If Zhu Fan's plan is used against others, it might have some effect, but it just so happens he encountered Xiaofan with exceptional cognitive skills.
Considering Xiaofan's understanding of Zhu Fan, if he truly wants to use the entire North Gate to determine Xiaofan's loyalty, he absolutely wouldn't inform Xiaofan beforehand.
Now, since he informed Xiaofan beforehand, if nothing actually happens at the North Gate, then he's truly fallen into a trap.
The North Gate must be eliminated, but Xiaofan needs to carefully consider how to do it.
The East, South, and West gates are already gone, leaving only the North Gate in a precarious state. Zhu Fan will definitely have some suspicions; this North Gate is likely unsustainable. Why not use it to test the Black Mantis?
With this thought in mind, another week passed. A whole week during which Xiaofan pondered how to handle the North Gate.
