Bian Lang laughed and said, "I think our fates are the same. If it's just for stealing pomegranates, is it worth locking you up for so long?"
"Brother Bian, do you mean the owner of this house will also kill me?" Dugu Qiusheng lowered his voice, his eyes even revealing excitement.
Bian Lang smiled without saying a word, always feeling that Dugu Qiusheng was a strange guy, not simple at all.
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Minister Zhu brought the spirit stones to the restaurant, set up several tables of food and wine, and hosted a banquet for Liu Yi and the others.
During their conversation, he would inadvertently praise Liu Yi for her ability to capture Bian Lang alive.
Before Liu Yi could speak, her disciples rushed to recount the events of luring and capturing Bian Lang in a rather fantastical manner.
Upon learning that Liu Yi had personally locked the door, Minister Zhu thought that perhaps he was overthinking things.
As the master of Mazong Mountain, how could Liu Yi possibly be loyal to outsiders?
If Zhu Jianqiang offends Liu Yi in any way, Liu Yi can come and talk to him, and he will definitely discipline him properly.
After several rounds of drinks, Minister Zhu took out a money bag and said with a smile, "This contains a thousand high-grade spirit stones. Please take a look, Master Liu."
Liu Yi wanted to decline again, but then she saw that Minister Zhu had already stood up and handed the money bag to Liu Yi, so Liu Yi had no choice but to accept it.
As for taking inventory, there's no need for that; Minister Zhu would never do something that would lower his status.
"Please enjoy your meal, Master Liu. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first." As Minister Zhu departed, he did not forget to take a jar of wine with him.
Unlike the other disciples, Liu Yi was not excited; she only felt that the money bag was heavy.
If Minister Zhu goes back now, even if he doesn't rush to kill Bian Lang, he will torture him severely. What should she do?
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