The sword tip sank a fraction deeper, piercing the skin without actually entering his throat, but Bane's entire body tensed.
His throat!
It was always one of a human's vital points, alongside the heart and brain. In fact, compared with the heart and brain, protected by the rib cage and skull, the exposed throat was even more vulnerable.
Even complete training from the Shepherds and countless battles could not change that.
Especially as he looked at Qin Ran before him, Bane truly sensed that trace of killing intent.
Faint as it was, it genuinely existed.
So, without hesitation, Bane called out loudly.
"I'm sorry!"
"I apologize for my recklessness!"
"And I'm willing to compensate you!"
As he spoke, Bane watched Qin Ran nervously.
Only when he saw Qin Ran withdraw the sword tip slightly did he breathe a small sigh of relief.
"Thirty [Copper Ferry Coins]."
Qin Ran named a figure.
Bane, who had just relaxed, immediately felt his heart tighten again.
"That's really too much. I... no problem!"
"I do have thirty [Copper Ferry Coins]!"
Bane wanted to explain, but the sword tip that had just withdrawn advanced again. Without any hesitation, he immediately agreed.
Compared with [Copper Ferry Coins], his life was undoubtedly more important.
After all, once his life was gone, he would truly have nothing left.
But just as Bane agreed, Qin Ran flicked the sword upward.
Watching the flash of the blade and sensing the cold gleam of the metal weapon, Bane squeezed his eyes shut.
He thought Qin Ran had gone back on his word.
But the next moment, Bane felt a chill across his upper body.
His tracksuit top and tank top had both been sliced apart by the sharp sword.
The severed clothes fell to the floor. Qin Ran prodded them with