Chapter 107: 103: Killing Intent! (Five updates, twenty thousand words presented!)

Chapter 107: Chapter 103: Killing Intent! (Five updates, twenty thousand words presented!)

Wu Yushan was instantly delighted and quickly bowed:

“Sir, rest assured, I will definitely serve you unto death in the future, and manage the Arrest Room well, ensuring nothing untoward happens!”

“Good, good…”

Li Mingqi nodded with a smile, seemingly very satisfied with Wu Yushan’s statement.

Suddenly, a constable walked into the hall and bowed to Li Mingqi:

“Sir, arrest officer Chen requests an audience; he is waiting just outside the door.”

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A flash of fear crossed Wu Yushan’s face; the severe injuries inflicted by Chen Yuan still haunted him, compounded by Chen Yuan’s prestige within the Arrest Room.

Frankly, Wu Yushan harbored a deep-seated fear of Chen Yuan.

“Let him in.”

Li Mingqi lowered his head to sip some tea, speaking quite indifferently.

“Yes.”

The constable bowed and exited the hall.

Soon after, Chen Yuan entered calmly. When he saw Wu Yushan was also there, his face showed no surprise; he merely glanced at him and then focused all his attention on Li Mingqi.

“Sir.”

“Come, take a seat.”

Li Mingqi gestured to the seat beside him.

“Arrest Officer Chen…”

Wu Yushan quickly saluted with his hands.

“What are you doing here?”

Chen Yuan asked in a low voice.

Wu Yushan’s eyes dodged slightly, and he quickly said:

“Reporting to the County Magistrate about some matters concerning the Martial Arts Hall in South City.”

“Oh…”

Chen Yuan nodded slightly and then fell silent.

“Alright, since you’ve reported everything, you may leave now.”

Li Mingqi gestured dismissively.

“This servant takes his leave.”

“This servant takes his leave.”

Wu Yushan bowed towards the two seated higher up and hurriedly left.

After Wu Yushan had left, Li Mingqi said softly:

“You know everything?”

“What matter is the sir referring to?” Chen Yuan feigned ignorance.

He had come here ostensibly to seek an explanation from Li Mingqi, just to reassure him, for pretending as if nothing had happened would actually make Li Mingqi suspect that he harbored malicious intentions.

Li Mingqi pointed at Chen Yuan and laughed:

“You, having come here, still pretend in front of this official?”

“Indeed, I had the Liu siblings killed, and the person who acted was Wu Yushan…”

Chen Yuan’s eyes flickered as he asked in a low voice:

“Sir, why would you do this?”

“It’s to eliminate the Liu Family; those people are growing impatient.”

“Killing the Liu siblings now, wouldn’t it make Liu Shuanghe even more cautious?”

“The Liu Family is surrounded by enemies now, and with Liu Shuanghe’s character, he is sure to make a move. We need to intentionally leave an opening for him, to enrage him with the death of the Liu siblings.”

Li Mingqi spoke very calmly.

“This servant understands…”

Chen Yuan nodded.

“This time, there’s indeed more danger for you, but don’t worry too much. With me here, Liu Shuanghe won’t be able to stir up any trouble. After this affair, your official appointment will almost certainly follow.”

Li Mingqi sipped his tea, implying a deeper meaning.

If one doesn’t cooperate, even that official appointment might not be assured.

“Thank you, sir.”

Chen Yuan timely saluted with his hands.

“Don’t resent this official for being unkind. If Liu Shuanghe dares come here, push Wu Yushan out as the scapegoat. If he survives, you can deal with him afterwards.”

Chen Yuan sneered internally; Li Mingqi’s words were very well-spoken indeed, worthy of a County Magistrate who leads by strategy, not needing to worry at all, with him around no storm could brew.

Damn it, it was because of him that the storm had erupted!

Repaying others with the arrest officer’s bell and Wu Yushan’s life, dispensing both favors and threats, yet cleaning his own hands of the matter!

It wasn’t just Wu Yushan’s life hanging by a word, but his own as well.

“Sir, you overstate it. It is sir who promoted this servant to his current position; I am fortunate to serve you,” Chen Yuan quickly replied.

A hint of a smile crossed Li Mingqi’s eyes, feeling that Chen Yuan was indeed a man who understands the times.

If he survives the ordeal with Liu Shuanghe, then…

He could indeed be shaped further.

Of course, that’s provided Chen Yuan doesn’t commit any act of betrayal, like conspiring with others!

“You ah… haha…”

Leaving from Li Mingqi’s place, Chen Yuan’s expression instantly turned grim, his eyes swirling with a trace of murderous intent.

Thinking they can use him as a pawn, Li Mingqi, how fitting!

Chen Yuan was never a man who would sit back and wait for his doom; he was always vengeful by nature.

If it had been before, Chen Yuan might not have had much power to resist, but now, it was completely different.

“Brother Yuan.”

Wang Ping, who had been waiting outside, immediately came up to him when he saw Chen Yuan come out.

“How did it go?”

“Rest assured, brother Yuan, I’ve subtly informed a few people. Within a day, the news of the Liu siblings’ deaths will spread throughout the county…

“But, what if the Liu Family…”

Wang Ping still had some concerns, completely ignoring how this matter might unfold, even deliberately stirring up more trouble. Was brother Yuan really not afraid of reprisal from the Liu Family?

After all, Chen Yuan was the arrest officer of the Arrest Room. The accidental deaths of the Liu siblings were obviously connected to Chen Yuan,

and essentially, it was his doing.

“Don’t worry…”

Chen Yuan’s eyes sparkled. This time, he not only wanted Li Mingqi to pay for this but also intended to seize the Qi Fortune from Liu Shuanghe.

Of course, that’s assuming everything goes smoothly.

Sometimes, one must not only survive, but also show one’s fangs at the right time!

Wang Ping nodded with some worry.

He couldn’t decide for brother Yuan; his only option was to do his best to help.