Xiao Lin used such a treacherous move because deep in his heart, he disdained it. However, judging from his body's and brain's reactions, this was a natural result that was bound to happen. To outsiders, this seemed nothing, yet he knew himself that this instinct ran contrary to his heart. He couldn't change this fact, and it would only continue with added intensity.
If it were a battle with someone else, Xiao Lin knew no one could safely escape this move from him. Even when facing masters like the Magician or DOMO, even if not seriously injured, their behavior would definitely change to avoid the attack.
But Mu Rongyun was not like those people. He seemed to understand his opponent very well. At the moment of contact, he fiercely shook him off and simultaneously extended his right hand. Using two fingers, he caught the trajectory of the Silver Needle as it approached, snapping it into two with a twang at the fingertip.
