Lin Xiao did not speak this time.
Was it enough? Perhaps.
"Lin Xiao."
The Old Heavenly Master suddenly appeared.
"Senior Brother, you've been watching from the side for so long, what do you think?" Zhang Wuwei slowly stood up, nearly using his whisk as a cane.
The Old Heavenly Master had been watching from the side all along?
Lin Xiao was slightly surprised. He wasn't surprised that the Old Heavenly Master was watching the fight from the side, but rather that he hadn't sensed him at all from beginning to end.
"Your lightning techniques have regressed."
The Old Heavenly Master said with a smile.
"...I wasn't talking about myself, I was talking about this kid!" Zhang Wuwei quickly said.
He hadn't used lightning techniques in years, and it was indeed rusty.
"Lin Xiao has established his own system. His understanding of martial arts is indeed commendable, but ultimately, he lacks experience in fighting opponents in the Freedom Realm." The Old Heavenly Master said slowly, "If he had enough experience, Wuwei, this outcome might have been different."
"I know. This kid is a monster. Last month I could still bully him easily, but now we're fighting tooth and nail." Zhang Wuwei rolled his eyes. "Alright, I'm not like this kid who can recover in an hour. I need to go meditate and recuperate. I'm exhausted."
With that, he prepared to slip away.
But he was stopped by the Old Heavenly Master.
"Since Lin Xiao lacks experience so much, why not, Junior Brother, help him out? You are the most suitable person right now." The Old Heavenly Master continued to smile at him.
"Can I refuse?"
Zhang Wuwei froze for a moment. This was truly thankless work.
"Then, I'll trouble you, Senior."
Lin Xiao rolled over and got up, giving Zhang Wuwei a deep bow.
"..."
The Old Heavenly Master remained silent.
"Fine, I get it."
Zhang Wuwei sighed, "To think that the leader of the Shadow Assassins would have to stoop to being a sparring partner."
"Or, I can."
Suddenly, a voice rang out, and a figure appeared abruptly between the three of them.
Shadow.
"Why are you here?"
Zhang Wuwei narrowed his eyes at the man. He had never had a good impression of Shadow.
"At this moment, I felt I should step forward." Shadow said softly.
Lin Xiao remembered this person.
It was he who had given him the address, allowing him to barge into Zhang Wuwei's territory, and then he had been soundly beaten. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"Indeed, you old fellow, you always love to stir up trouble. This is quite in character for you." Zhang Wuwei's teasing tone revealed that his relationship with Shadow was not great.
"How can you say that?"
Shadow chuckled softly. Even here, he remained hidden within his hood, never revealing his true face. "I merely believe that I should appear when I am needed."
"Alright, since you're here, you be the sparring partner. I'll be happy to have some leisure."
"No, I think it should be both of us together, otherwise, Lin Xiao's growth speed won't be sufficient."
Shadow shook his head.
"Not sufficient?"
Zhang Wuwei frowned now. Although he didn't particularly like Shadow, this old fellow rarely spoke, and when he did, it was like his Senior Brother – he wouldn't speak without reason.
"Perhaps, it is indeed not enough."
The Old Heavenly Master also said.
"Then let's do it together."