It wasn't long before the Chief Steward returned with the embroidery needle, also bringing a bundle of nylon rope.
"Young Master, I've bought the things," the Chief Steward placed the box on the table and then dragged the two unconscious bodyguards to one side, binding them with the rope.
Ye Fan instructed the Chief Steward to tie up the antique trafficker, then approached one of the bodyguards, pinched his philtrum to wake him up, and picked up the embroidery needle. After heating the needle's tip with a lighter, he smiled at the bodyguard and said, "What comes next might be quite painful; I hope you can bear it." After speaking, Ye Fan stuffed a towel into the bodyguard's mouth.
Stuffing the towel required technique, as one had to press down the tongue. Otherwise, the person could easily push the towel out just by moving their tongue.
