Chapter 5248 Friendly Duel
- Jared blinked, caught off guard by the offer. “I appreciate the kindness, sir, but vengeance is all I can see right now—my feet wouldn’t stay in a practice hall.”
- Corin stroked his snow-flecked beard; the smile held, but his eyes sharpened. “You fear being dragged into the feud between Sword Sect and Sacred Sword Manor. Yet every cut you make bears our lineage, and I refuse to watch that gift wither unread.”
- He stepped aside, clearing the courtyard’s heart. Somewhere along the way, a plain wooden sword had appeared in his hand—its battered grain spoke of years of battles and lessons whispered in splinters. “Come. Just a light spar. Survive a hundred moves or score a single touch, and I’ll never mention recruitment again. The gate will open for you that very moment.”