Jia Kong's expression changed slightly, for two reasons.
One was the relationship between Huang Xiao and Zhangsun Youyue, which surprised him somewhat. He had not expected Zhangsun Youyue to dare remain with Huang Xiao after being confined because of him back in the Imperial City. And they seemed quite close. Could Bishui Palace have stopped pursuing the matter of Huang Xiao's impersonation?
The other reason was Jiang Liuli's attitude and stance.
Jia Kong understood now. This was a contest between the upper ranks of the Sword Pavilion and the Heavenly Sword Sect. Since she had not acted, it seemed she did not want to tear apart all pretense of civility with the Heavenly Sword Sect. In that case, there was little more he could say.
Of course, Jiang Liuli's words still angered him somewhat, but he continued smiling as he said, "Very well. We of the Heavenly Sword Sect will handle this ourselves."
With that, Jia Kong looked at Huang Xiao.
Huang Xiao grinned. "It seems you've come prepared for a great battle with me this time."
Jia Kong could not help cursing inwardly, Prepared, my ass.
Jia Kong had never expected Huang Xiao to be here. How could he have prepared?
Earlier, the contingent of Heavenly Sword Sect forces he led had encountered the Imperial Court forces led by Yu Du. Since they had run into them, naturally, he would not let the opportunity to slaughter them slip away.
Jia Kong knew that nearly all the Imperial Court's forces were here. Even if some remained hidden, their numbers would certainly be small, and their strength was most likely inferior to Yu Du's.
Remembering how Yu Du had deceived him for so many years, Jia Kong's fury blazed. How could he let him go? He had shown no mercy when