Just as the two of them were getting used to her fighting style, Yun Bilu switched things up all of a sudden. She became faster and fiercer, not allowing them any time to process at all. She kicked and punched at the same time, leaping into the air and raining punches on them. Each move was packed with energy.

Without a doubt, the two of them were knocked out within twenty minutes.

When Yun Bilu went to rest, Huang Yize caressed her head and praised, "You did great."

Yun Bilu hugged him and almost cried, "Waah, you finally complimented me."

"The final round is happening soon in the afternoon."

"Will you agree to take me to the Black Dragon Gang if I win the compet.i.tion?" Yun Bilu blinked her clear eyes and looked at Huang Yize.

Huang Yize looked into her bright eyes and noticed that they were glinting with antic.i.p.ation and confidence. She even looked as though she was relying on him.

He recalled how his heart had wavered the first time he saw her and her clear, sparkling eyes.

Yun Bilu looked at Huang Yize quietly and pouted with displeasure.

Finally, Huang Yize said in a serious voice, "If you win, I'll take you back. But it's not the right time now. Wait till you're in your fourth year in school. By then, you'll have lesser cla.s.ses and your studies won't be hindered."

When Yun Bilu heard his answer. she almost jumped with joy. She knew that Huang Yize meant what he said, just like how he fulfilled his promises last year.

He said that he'd return before the new year, and she waited for him. Indeed, he returned and even went home with her for the new year.

He promised to tell her about his family background, and he truly did eventually.

Hence, Yun Bilu trusted Huang Yize greatly deep down. She knew that he was a man of his word.

She batted her eyelids excitedly and counted the number of months till she could return to the Black Dragon Gang with him.

With newfound motivation, her body was surging with energy.

During the finals in the afternoon, Yun Bilu breezed through the rounds easily and became one of the final three contestants.

Everyone was utterly shocked.

"I really couldn't tell. We really can't judge a book by it's cover!"

"She's just a young lady! What a threat!"

"Don't you think she must have trained for at least a decade? She has a strong foundation."

"I think what makes her powerful is her style. She seems to have no flaws at all. I can't even figure out a way to bring her down."

"That's right. Also, haven't you realized something? She uses a different style each time she fights a different opponent. It's as though she has learned all the various martial arts."

"Impressive!"

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During the final round, the contestants would be vying for the first, second, and third place. The three of them would fight at the same time.

This time, Yun Bilu expended all her skills.

She had been beaten to the ground twice, but she continued to get back on her feet. She clenched her jaw and wiped the blood away from her mouth. "Come at me again."

It was as though she hadn't taken a beating at all. Her body was as though it had been revived and was still filled with energy. Her eyes were bloodshot as she yelled loudly before charging at her two opponents.

She changed her fighting styles faster and faster, and it made Bo Guangjian and Mo Shanwen surprised beyond words.

Both of them were experienced fighters but had never seen anyone so desperate to win. They'd also never met a young lady who was so strong and skilled.

As time pa.s.sed, it slowly took a toll on the two of them.

Huang Yize noticed that Yun Bilu was bleeding. When she collapsed on the ground, his heart ached too.

This was a foreign sensation to him, and it overwhelmed him. His brows twitched, and his fists were tightly clenched, as though he was trying to control himself.