Yan Shuangfei could no longer hold himself back when he heard that.
He had originally intended to leave the authorities a little dignity.
But now it seemed these people were nothing but jackals draped in official skins.
He drew a deep breath and suddenly thrust his long spear forward. Its tip lashed out like a venomous snake flicking its tongue, shooting straight for Zhan Xiongfei's chest.
Zhan Xiongfei had never expected Yan Shuangfei to strike without warning. It was already too late to dodge.
He felt a chill in his chest, followed by a burst of agonizing pain.
Looking down, he saw that the long spear had pierced through his chest, blood still dripping from its tip.
He opened his mouth, trying to say something, but only spat out a mouthful of blood before his body went limp and tumbled from his horse.
The City Defense Commander's eyes instantly reddened when he saw Zhan Xiongfei killed. Drawing his saber, he charged at Yan Shuangfei. "You dare attack Imperial Soldiers? I'll kill you!"
Yan Shuangfei sidestepped the blow, then swept his spear upward. The shaft struck the City Defense Commander squarely on the wrist.
The City Defense Commander's wrist went numb, and his saber fell to the ground with a clang.
Before he could react, Yan Shuangfei's spear swept across again. The shaft smashed viciously into his back, knocking him from his horse.
The scene instantly descended into chaos.
Amid the chaos, Zhan Xiongfei and the City Defense Commander lay on the ground. Before they could scramble back up, the panicked herd of horses trampled over them.
A few dull crunches rang out. Their bodies were crushed out of shape beneath the hooves, and they never moved again.
When the constables and City Defense Army soldiers saw their commander killed, they