Shishan County.
When Xie Xiaojiu and Feng Jiuge walked out of Jiang Ning's residence and proceeded along the street, they encountered Xiao Emei and the Great Elder of Water Moon Sword Palace coming toward them.
At that moment, Xiao Emei wore a sky-blue dress. Her hair was simply tied up and secured with a hairpin; she had not dressed up carefully.
The moment she saw Xiao Emei, Xie Xiaojiu abruptly stopped and turned to watch Xiao Emei's retreating figure as she headed toward Jiang Ning's residence.
"What is it?" Feng Jiuge asked, looking at Xie Xiaojiu.
"That person just now seemed to be Xiao Emei of Water Moon Sword Palace!" Xie Xiaojiu said.
"It was her, without a doubt! She's still the Palace Master of Water Moon Sword Palace!" Feng Jiuge replied.
She then wore a faint smile. "But with her age and strength, she isn't qualified to take the position of Palace Master. Water Moon Sword Palace is now standing on the brink of a precipice, perilously close to collapse."
"You said she appeared here just now. Could she have gone to find Lord Jiang?" Xie Xiaojiu asked.
"Nine times out of ten!" Feng Jiuge nodded and continued, "There are rumors circulating outside that Lord Jiang and Xiao Emei have a past! I wonder who spread them!"
At this point, Feng Jiuge gave a disdainful laugh.
She continued, "How could Lord Jiang take a fancy to a vulgar woman like her?"
"Calling her vulgar is a little too harsh! Xiao Emei's looks and bearing are both outstanding!" Xie Xiaojiu said sincerely.
"You! You're always boosting others' morale while undermining your own!" Feng Jiuge said, looking at Xie Xiaojiu with exasperation.
"What about you, Jiuge?" Xie Xiaojiu asked.
Upon hearing this, Feng Jiuge froze.
Then she gave a bitter smile