Fast Horses, Full Speed Ahead

After Yimo shifted the title of Number One Under Heaven from a personal achievement to something that would shape the future of the entire Martial World.

Yimo started bragging about herself and praising Yun Yi again, comparing him to all the impressive figures she knew about but he didn't, nearly elevating him to the level of immortals.

Only after Yun Yi had become thoroughly inflated did Yimo stop talking him up.

How to put it?

That whole performance had thoroughly fooled Yun Yi.

He was at the point where, if anyone told him not to compete for the title of Number One Under Heaven, he'd immediately turn against them.

Even the Stern Man frowned slightly and began to mull over Yimo's words.

Yimo: "Brother, you look so distinguished. You must be a well-known figure in the Martial World. What should I call you?"

After thoroughly fooling Yun Yi, Yimo shifted her attention and launched an offensive against the Stern Man.

Stern Man: "You flatter me. I have no title in the Martial World. My name is Mo."

Although Mo said he had no title, Yimo didn't dare underestimate him.

The two long swords and one short sword at his waist, along with the aura of an expert that seemed to warn others to keep their distance, were unmistakable to Yimo.

Mo wasn't much of a talker and didn't seem to enjoy chatting, so Yimo kept her remarks brief, to avoid annoying him.

Yimo had already decided that Mo was either Yun Yi's older brother or an elder—or a bodyguard!

The latter seemed more likely.

In other words, Yun Yi remained her main target.

As long as she kept things within bounds and made Mo feel she posed no threat to Yun Yi, he probably wouldn't say anything.

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