The masked man’s assault did not falter; his right foot had barely touched the ground when he twisted his waist, his left leg becoming a blur as he aimed directly for Gu Yuan’s ribs. Tang Yanran’s shriek pierced the air: "Watch your flank!"
In a flash, Gu Yuan advanced instead of retreating. He sidestepped into his opponent’s blind spot, a silver needle in his sleeve tracing a lethal arc through the moonlight.
Faced with the sudden change in tactics, Gu Yuan crossed his arms to protect his vitals, absorbing the heavy blow head-on. He used the momentum to spring back two steps, but just as he prepared to reset his stance, a sharp whistle of wind erupted behind his head.
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