Senior Brother Deng wanted Chu Li to kill Li Hanyan. This was clearly him taking an ironic jab at Chu Li.
The green-robed lady said, "Senior Brother Deng heard that the killer this time is extremely strong, and she has even been given the title, Ruthless Fairy. As such, he fears that he would not be able to handle her alone. He requests for your cooperation so that you guys could stand a greater chance in winning."
"How wise of Senior Brother Deng!" Chu Li scoffed.
The green-robed lady chuckled as she nodded her head.
Although she was watching from the perspective of an outsider, she shared the same sentiment as Chu Li. She felt that Senior Brother Deng was acting too smart for his own sake, as even though the task was supposed to be carried out by two people, Senior Brother Deng had insisted on taking it on alone. Furthermore, he had even ordered Chu Li to take on the role of Patrol.