"I'm fine..."
Facing Yuan Xin and the others' concern, Ji Liushuang slowly shook her head to show she was all right.
"I'm just a little tired, so I came out to rest."
She discreetly glared at Fu Qian. She was still somewhat unhappy that he had dawdled instead of leaving before the others arrived.
"That's good!"
Since Ji Liushuang had put it that way, the others didn't press her. They all turned to look at Fu Qian instead.
Who was this guy? He was a complete stranger.
They wouldn't believe for a second that Ji Liushuang, who was always so diligent and hardworking, would come out to rest at a time like this.
Had Ji Liushuang really ignored the Sword Pavilion opening just to meet this guy?
And judging by her expression, their conversation had clearly not gone well.
"Who is this?"
Yuan Xin glanced at Fu Qian a few times.
He was...
Ji Liushuang looked at Fu Qian, not knowing how to answer.
Rationally, she didn't want to believe a word of what Fu Qian had said earlier, but there were parts she couldn't completely deny.
"Who am I?"
Seeing Ji Liushuang stumble over her words, Fu Qian gave a snort and suddenly put on an arrogant expression, his gaze seeming to search for the ghostfire hovering nearby.
"And who are you? Can't you see that Liu Shuang and I are talking?"
Hearing Fu Qian address her so familiarly, Yuan Xin frowned even more.
"Liu Shuang, what a shame you weren't there just now. You missed an incredible moment!"
Another female student stepped forward, breaking the awkward silence as she spoke to Ji Liushuang.
"An incredible moment... Did you comprehend Sword Intent?"
Ji Liushuang paused, then looked the girl up and down.
"How could it be me?"
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