'Clever girl.'
As extraordinary as the power of fate seemed, it could be dodged if one purely relied on their swordsman's instincts.
Noticing Xiao Fang's smirk, Xun Wei looked at him strangely,
"Fang?"
"You fought very well, you should be proud of yourself. For you to do what you did against an opponent like that is beyond exceptional."
As glad as she was to hear it, a part of her couldn't shake the feeling of being a failure. Xiao Fang understood how she felt, but decided to leave it alone. Perhaps what happened here today would encourage her to train harder.
…
As they reached the edge of the trees, Xiao Fang slowed to a stop, glancing around the misty forest.
"Where exactly did you leave her?" he asked.
"Uhm… she should be around here somewhere," Xiao Hei said uncertainly, scanning the shadows.
"Let me down. I'll find her," Xun Wei sighed, wincing as she pushed herself off his arms.
