Upon hearing what Captain Di Feng had to say, Hero Wuming immediately burst into laughter and said:
"Hahaha, isn't the Captain exaggerating a bit too much? Is it really a case of officials being allowed to burn down houses while commoners are forbidden even to light lamps? Your official authorities can kill people at will, yet I'm only severing an arm—is this supposed to be the majesty of the law?"
"Stop wasting your breath, you brat. Take my spear, let's settle this right now!" Realizing he could not win the verbal sparring, Captain Di Feng instantly changed tack and lunged forward with his spear.
Chapter 30