Seeing this, Mu Hao was terrified that Deng Youning might harm Deng Ren, so he rushed forward to engage her. Having heard of Princess Youning’s prowess back in the Capital, he had long been eager to test his skills against hers. At first, he merely toyed with her, as if deliberately baiting and probing her defenses. To his surprise, he found he could gain no advantage whatsoever; instead, he was constantly restrained by her. Frustrated, he gave it his all, yet within a few exchanges, he was subdued by Deng Youning.
As she held his arm, she demanded his surrender, but he refused to yield, attempting a sneak attack with hidden weapons. Just as Deng Youning loosened her grip, he unleashed a dense, rain-like spray of tiny needles. She was forced to retreat repeatedly, nearly stumbling into a thread, had Young Master An not reached out to pull her back.
"Watch out!"
Chapter 96