Su Wenyue wondered how the host would handle the situation, whether to use a decoy or otherwise, when suddenly a group of masked men in black rushed onto the arena. Without a word, they attempted to snatch the flower lantern from the woman in red's hands. Su Wenyue fell silent—failing to trick, they resorted to force, resorting to outright theft.
Shangguan Wuyou and Han Yu protected their companions the instant the men in black appeared. Han Yu, in particular, shielded Su Wenyue firmly behind him. She wanted to watch the excitement but ended up seeing only Han Yu's broad back. Although curious at that moment, Su Wenyue wasn't imprudent.
