"Everything I know is from books; I never thought there would come a time when I could actually use it. Please excuse my modest attempt."
Yan Xiao behaved with great humility, bowing deeply with a flicker of smugness in his eyes.
Today he had performed flawlessly, and he truly believed that once he got his hands on that golden staff in a short while, Luo Shui would certainly come to admire him.
Everyone was very patient, containing their breath and silently waiting for the ripples on the lake's surface to subside.
What they didn't know was that at this very moment, in the darkness, several pairs of eyes were intently watching them.
"These people really are patient, aren't they, just standing motionless by the shore?"
The old beggar couldn't help but grind his teeth in irritation, feeling quite vexed.
"Damn it, I really want to kick them all into the water!"