Within Ziwei City, several dim alleyways were shrouded in golden light.
Lin Bai cleaved through the golden barrier with one sword and burst out, forcing back the dozens of black-clad men surrounding Chen You.
He rescued Chen You, whose life was hanging by a thread.
"Brother Lin."
Chen You cried out in delight.
Just now, Chen You had not wanted to implicate Lin Bai, so he had fled despite his serious injuries.
But Lin Bai could not bear to watch the first person he had met after coming to Chu die just like that.
Unable to harden his heart, Lin Bai chose to intervene.
"Brother Chen, I don't know much about Chu's laws."
"They attacked me first. If I kill them in self-defense, will I still be held responsible?"
Lin Bai had saved Chen You, but he did not want to cause trouble either, so he asked.
Chen You smiled. "They have been pursuing me from the banks of Willow River onward. Everyone knows about it. Even if Lin Bai kills them now, there will naturally be witnesses to testify. Brother Lin, you needn't worry."
"Very well. Brother Chen, go to the government office and report this. I'll hold them off."
Lin Bai raised his sword and swept it out. A streak of Sword Qi burst forth, cleaving a gap in the golden barrier before them.
Chen You took one look and saw that he could escape through it. But after some thought, he realized that leaving Lin Bai alone here would be rather dishonorable.
"Brother Lin, if I leave, then you..."
"Brother Chen, there's no need to worry. Go to the government office and report this as quickly as possible. That is the best course of action."
Chen You immediately understood. This group of black-clad men was formidable; they