Same time, same place.
"Are you ready, Little Red?"
Aozaki Aoko stood there smugly, looking eager to get started.
"This time, I'm definitely going to beat your butt black and blue!"
Oh? Was she trying to settle the score now? With what ability?
Fang Zheng's lips twitched as she looked at Aoko.
"So, what are the rules this time?"
"You set them."
Aoko generously handed the right to set the rules to the red ponytail before her. In her eyes, having awakened as a Magician meant she was guaranteed to win. She did not mind giving this arrogant little girl a tiny advantage.
"All right, then."
Fang Zheng certainly would not refuse. If someone was stupid, they could not blame others for being ruthless. That was the truth of the world.
"Hmm... Let's just do it like last time. If I can hit you, I win."
As she spoke, Fang Zheng held up one finger.
"Just one hit this time."
"You..."
Hearing that, Aoko immediately furrowed her brows and glared at her fiercely. Then her eyes shifted, and she nodded.
"Fine, one hit. No best two out of three this time!"
"There wasn't any last time either... Mm, that's settled."
As she spoke, Fang Zheng walked a few steps around the garden and casually picked up a branch. Aoko was stunned at the sight.
"You're planning to use that?"
"Of course."
Fang Zheng waved the branch in her hand, quickly shaking off its leaves.
"My Nine Yang Divine Skill has reached perfection. Grass, wood, bamboo, and stone can all become swords; even plucked flowers and fallen leaves can wound people. Don't underestimate this branch. Once I pour Internal Force into it, it'll be sharper than the Heavenly Sword! Under my Nine Solitary Swords, no one can withstand a single move!"