Wei Wuyin's words caused both Zuhei and Su Mei to stiffen. After a moment, Su Mei softly sighed and sheathed her saber. She stepped away, no longer barring Zuhei's path. To her, this battle wasn't ideal. It wasn't due to the trial itself, but as a form of protection towards Wei Wuyin.
She knew that his strength was currently unknown by the general populace, none of the juniors today were likely able to force out any of his power, but Zuhei was different. Wei Wuyin had specifically nurtured him so that his combat ability was to the extreme limits, capable of establishing a nine-ringed Soul Idol. If Zuhei thrust out all of his trump cards, then if there were hidden threats that sought him harm, wouldn't they have an advantage?
However, her worries weren't ignored by Wei Wuyin. With a slight smile, Wei Wuyin lifted his hand and retracted his thumb and pinky. "Three moves," Wei Wuyin declared.
