Fu Hanlai was able to focus on martial arts training from the moment he was about to part ways with Jiang Xue, and he has persisted for so many years. Naturally, he can do it again now.

Don't ask, the answer is always about face and dignity.

No one should underestimate Jiang Xuelin.

Fu Hanlai only heard the first sentence, ignoring the part about not having to force it. He also didn't believe he had no chance of turning things around in this area, so he naturally didn't listen to the rest.

Upon seeing Jiang Xuelin, Fu Hanlai's eyes lit up and he walked over.

"Jiang Xuelin!"

Master Wu paused, feeling somewhat helpless, upon hearing the two address each other by their first names.

In fact, after a man comes of age, he will have a courtesy name. In daily life, people usually do not call each other by their given names, but by their courtesy names. This is a matter of politeness. For example, Fu Hanlai himself is called Fu Hanlai, and his courtesy name is Anzhi. Outsiders either call him Young Master, friends can call him by his courtesy name, and elders can still call him by his childhood name. But people like Jiang Xuelin who directly call him by his given name are really not many, there are very few at all.

Of course, I've also rarely seen husbands address their wives by their full names.

Nowadays, most women's given names are quite private, and only close friends and family members usually know them. Many women are simply called "So-and-so Niang" (娘). The given name is usually given by the husband after marriage, hence the term "waiting for a name in one's boudoir," which can be considered a kind of elegant pleasure for couples.

People like Jiang Xuelin are rare.

Neither of them seemed to realize anything was wrong since they weren't working, and no one else would bring it up.

Jiang Xuelin had just chosen her spear when she heard Fu Han calling her. She lazily looked up and asked, "What is it?"

"Jiang Xuelin, it's been a while since we've sparred. We happen to have some free time today, why don't we give it a try?"

Fu Hanlai was well aware that he was no match for Jiang Xuelin at the moment, but it didn't matter. As long as he improved a little bit every day, he would succeed one day. He made this invitation just to see how far he was from Jiang Xuelin.

It will also let him know how much more he needs to improve before he can achieve his dream.

However, Jiang Xuelin interpreted these words as Fu Hanlai wanting to get beaten up, so she couldn't help but give him a disdainful look before turning her head away.

Sparring with him? What's the point? If she's going to spar with Fu Han, she might as well spar with her martial arts master. At least that would be more satisfying with back-and-forth exchanges.

Master Wu was also speechless, but he didn't say anything and just waited to the side.

Fu Han saw Jiang Xuelin's disdain and felt a pang of guilt, but thinking of his future ambitions, he held back.

"Jiang Xuelin, you're not afraid, are you?"

Hearing the incessant chatter in her ear, Jiang Xuelin felt a little annoyed, but still didn't want to pay attention to Fu Hanlai. It wasn't until her ears were almost calloused from his nagging that she finally replied impatiently, "What exactly do you want? Can't you have some self-awareness?"

Fu Hanlai: "..."

He endured it!

A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan!

"Just tell me if you're coming or not."

Jiang Xuelin: "..."

well.

This is so annoying.

Okay.

"Come on, hurry up."

Upon hearing Jiang Xuelin's agreement, Fu Hanlai instantly perked up. As for Jiang Xuelin's impatient expression, it didn't matter.

"Then are you ready? I'm coming right away!" Fu Hanlai held a sword in his hand, took a step back, and assumed a posture ready to attack.

Master Wu was watching from the side. When he saw Fu Hanlai's actions, he finally couldn't bear to look and covered his eyes. Then he turned his back and stopped looking in that direction.

Once he started preparing, Fu Han's usual carefree and irresponsible demeanor completely disappeared. His gaze sharpened, his expression became serious, and all his muscles tensed up. He stared intently at his target, and even twirled his sword in a flourish.

Jiang Xuelin: "..."

She stood there holding the spear, waiting for Fu Han's next move.

If it were anyone else, Fu Hanlai would have attacked immediately, but Jiang Xuelin was different. He knew how difficult Jiang Xuelin was to deal with and that she was the opponent he needed to treat with the utmost care. Therefore, he did not rush to attack. Instead, he held his sword with his legs slightly bent, as if he could spring out at any moment. He then carefully circled around Jiang Xuelin, looking for an opening, hoping to strike her down in one blow.

For an opponent like Jiang Xuelin, all caution is worthwhile.

Fu Hanlai circled around Jiang Xuelin, his eyes fixed on her, searching for the right opportunity.

Jiang Xuelin was not in a hurry. She just stood there and let Fu Hanlai's gaze sweep over her, as if he was looking for something.

She stood there casually, seemingly without any defenses, appearing as if she were full of openings. But Fu Hanlai knew that this was precisely why he couldn't find a way to attack her.

It's full of flaws, but this is actually the one without the most flaws.

Besides, who is Jiang Xuelin? He wouldn't underestimate her just because she seems casual at the moment.

Having fought with Jiang Xuelin so many times, Fu Hanlai knows her all too well.

Master Wu waited there for a while, thinking that Fu Han would make a move soon, but the two seemed to be at a stalemate.

Jiang Xuelin stood there without moving, while Fu Hanlai carefully moved around her, looking for a suitable opportunity. Judging from his patience, Master Wu thought Fu Hanlai was actually doing a very good job.

People need this kind of caution when facing important events. Wild beasts need to be cautious and wait for the right opportunity when hunting.

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