Dragon Head adjusted his special bronze gloves.
"I'd long heard that Monkey Princess of the Jiang Family was exceptionally powerful. Meeting you today, you truly live up to your reputation as a peerless prodigy."
"Hmph."
Jiang Xiaohou crouched low to the ground, legs spread apart, one hand braced against the ground while the other held her saber behind her. She spun the blade in a flourish.
"I'd heard that the Zodiac Beast Heads of Sky Net were all capable. Seeing you today, it isn't particularly surprising."
Dragon Head smiled faintly. "That is exactly how the Jiang Family speaks. Forgive my bluntness, but you are no match for me. Retreat now, and I will not pursue you."
Jiang Xiaohou's face darkened. "Your objective is very clear."
"Yes."
"Why? What exactly makes Lu Chengwen worthy of such importance to you? What makes him different from Long Aotian and Zhao Ritian, enough for you to invest so much?"
Dragon Head paused for a long time. "I cannot say."
"Oh." Jiang Xiaohou sneered. "Then I'll slowly cut you into pieces. I'll ask you once with every slash. Eventually, one of them will make you talk."
"Monkey Princess, you do not have that strength. Sparing your life is already out of respect for the Jiang Family."
"I'm already engaged. I do not care much about the Jiang Family's dignity anymore. I belong to Lu Chengwen."
Dragon Head sighed. "He will not live to marry you. Find someone else."
"That really pisses me off! Take this!"
Jiang Xiaohou suddenly shot forward, her long saber sweeping upward from below in a diagonal slash!
Dragon Head spun around, flicking his cloak. With a whoosh, blue-green gas filled the sky and earth, spreading throughout the area!
Jiang Xiaohou raised her saber to shield her face, lowered her body, and