"Greetings, Your Highness!" Lin Yongqian was the first to react and quickly bowed to Qin Mo.
"No need, you try them out first and see if they're real warriors or just for show." Qin Mo casually waved her hand, letting Lin Yongqian find someone to test Kaihime and her group of female warriors.
"Your subordinate obeys." Lin Yongqian immediately removed his outer robe, had two sturdy wooden swords brought over, and gestured for Kaihime to attack freely. The surrounding crowd also changed color. They all knew that Lin Yongqian was of noble status, yet this time he was personally testing Kaihime. Recalling his respectful attitude towards Qin Mo earlier, they all began to wonder what Qin Mo's true identity was.
Kaihime knew that the fate of her female warriors depended on this competition. She closed her eyes and concentrated her energy for a moment. When she opened them again, her eyes were bright with energy, and she moved with lightning speed, rushing straight at Lin Yongqian.
Kaihime's swordsmanship didn't follow the agile and varied style typically associated with women; instead, it was a swift and powerful attack like a man's. Gradually, it became impossible to discern her precise moves; all that could be seen was a blur of motion, relentlessly attacking Lin Yongqian, the deafening clang of wooden swords clashing. After several exchanges, the surrounding "samurai" blushed with shame—this wasn't a woman, but clearly a burly man!
Lin Yongqian, who was showing off his skills for the first time, remained as still as a mountain. No matter how Kaihime jumped around him and slashed, he steadily parried her attacks. Occasionally, when he countered, he would cause Kaihime's movements to pause noticeably.
The two fought fiercely for nearly a hundred moves, yet neither could gain the upper hand. Qin Mo, who was watching, found it incredibly exciting. Tomboyish women weren't always popular, but a beautiful tomboy was a completely different story.
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