He tried to struggle, but Lin Taichu pinned him down too tightly, leaving him completely unable to move. Lin Taichu had also exhausted every last bit of strength. After throwing those punches, he had no strength left and lay sprawled on Old Retainer, gasping for breath.
Silence fell over the surroundings as everyone stared in disbelief. The people atop the city wall froze for a moment before erupting into cheers. Zhao Tianba's face turned deathly pale. He knew they had lost.
Old Retainer lay on the ground, spat out a mouthful of blood, and said weakly, "I... I lost..."
Hearing that, Lin Taichu finally relaxed. He climbed off Old Retainer, staggered a few steps, and was caught by Wang Xiaohu, who had jumped down from the city wall. "Physician Lin, are you all right?" Wang Xiaohu asked worriedly.
Lin Taichu shook his head and looked at Zhao Tianba. "Sect Leader Zhao, a bet is a bet. You can take your people and leave now, right?"
Zhao Tianba's face alternated between green and white. He looked at Old Retainer lying on the ground, then at the murderous Lingxiao Sect Disciples atop the city wall, and gritted his teeth.
"Fine! We're leaving!" After saying that, he had someone carry Old Retainer away and left in disgrace with his men.
Once the Southern Fist Sect members had left, the Kunlun Sect Disciples finally breathed a sigh of relief. Quite a few of them collapsed straight onto the ground. Daoist Master Xuanxu and Elder Li hurried down and supported Lin Taichu. "Physician Lin, you've worked hard. Hurry back and treat your injuries."
Lin Taichu nodded and let Wang Xiaohu support him toward the inner courtyard. After only a few steps, he felt dizzy. His vision went black, and he fainted.
By the time Lin