Chapter 129: Killing the Guards
"Tsk tsk, what an unlucky fellow."
"They’re just looking for an excuse to deal with him."
"Hmm, he should have just apologized instead of ignoring them."
"Hmph, serves him right. Such arrogance with only Foundation Establishment realm strength."
The two guards puffed out their chests, emboldened by the attention. One of them brandished a crude iron badge as if it gave him the weight of a sect decree. "You heard me!" he barked. "This man is under suspicion of treason and cultivation crimes against the city! Anyone aiding him will be considered complicit!"
The second guard took a few steps toward Adrian, drawing the saber at his side. "You’re coming with us."
Adrian’s lips twitched beneath the hood.
He had hoped to get through this peacefully, but it seemed that it wasn’t going to happen. Was he going to allow himself to get captured?
Of course, he wasn’t. Especially when he knew that these guards only wanted to teach him a lesson.
Just as the guard approached and wanted to grab his arm, Adrian side-stepped him again. However, this time, that wasn’t the end. He sent out a punch towards the guard who was close to him.
The guard, who wasn’t expecting Adrian to attack him, couldn’t react in time. Even though he was standing straight and talking loudly, he was still drunk.
He wasn’t able to react in time and soon;