After Wen Min's head flew off, blood gushed out from the severed neck like a fountain.
Her gaze gradually became unfocused, the broken sword in her hand fell to the ground with a clang, and she slowly collapsed.
"lady!"
Shi Tianyong let out a heart-wrenching scream, his voice filled with endless grief and despair.
He staggered to Wen Min's side, knelt down, and hugged her tightly with trembling hands.
Tears blurred his vision and dripped onto Wen Min's increasingly cold face.
Shi Tianyong knew in his heart that although he was slightly stronger than Wu Qi, Wen Min was now dead, and he had lost the tacit understanding and assistance of fighting side by side. He could not withstand Han Wentian's storm-like attack on his own.
Han Wentian's eyes were icy cold, like a death god from hell, and he swung his long sword again.
The sharp sword energy, like a silver ribbon, tore through the air, emitting a piercing whistle.
Shi Tianyong suppressed his grief and dodged the attacks of Prefect Han Wentian.
However, after only a few moves, Han Wentian's sword energy, like a sharp dagger, pierced directly through his chest.
Shi Tianyong felt a sharp pain in his chest, as if all his strength had been instantly drained away.
He didn't want to die; his eyes were filled with a longing for life and a sense of resentment. But as blood continued to gush out, the life force in his body slowly died out.
Finally, his hands fell limply to his sides, and he slowly collapsed beside Wen Min, his body gradually cooling in the pool of blood.
Shi Tianming witnessed this scene and was so frightened that his face turned as pale as paper and his legs went weak.
The fear in his heart overwhelmed him like a tidal wave, and his reason collapsed instantly.
He turned around without thinking and fled desperately out of the manor, even dropping the spear that had become a short stick in his hand in his panic.
"shoot!"
Commandant Guo Tianyi waved his hand, his voice booming like a bell.
In an instant, the county soldiers, armed with crossbows, unleashed a hail of arrows that pierced the night sky with sharp whistles.
Shi Tianming, who had just escaped a few feet away, had no time to dodge and was hit by a barrage of crossbow bolts.
His body, like a leaf swept by a gale, was struck by dozens of arrows in mid-air before crashing heavily to the ground. He convulsed a few times in agony and then fell still, his death a gruesome sight.
Shi Tianyong, Wen Min, and Shi Tianming all died on the spot.
Prefect Han Wentian and Commandant Guo Tianyi breathed a sigh of relief, finally able to vent their pent-up anger.
Han Wentian sheathed his sword, strode up to Fang Han, bowed respectfully, and asked humbly, "Mr. Fang, are you satisfied with how the Shi family has been dealt with?"
Han Wentian was renowned in Tianyuan County and was undoubtedly a top expert.
In the mortal world, few can rival him; only the reclusive masters of the Dragon Origin Sword Sect, the Limitless Sect, and the Azure Profound Sect can truly suppress him.
But he knew that compared to Fang Han, he was like a firefly under the bright moon, utterly insignificant.
In this world where strength reigns supreme, strength determines everything. Therefore, he always maintained awe and courtesy towards Fang Han.
"Very satisfied. Thank you for your hard work, Prefect and Commandant."
Fang Han nodded slightly, his eyes sharp, and slowly said, "However, the culprits of this matter, Shi Wenshan and Shi Yujiao, are still at large."
These two are guilty of heinous crimes and are unforgivable; they must not be allowed to continue living.
"Yes, I'll go and catch it myself right away."
Han Wentian agreed without hesitation. Then, he turned around and summoned Guo Tianyi and several captains of the county soldiers to prepare for the arrest operation.
At this time, Shi Wenshan and Shi Yujiao had already received the news that Fang Han had come in person, and that the prefect and the military commander had also led their men to the scene. The Shi family was doomed.
Terrified, the two ignored their injuries and their parents' safety, hurriedly packed their belongings, and prepared to escape under cover of night.
In the darkness, their figures resembled two stray dogs, driven by fear, frantically running towards the outside of the manor.
Night enveloped the Shi Family Manor, with only a few lanterns flickering in the wind, casting a faint glow.
Shi Wenshan looked haggard, cold sweat streaming down his pale cheeks, and he staggered, each step appearing extremely difficult.
Having lost all his cultivation, his once agile figure was gone, and he ran as slowly as a snail, completely different from his former self.
Soon, the distance between Shi Wenshan and his sister Shi Yujiao grew wider and wider, and Shi Yujiao's figure gradually became blurred in the darkness.
"Little sister, wait for me!"
Shi Wenshan shouted hoarsely, his voice filled with pleading and despair.
This time, they knew they were embarking on a life on the run.
In order to avoid revealing their whereabouts, the two decided to sneak away without any of the Shi family's men, because they knew that more people would make them more conspicuous and easier to track.
"If you can't keep up, you'll be killed. I want to live, and I don't have time to wait for you."
Shi Yujiao's response was like a cold dagger, piercing Shi Wenshan's heart.
Shi Yujiao only lost one hand, her cultivation was not damaged, and she still escaped very quickly, disappearing into the darkness in an instant.
"you……"
Shi Wenshan was stunned. A surge of anger rushed to his heart, and he almost vomited blood.
Over the years, he has been very caring and protective of Shi Yujiao. As the future head of the Shi family, Shi Yujiao has always listened to him.
However, at this critical moment of life and death, Shi Yujiao was so heartless that she abandoned him without hesitation.
Shi Yujiao ignored Shi Wenshan's calls, not even turning her head, and quickened her pace, soon disappearing without a trace.
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