Wuyi gave the Pavilion Mistress a look of honest surprise, followed by an amused smile. He found the notion of her being an ascetic maiden surprising, given her flirtatious demeanor. Noticing Wuyi's reaction, Lady Xueyan realized what his smile implied.
She, the Pavilion Mistress, who was always respected, even by equals or enemies. This candid and challenging interaction with Wuyi was a new experience for her, causing a hint of a blush to cross her cheeks.
Seeing this, Wuyi decided to shift the conversation to make the Pavilion Mistress more comfortable. "You require my expertise for more than just vanquishing beasts," he deduced.
