Based on his own capabilities and Wu Menglan’s support, he could definitely take full control of Thriving Ten-Thousand Manor, provided that he had a bit more time to do so.
He had also made the assumption that Yang Qing wouldn’t dare to openly attack the Suppressing Third Hall. But before he knew it, an unforeseen situation had arisen. Miao Yi really gave him no time to prepare and had come in for the assault. Xiong Xiao hadn’t even warmed up to his seat as Manor Head yet!
If he still hadn’t realized that he’d just fallen into a trap, it would be safe to call him a fool. Once he saw several of the Blue Lotus experts heading his way, Xiong Xiao couldn’t risk staying a moment longer, so he immediately turned the opposite way and ran.