Only, in the next second.
A large hand struck rapidly, slapping the afterimage, causing a blood mist explosion.
This protector deity casually shook off the flesh from his hand, as cold and relentless as a machine, unconcerned: "Bring someone else!"
"Let the local family take over this matter! Yesterday those families jointly petitioned, saying the Ninth Mountain's Colonel colluded with several others in numerous atrocities, exploiting the noble families, plotting rebellion, so let them handle it, they will surely be more motivated than us!"
"They absolutely don't want those people from the families to survive."
......
An hour later,
Near the direction of the city in West City, a small courtyard with green bamboo stood quietly, with only a single yard entrance. The courtyard was planted with green bamboo, with branches weighed down by snow, and bamboo leaves adorned with icicles.
