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The Duel That Outlasted an Hour
The remaining black poison occasionally spread across the courtyard, only to meet white powder released from Su Yan's preparations.Each countermeasure prevented the poisonous cloud from overwhelming him, but the repeated exchanges demanded continued attention and precise timing.Xian Lan grew irritated whenever her poison was neutralized, interpreting the result as another demonstration of Su Yan's contempt for her discipline."You cannot keep denying what I have learned merely because your medicines can answer some of my attacks."Su Yan redirected an approaching glove and answered while the two maintained enough distance for a brief exchange."I deny your judgment in using forbidden knowledge, not the effort required to understand substances that ordinary practitioners fear."The distinction failed to satisfy her, and she advanced again rather than accepti
Poison and Steel
She attacked from Su Yan's right side, attempting to redirect his sword with one glove while bringing the other toward his shoulder.He stepped back and altered his wrist angle, preventing the first glove from trapping his blade and forcing her to defend the second cut.The exchange made Xian Lan turn her body, sacrificing the opportunity to continue pressing directly toward his chest.She recognized his intention and answered with another quick movement, refusing to allow him to dictate the entire rhythm."You would rather keep circling than acknowledge that my discipline deserves the same respect as yours."Su Yan lowered his sword slightly before advancing again, his irritation remaining visible beneath the precision of his movements."Respect cannot be demanded through threats, particularly when you continue using a forbidden art against someone who knows
The Forbidden Inheritance
Xian Lan refused the demand, tightening her gloves as the remaining poisonous darkness gathered around the metal."I will not surrender something I found merely because you have decided that my discipline must remain beneath yours."Su Yan's expression hardened, and the sword in his hand rose as he shifted into a more serious fighting posture."You would rather endanger our lineage than admit that some knowledge should remain forbidden, even when its dangers have been demonstrated."Xian Lan spread her gloved fingers, revealing that she was prepared to meet his weapon rather than yield to another lecture."Then stop speaking about our master's reputation and show me whether your sword deserves the authority you claim."Su Yan considered the blackened grass before looking directly toward the woman who had refused his final demand."If you
Black Clouds, White Powder
Xian Lan advanced from the courtyard entrance, bringing her poisoned steel gloves forward while Su Yan maintained several paces of distance.Huang remained beside the outer walkway, positioned far enough from their immediate exchange to observe without obstructing either practitioner.The elderly woman rotated her wrists, directing the dark substance gathering around her gloves toward the man standing opposite her.Su Yan recognized the movement and adjusted his footing, keeping the sword between himself and the approaching poisonous manifestation."You are beginning with poison again, Xian Lan. Do you truly believe I have forgotten everything our master taught us?"His warning did not interrupt her preparation, and a dense black cloud suddenly poured outward from the gloves.The poisonous mass spread through the air, widening as it crossed the open space bet
A Challenge at the Alchemist's Gate
He had already encountered a mysterious boatwoman who seemed unusually well informed about his connection with Eastern Mansion.Now the elderly resident appeared to understand the purpose of Guo Jiang's instructions before Huang had formally presented his request.Huang thought, "Both people have identified more than I expected, but I still have no evidence explaining where their information originated."He maintained his respectful posture, unwilling to treat uncertainty as justification for accusing the elderly man of concealed motives."His Excellency wishes to improve his knowledge of alchemy, and he is prepared to study under someone with genuine expertise."The elderly man listened attentively, his expression suggesting that the explanation mattered more to him than ordinary commercial inquiries.Huang continued, "I came because Su Yan is regarded as an
The Cautious Reception
Huang examined the nearby wall again, studying the spiritual fluctuations that indicated sophisticated barriers surrounding the property.He briefly considered whether his cultivation could carry him through an opening in the protections, allowing a direct approach to the house.The thought lasted only a moment, because the risk and impropriety remained obvious even without testing the formation.Huang thought, "Breaking through would turn a simple request into an intrusion, and His Excellency would gain nothing from such misconduct."He lowered his gaze and waited again, allowing the situation to develop without surrendering his disciplined purpose.The minutes seemed longer in the quiet surroundings, where even small movements became noticeable against the otherwise undisturbed island.He was preparing to call once more when a faint sound finally emerged fr
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