Although two years had passed, Gu Yi, the "Windward Sword," had changed very little, so Huang Xiao recognized him at a glance.
Two years ago, he had also been escorting Zhao Yunhui back to the capital when Gu Yi of the Remnant Demon Sect had intercepted them, intent on killing them. He had never expected to encounter this man again today.
Back then, Huang Xiao had only felt that Gu Yi was powerful; just how powerful, he had been unable to tell. Now, however, he could see that Gu Yi's strength was probably on par with his Eldest Senior Brother's, at least at the first-rate middle grade. With his own strength, he was probably no match for him. After all, this man was an expert from the Remnant Demon Sect, one of the Three Great Sects of the Evil Path. The sect's Remnant Demon Sword Technique was renowned throughout Wulin for its speed and uncanny moves; he was no ordinary expert. Even the Poison God Valley cultivation methods Huang Xiao possessed would give him little advantage.
Back then, Gu Yi had come for Zhao Yunhui. Huang Xiao had not expected that, even after two years, he still seemed unwilling to give up.
"Oh? You have a discerning eye, boy. You actually recognize this old man?" Gu Yi was somewhat surprised. He had not expected this callow youth to know him.
"What, are you the Third Princess's guard? Or a constable from the Six Gates?" Gu Yi looked Huang Xiao over, his brows creasing slightly. He discovered that the boy's strength was actually considerable. It seemed he must be one of the talents cultivated by the Imperial Court.
"Huang Xiao of the Six Gates!" Huang Xiao replied.
"So you are from the Six Gates. What a pity, though. With a few