Qianye stepped over the groaning warriors and entered the city lord manor. This time, a group of people rushed out from within, and there were finally some proper-looking experts among them.

Qianye’s eyes fell upon a well-groomed man in his middle ages. “I thought you would endure for a bit.”

The middle-aged man’s brows rose high, and his expression was dignified and calm. “You’re also an expert. What’s the meaning of attacking ordinary warriors? How can you hope to take the city lord position with such moral conduct?”

Qianye wasn’t interested in batting an eyelid at such tricks. “Who are you?”

“This seat is called Du Yuan!”

Qianye shook his head. “Never heard of you.”

Du Yuan was furious. He was the commander of the city guard and a top expert in the army, someone only below Luo Bingfeng in authority. Even messengers from the heavenly monarch had to give him some face.

It was fine if Qianye was just mocking him, but claiming not to know him was just outrageous.

After sizing up Du Yuan, Qianye said, “You’re somewhat capable, but why are you still alive when Luo Bingfeng is dead? It seems you’re quite apt at staying alive.”

Du Yuan was so angry that his face turned red. He had fought with his life against the empire, but he was finally rendered unconscious with heavy injuries. His trusted aides had dragged him off the battlefield, and the fight was over when he regained consciousness.

It was only recently that he had recovered from his injuries and his strength wasn’t at its peak just yet. Everyone, including himself, believed that he had done his utmost. Who would dare say they could stop the empire’s great momentum back then?

Hence, Qianye’s mockery sounded extremely harsh in his ears.

His brows rose as he took a step forward. “Thief! I haven’t even settled the score with you for scheming against the city lord, yet you dare come bully us at our door! Do you really think there’s no one here in Tidehark?”

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