Ye Shikai wasn't actually a match for Dongfang Lian. Now that Su Ziqing and Wuyan had left, and this place was a deserted forest, no one would notice even if he massacred. However, now that Ye Shikai knew the reason for everything, he didn't want to cause unnecessary casualties. If it could be resolved through words, there was no need to resort to violence, especially since everything wasn't clear yet.
"Enough with the nonsense, today it's either you die or I perish." Dongfang Lian charged forward suddenly. Ye Shikai had no choice but to swing his sword to parry. To be honest, Dongfang Lian's martial skills were indeed superior. Previously, she had given him a hard time in the dark, but now that they knew each other's capabilities, Ye Shikai was no longer afraid.
A quick sidestep, the dagger in Dongfang Lian's hand was incredibly sharp, instantly cutting through a small tree. Although Ye Shikai wielded a longsword, at close quarters, a dagger was much more agile than a longsword.
