Those who had left were like spilled water—once gone, they could never be gathered back or return. This was the only possible outcome now, so Uchiha Hiko could only protect himself and continue climbing higher.
From the very beginning, he had already regarded the woman as his competitor. At this moment, Uchiha Hiko had long since resolved to defeat her.
Uchiha Hiko understood this very clearly. He knew his strength was definitely greater than the woman's. Even if she had surpassed him for now, he would surely overtake her later on.
So Uchiha Hiko waited for the perfect opportunity to drive his sword into the little woman's chest and avenge the little physician's grievances.
Uchiha Hiko thought that if the little woman had not spoken so ruthlessly back then and refused to let the three of them travel together, perhaps none of this would have happened.
That was why he felt that the physician's death was closely connected to the little woman, and that she certainly could not escape blame.
After what had happened today, Uchiha Hiko finally understood that the little woman was not a good person at all. If he did not deal with her now, she would surely become a future threat.
"You bitch, just wait until I get up there and deal with you. You won't be able to escape now." Uchiha Hiko was filled with rage. He had to kill the little woman to ease the hatred in his heart.
"Catch up to me first before you talk. What use is there in saying such pointless things now? The little physician is already dead. Do you regret choosing him?"
"I told you long ago that choosing that deadweight was hopeless. I'm already more than halfway ahead of you. You should look out for yourself!"
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