The Black Bear Magistrate and the Golden-Haired Chief Constable exchanged voice transmissions, leaving Chen Lin standing off to one side.
Chen Lin was inwardly speechless, but he showed no displeasure. Instead, he heightened his vigilance.
Once the two finished talking, he immediately took his leave. "Since you two lords are busy with official business, I won't disturb you any further. I'll visit again once your county's affairs have been settled!"
With that, he turned to leave.
These two fellows were actually plotting right in front of him. They might well be planning something against him, so he could not linger here.
Before he could take a step, however, a tremendous crash came from the City Gate. Then a chaotic thunder of hoofbeats rang out, shaking even the ground beneath the County Office.
The Golden-Haired Constable's expression changed dramatically. Shocked and furious, he cried, "This is bad! Zhu Sankui's Black Bull Army has broken in!"
Chen Lin had no idea what the Black Bull Army was, let alone who Zhu Sankui might be. But seeing the Golden-Haired Constable and the Black Bear Magistrate panic, he knew the newcomer must be that monster from Taiqing Mountain.
His expression changed, and he immediately headed outside the County Office.
"It's too late!"
The Black Bear Magistrate regained his composure and spoke gravely.
He continued, "Those black bull mounts are incredibly fast, coming and going like the wind. And with such a massive force, they must be here to attack the County Office. If you leave now, you'll come under attack. Brother Chen, you would be better off fighting alongside us to repel this formidable enemy!"
Chen Lin's face darkened, but he stopped nonetheless.
Within his perception, a force of several dozen had already arrived outside and surrounded the entire County Office. If he went