A powerful and heavy slash forced Zhou Sixin to retreat, and the scar-faced man swiftly withdrew.
Zhou Sixin gripped his sword, took a breath, and sweat dripped from his forehead.
Watching the scar-faced man depart, he didn't pursue immediately.
This time he was merely paid to do the job, not completing a task ordered by the General Department, so he saw no need to risk his life against such a strong foe.
Winning this battle and being able to give Liang Chuan Mountain an explanation was enough.
On the other side, Zhu Changyi was furious over the continual deaths of his brothers. Originally, he planned to break through the Patrol Guard's formation and behead Liang Chuan Mountain, the Director, to ensure victory.
But now, with his blood boiling, he turned his long sword, ready to fight to the death with Song Changming!
At this moment, the scar-faced man, the mysterious leader from the Nine Bends Association, grabbed him.
