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Just as tensions were at their breaking point, Old Qu landed on the platform, standing between the two men: "You cannot fight. In consideration of this old man's thin face, you cannot fight!"
Upon seeing Old Qu, the man reined in some of his killing intent and said earnestly, "Old Qu, why must you do this? You should know better than anyone what it means for him to have killed Elder Duan."
Old Qu shook his head, "The rule of no inquiry into life or death in arena combat, as a steward of Hidden Sword Villa, you should be well aware of this."
The man responded directly, "An arena combat needs the stewards' approval to be officially effective, and they didn't apply, it's a violation. Old Qu, your so-called rule of no inquiry into life or death does not apply here! I hope you won't interfere, or else, Old Qu, it will only make things harder for us!"
