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Agony seared up Khustai’s arms; he shrieked, tried to let go, tried to retreat.
Li Yuan didn’t spare him a glance. He patted the stunned young woman beside him. “Inside.”
With a gentle flick, he lofted her into the inner room.
As the girl vanished, Li Yuan stepped forward, planting his right boot squarely on Khustai’s left foot and pinned him. His other boot came down on the man’s right foot.
BOOM! BOOM!
The balcony floor gave way.
Both men plunged straight through, slamming into the street below and cracking the paving stones, yet never breaking their stance.
“GRAGGH! L-LET ME GO!” Khustai thrashed and howled.
Li Yuan’s face remained calm, boot grinding on the trapped feet.
At last, Khustai tore his hands free of the now‑liquefying spear, spun, and clawed to escape. However, he could not tear himself from that implacable weight.
Li Yuan barely looked. He drew the melting spear free;...
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