Bab 969: The Watch That Got Left Behind (9)

Droplets of blood were audibly heard landing on the floor. The man who'd been counting abruptly returned to his senses. He gazed at the knife that Lu Bancheng had penetrated his thigh with and was taken aback before he laughed, extended his arms, and clapped while saying, "I actually wasn't sure if you were a lovesick fool, but this is truly touching…"

He then formed an expression that made him look as if he was moved and started dramatically reciting poetry. "Can I ask what love is? And how can people die in the name of it…"

After he stopped his mocking, he changed his tone to one of sternness again. "However, we agreed on three stabs. You're left with two to go, so continue…"