Outwardly, Han Lei saw a different scene. Luo Suyun's form disappeared, and so did the violet-golden light that covered her. In their place was a slender saber, sheathed—or rather, pinned—to the ground by three violet-gold chains attached to its handle.
The saber was as thin as a cicada's wing. It could not have been wider than two fingers. Its length was modest, as was its handle. The handle looked as if it had been made from polished dark crimson wood. Its delicate and elegant grip made Han Lei feel it was made for a woman's hand, given the length and curvature.
