The butler spoke thus deliberately to incite Ceng Lu's discontent with Quan An. Although Quan An had been ostensibly discarded by the master in front of everyone, it couldn't be guaranteed that the clever and active lad wouldn't charm the master once again. Hence, it was crucial to prevent further trouble.
Nevertheless, the butler harbored a sense of awe toward the bandits of Longhu Mountain. It wasn't just the mountain's reputation from the past but also this particular incident. Longhu Mountain wasn't exactly far from Xin'an City, yet not close either—it would take a fast horse two or three days to cover the distance. Quan An handled matters quite covertly, yet somehow, these details were picked up by people from Longhu Mountain. It was evident that the bandits indeed possessed some abilities and had widespread information networks. Otherwise, how could they have become aware of such a trivial and secretive affair?
