Chapter 1452: Arrow on the Bowstring
After Ye Fan talked with Boss Zuo and Peng Bird, Boss Zuo and Peng Bird, they locked the target on West Ancient.
Originally wanting to benefit from the chaos, West Ancient was one of the targets to strike. However, since learning of Ye Fan’s identity and having had interactions with him, other possibilities were dismissed, and the target was completely set on West Ancient.
Neither the auction, the Lu Family, nor Qi Sixue and his daughter are their targets anymore.
Focusing on West Ancient became Boss Zuo and Peng Bird’s sole plan and intention.
Thus, after extensive probing and reconnaissance, they gathered sufficient intelligence, and now it’s time to take action.
"The crucial briefcase must be obtained. What’s inside is our target." Boss Zuo said, "We’re unsure if West Ancient’s briefcase has a self-destruct device. However, only West Ancient can open the briefcase. It’s probably a certainty. So during the action, all possible unexpected situations must be considered."
"Ensuring nothing is overlooked is essential." Peng Bird said, "This time, we must ensure West Ancient is at a disadvantage."
"My plan is to act tonight, assemble the strongest force to infiltrate West Ancient’s room, control West Ancient, then open the briefcase, obtain the desired item and leave." Boss Zuo glanced at Peng Bird, "Will you personally participate in the action or direct from behind the scenes waiting for news?"
"With Boss Zuo directing from behind, we’re reassured. Let me participate in the frontline action." Peng Bird said sincerely.
"With you involved, I’m reassured." Boss Zuo nodded and said, "I’ll leave my men fully under your command. This time, we won’t rest until we achieve our goal. We must work as one without any divided loyalties. Cooperation is crucial."
"Boss, rest assured, we understand the stakes and will cooperate." George, Wuli, Kirk, and Moses, naturally understood that Boss Zuo’s words were directed at them, urging them to cooperate with Peng Bird, naturally, they had no objections.
"Thus, I’m reassured." Boss Zuo’s deep eyes shifted, nodding solemnly.
His experts were naturally reliable, and to achieve the goal, temporarily letting Peng Bird command was not impossible.
Boss Zuo’s plan was to assemble his lineup of strong men and then let Peng Bird lead, along with Flower Snake, Hua Diao, and Mountain Ghost, the eight of them together would surely minimize the risk and achieve the final goal.
Even if unexpected changes occurred, they could resolve any encountered problems, that’s certain.
"Boss Zuo, I guarantee you, we’ll return victorious." Peng Bird said confidently.
"Don’t speak so confidently, keep a cautious mind. Before securing the item, don’t be careless, nor make mistakes." Boss Zuo warned profoundly, "Most importantly, don’t cause too much commotion, avoid being difficult to explain. Control West Ancient and obtain the desired item in the shortest time."
"Yes!" Peng Bird and George exchanged glances, nodding in agreement.
"With the auction approaching, all forces will strike decisively when the opportunity arises. We mustn’t be careless at this juncture, one misstep could attract other forces’ attention." Boss Zuo cautioned.
"We know nothing about whether and when other forces will act, just being cautious will suffice." Peng Bird showed determination and said, "Our urgent task is conquering West Ancient, and we’ll spare no expense to achieve this goal."
Boss Zuo and Peng Bird considered all the necessary factors. To acquire the desired item, other forces couldn’t be defended against; just doing what needs to be done was of top importance.
Additionally, causing too much commotion would indeed be difficult to explain in front of Ye Fan, necessitating minimal disruption.
"Everything is planned; let’s rehearse the agreed-upon plan several times until we’re thoroughly prepared." Boss Zuo declared, effectively announcing the feasibility of the action plan. The arrow targeting West Ancient was already on the string, inevitable to be released.
To subdue West Ancient, they must break through and enter, using overwhelming strength to control any possible unforeseen changes.
Entering West Ancient’s room from the front is very difficult, almost impossible to achieve.
Regarding West Ancient’s surrounding forces, if others are alarmed, the effect of the raid cannot be achieved.
If attention is drawn from others, an inevitable fierce battle would ensue. In that case, the action would be considered a failure without exaggeration.
The hotel where West Ancient resides is centrally located and using a rope to descend from the rooftop to West Ancient’s room, breaking the glass to enter West Ancient’s room is a feasible plan.
Boss Zuo and Peng Bird have already established the action plan, just waiting for nightfall.
In the Black Cat Team’s hiding place, led by Ma De, a group of them also showed strange expressions while deliberating their plans.
This windfall involves too many interests and naturally attracted various forces’ speculation and scrutiny.
Many want to seize this treasure, and Ma De and his group are among them.
Given Ma De’s current situation, the possibility of bidding for the Ancient Painting in the auction is nonexistent, and they lack the financial resources to bid. Hence, clever maneuvering and seizing by force become the only goal.
Obtaining one piece of the map fragments would provide Ma De and his group with a bargaining chip.
Achieving this goal means acquiring tremendous benefits and wealth. If the price is right, the map fragments in hand could naturally be sold to others, an obvious truth.
Ma De and his group lack the courage to monopolize the treasure. Though they thought about it, people must act within their means.
The Black Cat Team lacks the strength to stand out among various forces, so to minimize risks, they should only greedily claim their deserved part; asking for too much is not feasible.
If entangled within, it would be a dead-end situation; the Black Cat Team couldn’t resolve such a big problem.
The Black Cat Team aiming to snatch one piece amid chaos would already be a stroke of luck, naturally not daring to hope for more.
Of course, to acquire a piece of the map fragments, they need to target someone.
After thorough deliberation, Ma De locked the target on West Ancient.