Jin Yan stared at Tie Chui, "I saved your life, and now you treat me like this? Aren't you afraid of divine retribution?"
Iron Hammer's eyes were icy cold. "If I don't find a way to pay off my gambling debts, I'll be cursed by the heavens!"
With a gesture, the outer guards began to fight the inner guards.
Those in the inner circle, being trusted confidants, naturally possessed superior combat strength compared to those in the outer circle, and quickly gained the upper hand.
But as bandits joined the battle, the inner guards began to fall one after another amidst the clash of swords and spears, their numbers rapidly decreasing.
When Zhao came outside and saw the chaotic scene, she was immediately shocked. "How could this be?"
Jin Yan said, "I'll hold them off for a bit, you find a chance to escape!"
Zhao's face paled in surprise. "You want me to abandon you?"
Jin Yan's eyes darkened. "At least one of us must survive."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Iron Hammer roared, "You will all die!"
Jin Yan turned his head and saw that Tie Chui had raised his long sword and was about to strike Zhao Shi. His face stiffened, and he quickly stepped in front of Zhao Shi to block the long sword.
Just at the critical moment, a dark shadow suddenly flashed by.
The sword flashed by, and Iron Hammer's body froze in mid-air before a gash appeared on his neck.
As blood gushed out, he collapsed to the ground, lifeless.
A cold, sharp voice rang out, "The Black Ice Platform is here!"
No sooner had the words left his mouth than another clatter of hooves sounded, and a troop of cavalry roared in, heading straight for the bandits. "Her Majesty has ordered! Protect the Imperial Uncle!"
Seeing this, Jin Yan was slightly taken aback. "Did my sister already know I would be in danger?"
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