"The third problem is not actually your disadvantage, nor is it their advantage. It can only be said that it is a problem that was exposed after your decline."
Nan Yanxi took a sip of tea and slowly explained to the confused two people: "It's the person you just mentioned, the Fourth Elder."
"Fourth Elder?" Ye Feng was stunned for a moment when he heard this, frowned slightly, and said with some confusion: "But this person... is a two-faced man, and he does not just fall in line with the Great Elder's faction."
"Due to the rules set by my father at that time, every major issue in the organization must be voted on by a show of hands by the city lord and the four elders, and the minority obeys the majority."
"So this fourth elder has always been swinging between left and right, and whenever a vote is needed, his vote is crucial."
"Both the Great Elder's faction and myself need to give him a lot of benefits in order to win his support."
"Yes, that's the problem!" Hearing this, Nan Yanxi opened her mouth and interrupted Ye Feng: "What you said is exactly the problem."
"This fourth elder seems to be a low-key man who makes a fortune in silence, but in fact he is the key to the current matter."
"Actually, the combined power of the First Elder and the Third Elder is slightly higher than the two of you, but it's not much."
"If this fourth elder supports you, then your strength will be slightly higher than that of the first elder, right?"
"That's why, whenever important matters need to be voted on, the First Elder's faction will pay some price and try their best to win over the Four Elders instead of directly crushing them with their strength."
"Because they know that if they want to intimidate you, once the fourth elders turn to you, they will lose the advantage."
Han Tianqi and Ye Feng listened to his words and nodded slowly: "Yes, it is true. The fourth elder is responsible for the punishment in the city."
"His criminal killers are the most powerful in the entire Maple Leaf City."
"Those killers from the Criminal Department do not go out to take orders. They are only responsible for managing and supervising and punishing other killers in the city."
"Every month, the city must give them 20% of the month's profits as compensation."
"This is a dead rule set by my father. The first elder doesn't dare to do anything about it, so... the fourth elder is not afraid of the money offensive from the first elder and the third elder."
After speaking, Ye Feng paused and continued to explain: "In addition, his own strength is also very strong, almost on par with the third elder."
"Even if he is slightly inferior, if he turns to our side, if there is a conflict, and I am included, the third elder will definitely be defeated within twenty moves."
"And the gap between the first elder and the second elder is not that big. There is absolutely no way to tell the winner within fifty or sixty rounds."
"That's right..." Nan Yanxi nodded: "That's the problem!"
After saying that, he asked Xiang Ye Feng and Han Tianqi: "So, what is the situation with this fourth elder? Can't we win over him?"
As soon as he said this, Ye Feng hesitated, picked up the tea cup and took a sip: "Well... let's ask the second elder to talk..."
Han Tianqi on the side seemed to understand and hurriedly introduced to Nan Yanxi: "This fourth child's name is Chen Fan. He should be twenty-six years old now."
"He is different from us. He was not a veteran when the old city lord founded Maple Leaf City."
"This Chen Fan came to Maple Leaf City shortly after it was established."
"At that time, Maple Leaf City had just been established and was still recruiting killers from all over the world. However, he alone brought more than a hundred high-level killers, and he was also a top expert."
"The old city lord cherished talents and knew that Maple Leaf City was in a period of employment at that time, so he made an exception and promoted him to the fourth elder."
"Since he is a latecomer and does not have much personal experience with our other elders, the old city lord appointed him to be in charge of the punishment department."
"As for wooing...it's not like we haven't done it before!" Han Tianqi sighed and said in a deep voice, "But this guy is very slippery and cunning."
"He knows that now he is like a fish in water, and both sides want to see his face, so... he has been unwilling to join any party."
"Some time ago, due to the assassination of Emperor Ming Nan Yanxi, we had huge differences with the Great Elder's faction."
"So we once again extended an olive branch to the fourth elder, and even told him that if the matter is completed, it is not impossible to ask him to be the deputy city lord of Maple Leaf City."
"But this guy... seems to have realized that we need something from him, and actually... actually..."
Speaking of this, Han Tianqi's face gradually became angry, and he turned to look at Ye Feng, as if he was seeking her opinion.
Seeing this, Ye Feng on the side sighed faintly: "Hey...it's not something that is difficult to talk about. It doesn't hurt to tell the young master, let me tell you..."
Turning to look at Nan Yanxi, Ye Feng said slowly: "Whether it is to avenge my father, or to improve my prestige in Maple Leaf City, we must do this to assassinate Nan Yanxi."
"As long as I can successfully kill the most powerful man in the world, my prestige in the city will immediately increase. The Great Elder and the others understand this very well, and naturally they will not let me succeed."
"And we, whether it is to avenge our father or to protect the inheritance left by our father, we must do this."
"The fourth elder, Chen Fan, saw exactly this, so... he made a request, if I want him to fully support me in doing this."
"You must...must...marry him...!"
After saying this, Ye Feng's pretty face turned red all of a sudden, his eyebrows wrinkled slightly, he bit his red lips lightly, with a hint of humiliation in his eyes.
It was an unintentional expression, but it became extremely charming in Nan Yanxi's eyes, as if millions of prides were spontaneously arising in her heart.
For a moment, Nan Yanxi wanted to stretch out her arms and pull her into her arms, comforting her softly, don't be afraid, I have everything.
I muttered to myself, good guy, just this expression is so lethal, no wonder the fourth elder wanted to threaten him all at once.
Such a beautiful girl, no one would be tempted to seduce her.
After calming down, Nan Yanxi deliberately pretended to be confused, swallowed her saliva, and comforted Ye Feng: "Oh, sister Ye, don't be anxious, I haven't finished speaking yet."
The name suddenly made Ye Feng stunned for a moment, and he opened his mouth to call her sister. It was really rude.
But if you think about it carefully, if this Zhang Sanjin can really help him take Maple Leaf City stably and eliminate all the First Elders and the Fourth Elders, it won't be a big deal to gain an advantage in words.
At worst, I can just wait until everything is over and send someone to kill him.
In this case, he got off the slope and walked down the steps. He smiled and asked, "In that case, what is your clever plan? My little sister is all ears."
"Ah ha ha... OK, OK..." said brother, Zhang Sanjin was so happy that even his handsome face turned red.
I saw him clearing his throat and said quickly: "It's like this. You can change your thinking. This fourth elder, Chen Fan, seems to be having both sides."
"But in fact, both of your forces want to kill him, and both of you greatly dislike him and even hate him."
"If this fourth elder can be replaced, this seems to be the only thing that you and the great elders will all agree on."
"Perhaps the only disagreement is over the selection."
"You want to support Feng Zhijing, who is loyal to you, Mr. Feng, right? The great elder also wants to support Zhang Zhijing, who is loyal to you. Li Zhijing comes up."
"So, this fourth elder seems to be having both sides, but in fact he is like a clay Bodhisattva who has crossed the river and is unable to protect himself."
"And he... seems to understand this, and knows that something will happen sooner or later if he does this, so he made this excessive request of you."
"That guy is as smart as a ghost. He knows very well that if he relies on the Great Elder's faction, although he will have more advantages, his own interests and safety will not be protected at all."
"There is no guarantee that after the matter is completed, the Great Elder and others will not cross the river and burn the bridge in retaliation for the previous threats."
"But being attached to you is different. Although the advantage is not big, once you agree to his request and marry him, he will feel at ease."
"After it's done, no matter how much you hate her, she's already his wife. You can't murder your own husband and chop your own husband up, right?"