Published: March 8, 2025
The team moved like a long dragon through the night.
The spring breeze howled, and the thick grass on both sides of the path emitted a whistling sound.
Han Xiaoran's expression was cold as he walked in the center of the team, his face devoid of emotion.
Behind him were Sha Xinliang and Qin Baoshan. The two were not as relaxed as Han Xiaoran; it seemed that Han Xiaoran had received some preferential treatment, as he wore no chains, while Sha Xinliang and the others were shackled with iron chains. A long chain connected twenty-two people, forming a single line.
The chains faintly shimmered with a starlight-like color.
"Chief Enforcer Han, this time your poor judgement has led to mingling with outlaws. I truly sigh for you," said a middle-aged man riding a horse, who was closely following Han Xiaoran. After speaking, he turned back to shout, "Pick up the pace, Sha Xinliang! This mere Star Iron chain may hold you, but it shouldn’t hinder your speed too much! And don’t act like you’ve suffered; speed up!"
Sha Xinliang and the others snorted coldly, still holding their ground.
Han Xiaoran said lightly, "Chu Yang is definitely not an otherworldly demon!"
After saying this, he closed his mouth.
"Not an otherworldly demon?" The man laughed mockingly and said earnestly, "Brother Han, Master Law Sovereign has personally acknowledged the identity of the otherworldly demon, yet you remain obstinate? With your current attitude, it will be hard for you to endure when we reach Enforcement City."
Han Xiaoran replied, "What the Law Sovereign has done here is extremely unseemly. If he wants to kill, then kill! Why frame someone with the title of an otherworldly demon? Such slander is not the act of a gentleman!"
The man laughed angrily, "Han Xiaoran, I remind you for the last time, every word you say now is a death sentence!"
Han Xiaoran smiled faintly, "To deal with Chu Yang, even our own people are subjected to this torment... I recommended Chu Yang; although I don’t know what happened in the end, it is certain that some plan of the Law Sovereign was thwarted because of Chu Yang!"
"In such a situation, the Law Sovereign wanting to take out his frustrations on me is understandable. So from the moment you arrived, I knew I wouldn’t survive; since that’s the case, can’t I at least speak a truth?"
The man frowned, "You know all too well how to survive."
Han Xiaoran shook his head, "To betray a friend, I would rather die."
Behind him, Sha Xinliang cheered loudly, "Good! The Chief Enforcer's spirit is as ironclad as ever. We must learn from you!"
A loud slap echoed as Sha Xinliang received a heavy blow, blood streaming from the corner of his mouth. Someone next to him cursed, "You unrepentant death row inmate! Colluding with the otherworldly demons. You deserve to die!"
Sha Xinliang was furious, shouting, "You are the real otherworldly demons! Your whole family are otherworldly demons! Damn it, does anyone even know if the otherworldly demons exist? I know the enforcers’ methods better than you! If you want to kill, then kill, but if you want to play the righteous game in front of me, go to hell!"
Qin Baoshan laughed heartily, "Old Sha, for once you’ve spoken like a human; those words made my heart feel good!"
The escort personnel were enraged, whipping and hitting them violently. Both Sha Xinliang and Qin Baoshan cursed back fiercely, their skin being torn but still raging.
The entire team began to stir, and the next sixty or so people also became restless. Some joined in the cursing, some struggled, while others cried for mercy, "I was wrong... I shouldn’t have colluded with Sha Xinliang and that Chu Yang, the otherworldly demon. I was wrong... I promise to turn over a new leaf, please give me a chance..."
In an instant, chaos ensued.
Amidst the commotion, a stern voice roared, "What's all this racket? We are still on the road! Once we get to our destination, you can stir up as much trouble as you want! Do you really need to make such a ruckus on the way?"