Chapter 21: Life and Death Trial (1)

But Xiao Yao's shout snapped him back to reality, "I said move aside, or I'll kill them. I have no relation with them now and will not reminisce about the past!"

Xiao Yao stabbed Xuanyuan Jinxing in the chest again, piercing three inches deeper, a move that could have ended his life. Threatened once more, Xuanyuan Jinxing had no choice but to issue the order himself, "Stand down!"

Chang Ping and the Imperial Guards could only obey the command to retreat. Xiao Yao and Zhi Ruo backed away from each other, exiting the execution ground, each holding Xuanyuan Jinxing and Chang Liying as they mounted their horses. Not until they reached the city gates did they speak, and Xuanyuan Jinxing passed out from fury.