Good heavens! Xu Xiaoshou felt like he had met his match.
Who was this person?
A nameless, insignificant nobody, yet she had seen through his wishful calculations so thoroughly.
It would have been one thing if she had fully grasped his calculations, but even her guesses about the Eighth Sword Immortal's intentions were broadly identical to Xu Xiaoshou's own thoughts.
There were always greater people beyond people, higher heavens beyond heavens... The ancients had not deceived him! Yet no matter how turbulent his heart was, Xu Xiaoshou remained outwardly unmoved.
He merely turned his teacup lightly and said with interest, "A very bold conjecture."
Jiang Qi was momentarily speechless.
She could tell that the Eighth Sword Immortal truly had not come with the intent to kill, which was why he had still not become angry after hearing her words.
That was an exceedingly favorable sign.
But at the same time...
An old fox truly was an old fox. She had already said that much, hoping to risk her life and glean some clue from this man's eyes.
Yet she could not even spot the slightest trace of surprise! His response truly seemed to be nothing more than a senior's appreciation for a junior who held her own views.
His words neither affirmed nor denied her.
Yet likewise, he had offered none of his own opinion.
Strictly speaking, after this exchange, the Eighth Sword Immortal had drawn out all of her thoughts. He might even already have a clear grasp of how the Jiang Clan would react afterward.
But what had she gained?
Jiang Qi sighed helplessly in her heart. She had gained nothing at all.
"That will do. Go sit over there."
Xu Xiaoshou ended the questioning and pointed toward the door as he spoke to the woman.
When it