"Do I seriously have to?"
"Yes, Hougo. You'll be taking five Disciples with you. They will be there in case you need backup."
"I don't need backup. I never have."
"This time, you might."
"Are you doubting my abilities?"
"I am praising the Ravenous One-Eyed Tiger Sect's Young Master… I suppose there are two, but the younger is a non-issue."
"My weapons and I will be more than enough. My Physique, Cultivation Realm, and Qi Stage are all at the level for various Young Masters I've encountered."
"You will be needed in the case that Zhao survives the Trial of Solitude. By that time, who knows what his level will be… If he survives that is, of course."
"I'll take no more than two Disciples. They'll be on standby to inform you of the news of the successful assassination, or of its failure in the event of my death."
"You'll have Kao and Suo." The Elder gestured, and the two mentioned entered the room.
