"Please, spare me! I have elders to care for and children to feed. My whole family depends on me. I was forced to follow orders. I beg you, show mercy and let me go!" Yan Rong pleaded desperately with Qin Guan.

Qin Guan remained expressionless. "What do your family matters have to do with me? If I didn't intend to kill you, I wouldn't have chased you this far."

Swish!

With that, Qin Guan swiftly slashed Yan Rong's throat with his sword.