"That guy's blood sure runs thick!"
Lu Yuan turned to look and, sure enough, saw Cao Yang following Zhou Wen and Zhou Wu. His brows drew together slightly.
By rights, his slash should have pierced Cao Yang's heart. Even the greatest physician alive couldn't have saved him.
"I only just found out myself. It seems Cao Yang's heart is on the right, so your slash wasn't fatal!"
Huang Hui came up beside Lu Yuan and spoke in a low voice.
"So he's a mirror image!"
A flicker of surprise crossed Lu Yuan's eyes. He'd have to remember to finish the job in the future.
"Cao Yang is a first-rate genius whom the Zhou Family has spent enormous resources raising. The two masters naturally won't give him up easily. Don't let this drive a wedge between you and them."
Huang Hui continued.
"I understand!"
Lu Yuan smiled and nodded.
So what if Cao Yang was alive? If he could kill him once, he could kill him twice.
"Brother Lu, I was impulsive earlier. I hope you won't hold it against me."
Cao Yang walked right over, smiling as he cupped his fists toward Lu Yuan.
It seemed that after taking a trip to the gates of the underworld, he'd truly realized his mistake.
"There won't be a next time!"
Lu Yuan said coolly.
He knew perfectly well that one of them had to die today.
Of course, it wouldn't be him.
"Of course!"
Cao Yang nodded, still smiling.
"Clang!"
At the sound of a gong, the chief examiner in armor on the General's Platform slowly rose to his feet.
"His Majesty established the Martial Examination to select talent for the nation. I hope you will all give it your utmost, show your brilliance, and abide by the rules. Anyone who dares