Dugu Yan looked at him, a hint of amusement in her eyes. "Then what kind of person do you think I am? Someone who would fight to the death, only to lose miserably? Sorry, I'm not that foolish."
"This won't be good for you." Lu Yu's tone was slightly grave.
Dugu Yan smiled softly, her voice carrying a touch of gentleness. "Lu Yu, I've never cared about what others think. You know that."
The two stared at each other for a long while. In the end, Lu Yu said nothing more. He gave Dugu Yan a deep look, then turned and walked off the Battle Soul Arena.
Dugu Yan remained where she was, watching his retreating back. The smile on her lips gradually faded, replaced by an indescribable emotion in her gaze.
The spectators below were still talking animatedly, but Dugu Yan on the stage seemed to hear none of it. She slowly closed her eyes and murmured, "Lu Yu, I hope you won't disappoint me."
To everyone watching from outside the arena, this scene became an incomprehensible mystery.
Some speculated about the relationship between the two, while others questioned Dugu Yan's choice. But one thing was certain: the ripples caused by this match were far from over.
After walking off the Battle Soul Arena, Lu Yu's expression remained as calm as ever. He returned to the contestants' rest area, only to find several familiar gazes fixed on him.
"Lu Yu, what's your relationship with that Dugu Yan?"
The one who spoke was his teammate, Li Ran, whose face was filled with undisguised curiosity.
Lu Yu gave him an indifferent glance and replied calmly, "Nothing special."
Li Ran clearly did not believe him. "Impossible! The way she looked at you just now, and the fact that she surrendered outright—how does