Milady ignored the warning shouts, lunging forward. Before Yu Gan could regain her footing, Milady's cane struck her in the stomach again. The force behind her full-power strike was not to be underestimated. After taking several hits, Yu Gan's footing gave way, and she fell to the ground. This was the moment Milady had been waiting for. Like a falcon swooping down on its prey, she swept a hand across Yu Gan's waist and snatched two score cards.
Choking and coughing, Yu Gan said, "You—you committed a foul! It's useless even if you take them!"
"True, it's useless. Have you forgotten? I already have enough points to qualify." Milady smiled and finally stopped. A staff member was striding towards the tavern. Luo Geng was nowhere to be seen, while Li Wei and Nawa seemed unable to believe she would do something so foolish, frozen in place.
"You're certainly not a fool. Think about it again," Milady said, as if instructing a child. "Did I really commit a foul?"
Yu Gan froze.
