Men are naturally inclined towards struggle and conquest.
For the partner that captivates their heart, they wish to show her their strongest self to win her over.
John Hill wanted to defeat Bo Siyan in front of Ning Xia, to let her know that he was more formidable, more reliable than Bo Siyan.
"Alright." Bo Siyan gazed deeply into Ning Xia's eyes, "Don't be afraid, I will take you away from here."
Ning Xia's tears fell uncontrollably, shaking her head vehemently, "No, don't fight!"
If Bo Siyan wasn't ill, she wouldn't be worried at all, but she had seen his current condition with her own eyes. He was so weak now, she reckoned he couldn't even defeat her, let alone the robust John Hill.
Bo Siyan responded with a reassuring smile.
It was as if he was saying, even if he died in battle, he wouldn't let her marry a man she didn't love.
