After hearing Huang Xiao's words, Jiang Liuli realized that he probably did not want to discuss the Masked Old Man. In her view, however, his increased strength was certainly thanks to that old man.
Of course, Jiang Liuli's conjecture was not wrong. Huang Xiao had indeed survived because of the Masked Old Man, but his increased strength was mostly his own doing. First, with the Demon-Ghost Blood Curse dispelled, he could use his full power. Second, his power had naturally increased after his rejuvenation.
"This fight is inevitable." As Jiang Liuli spoke, she slowly drew the Lihuo Sword.
Huang Xiao frowned slightly. Since Jiang Liuli wanted to fight, avoiding a confrontation was no longer possible, even if he wanted to.
That was just as well. Huang Xiao also wanted to test Jiang Liuli's true strength.
Previously, Jiang Liuli had clearly held back against him. Even though she had only recently broken through to the Half-Step Martial Realm, she could not be underestimated. She was a disciple of the Sword Pavilion, an outstanding member of her generation whom the Sword Pavilion was cultivating with particular care.
Thus, even with his strength greatly increased, Huang Xiao did not dare be the slightest bit careless.
"Your cultivation methods are quite a jumble. I don't know whether you're hiding something, but perhaps I'll discover something in our coming exchange," Jiang Liuli added.
She had seen with her own eyes that Huang Xiao possessed the Heavenly Demon Skill. Yet rumor also had it that he was the Transcendent Immortal Sword Lord's successor, making his identity rather complicated.
Jiang Liuli could not make sense of this for now. She simply believed that Huang Xiao was concealing his true identity.
"Come on!" Huang Xiao also assumed a defensive stance.
Seeing Huang Xiao remain empty-handed, Jiang Liuli snorted.