356: Chapter 356 Just Follow the Plan

"Aren't you afraid?" Que Xin asked.

"I was very afraid, but not anymore," Li Xu said with a smile.

"Oh? Group Leader Li, why do you say that?" Que Xin was very curious.

"I think the fact that I'm still alive is the answer," Li Xu said, spreading his hands.

"Group Leader Li sees things very clearly," Que Xin nodded and complimented him.

"Thank you for the compliment, Mayor Que. How can I be of service?" Li Xu indeed saw things clearly and knew his place.

"I want you to help me put on a show..." Que Xin then explained his plan.

"Mayor Que, you're planning something big!" Li Xu was surprised after hearing it.

"This is nothing, you'll understand later. Now, tell me your decision," Que Xin said.

"It seems I have no choice," Li Xu agreed.

"Alright then, after this is done, Xihu Settlement will still be yours," Que Xin said.

...

With everything arranged, Que Xin returned to Nangou Settlement with Wu Zhan and the captured Li Xu.

The sun was about to set.

"Mayor Que, you're back so soon? It's alright, this matter isn't something that can be resolved in a day or two," Lun Jianian thought Que Xin had failed and spoke sarcastically.

He hadn't really expected Que Xin to take Xihu Settlement; it was just an excuse to refuse him settling in Nangou Settlement.

"Mayor Lun, Xihu Settlement hasn't been taken, but I've brought Li Xu back for you," Que Xin said calmly.

"Haven't taken... what? What did you say? You captured Li Xu?" Lun Jianian was about to mock him a few more times, but quickly realized the situation.

"That's right, he's outside. Do you want him brought in to see?" Que Xin chuckled.

Lun Jianian looked at Wu Zhan, who nodded, indicating it was true.

"Bring him in!" Lun Jianian's expression became serious.

"Let go of me! Let go of me! Lun Jianian, you old geezer, how dare you plot against me!" Li Xu started shouting as soon as he entered the door, seemingly putting on a good act.

When Lun Jianian saw that it was really Li Xu, he was already overjoyed and didn't care what he was cursing about.

"Hahaha, Mayor Que truly has methods; he solved my most troublesome problem in half a day."

"Luck! It was all thanks to luck. Mayor Lun, now that I've captured Li Xu, there's no need for me to handle the matter of taking back Xihu Settlement, right?" Que Xin asked.

Lun Jianian naturally understood what this meant.

He wouldn't feel at ease letting Que Xin take over the Settlement himself.

"Such a small matter naturally doesn't require Mayor Que to personally make a move again," Lun Jianian said with a smile.

"Then, what about what you promised...?" Que Xin reminded him.

"That's easy. Once I take over Xihu Settlement, Nangou Settlement will be for your people to settle in!" Lun Jianian said grandly.

"That's truly too kind. Mayor Lun, now that Li Xu has been captured, Xihu Settlement might fall into chaos at any moment. I suggest you send people over as soon as possible, to avoid any further complications," Que Xin wanted to finish things here quickly so he could continue to Fengtian.

"Mayor Que is absolutely right. Little Wu, arrange for Yongning to lead people over first thing tomorrow morning," Lun Jianian instructed.

"Yes, Mayor Lun, I'll go now," Wu Zhan nodded in response, then turned and left.

"Mayor Lun, since the matter is settled, I'll take my leave first. I'll come back after you've made your arrangements here," Que Xin said his goodbyes.

"Mayor Que, take care," Lun Jianian didn't bother with pleasantries.

In his eyes, Que Xin was nothing more than a stray dog, so there was no need for politeness.

After Que Xin left, Lun Jianian sent Wu Zhan to Beigou Settlement that very night.

However, he never expected that Wu Zhan had already been bought over by Que Xin.

"Mayor Que, Lun Jianian wants to harm you!" Wu Zhan didn't go to Beigou Settlement; he came to find Que Xin first.

"Oh? Don't rush, tell me slowly," Que Xin was unhurried.

"It's like this: Lun Jianian plans to have Beigou Settlement send people to feign an attack on Nangou Settlement tomorrow, so you won't be able to take over," Wu Zhan explained.

"What's there to be nervous about? With their few broken guns, do they dare to fight me?" Que Xin didn't care.

"That's one thing, he also..." Wu Zhan found it hard to say.

"Also what?" Que Xin asked.

"He also told me to secretly scatter fresh blood around where you're resting tonight to attract zombies," Wu Zhan said, closing his eyes as he revealed the dirty plan.

"Lun Jianian, oh Lun Jianian, he's truly ruthless!" Que Xin shook his head, sighing, but remained visibly calm.

"What should we do next?" Wu Zhan asked.

"We still need to go to Beigou Settlement; it's a good opportunity to take care of that place as well," Que Xin replied.

"But I'm afraid we don't have enough people?" Wu Zhan thought Que Xin only had about a thousand people.

"Don't worry, we definitely have enough people. Just follow the plan, and I'll handle the rest," Que Xin didn't reveal his full hand to him.

"Alright then!" Wu Zhan said no more.

Early the next morning, Beigou Settlement dispatched over two thousand people, heading towards Nangou Settlement.

At the same time, Lun Jianian's son, Lun Yongning, led dozens of people in a hurry towards Xihu Settlement.