"We have indeed crossed paths."
Noticing An Jing’s surprised tone, the young swordsman scratched his head, looking a bit embarrassed. "He paid me to spar with him—seven hundred and fifty Merit points for half an hour. I originally wanted to refuse, but he paid too much!"
"Later, I realized that there aren't many people at Third High School who can keep up with me. Going into the Wilderness isn't training; it’s a fight for survival. To keep my skills sharp, I figured I might as well spar with him. Not only do I get paid, but I can also go a bit harder without worrying about hurting a classmate."
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