Chapter 24: Defending Xiqiang City
Just as one soldier shouted, a hand clamped over his mouth from behind, and a dagger slashed his throat.
"Ugh..." The soldier’s eyes widened in shock as he breathed his last.
After killing the patrolling soldier, the elite soldier of the Yuezhi Tribe threw his body on the ground and left to look for his next target.
With the patrolling soldiers killed, the Yuezhi Tribe elite soldiers began to massacre civilians. Panic screams tore through the silent night as thick smoke billowed into the night sky.
Covered in injuries, one of the surviving patrol soldiers rushed to the city wall.
Collapsing in front of Feng Xiyan, he said hoarsely, "Great General... the city is under attack... Yuezhi Tribe elite soldiers... are killing civilians... Ple–please save..."
Before he could finish his words, he fell lifeless to the ground.
Seeing his body covered in blood and injuries, Feng Xiyan’s expression darkened. He looked towards the city, and when his sight fell on the sea of fire, his eyes were filled with murderous intent.
Clenching his fists, he ordered, "General Tan, General Zhan—rescue the civilians! General Xue, General Fan—take command here!"
Hearing his command, the four generals saluted. "This subordinate accepts the order!"
After giving out his order, Feng Xiyan rushed down from the city wall. On the way, he shouted, "Feng Yi!"