Your Majesty said that my life is worthless, so why are you crying when I increase my troops?

When Chen Qing heard this, he was shocked all over.

Even though he kept telling himself that Xia Mingyuan was trying to sow discord, he couldn't help but recall that the boss was much more happy to let him go down the mountain this time than before.

"You, don't bluff me."

"We are the nine great kings of the Poison Dragon Gang. Each of us is as close as a brother. The boss and I have been through thick and thin together. There is no way he would betray me, Chen Qing."

Chen Qing's voice trembled, and it was unclear whether he was refuting Xia Mingyuan or comforting himself.

"Really?"

Listening to Chen Qing's words, Xia Mingyuan couldn't help but sneer.

"Chen Qing, I advise you to think about it carefully. Have you really never had any conflict with your boss? Just because you don't have it in your heart doesn't mean that he doesn't have it in his heart."

"In today's world, people's hearts are hidden. If you were the head of the family, would you go yourself or send a trusted aide for such an important matter as contacting the Xu family?"

Chen Qing was trembling all over. Xia Mingyuan's tempting reminder made him suddenly remember something.

Not long ago, he did have a quarrel with the boss Jiang Tai over a concubine. The reason was that the sixth brother fell in love with his concubine, and Jiang Tai gave the concubine to the sixth brother without saying a word.

Although brothers are like limbs and women are like clothes, no matter how worthless this concubine is, she is still the woman he robbed.

The eldest brother was so partial to the sixth brother, which made Chen Qing very unhappy. He got drunk at the banquet and complained a few times.

He didn't expect that Jiang Tai would not pursue the matter on the surface, but in the end he would use such cruel means to plot against him. Thinking of this, Chen Qing became more and more angry.

Xia Mingyuan looked at Chen Qing's constantly changing expression and suddenly felt secretly happy.

He decided to add fuel to the fire and make Chen Qing turn against him completely.

"Chen Qing, there are some things you need to think about carefully. Why was your brother killed because of a woman?"

"I have never had anything to do with the mother and daughter in that tailor shop. Why would I harm your brother there?"

Xia Mingyuan came closer to Chen Qing and said, "It's because someone gave me money that I cooperated with them to perform the show."

"But then again, your boss is quite vicious. In the underworld, we must not let our families suffer any harm. But he not only wants to plot against you, but he also wants to kill your brother as well to prevent future troubles."

"Chen Qing, to be honest, even an outsider like me feels sorry for you. You endured all kinds of punishment for others without saying a word. You are a real man."

"I'm telling you this because I admire you. If you don't believe me, then I can't help you."

Xia Mingyuan's words were both murderous and heartbreaking.

Chen Qing was shaking all over, his eyes were red in an instant, and his teeth were chattering.

"Jiang Tai, I treated you with all my heart, but I never thought you would actually want to kill Ah Si!"

"Ah Si is my Chen Qing's only brother. I didn't bring him to the mountain because I wanted to build a stronghold."

"Jiang Tai, I will never be reconciled with you!"

Under Xia Mingyuan's stimulation, Chen Qing's emotions finally collapsed completely.

He was tied to the rack and began to struggle desperately.

Xia Mingyuan sneered and raised his voice suddenly: "Chen Qing, now you want to avenge your brother, tell me about the Poison Dragon Gang, and I will help you get revenge."

"Otherwise, you will stay in this prison and watch Jiang Tai live happily outside!"

"I heard that you are going to recruit us. Maybe one day, Jiang Tai will become a general of the imperial court."

"I said!"

"I'll tell you everything I know."

Chen Qing's psychological defenses were easily destroyed by Xia Mingyuan.

He explained everything about the Poison Dragon Gang like pouring beans from a bamboo tube.

What surprised Xia Mingyuan was that the Xu family had been secretly delivering food to the Poison Dragon Gang all along.

No wonder the Poison Dragon Gang was able to develop so rapidly.

After explaining all this, Chen Qing looked like he had lost his soul. His eyes rolled back and he fainted on the spot.

Xia Mingyuan clapped his hands and turned to look at the stunned Pan Yue.

"General Pan, what do you think?"

Pan Yue pretended to be calm and picked up the teacup in his hand, but his hands were shaking slightly.

"Xia Mingyuan, how did you know all that you said before?"

"Did his men confess in advance?"

Xia Mingyuan shook his head. "General Pan, you overestimate those minions. The information they confessed is just old news. I didn't even bother to ask Chen Qing before."

Pan Yue was stunned for a moment, then asked in confusion, "How do you know that the Poison Dragon Gang is related to the Xu family?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Xia Mingyuan's expression suddenly became serious.

He looked around, looking at the two confidants beside Pan Yue in the room, and lowered his voice and said, "Pan Yue, do you trust these two people?"

"Of course." Pan Yue nodded without hesitation. "These two have been with me through thick and thin. They would never betray me."

"Besides, the Xu family did business with us border troops a few years ago. Those bastards were worse than beasts. If it weren't for the Xu family's titles, I would have led my troops to chop off their entire family."

Xia Mingyuan said in a deep voice, "The Xu family is secretly supporting bandits. They must have a huge plot behind this. This matter is of great importance. You and I must be cautious and the news must not be leaked."

Upon hearing this, Pan Yue's expression turned serious, and he nodded, "Don't worry, Commander Xia. I, Pan Yue, know the seriousness of this matter."

"What happened today is only known to a few of us, and will never be spread to anyone else."

After saying that, he turned around and looked at his two confidants, "From today on, the two of you will stay here and guard Chen Qing."

"Remember, I'm here to protect you."

The two confidants took Chen Qing out without any hesitation.

Pan Yue found a seat and sat down, suddenly frowning slightly. "Commander Xia, how did you know that Chen Qing was betrayed by the Poison Dragon Gang's leader? And that Chen Ah Si, you didn't really take advantage of him and then use me to kill someone else, did you?"

Xia Mingyuan rolled his eyes and said unhappily, "General Pan, look at what you said. We are now considered half allies, yet you doubt my character."

"Am I this kind of person in your eyes?"

Pan Yue nodded seriously, "Commander Xia, I think you are it."

Xia Mingyuan's mouth twitched, and he waved his hand and said, "Alright, stop guessing. I don't actually know any of this stuff. I just made it up."

"Fabricated?" Pan Yue shook his head in disbelief. "Commander Xia, please stop trying to bluff me."

"Could it be that you can also read minds, and every fabrication you make up matches what Chen Qing is thinking?"

Xia Mingyuan chuckled and shook his head, "That's not some kind of mind-reading technique. I just gave Chen Qing some guidance and let him think about it that way."

"He was a bandit, and he didn't know any anti-interrogation tactics. His anger clouded his mind, so naturally he fell into my trap."