Those men cut down Marquis Shou's fleeing soldiers all along the way. They spared even those who knelt and begged for mercy, severing every head and taking it with them.
One general, however, led several dozen men straight up to Tang Changsheng and his companions. Someone inspected the bodies they had killed, and before long, a voice called out, "General, this one is Marquis Shou!"
The general grunted. He looked at the headless corpse, then at the head in Tang Changsheng's hand. Greed flashed in his eyes, followed by a fleeting glint of murderous intent as he looked back at Tang Changsheng.
Tang Changsheng's heart tightened. Was this bastard thinking of killing us and claiming the credit?
He hardly needed to think to know how much Marquis Shou's head was worth!
Marquis Shou had colluded with the False Heavenly Court. It was an outrage, and the Heavenly Court would certainly make an example of him to uphold the law and kill the chicken to frighten the monkeys. The reward could not be small...
With stakes like that, it was all too easy to guess what this general might do!
Tang Changsheng's mind raced. Laughing heartily, he assumed the bearing of a man of high rank and said approvingly, "You got here quickly enough!"
As though by accident, he revealed the Heavenly Court Talisman in his hand.
The Imperial Court general recognized the talisman at once. Sweat broke out over him. It was as if a tiger had pounced on a sheep, only to find that the tender, plump creature had turned into a Dinosaur—and a vicious Tyrannosaurus at that.
He nearly stammered. After struggling for words, he finally saluted and said, "This... this general greets you, Exalted Immortal."
Tang Changsheng breathed a deep sigh of relief. The Heavenly Court Talisman