Huang Jin reined in his horse, his face a ghastly shade as he looked at him askance and said with a forced smile, "Taking the lead is no guarantee of winning. The one who laughs last is the real winner!"
Shen Fa made a humble clasping gesture and said, "Your teaching is well taken, Huang. I will keep it in mind and strive to be the last one laughing."
Huang Jin let out a cold laugh and barked, "Lead the way!"
"Yes, sir!"
Ying Baili, whose face had been split open by Huang Jin's whip, didn't even dare wipe the blood from his face as he stepped forward to lead Huang Jin's horse.
Shen Fa, with an easy-going smile, mounted his horse and followed leisurely behind Huang Jin towards the main gate of the upper right quarter, with Fang Ke quickly stepping forward to lead his horse.
As they passed Wei Heng, Shen Fa, beaming with self-satisfaction, said to Wei Heng, "Not bad for a move, eh?"
With a scowl, Wei Heng glanced at him and turned away with a snort.
Shen Fa: ???
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