Han Tao was unaware of this little episode. In truth, even if he had met Sang Zhi and heard what she had to say, he wouldn't have believed a word of it. How could something so absurd exist in this world? Once he had eaten his fill, his mood improved significantly, and he consoled himself with the idea of simply accepting things as they were. Regardless of his opponent's capabilities, he just needed to perform his best. With the heavy stone lifted from his heart, the very air felt fresher.
Just as he was preparing to head back, he caught a glimpse of a child crying in a corner. It was noon—the standard time for lunch—and with few pedestrians on the road and no adults around the child, he assumed the boy had been separated from his family and eagerly wanted to help him find his parents. However, just as he crouched down and before he could say a word, he felt a gust of wind behind him. Han Tao felt a sharp, intense pain at the back of his neck, and then he knew no more.
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Chapter 224