The Yellow-robed Woman nodded and stepped onto the stage. Noticing Xue Baochai's worried expression, Song Qingshu reassured her, "Don't worry. Japanese ninjutsu is indeed exceptionally tricky, and it would be troublesome in deep mountains and dense forests. But on a platform under everyone's watchful eyes, no matter how skilled he is, he won't be able to pull off any tricks."
Only then did Xue Baochai relax, but she immediately froze. Baoyu didn't even know martial arts—why had she unconsciously taken comfort from his words?
By then, the two on the stage had already exchanged blows. Her attention was instantly drawn over, and she did not dwell on it further. Hashiba Hideshige immediately used his Golden Escape Technique again, but the Yellow-robed Woman had seen him fight before and was already prepared. She promptly closed her eyes.
Hashiba Hideshige was overjoyed at the sight. This was exactly what he wanted. He swiftly closed in at her side and was just about to strike when a flawless hand, as white as jade, appeared before his chest.
Hashiba Hideshige was horrified and retreated at once, but how could his speed compare to the Yellow-robed Woman's Nine Yin Divine Claws?
"Hm?" The Yellow-robed Woman had caught him, yet a trace of confusion appeared on her face. Looking into her palm, she discovered that she had grabbed a piece of wood.
"Even after falling for my Golden Escape Technique, you could still see me?" Hashiba Hideshige had already appeared at one corner of the platform, staring at her warily.
"My eyes may not see, but locating someone by sound is hardly difficult for me," the Yellow-robed Woman replied casually. "What I want to know is how you used that piece of wood to replace yourself just now."
"This is the supreme ninjutsu of the Eastern