Xiao Ming's lips curved slightly as he leisurely arranged slices of raw meat on the grill.
"When I first met Hua, I knew she was itching to kill me.
That killing intent was so straightforward, so easy to feel, that even my Li drew her sword on the spot.
It puzzled me.
After all, from what I heard, you're not the sort to be a sore loser.
Of course, rumors can be false, so I took a chance. As I deliberately moved towards Hua, I claimed she wouldn't kill me.
Then, that sharp aura about her really began to fade, until it became just plain scorn.
This was proven in the few words we exchanged afterward—aside from wanting to kill me, she simply held me in contempt.
Next, I expressed my unwillingness to see you, and after her threats failed to work, she promptly let go of her pride and bowed respectfully to me.
That indicates her loyalty to you surpasses her own dignity and feelings.
