Jingliu merely took a single step.
Though it was only one step, she had already arrived before Bai Yan, her sword pointed directly at his throat.
The outcome had been decided.
Bai Yan formed a sword gesture with two fingers, lightly flicked them before his chest, and sheathed his sword.
"So you saw through it..."
"That strike just now was quite good, but too slow—of course, that was from my perspective."
Jingliu saw the slight dejection in Bai Yan's eyes. Her expression remained unchanged, and her tone did not shift in the slightest.
She continued, "The Four Realms of the Sword are not climbed step by step. There is a reason for using each realm at the right time."
"Like that?"
"Exactly. Using that strike against me just now meant you had chosen the wrong opponent."
Bai Yan understood.
Heavy Sword Without Edge meant using it against opponents weaker than oneself.
Competing with Jingliu in terms of foundations...
Bai Yan's eyes immediately lit up!
"Master, then let's keep practicing!"
Jingliu nodded, showing that he was teachable.
Ever since the Singapore incident came to an end, Bai Yan had submitted more than one report.
Some were written, while others were delivered in person. It seemed headquarters wanted to confirm the reliability of certain intelligence.
It was the first time he had gambled on an opponent keeping his secret, and Bai Yan had initially been uneasy.
Over time, he discovered that World Serpent had remained silent.
Cocolia, meanwhile, was still being hunted across the globe, hiding everywhere and barely avoiding discovery.
Her resources were probably truly substantial. The fact that she had not been caught even now was proof enough.
Rita had also been putting considerable pressure on Bai Yan lately.
Here she was, arriving at Bai Yan's dorm room early in