flstandardbreds Chapter 95 My Father
Chapter 95 My Father
Liu Shan's eyes turned cold, and he subtly gave Zhang Tienan a wink.
Puzzled, Zhang Tienan asked, "Brother Liu, would you like more dishes or more wine?"
Liu Shan shook his head slightly and said loudly, "Brother Zhang, shouldn't you pay back the five hundred taels of silver you owe me?"
Zhang Tienan was taken aback for a moment, then understood and replied with a smile, "Brother Liu is right, the money has been prepared long ago."
After saying that, he took out a silver note from his pocket and handed it to Liu Shan.
Liu Shan took the silver note, but his eyes remained fixed on the thief.
Seeing that his gaze remained fixed on her, she chuckled, casually stuffed the silver note into her pocket, slowly stood up, and said with a smile, "I've had too much to drink, I need to go to the outhouse."
Zhang Tienan hadn't noticed the thief's theft before, and was unaware of Liu Shan's intentions. However, seeing Liu Shan get up, he wanted to stand up as well.
Liu Shan, quick as a flash, grabbed Zhang Tienan and said with a smile, "I haven't had too much to drink. Brother Zhang, please sit for a moment. I'll be right back."
Then, he staggered toward the back of the restaurant.
Despite Liu Shan's seemingly unsteady gait, his eyes are as sharp as an eagle's.
Seeing the thief get up and follow, Liu Shan's lips curled slightly. He deliberately slowed his pace, luring the thief deeper into the backyard.
The thief thought he had a chance and followed closely behind, unaware that he had stepped into Liu Shan's trap.
The thief was clearly very patient. He deliberately brushed past Liu Shan when Liu Shan came out of the outhouse and was most relaxed, taking the opportunity to slip his hand into Liu Shan's clothes.
The thief's hand had already reached the edge of the banknote, and he was about to pull it out when he suddenly felt a tight grip on his wrist, and the smile on his face instantly froze.
Liu Shan gripped the thief's wrist tightly and sneered, "Your technique is quite good, but unfortunately you chose the wrong place."
The thief's expression changed drastically. In the struggle, he was firmly restrained by Liu Shan and could not move.
Liu Shan said in a low voice, "Come with me, don't force me to make a move here."
How could a thief possibly obey? He struggled violently, only to find that his strength was no match for Liu Shan's.
Liu Shan's eyes narrowed, and he increased the pressure on the thief, who broke out in a cold sweat from the pain.
Seeing that he couldn't break free, the thief's face immediately turned ashen, his eyes flashing with malice as he glared fiercely at Liu Shan, gritting his teeth and saying, "You can still let go now, don't force me to fight you to the death!"
Liu Shan remained unmoved and sneered, "Fight to the death? Do you deserve it?"
With that, he exerted force on his hand, and the thief was in so much pain that he almost knelt down.
A ruthless glint flashed in the thief's eyes. He pulled a dagger from his pocket and stabbed Liu Shan.
Liu Shan hadn't expected the thief to be so desperate, so he had no choice but to temporarily let go, sidestep, and avoid the dagger.
The thief seized the opportunity to break free and ran away.
Liu Shan snorted coldly, his figure flashed like lightning, and he caught up in a few strides, kicking the thief in the back.
The expected blunder didn't happen; the thief was surprisingly agile.
He rolled away, dodging the fatal blow, and quickly got up, his eyes growing even more ferocious.
Seeing this, Liu Shan moved swiftly, circled around to the thief's side, and swiftly reached out with his right hand, aiming for the thief's throat.
The thief was skilled in martial arts; he dodged to the side and stabbed Liu Shan in the waist with a backhand.
Liu Shan was prepared and blocked with his left hand, the blade grazing his arm.
However, the thief's fingers were as nimble as snakes, and with just the strength of his fingers, he changed the direction of the dagger and aimed it straight at Liu Shan's chest.
Liu Shan frowned slightly, leaned back rapidly, and at the same time slapped the thief's left wrist, knocking the dagger away.
The dagger traced an arc in the air before landing with a clang on the bluestone slab.
However, Liu Shan's expression grew increasingly grave.
Suddenly, several hundred-tael silver notes appeared in the thief's right hand.
These were the very papers that Zhang Tienan had given to Liu Shan.
If the thief hadn't used his right hand to steal the banknotes, but instead used his right hand to wield a dagger to attack, Liu Shan would likely have been seriously injured.
A smug glint flashed in the thief's eyes as he tossed the silver notes into the air, attempting to distract Liu Shan.
Liu Shan's gaze was sharp and unwavering.
The moment the banknotes fell, he lunged forward and delivered a powerful punch to the thief.
Since they are not as agile as thieves, they will defeat them by force.
Liu Shan's punches were imbued with internal force, each move aimed at the thief's vital points.
The thief had never seen such a fierce attack before, and was immediately overwhelmed and forced to retreat.
The key point is that the thief doesn't know internal energy and doesn't dare to take Liu Shan's punches head-on. He can only barely dodge them with his superhuman agility.
However, the thief lost the initiative, and the backyard was relatively small. No matter how agile he was, he could not escape Liu Shan's relentless pursuit.
Several times, Liu Shan's fist almost grazed the thief's cheek, creating a gust of wind.
Seeing the situation was dire, the thief made a desperate decision, let out a roar, and knelt down with all his might.
"Hero, spare your life!"
Liu Shan stopped his fist right in front of the thief's nose and said coldly, "I thought you could last longer."
The thief trembled, sweat pouring down his face. He raised his head and forced a smile, saying, "Master Liu, I was blind to your greatness. Please be merciful."
Liu Shan bound the thief's hands and asked in surprise, "You know me?"
The thief showed fear for the first time, stammering, "N-no, I don't know him, of course I don't know him."
How could Liu Shan be deceived by such a clumsy lie?
He applied force, and the thief cried out in pain, his forehead covered in cold sweat.
Liu Shan sneered, "If you don't know me, why do you know my surname is Liu?"
The thief gritted his teeth, his eyes darting around, and remained silent.
Seeing this, Liu Shan stopped pressing him and said casually, "It's alright if you don't want to talk. Since you know me, you must know that I work in the government office. I will put you in jail later, and then I will find a way to make you talk."
Upon hearing this, the thief's face changed drastically, and he hurriedly knelt down to beg for mercy: "Hero Liu, I really don't know your identity, I've only heard people mention you. Please have mercy on me, I'm willing to return all the stolen goods."
Liu Shan looked down at him coldly, "It's too late. Even if you tell the truth now, I won't let you off easily. Besides, theft is a serious crime, how can it be easily pardoned? If you are truly repentant, then reflect on your actions in prison and try to get a lighter sentence."
The thief's face turned ashen; knowing there was no way out, he could only grit his teeth and say, "..."
The voice was too soft, and Liu Shan didn't hear it clearly. "Speak louder!"
The thief, in a fit of desperation, shouted, "I am a relative of an official from the government office!"
Liu Shi flew into a rage and roared, "You are a relative of the government officials and you know me, so why do you dare to steal?"
The thief remained silent.
Liu Shan became even angrier and roared even louder, "You dare to stab me with a dagger? You want to kill me?!"
The thief, neck stiff, revealed a dagger strapped to his calf. "I was just trying to scare you, otherwise..."
"Otherwise what?" Liu Shan felt this man was just in need of education. "Who in your family works in the government office? State their name!"
The thief hesitated for a moment, then finally whispered, "My late father, Han Junsheng."
Liu Shan was stunned for a moment, and then his brain started buzzing.