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Xia Cheng, Prince's Residence.
Song Qiao entered to report that Pirate One, Wu Qian, had ordered the sailors to bring all the pirates back. Now, the people of Xia Cheng had heard that the pirates had been captured and were united in their loyalty, praising Your Highness for your grace and renown. Congratulations, Your Highness!
Additionally, Wu Qian had specially sent back a confidant to convey that the Thunder Divine Artifact you bestowed upon him was indeed like an invisible lightning bolt, striking fear into the hearts of men. The pirates were so terrified by it that they were easily captured by Wu Qian. He remarked that this was truly a blessing from Shang Cang for Your Highness and a fortune for Da Qian.
Xu Lie had already learned about this through Danmaku, but hearing the people's praises was still quite uplifting: bring that pirate leader over here. As for Wu Qianchuan's flattery, Xu Lie paid it no mind; after all, it was only natural for ancient people to be awed by the power of a Dynamite Pack.
Song Qiao went out to issue orders, and before long, A Gang took charge and personally brought Shui Laohu in. Holding the bound and disheartened pirate leader, A Gang didn’t waste any words; he simply kicked Shui Laohu in the knee. The force of the kick made Shui Laohu kneel down, and A Gang grinned foolishly as he reported, "Your Highness, I’ve brought him."
Shui Laohu's body trembled violently. What did he just hear? Your Highness? The lavishly dressed Zi Ge before him was actually a royal prince?!
Realizing this, Shui Laohu couldn't help but tremble even more, cursing Mastermind in his heart with fervor. His crude words were not fit for repetition; essentially, he blamed Mastermind for leading him into such a dire situation by provoking a prince!
In ancient times, there was an inherent fear of royalty among the common people. "You are that Shui Laohu?" Xu Lie observed this man with interest, curious about which court official stood behind him.
No! Shui Laohu snapped back to reality and quickly dismissed his other thoughts: I dare not claim such a title. Even though his hands and feet were bound with hemp ropes, Shui Laohu still bowed his head to the ground, not daring to look Xu Lie in the eye. "I am just a commoner—no, no! A criminal! I do not dare to call myself a tiger before Your Highness."
Shui Laohu’s literacy level was low; he had only heard phrases like "Clouds Follow the Dragon, Winds Follow the Tiger." Instinctively, he felt that dragons and tigers were on equal footing. The dragon naturally represented the emperor and the royal family.
He was merely a pirate; even if he was the leader of pirates, what right did he have to claim equality with a true dragon? What face or courage did he possess to stand before a true dragon? What status did he have to dare compare himself with one?
The trembling figure exuded an intangible sense of reverence. Yet, no one found it strange; such was the nature of a feudal dynasty, where the only ones truly above all others were the Emperor and the royal bloodline that extended from him.
Xu Lie thought perhaps he could save some time. Given how terrified Shui Laohu was, he might not even need to resort to torture to get him to confess. It was a perfect opportunity to save time: "Don't be nervous. Just answer my questions honestly, and you can redeem yourself."
"Tell me, who is behind you, urging you to lead an attack on our Kaihai Division's Giant Ship?"
Upon hearing that he could redeem himself, Shui Laohu finally stopped trembling, his eyes now filled with a desperate glimmer of hope. He had to seize this opportunity!
Damn it, the Mastermind had led Shui Laohu into such a dire situation and even provoked a prince. Why should he show any courtesy towards the Mastermind?
He must betray him—he had to betray him fiercely! Expecting a pirate to uphold loyalty? That was nothing short of a joke from the underworld!
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