Mu Qian's prompt response surprised even Song Donghai and Ye Huashuo; they thought Mu Qian wouldn't easily admit to it, especially since there wasn't any direct evidence. They didn't expect him to admit it so readily, which caught them off guard.
Ye Huashuo looked at Mu Qian's indifferent demeanor with growing anger. This was blatant provocation. His demeanor seemed to say: I kidnapped the person, what can you do about it?
His eyes burned with rage, but a cold smile hung at the corner of his mouth. "It's better that you dare admit it. Where is the person?"
Mu Qian replied, "Even if you know, so what? Do you think I'd hand the person over to you?"
Mu Qian's words stirred up another commotion among the crowd. They all said in unison, "Has Mu Qian gone mad?"
Song Donghai sneered; the more arrogant Mu Qian was, the worse his fate would be.
