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Though this path was seldom trodden, it was definitely not deserted. Suddenly, they heard voices approaching, people asking "What's going on?" or suggesting to "take a look", as they urged themselves closer.

With Tianxue distracted by the incoming voices, Li Qilin seized the opportunity to climb to his feet, reaching out to restrain her. But she deftly resisted, judo throwing him over her shoulder and nearly spraining her back in the process.

Just then, the people who had heard the commotion arrived. Taken aback by the situation before them, they stood still, completely mute.

In the dead of the night, you couldn't tell one face from another, which somehow reassured Tianxue. Ah, at least she wasn't recognisable- She thought. With hand supporting her back, Tianxue looked at Li Qilin on the ground, tears welled up in her eyes. Suddenly she said, "I took this as a lesson..." before turning away without a backward glance.