却迟迟未见人影
“never showed up.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“The fellow disciples who promised to meet me”
却迟迟未见人影
“never showed up.”
“Yin feared I wouldn't submit”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In martial arts narratives, abandoning martial brothers ('师兄弟') who were promised as reinforcements is considered a severe moral crime and breach of honor.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
still no sign of anyone after a long delay
A vivid literary phrase used to emphasize an agonizing wait when expected people fail to show up.