Chapter 26 - 16: Both Entering the Purple Palace (Please Follow)
The heavy rain had ceased, leaving only a light drizzle drifting in the air.
Min Ning stood by the door, gripping the Brocade Spring Blade tightly in her hand.
Her mind swirled with uncertainty as she tried to clear her thoughts, occasionally shutting her eyes.
Yet, the figures of Chen Yi's every move and technique within the alleyway replayed incessantly in her mind.
Was he using the family-inherited Dragon-Slaying Blade Technique?
But there was something... something enigmatic, subtle changes beyond her understanding.
As if it wasn't solely intended to slay the water serpent.
His footwork, too, bore differences from the conventional movements of the Jinyiwei martial styles.
The more she recalled the scenes of his killings in the rain-drenched night, the more furrowed her brows became, her mind vainly attempting to unravel something yet yielding no conclusions.
It was as if a comet streaked across the sky, leaving behind no trace.
Outside, the sound of footsteps echoed closer and closer.