"Looks like he knows what's good for him, taking the respectful drink," Cheng Ziang nodded in satisfaction.
"Ask him what his name is!" Hu Daoke stepped forward, eager to ask first.
At Hu Daoke's request, Boyan lowered his head and began to converse with the General using the Kyushu language, while Cheng Ziang squinted, watching his every move closely.
Actually, he had lied to Boyan. None of the people he had brought with him really knew the Kyushu language—it was just a ploy to keep Boyan honest.
Of course, not understanding doesn't mean you can be easily fooled. Although they did not understand the Kyushu language, they were familiar with simple interrogation techniques such as facial lie detection; they could determine whether Boyan was lying by observing his expressions and actions.
The General seemed very irritable. Before Boyan could finish speaking, he was rudely interrupted and began cursing loudly again.
