Chapter 087 – Reputation - Part 1
Before long, Zhou Jia returned, dragging a man whose legs had been severed at the knees and who was howling in agony.
That man was Ruan Ah-Fei.
Zhou Jia tossed him onto the grass, took one glance at the bisected corpse nearby, then stepped aside without a word.
Though Ruan Ah-Fei knew he was finished, he clung to a shred of hope. Gritting his teeth through the pain, he began to plead.
“Young Master Li, this was all Chang Kui’s idea! He got greedy and wanted your wine recipe. Once we got it, we planned to leave the county.
“It’s all Chang Kui’s fault. Damn him!
“Please spare me... Please!
“I have a secret! Let me treat my injuries first; there’s still hope for me...”
Tears and snot streamed down his face as he whimpered.
Li Yuan stared at him for a moment, then abruptly said, “Search him.”
Ruan Ah-Fei’s body tensed. He wailed, “Young Master Li, have mercy! I’ll tell you the secret!”
Li Yuan replied evenly, “You intended to leave Gemhill County, so I’m sure you have everything on you.”