Though he harbored a boundless hatred for Ten Thousand Swords Cliff, Long Shun was no reckless fool. After realizing his strategy had failed, he knew he was certain to lose, so he wisely chose to concede. He strode off the arena and looked at Nangong Bingrui, a trace of apology on his face. "Little Sister Nangong, I'm sorry. I couldn't teach Dugu Yun Tian a lesson for you. He's stronger than me now."
"Big Brother Long, you're being too hard on yourself. You gave it your all." Nangong Bingrui hurriedly replied. She glanced at Dugu Yun Tian. "We'll have to take our time planning how to get revenge. Besides, I'd rather avenge myself. My aptitude has recovered, and I have an Immortal Sword now. With all the secret arts of Lingxiao Pavilion at my disposal, I'm sure I'll be able to kill him one day!"
Hearing the hatred in Nangong Bingrui's voice, Long Shun hesitated. In the end, though, he made up his mind and looked at her. "Immortal Maiden Nangong, may I ask you something?"
"Big Brother Long, go ahead."
"It's like this. I wonder if you've misunderstood Dugu Yun Tian. Before the competition, he asked whether you were happy at Lingxiao Pavilion. His concern for you seemed genuine." Long Shun spoke. Seeing Nangong Bingrui grow agitated, he continued, "Don't rush to get angry. Think back on how he treated you all these years..."
Nangong Bingrui tried to calm herself, a thoughtful look passing over her face. After a long while, she raised her head. "Before he hurt me, he treated me very well, like an older brother. But after he hurt me, he became silent. He must have felt guilty, so he stayed quiet even when I spoke coldly to him."
"From what I know, Dugu Yun Tian