Chapter 657: The Tools Guy

The Magistrate's eyes harbored endless flames, as if wanting to completely devour Wu Liang on the ground.

At this moment, the government officer by his side also picked up the letter that had fallen on the ground, glanced at it, and immediately his face changed as well.

Li Xiaobai sending such a message was undoubtedly opposing the government, challenging the authority of the officials, but between the lines, it also conveyed a lot of information—at the very least, they now knew that their own Xiao Qi was still alive, and as long as there was life, there was hope.

"Prefectural Magistrate, this humble one had no knowledge, truly, this humble one was also deceived!"

"I implore the Magistrate to see clearly..."

Wu Liang, scared out of his wits, hurriedly recounted the encounter with Li Xiaobai at the tea stand, usually one to brag without bounds, but now instantly cowered.

At this moment, he just wanted to save his own life.