Synopsis

The protagonist is confronted by a woman offering an antidote for the poisoned maiden in exchange for a spar, revealing she's aware of his fighting techniques. They then engage with the woman, with the leader of the Qingcheng sect agreeing to observe the fight. The woman makes it clear she won't hold back in the fight, and the protagonist reflects on how his primary objective is to obtain the antidote, and is not necessarily focused on the reasons behind the challenge. A tense encounter ensues with the woman making some kind of unexpected move.