Chapter 2010: Interrogation
Third Old Master Mei was also a mountain bandit, so it was even more implausible for the other two members of the Mei Family not to be aware of it. Such matters were not merely personal; with his identity, the Mei Family would undoubtedly reap significant benefits over the years.
Shao Yunduan pressed on. “Now, only the Min Family Tribe and Liuhe Fort remain. It must be Liuhe Fort, correct? All the leaders of the Min Family Tribe bear the surname Min, and I doubt you’re the type to change your surname. Hmph, it seems apparent!”
Shao Yunduan noted the shock and panic in Third Old Master Mei’s eyes, rendering a response unnecessary.
Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, Third Old Master Mei retorted, “Lord Shao, if you wish to accuse me, do so directly! Are you attempting to condemn me with such a ludicrous accusation?”
Shao Yunduan retorted, “You’ve orchestrated assassinations of court officials; your fate is sealed. Do you believe the Mei Family will remain unscathed? Do you believe I’ll spare the Mei Family?”
“You!” Third Old Master Mei exclaimed.
“Since you dared to act, you must bear the consequences,” Shao Yunduan declared.
A chill swept through Third Old Master Mei. While he anticipated such an outcome, he refused to acknowledge it. He had always harbored confidence in his success, never considering the repercussions of failure.
In that moment, Shao Yunduan laid bare the ramifications of his failure, delivering a devastating blow.
Third Old Master Mei insisted in a hoarse voice, “I’ll bear the consequences of my actions alone. I acted independently, with no involvement from anyone else! The Fan Family has learned their lesson, and the Mei Family acted in self-defense! I couldn’t bear to see the legacy of my ancestors suffer harm, so I acted impulsively. Whatever crime it may be, I accept it. But Lord Shao cannot implicate others! This has nothing to do with my Elder Brother and Second Brother! I am not a mountain bandit!”
“What are you blabbering about? It’s too late,” Shao Yunduan sneered. “No one from the Mei Family will escape. Your words hold no significance. Speak all you want! Those who accompanied you today are all dead, but someone will recognize them. By following the clues, we’ll uncover what I seek.”
“And as for your Mei Family, I refuse to believe we won’t find anything of use.”
Third Old Master Mei was struck by shock like a bolt from the blue!
“You…”
He glared furiously at Shao Yunduan, struggling against his restraints. He gritted his teeth, longing to leap at him and tear into his flesh.
“Shao, you’re wicked and ruthless! I won’t rest until I’ve repaid you, even in the afterlife! I won’t let you off even if I become a ghost!”
Sun Bai stepped forward, delivering a harsh kick to his lower abdomen. “Behave yourself!” he scolded coldly. “Or face the consequences.”
Third Old Master Mei glared at Shao Yunduan with bloodshot eyes.
Unmoved, Shao Yunduan replied calmly, “You’re no match for me in life, so what threat do you pose as a ghost? Sun Bai, silence him and ensure he’s watched closely. We’ll return to the city tomorrow.”
“Yes, Lord!”
After the harrowing ordeal, both Shao Yunduan and Qiao Xuan were no longer in a playful mood.
In fact, as they spent the night in the wilderness, Sun Bai and the others were fraught with nervousness, fearing another untoward incident under cover of darkness.
Despite their vigilance, they were still vulnerable in the depths of the mountains.
Unexpectedly, in the dead of night, Ah Ye returned with 26 guards.
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