Xu Yuxiu had long since sensed the approach of Lin Hu and his party. After finishing off the last of Xiang Zhongqiu’s men and collecting their storage bags, she turned her gaze toward Lin Hu and the others.
As she turned around, her true appearance was revealed, causing the entire group to freeze. Never in their lives had they seen such an ethereal woman; she looked like a fairy descended to earth. Fortunately, Lin Hu had a steady disposition and quickly recovered from the sight of her beauty. He gave a light cough, stepped forward, and cupped his hands in a salute. "I am Lin Hu, head guard of the Lin family in Baishui County. In the martial arts world, people have given me the nickname 'Lin the Tiger.' May I ask for the lady's name?"
Since leaving her sect, Xu Yuxiu had changed into simple, elegant attire. While plain, it carried a distinct, heroic air. Combined with the natural aura she possessed as a cultivator, she was an enigma to Lin Hu, who was only a second-rate martial artist. He sensed an air of mystery about her that he could not decipher. Anyone capable of keeping their true measure hidden from a second-rate expert like himself must be highly skilled; even if she hadn't reached the level of a first-rate master, she was likely his equal.
Chapter 158