Zang Wu's face darkened. "Liao Xingwen," he said threateningly, "I'd advise you to mind your own business and get out of the way. Now!"

Liao Xingwen's face went still and heavy. He didn't bother wasting any more words. He strode toward the cart.

Zang Wu's eyes narrowed. He whipped out the saber at his waist and pointed it at Liao Xingwen.

His men drew their blades too.

"Captain of a Thousand Liao, I'd advise you not to go looking for death! I'm going out of the city under military orders. If you get in my way, you're openly defying a military order, and that means the sword!"

Liao Xingwen's face was livid. He stared at the crates.

He had already guessed what was in them.

He had served under Liang Jingwu holding Beilin Pass for years. He knew the Tuoluo Kingdom all too well.

The Tuoluo Kingdom's King of the Right Court and his personal guard ate people.

With nothing outside the city now but the Tuoluo army, what would Zang Wu be taking these crates out there for? The answer was obvious.

Liao Xingwen couldn't hold his fury in any longer. He drew his saber with a jerk and roared, "Zang Wu, you dare collude with the enemy and betray the state? The crime is past forgiving... Put down your weapons, or don't blame the blade in my hand for not knowing your face."

Zang Wu said angrily, "Liao Xingwen, I outrank you. You dare point a blade at me? Do you mean to rise against a superior officer?"

Liao Xingwen was beside himself. "I'll say it one last time. Put down your weapons, or don't blame me for what happens!"

Zang Wu gave a contemptuous cold laugh!

Liao Xingwen's voice was low and heavy. "Men, hear my order. Take every last one of these traitorous dogs!"

"Yes!"

The men Liao Xingwen had with him were all old soldiers who had once served under Liang Jingwu.

Zang Wu blanched. "Liao Xingwen, you wouldn't dare!"

Grim-faced, Liao Xingwen swung his saber hard at Zang Wu.

Zang Wu was shocked. He'd…