Section 62: Clash Again

The old woman in black gave nothing away, but she took in the girl's reaction and pondered inwardly. So my precious granddaughter likes this type of boy. Heh, Chu Yun, is it? What a lucky brat... "Grandmother..." The black-robed girl hesitated, but in the end, she made up her mind and spoke softly.

"Grandmother knows what you want to say. You want to stop them from fighting, don't you?" The black-robed girl nodded.

"Ah, Wan'er, you are far too kind-hearted. It's impossible to stop this fight. Between young lions, there must be a struggle. That is the law of nature. They are fated rivals; they must settle who is superior. Grandmother may be able to stop them this once, but I cannot watch over them every moment of every day. Still, don't worry. If Chu Yun encounters a life-threatening crisis in the coming battle, Grandmother will step in and save him." The old woman in black comforted her gently.

"Wan'er knew Grandmother's powers were boundless." The black-robed girl's tone brightened as she hugged the old woman's arm. Though her entire body was concealed beneath the black robe, it could not hide her adorable, birdlike dependence.

The old woman in black kept laughing. This family joy filled her with delight. But her laughter abruptly stopped. "It's beginning."

The black-robed girl gave a small cry and turned to see Chu Yun and Erlang Heavenly Lord had already left the wine table and were walking side by side toward the inn's exit.

Every movement they made had long since tugged at everyone's heartstrings. Seeing them leave the inn, many people involuntarily rose from their seats and slowly followed after them.

"They're finally going to fight!"

"Who will win and who will lose? That's impossible to judge."

"No matter the outcome, this will be