The sound of a blade cutting through the air grew closer. The shadow moved at a terrifying speed, closing in almost in the blink of an eye. A chill gripped my heart. Instinctively pulling Linger behind me, I flashed the sword in my hand, sending a fierce wave of sword Qi slashing straight ahead.
"Clang!"
With a crisp metallic ring, my sword Qi was easily deflected by the attacker. By the faint light, I finally made out our assailants: several cold-faced men in black, their faces concealed by masks.
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