He was keenly aware that He Shuang had beaten him to the thirty-first floor. The urgency of being surpassed felt like a whip at his back, leaving him no room for complacency.
"Young Master!"
Mei Niang hurried over, stopping at the edge of the training grounds. Her voice held a trace of barely concealed urgency.
Wu Anren finished a set of his Swordsmanship, performing the Qi Absorption and Essence Return technique. He twirled his Long Sword in a flourish, then looked at Mei Niang with a slight frown. "What is it?"
He could tell Mei Niang wasn't interrupting him for no reason.
"News just came in."
Mei Niang's words quickened. "Chen Qing is challenging the Celestial Treasure Tower right now!"
HMMMM—
The Long Sword in Wu Anren's hand let out a faint yet distinct hum.
He subconsciously tightened his grip on the sword, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes.
"Chen Qing? He's finally climbing the tower again?"
