C433 The Cruel Competition

He looked up at Lin Xiu in astonishment, his words failing him.

Before the fight, he had boasted confidently, planning to swiftly take down Lin Xiu, tarnish his reputation, and use him as a stepping stone to his own rise. But after the battle, he was left reeling, thoroughly defeated and disheartened by Lin Xiu. The feeling was unbearable, a stinging humiliation.

"I lost..