Behind where Jiang Jichen had just been standing, a figure suddenly appeared.
It was incredibly fast, silent and traceless. Even someone watching the spot intently wouldn't have known when that figure had arrived.
But Jiang Jichen's reaction was astonishing—he had already dodged out of the way.
Where he had just been standing, blades of Spiritual Power materialized, hissing as they slashed through the air. They nearly tore space itself apart, a testament to their terrifying Power of Destruction.
Hua Xiaoling had been stunned by Jiang Jichen's speed, still dazed for a moment. But when she saw the newly appeared figure, her expression changed instantly. She glared at him and said, "Chief Steward Hua Ming, aren't you supposed to be away from the Hua Mansion on business today? Why have you appeared now? And what perfect timing, arriving so silently you nearly killed me from behind!"
