"Haa…"
A strange scene cccurred atop Sword Peak as Su Xiaobai bolted back with a speed that dwarfed his initial departure. His robes flew like storm clouds, and his expression was twisted into one of barely-contained surprise.
Fortunately, the inner and outer courts were nestled farther down the mountain. Otherwise, his mad dash might have caused a stir.
"Where is that woman?"
He appeared out of nowhere, grabbing Hu Jiao'er by the shoulder and spinning her around.
"Ah!?" Hu Jiao'er's startled cry turned into a glare as she instinctively raised her hand to slap whoever had dared touch her. But when her eyes landed on Su Xiaobai, the fiery anger in her gaze was replaced by a sly, calculating glint.
"Oh, looking for Elder Bai?" she asked, her lips curling into a smile.
