The two engaged in an attack and defense, exchanging seven or eight moves in the blink of an eye.
The servants, observing the situation, dared not approach but did not stray far, fearing that Huangfu Jingchen might suffer.
Even though Xia Sichen hadn't used his full strength earlier, Huangfu Jingchen evading so effortlessly was beyond his expectations. As for the watchful servants, Xia Sichen paid them no mind. He struck again with a flick of his hand, squinting as he said, "Was Wenjin's disappearance your doing?"
Huangfu Jingchen replied urgently, "Of course not!"
Xia Sichen immediately withdrew his hand, saying, "I know it's not you, but since someone is impersonating you, there must be clues here with you!"
Unaware of the impersonation, Huangfu Jingchen gestured invitingly, "Brother Sichen, let's talk over there in the pavilion!"
Xia Sichen glanced at him but said nothing, heading towards the pavilion first.
