Nalan Yanran looked at Xiao Yan, gently wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, and straightened herself again.
"Later, capture me and use me as a hostage. You can preserve your life that way."
"Perhaps I was at fault in what happened back then, but I have never regretted it. Even if I used power to oppress others, this world has always been one where the strong prey on the weak. If you had been stronger, I would have accepted it."
"But you do not possess such strength now. So this final help will count as my compensation for what happened back then."
As she spoke, she slowly raised the longsword in her hand. "Come. From this day onward, I, Nalan Yanran, will owe you nothing."
Xiao Yan looked at Nalan Yanran, who stubbornly held up her sword before him. She had nearly lost all ability to fight; her Battle Qi was exhausted, and she was severely wounded. She could only do this through sheer willpower.
Xiao Yan fell silent. Even Yao Chen had been startled by Nalan Yanran's actions and could not help nodding in praise. "This girl does have some integrity."
Just as the entire venue fell silent, Xiao Wujiu spoke. "Xiao Yan, come over. I'll take you away."
Yun Leng and Jia Xingtian were both taken aback by Xiao Wujiu's words.
What? Was he really this arrogant?!
Just as everyone thought Xiao Yan would take Nalan Yanran hostage and leave with her, something astonishing happened. Xiao Yan actually walked right past Nalan Yanran without any intention of attacking her, heading straight toward Xiao Wujiu.
Yun Leng and the others were overjoyed at the sight. This was exactly what he wanted; he liked arrogant young men like this!
Once Xiao Yan had walked some distance