The girl, stripped of her core, instantly "went dark." The light faded from her eyes, and she slowly lowered her head.
Xi poked Canxin in the cheek, and, making sure the opponent had lost all capacity to resist, let out a sigh of relief. Yet just as his guard dropped, Song Ziyu, who had remained silent the entire time, suddenly launched an attack.
Ice filled Song Ziyu's eyes as she swiftly drew a sharp blade and thrust it toward Xi. Everything happened far too suddenly; Xi had no time to react whatsoever.
Chapter 117