His face was ashen, and his eyes held a venomous ruthlessness.
"We've searched the whole town, but still nothing! Those two rats must have hidden in that old fox Ye's den!"
He slammed his hand on the table. "Gather everyone! Grab your weapons! Bring knives, guns, clubs, everything!"
"Surround the Ye residence completely! Not a single bird is allowed to fly out! I want to see if that old man Ye dares to protect the person I'm going to arrest!"
Inside the Ye residence.
The atmosphere was as tense as a fully drawn bowstring.
The servants were quickly summoned, numbering about twenty or thirty.
But most of them looked distressed, their hands trembling as they held hoes, carrying poles, rolling pins, or even brooms.
Sun Wuji ran around, handing out kitchen cleavers and forks to several sturdy servants.
He picked up a thick wooden stick and stood guard beside Yan Ning.
Although her legs were trembling slightly, her eyes were fierce:
"Don't be afraid, Sister Ning, we're here!"
The heavy bolt jammed the door shut.
Everyone held their breath, staring intently at the two tightly closed doors.
The air seemed to freeze, with only heavy breathing sounds.
"Bang—! Bang—! Bang—!"
The heavy thud of the door hitting the door felt like a giant hammer slamming into everyone's hearts.
Dust settled and fell from the door frame.
"Open the door! We are here on the mayor's orders to apprehend a wanted criminal! If you don't open the door, you will be killed without mercy!"
A fierce roar came from outside the door.
They're here! And they're coming in a fierce manner!
Master Ye was so frightened that his legs went weak and he almost collapsed.
Ye Qingling's face was deathly pale, and she bit her lip tightly.
Several timid servants began to back away.
Sun Wuji's face also turned pale, but he saw the determination in Yan Ning's eyes.
He suddenly straightened his chest and roared at the retreating servants:
"What are you afraid of! There are more of us! The door is sturdy! Hold on! Think of your wives and children!"
"If the mayor wins, none of you will have a good life!"
Just then.
With a loud "boom".
The door was slammed hard by something, shaking violently.
A crack had appeared in the door latch!
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