Deathly silence!
An absolute deathly silence enveloped the side parlor. Only the crackling of candle flames under the pressure of a violent murderous intent could be heard, along with the rhythmic, uncontrollable chattering of everyone's teeth.
All official authority vanished from Zhang Dehai’s face, leaving only boundless terror. He felt as though his heart had been gripped by a cold, giant hand, every beat bringing a tearing pain.
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