Chapter 513: Chapter 142: You’ve Caught Him! What Right Do You Have to Threaten Me? (Part 3)

"It’s this County Magistrate who colludes with our water bandits, giving us the exact information about the merchant ships. Otherwise, we wouldn’t be able to plunder them so punctually!"

Want me dead, huh? Then everyone dies together!

"You, you, you, you’re slandering! You..."

The County Magistrate was also a bit flustered at this point.

Damn it, still too impulsive. If I knew this would get out, I wouldn’t have stepped forward.

No time to think about anything else, he looked at Ye Liuyun with some panic.

"Master, you absolutely must not believe the one-sided words of this water bandit. He surely knows he’s doomed, so he wants to drag this official down with him before dying!"

He was afraid Ye Liuyun might believe him and then cut him down in one stroke.

While speaking.

He even gave a quick signal to the scribe beside him.

The scribe, who understood the signal, hurriedly handed a brocade box to Ye Liuyun, showing silver notes stacked neatly within, clearly more than what was given in one go.

It seems.

To survive and keep his official hat.

This County Magistrate is really willing to sacrifice, taking out all of his assets.

"Rest assured!"

Ye Liuyun took the brocade box and smiled accordingly.

"How could I suspect the County Magistrate based on a water bandit’s words, with the County Magistrate being so diligent and dedicated!"

He’s going to die anyway.

Let him harbor some hope before death, then send him to his end. Isn’t that more interesting?

"Whew!"

Sure enough.

Upon hearing Ye Liuyun say this, the County Magistrate’s whole demeanor became much more relaxed.

He repeatedly nodded and agreed.

He even kept praising Ye Liuyun as wise and powerful, saying similar things.

Originally trying to drag the County Magistrate down with him, Lu Yuan’s face turned sour upon seeing this.

"Officials protect each other. There’s really no mistake in that saying!"

"Just because the Great Qian has people like you, I became a water bandit!"

Looking reluctantly.

An outsider might think he was treated unfairly or something. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Seeing Lu Yuan like this, Ye Liuyun just commented flatly.

"Aren’t you the one who tried to take over the wife of the head of your family’s escort agency, and fled here after being discovered and hunted, becoming a water bandit?"

Ye Liuyun had already seen the information about Lu Yuan on the way.

He’s speaking as if life forced him into becoming a water bandit.

But in reality, isn’t it just because he couldn’t control his lower body?

"..."

Originally wanting to say more, Lu Yuan was clearly choked by these words.

Didn’t even know how to refute.

Damn it!

"I’m taking the fall!"

At such a time, saying anything is pointless.

Lu Yuan seemed resigned as he looked up at Ye Liuyun.

"I’m going to die anyway, so if you promise me one request, I’ll give you all the wealth I’ve accumulated from years of robbery!"

Ye Liuyun didn’t directly refuse.

Instead, he nodded slightly, signaling Lu Yuan to continue.

"After being a water bandit for so many years, I’ve already prepared myself to be killed. But if I could die in the water, it would count as a sort of closure. If you’re not reassured, you can tie a rock to me with a rope. I just hope I can die in this water!"

Looking at the sincere expression, seemingly like Lu Yuan’s final request.

The County Magistrate and others nearby didn’t think much of it upon hearing the request.

If it’s certain death, the method seems irrelevant.

What’s more, Lu Yuan is willing to hand over his money.

Thinking about this.

The County Magistrate couldn’t resist leaning to Ye Liuyun and whispered.

"Master, this group of water bandits have been entrenched here for many years. The wealth they’ve seized must be countless!"

Just agreeing to let Lu Yuan die differently is really profitable!

But!

Seeing Lu Yuan like this, Ye Liuyun couldn’t hold back and burst into laughter.

Though the expression was sincere, Ye Liuyun could still see the cunning hidden in Lu Yuan’s eyes.

This Lu Yuan likely knows he has unique underwater abilities, allowing him to move freely, even breathe under water. To die by entering the water? That’s almost equivalent to letting Lu Yuan go.

Those unaware of Lu Yuan’s talent might really fall for it!

Lu Yuan always regarded this ability as his ultimate card, never revealing it to anyone.

"You’re quite clever!"

Thinking his plan was foolproof, Lu Yuan paused upon hearing Ye Liuyun suddenly praise him.

Before he could say anything.

He heard Ye Liuyun’s amused gaze.

"You think once in the water, no one can catch you, right!"

"???"

What does this mean!

Lu Yuan’s pupils contracted; could Ye Liuyun know about his ability?

Impossible, he never told anyone about this. How did Ye Liuyun know?

"Mas.. Master, what do you mean, I somewhat can’t understand!"

Even when internally panicked, Lu Yuan could only pretend not to understand, looking at Ye Liuyun.

Like to pretend?

Ye Liuyun smiled indifferently.

His tone careless as he spoke.

"Being able to move freely underwater is indeed a rare talent, but in the Fourteen States of the World, even a one-in-a-million genius is countless in such numbers. Don’t tell me you think you’re the only special one!"