Gu Shengyin sheathed her sword.
"Thank you for the bout." She cupped her fists toward the Guardian of Clumsy Sword Emperor and turned to leave.
Behind her, the Guardian of Clumsy Sword Emperor struggled to support himself with his hands.
The outcome was immediately clear.
Back at her temporary residence, Gu Shengyin could no longer endure and spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
The Guardian of Clumsy Sword Emperor, a renowned swordsman for many years, had injured her with his Sword Qi despite her narrow victory, leaving her with internal injuries.
"Detected host body sustaining Grade B damage, it is recommended that the host avoids intense battles for a month," the system's voice echoed in Gu Shengyin's mind.
Gu Shengyin smiled faintly, "Understood, I'll rest well this month."
At that moment, a Communication Talisman in Gu Shengyin's Storage Ring lit up, her eyes brightened—it was Xuan Ke!
