This sudden turn of events stunned everyone, and they couldn't help but look back.
A single glance was all it took to see...
A figure in blue silk robes hurried over, flanked by thirty to fifty elite soldiers in armor, carrying crossbows. The sight made Hex Shouyi's expression change.
"Magistrate Zhao..."
He frowned. "This man killed the legitimate son of 'Tomb Tiger' Yang Daohan in the street. As the Instructor for the County Soldiers and Guards, I heard the news, gathered my disciples, and came to apprehend the villain and throw him in prison. This is my duty. What you're saying, County Magistrate..."
However, before he could finish, Zhao Jiu cut him off loudly.
"What villain? There is no villain here!"
With that, Lord Zhao the County Magistrate shot a look at the servant beside him, then yanked on Hex Shouyi's sleeve and hissed in a low voice,
