just have powerful experts; we also have modern weapons."
"Boss, no matter how strong you are, if you truly encounter our family's people, you might not have a good outcome. If something happens to you, it will directly implicate me, as I still need you to provide the antidote for this condition I'm suffering."
Lin Xiaotian's smile became even brighter. "Don't worry, I don't take those old fossils of your family seriously at all."
"As for the weapons you mentioned, they would have to hit me first."
He didn't reveal his full strength, as he knew very well that while the man in front of him was intelligent, sometimes being too clever wasn't good.
After taking several deep breaths, Xu Er Shaoye had made up his mind, and his gaze became more resolute.
"Alright, I will do as you say. I will make my elder brother disappear next. In fact, I was already prepared before coming here."
"As long as you fulfill what you've promised, I will make him wish he were dead, or even eliminate him completely."
"If it weren't for him setting me up, how would I have ended up like this?"
"Half of the reason for my current predicament is his fault."
A slight curve appeared on Lin Xiaotian's lips. "If you need help, I can arrange a few people to assist you. If not, it's fine."
Xu Er Shaoye shook his head. "No need. My elder brother must have already known what consequences I would face, and he never thought you would consider him so worthless. After all, a trash is trash."
Lin Xiaotian's lips curled slightly. "Good, you can leave now."
"If anything happens with your elder brother, remember to inform me promptly. This is my territory, and if something happens to him here, I should at least be concerned."
Xu Er Shaoye nodded and bowed respectfully to Lin Xiaotian. "I will go and execute my task immediately."
"I hope that after this matter, you will trust me. I can fully guarantee that I will never betray you again. I hope that when I no longer have any use, you will spare my life."
Lin Xiaotian smiled and nodded. "If you cooperate with me honestly, even if you have no more value, I won't do anything to you."
"After all, even if you don't have merit, you'll have effort. I won't mistreat anyone who has helped me."
"And we have no enmity between us. The ones who truly want to deal with me are the high-ranking officials of your Xu family; they made the decisions."
At this point, he didn't continue. He wanted to give the man a sufficient reassurance.
Xu Er Shaoye felt a slight sense of relief. He felt that someone like Lin Xiaotian shouldn't abandon him as a chess piece.
After Xu Er Shaoye left, Lin Xiaotian's smile became even more pronounced. He directly packed several boxes of pastries, intending to take them back for his wife.
As for Xu Er Shaoye, he believed that a smart person would know what to do.
His plan had now temporarily come to fruition, and he had previously stated that he would personally visit the Xu family, which was not a joke but a serious intention.