"Understood!" A hint of excitement flashed in Liu Dazhu's eyes.
These so-called "military officers" were all people who had been bullied by the Feng family and had a deep-seated hatred for them.
Time passed slowly, and a suffocating atmosphere filled the entire lobby.
Li Ru sat upright behind the desk, eyes closed, concentrating like an old monk in deep meditation.
Wang Tong and Zhao Qian's eyes flickered, their faces showing some anxiety, while Zhou Kui stared at the deepening night outside the window, his brows furrowed, remaining silent.
The first night was eerily quiet.
Only the wind howled in the sky above Heyang City.
The following day, the day passed in a tense calm. The county government office was under the invisible "guard" of the Imperial Guards, and the atmosphere was grim. More people gathered outside the office, silent, their eyes filled with worry and trust in Li Ru.
Inside the Feng residence, however, the atmosphere was completely different.
"Hmph! Two days? That brat Li Ru is just making a last-ditch effort to buy time!" Feng Biao scoffed, taking a swig of wine. "The Imperial Guards are here; what trouble can he possibly cause?"
A hint of relief appeared on Feng Wanjin's face: "Zhi'er's plan is flawless."
Colluding with the Xiongnu and illegally selling military supplies is a serious crime of treason. Even if that emperor wants to protect him, he can't silence public opinion..."
Feng Zhi frowned slightly; he felt that this calmness was a bit too much.
"Father, elder brother, we still cannot be careless. Have all the guards in the house be on high alert. Keep the gates of the mansion closed for the next two days, and no one is allowed to enter or leave at will!"
"Second brother, you're being too cautious!" Feng Biao scoffed. "Do you think he'd dare bring men to attack our Feng residence? He'd be lucky to get ten times the courage!"
Feng Zhi shook his head and said nothing more, but his unease grew even stronger.
The second night, midnight.
All was quiet. The once bustling streets were now deserted, save for the watchman's clapper, its sound echoing through the empty alleyways...
"Bang! Bang bang!"
"The weather is dry, be careful with fire..."
No sooner had the watchman's hoarse voice fallen than a sudden change occurred!
"Whoosh! Whoosh whoosh!"
Several crossbow bolts, painted black and almost completely invisible in the night, shot out from the dark corner of the rooftop opposite the Feng residence!
Puff! Puff puff!
A dull thud of flesh being pierced rang out!
The servants who were on guard at the main gate of the Feng residence and on several corner towers, yawning, were shot through the throat or heart before they could even scream, and fell limply to the ground!
Immediately afterwards, several nimble black figures used grappling hooks to silently scale the high wall and land in the front yard of the Feng residence.
The moment he landed, the gleaming dagger in his hand sliced across the necks of several guards who had come to investigate after hearing a slight noise!
“Enemy…uh…”
One of the guards only managed to utter a short, sharp gasp before his mouth was covered.
Almost simultaneously, several soft "click" sounds came from inside the heavy gate of the Feng residence—the bolt was silently cut from the inside using a special tool!
"Squeak—" The heavy door was slowly pulled open a crack.
Dozens of figures, who had been lying in ambush in the shadows outside the door, rushed in quickly. These people were dressed in dark, close-fitting clothes, their faces covered, only revealing pairs of eyes full of resentment!
Leading the group were Liu Dazhu, whose eyes were sharp and piercing, and several other equally strong men!
"kill--!"
A deep roar instantly shattered the deathly silence of the Feng residence!
"Who goes there?!"
"Thief! Help!"
The Feng residence was finally in complete chaos! Exclamations, curses, the clash of weapons, and screams erupted suddenly!
However, these intruders were clearly well-prepared and had a clear objective! They split into several groups, like sharp awls, and pierced straight into the core area of the Feng residence!
A bloody melee ensued!
"Protect the master!"
"Stop them!"
The guards of the Feng family, though seemingly tall and strong, were actually just a bunch of empty shells. They were good at bullying the old, weak, women and children, but they had almost no ability to resist this group of strong people who suddenly stormed in.
"Feng Wanjin, you old dog! Prepare to die!"
A burly man with a hideous scar on his face, Old He from the local temple, wielded a heavy axe like a mad tiger, leading several men to break through the blockade and kick open the door of the main house in the courtyard!
Inside the room, Feng Wanjin, dressed only in his undergarments, stared in utter horror at the menacing figures who burst through the door: "Who...who are you?! How dare you..."
Old He's eyes were filled with the flames of hatred: "Old dog, do you still remember Old Man He, who was forced by you to sell his children ten years ago and finally hanged himself under the old locust tree at the village entrance?! I am his son..."
Before he could finish speaking, the heavy axe came crashing down with a mournful whistling sound!
"ah--!"
Feng Wanjin let out a shrill scream as his obese body was chopped down with an axe, and blood mixed with white brain matter spurted out!
East Courtyard.
Feng Biao was fierce, wielding a heavy ring-pommel sword, roaring repeatedly, and successively cut down two men who rushed in, his whole body like a madman: "Come on! I'll chop you peasants up!"
"Feng Biao! Your death is nigh!"
Liu Dazhu lunged forward suddenly, his long, narrow saber wielding a cunning and ruthless blade. He dodged Feng Biao's powerful slash, ducked low, and lunged forward, his blade flashing!
"Thud!" The cold blade pierced Feng Biao's abdomen with precision, twisting violently!
Feng Biao's movements suddenly froze, and he looked down in disbelief at the hilt of the knife embedded in his body: "You...you..."
"Go down and apologize to my parents!"
Liu Dazhu suddenly drew his knife, spraying out a spray of scalding blood, and Feng Biao's massive body crashed to the ground.
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