Chapter 2569: Bet for High Stakes

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The atmosphere was extremely solemn in the meeting room.

Situ Yuan continued, “Putting aside Jian Yi’s origins and background, we can be sure that he’s set to go against San Shouwang. The point is we have no idea if he has the capabilities to do so. We have to figure out if Jian Yi is just being arrogant and overconfident or does he really does have the capabilities.”

“Clan Leader, are you saying the Situ Clan will help Jian Yi if he’s capable of standing up against San Shouwang in a duel?” asked the old woman.

“Why don’t we bet on his capabilities?” Situ Yuan grinned.

“Bet on it?” The Three Elders were startled.

“Yes, let’s make a bet!” Situ Yuan solemnly said, “San Shouwang has made it clear that he intends to topple the Situ Clan so we must be well prepared for the attack. Once he attacks, I’m afraid the Situ Clan won’t stand any chance against him. In that case, why don’t we take a chance? Let’s place our bets on Jian Yi!

“We help him get rid of the Official Army and deal with San Shouwang. If he manages to kill San Shouwang and replace him as the new Territorial Lord, the Situ Clan’s plight will be lifted. We might even end up being elevated to the same rank as the Shi Clan and Wu Clan—the Northern Darkstar Continent’s top-tier clans—based on our relationship with Jian Yi!”

The Three Elders looked at each other before the old woman asked, “What if we lose the bet?”

“If we lose then we’re doomed. We’ll end up like the Xiao Clan without any means to defend ourselves.” Situ Yuan’s voice sank when he brought that up.

“However, we’re not entirely the same as the Xiao Clan who had been passive until the day they were annihilated by San Shouwang. They did not have a Plan B and as the result, Xiao Tiexin was Xiao Clan’s only survivor. We’ll take the initiative to move some of our disciples away so that even if the Situ Clan is destroyed in the end, we won’t be as miserable as the Xiao Clan.”

The Three Elders went silent.

They had to admit they were indeed in a difficult situation from deciding the Situ Clan’s life and death.

One wrong move would cause a miserable defeat, a correct move…

The old woman’s brows were knitted together as she dwelled further into the co