"You... you..." Baihou Yuqin was even more astonished than Leng Qingge. She stared in near disbelief at Xiao Hua, who had already been completely wrapped in green cloud brocade. As Xiao Hua spoke, hundreds of golden rays, more brilliant than sunlight, pierced out from the green cloud brocade. Xiao Hua's imposing figure slowly emerged, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, while his eyes displayed an easy, unrestrained air. When Xiao Hua raised his eyes toward Baihou Yuqin, he smiled again. "At last, I have seen Fairy's appearance. This unworldly temperament truly complements the music of your qin. Having listened to your piece, this Xiao has gained much indeed. Many thanks!"
As he spoke, Xiao Hua gave a slight bow in salute.
"I would not dare!" Baihou Yuqin recovered from her shock and hurriedly returned the salute.
Xiao Hua then swept his gaze toward Leng Qingge at the distant horizon and said calmly, "However, Fairy Baihou was right. When the song ends, the people depart. This battle should be this Xiao's victory now, should it not?"
Meeting Xiao Hua's swordlike gaze, Leng Qingge waved his hand. As the cloud brocade rose, his figure vanished once more.
Baihou Yuqin said helplessly, "Fellow Immortal Xiao has already won. My skills are merely... child's play in your eyes. I have truly made a fool of myself!"
Xiao Hua shook his head slightly. "Fairy is mistaken. Your skills are divine beyond measure, and your stratagem of feigning capture only to release struck directly at this Xiao's weakness. This Xiao's conduct was not the affectation you imagined, nor did this Xiao intend to use it to lure Leng Qingge into a jar!"
Joy appeared on Baihou Yuqin's face when she heard this. Smiling, she said, "So that was it. This truly pleases