Hong Xi stubbornly refused to give up.

This fight was far too important for Zhang Lie for her to do so.

Zhang Lie had bestowed far too much upon her.

Without Zhang Lie, she and her brother would be dead.

Without Zhang Lie, she wouldn't have the accomplishments and strength she had today. This was a rare chance to pay some of that debt back, and even if there were only a shred of a chance, Hong Xi would be willing to give her life up for it.

Zhang Lie didn't look at all worried. The change in his expression was almost indiscernible, and there was no panic in his face. He was as calm and collected as he had been.

The king of keys shook his head in pity. "What a shame, for someone so talented...