The unmasked lady faltered for a split second, her blade trembling mid-swing.
A deep flush crept up her face, betraying the storm of emotions Xu Qi's words ignited within her.
Gritting her teeth, she tried her hardest to regain her composure.
"Y-you think your sweet words will save you this time, Xu Qi? I… I won't fall for it for the third time. I'll prove that my blade speaks louder than your flattery!" She spat as lunged forward gracefully. Her robes fluttered beautifully under the night sky while highlighted by the primal elements of light abundant in the surroundings. "
Her blade arced toward him, her fiery qi crackling around its edge.
Xu Qi twisted his body, adeptly dodging the strike before sliding to her side, holding her just like before. His Celestial Eloquence then flowed out along with his words, breaching the unmasked lady's defenses, "My lady, you've tried this once already. Don't you think it's about time you surrender to me?"