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Despite his doubts, Duanli did not lower his sword, but stared intently at Su Ci, exuding an aura of unwavering determination.

Just then, extremely heavy footsteps suddenly came from outside the door, along with the dripping sound of blood, which sounded particularly clear and eerie in the silence.

Moon Shadow rushed in like a gust of wind, standing in front of Su Ci without hesitation.

Her body was covered in wounds, and blood was gushing out, indicating that she had suffered extremely serious injuries. However, her eyes were fierce and sharp, as if she would protect Su Ci even if she had to use her last bit of strength.

"Step down, you've lost."

Su Ci raised his hand slightly and gently patted Yueying's shoulder. The shoulder, which had been as tense as a bowstring, instantly relaxed under his touch.

Yueying slowly turned her head and looked at Su Ci. Although they were both wearing masks, their eyes seemed to be connected, merging and conveying a thousand words.

Perhaps it was because of Su Ci's brief remark that Yue Xiang finally exhausted all her strength and perseverance, and the sword in her hand fell straight to the ground with a crisp sound.

Although she couldn't see her expression behind the mask, Xiao Ran could keenly sense the overwhelming sense of loss emanating from her slightly trembling figure.

"it is good……"

Yueying's voice was hoarse and weak. She turned around silently, and her departing figure seemed to be shrouded in a heavy sense of loneliness, desolate and forlorn.

Su Ci then turned his gaze to Xiao Ran and Duan Li. His face was like a bottomless lake, making it difficult to discern the emotions contained within.

“Miss Xiao, I am willing to accept defeat in this bet. However, before asking any questions, please allow my servant to take this young hero for treatment.”

Standing behind Duan Li, Xiao Ran naturally knew that Duan Li was just putting on a brave face. From the crisscrossing wounds all over his body, it was clear how serious his injuries were.

"it is good."

……

Su Ci gracefully returned to the small table, picked up another teacup from the table, and placed it beside Xiao Ran with light and elegant movements.

He seemed focused on arranging the tea set, but his gaze kept drifting towards the sword in Xiao Ran's arms.

This sword was given to Xiao Ran before Duan Li went to treat her wounds, and its purpose was obvious: to allow Xiao Ran to protect herself.

Xiao Ran also keenly noticed that Su Ci's gaze was repeatedly examining the sword, and she subconsciously pulled the sword a little closer to her bosom.

"Are you very interested in this sword?"

Upon hearing this, Su Ci seemed to wake from a dream, her expression remaining calm, though she slightly raised her eyes.

“It’s not that I’m interested; this sword is mine.”

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ran unconsciously tightened her grip on the sword, a sight that made Su Ci chuckle.

"Please don't misunderstand, young lady. I, Su, am not trying to take your sword."

She relaxed slightly, after all, she knew she was no match for this person ever since she attacked Su Ci.

Suddenly, she thought of something and pointed the sword hilt at him. The bloodstains on the crimson sword tassel had slowly dried and were now swaying stiffly on the hilt.

"Does the host recognize this sword tassel?"

Su Ci calmly took a sip of tea, and after a long while, he slowly said:

"Miss Xiao, would you like to hear a story?"

"A story about two fellow disciples who went from being acquainted to becoming bitter enemies."