I Can Devour Spirits

”Senior Brother Chen, it wasn’t me.”

But that person flicked his robe sleeve and left.

”Senior Brother Chen, listen to my explanation!” The person beside Duan Rong immediately chased after him.

This person originally intended to curry favor with this Senior Brother Chen, who was not only his fellow townsman but also had exceptional talent in cultivation. He planned to praise and commend him after his victory, but unexpectedly, this situation arose.

Over on Xiao Yu’s side, the outcome was already decided as well. She quickly stabbed the burly man’s left leg, obstructing his movements, and soon forced him out of the red circle.

Seeing her victory, Xiao Yu beamed with joy, turned her head to look behind her, but saw only a few scattered spectators, without any sign of Duan Rong.

The joy in Xiao Yu’s eyes instantly faded.

Duan Rong had said he would wait for her here.

Melancholy clouded Xiao Yu’s heart.

After registering with the Internal History Department’s Attendant, she left slowly.

As soon as she stepped out, her eyes shifted, and she headed towards Ximen Kankan. As she approached the battle circle, she indeed saw Duan Rong standing among the spectators.

Xiao Yu’s heart sank to the bottom.

”So, in your heart, I’m still not as important as Ximen Kankan.”

The despair in Xiao Yu’s eyes deepened, her emotions like an unbalanced scale.

Ximen Kankan jumped out of the circle, registered with the attendant, and then walked to Duan Rong’s side.

Ximen Kankan patted Duan Rong and said happily, ”Thanks a lot for this one!”

Seeing Ximen Kankan unusually grateful, Duan Rong was about to say something when Ximen Kankan suddenly looked past him and said, ”Xiao Yu!”

Upon hearing this, Duan Rong turned his head to see Xiao Yu standing there with a sorrowful expression.

Duan Rong smiled and walked over.

Xiao Yu, her mind clouded with despair, wished to turn away as Duan Rong approached. But seeing him smile at her, she found her feet rooted to the spot.

Duan Rong came up to Xiao Yu and smiled, ”You won, right?”

The moment he spoke, a tear as large as a bean rolled from Xiao Yu’s eye.

Duan Rong clearly saw a teardrop glinting in the daylight.

Xiao Yu turned her head slightly, then turned back with her usual expression, gave a wry smile, and said, ”Yes, I won.”

Ximen Kankan hopped over and laughed, ”I won too.”

Seeing the shadow in Xiao Yu’s wry smile, Duan Rong understood her thoughts.

He immediately, in a bit of a panic, began explaining to Xiao Yu, saying that in her match with the burly man, she was slightly superior in both martial arts moves and her True Qi Realm, so it was a sure win, which is why he went to check on Ximen Kankan.

Seeing Duan Rong’s slightly nervous expression, Xiao Yu was already somewhat forgiving.

Then, Duan Rong explained in detail the burly man’s broad and open saber techniques to Xiao Yu and even talked about why Xiao Yu’s Flowing Cloud Snow Shadow Saber could restrain the man’s saber technique.

As he continued, Duan Rong’s insight matched the subtle feelings Xiao Yu had during the fight.

The resentment in Xiao Yu’s heart began to dissipate significantly.

Duan Rong further explained that he initially thought there wouldn’t be any issue with Ximen Kankan, given he had reached the Second Level of the True Qi Realm. He intended just to take a quick look and return to her, but unexpectedly, something did happen on Ximen Kankan’s side, which held him up.

Hearing this, Xiao Yu inquired about Ximen Kankan’s match.

Ximen Kankan then vividly recounted how Duan Rong identified the opponent’s martial arts weaknesses and how he turned the tide, narrating everything in detail.

Ximen Kankan was quite excited, speaking rapidly and exhaustively about the entire process.

As Xiao Yu listened, she finally turned her head and gave Duan Rong a deep look.

By now, she had completely forgiven Duan Rong.