Even a fool could see it now! An Dongye was a Martial Artist, and her strength was at least Third Grade, because only Martial Artists of that level or higher could project their Inner Strength outward.
"No wonder you dared to hit Li Yuefeng, rob him, and show no fear of me chopping off your left hand. It turns out you're a Martial Artist."
Lv Liang was only stunned for a moment and showed no great surprise.
Ye Xiu narrowed his eyes. He had been watching Lv Liang's expression closely, knowing the machete couldn't harm An Dongye. He wanted to see how Lv Liang would react to the discovery. Lv Liang's reaction confirms it. The reason Crystal Palace has stood for so long—with Patrol Officers too afraid to make arrests and the courts too afraid to pass judgment—must be its backing from Martial Artists.
"Yes, I am a Martial Artist," An Dongye shrugged, admitting it frankly. "You want my hand? Here's your chance. But if you lack the skill to take it, that's on you."
