Vol 2 Chapter 113 (1/2)
Chapter 113: The Glorious Tradition of Cheap Shots
With this clamor, it beca had experienced a long period of peace—excluding the sparse skirmishes on the northern front—it had only been established a few decades ago, so the civiliansreceived aout of the ordinary to carry around a small curved blade What was out of the ordinary, however, was the fact she threw it on the ground just in front of Fan Xian
Fan Xian raised his eyebrows as he realized he was being challenged to a duel It was similar to the custom of nobleloves in each other’s faces Fan Xian scratched his cheek and chuckled to hi, then probably no one would refuse a duel
Everyone’s eyes were on Fan Xian Ruoruo nervously pulled on his sleeve Despite Ye Ling’er’s delicate build and slim waist, she was a proper seventh-ranked martial artist whom no one in the capital dared to bother Now that she had issued the challenge, Fan Xian, as a man, shouldn’t turn her down, lest he be forever shamed in the capital
Seeing the heated standoff, the gatekeepers pretended that they didn't hear a thing At the sao find the ruling Lady in the other yard— ”your dearest girl friend is about to fight your future husband”—ould be that stupid?
”I always hear people praise you for exceling in both ‘civil and martial’ affairs I’m no match for you in poetry, but I want to confirely, since throwing down that knife, Ling’er’s personality changed; she calmed down, and her eyes, which were as beautiful as fine jade, becareat poas hidden within that seely frail body, ready to be unleashed upon Fan Xian?
Fan Xian was surprised as he realized this girl was a strong one who kept her abilities hidden However, he smiled and waved his hand, and said what no one expected to hear:
”I refuse”
Refusing a duel? That alone was rare enough, but Fan Xian was backing down froain in the capital? None of the spectators could figure out what pro decision
Fan Xian explained humbly, ”While Miss Ye dislikes me, you’re still a dear friend of Wan’er’s How could I lash out at you?” Before the crowd could cheer at such an excellent answer, he added with a smile, ”Besides, unless the situation is dire, I do not wish to hit a woman”
His carriage had arrived a long tio, but it remained unable to approach due to the current incident Not even wang Qinian dared to intervene
After explaining himself, Fan Xian took his sister’s hand and turned to leave
A clear voice erupted in rage! In a flash of shadow, Ye Ling’er charged up behind Fan Xian and jabbed at hih to adhere to the courtesy of a duel and gave hi beforehand
Feeling the forceful wind pressure behind hiht hand and led his sister to the side He then turned
He saw Ling’er’s fist coht at his face!
That fist was s through vaguely washer fingernails were painted pink
To observe so s One, Fan Xian was a ’er’s punch was fast, it wouldn’t hold a candle to that wooden stick on the cliffs above Danzhou
With a tap of his foot, Fan Xian leaned toward his left with unnatural quickness Ye Ling’er’s fist, full of lethal intent, went past his cheek and missed completely
The buzz of the wind made Fan Xian’s hair rise M
eanwhile, Fan Xian had already withdrawn his right hand and, in a flash, flicked Ye Ling’er’s maimen!
Not even Gong Dian could avoid this trick when caught off guard, so there was no way Ye Ling’er could She grunted lightly and opened her fist right next to Fan Xian’s cheek But Fan Xian had no time to be pleased He squinted and took three steps back in an odd manner He then clapped in the air three times
Clap! Clap! Clap! Three claps rang out next to him!