"You...!"
Arrogant by nature, Zhou Congcong was furious and unconvinced. But just as he was about to talk back, he saw the chilling ruthlessness in Wang Lili's eyes, and it frightened him.
He shuddered involuntarily and instantly realized that if he dared argue again, some nameless Wang Family underling might charge out of the crowd and cut him down on the spot.
Wang Lili slowly rose, looked at Adjutant Zhou and Blazing Sun, and said coldly, "Take him and get out."
Blazing Sun cradled his junior sister in both arms and shot Ren Ye a hateful look, while Adjutant Zhou took two steps forward before stopping.
Butler Zhu looked at them and cursed with immense satisfaction, "Didn't you hear my young lady? Get the hell out!"
Adjutant Zhou clenched his teeth and forced out a few words. "Are you blind? His sword is still stuck in our regimental commander... can't you see?"
"Oh, oh, sorry. Forcibly restraining criminals is a habit of mine. My apologies." Feigning remorse, Ren Ye pulled the Human Emperor Sword out of Zhou Congcong's shoulder with a wet pop.
Zhou Congcong covered the wound on his shoulder and stared venomously at Ren Ye. "Let's go."
At his words, the Zhou Family soldiers who had been held back nearby came forward, supported Zhou Congcong, and headed straight out through the crowd.
Before leaving, Adjutant Zhou turned to Wang Lili. "Miss Wang, those soldiers of ours who were tied up...?"
"They're staying to give Master Gao an explanation," Butler Zhu answered for Miss Wang.
Adjutant Zhou gritted his teeth, but he did not dare press further. He could only follow Congcong and Blazing Sun away at a brisk pace.
Their departure was as wretched as their arrival had been glorious. Not only had the Wang Family detained more