She kept staring intently at Zhao Bai.
As if she had something to say.
"Don't... let HUA... be alone."
"Emmmmmm."
Zhao Bai took the initiative to free himself from her hand and gently stroked her head.
"I thought Kiana was accompanying her on this mission. She can't exactly be considered an empty-nester, can she?"
"Don't let her be alone..."
"Alright, alright, I get it. Stop nagging."
To be honest, Zhao Bai's main purpose in doing this was to make Xuanyuan Sword smile. Even if the only way to bring her a smile was through a duel, Zhao Bai would use a duel to do it.
It was that simple.
Fu Hua was training Kiana.
Mainly in mixing drinks.
Like a stern and impartial teacher, Fu Hua watched Kiana's every move strictly. Kiana made no attempt to conceal herself, and her silver-white braid swung behind her, especially conspicuous.
She was training in the Stealth Technique.
Only when she could stand behind the bar without any disguise and yet remain unrecognizable to everyone could the Stealth Technique be considered mastered.
How was that even possible?!
Fu Hua coughed. Seeing Kiana's disbelieving expression, she demonstrated it on the spot.
She stood there, yet she was not there.
It was as though she had vanished completely, impossible to notice at all.
When Kiana looked away, she realized she could no longer see Fu Hua.
"What kind of move is that?"
"A small trick for concealing one's presence. If Kiana paid attention in class, she could learn it too."
Fu Hua said this without changing expression, earning a worried look from Kiana.
"Ah... they teach that in class?"
She asked anxiously, "Will something like that be on the exam?"
"No."
"Then I'm relieved."
Fu Hua felt the veins on her forehead throb, finally understanding