No matter how many obstacles she shattered, it seemed Milady's path was forever blocked by taller, more perilous mountains.
The person blocking her way this time looked completely harmless.
"...Yu Gan?"
Milady gazed at the young woman's face as the contestant's profile surfaced in her mind. "You're here to stop me from qualifying?"
The mixed-race girl, who appeared to be half-Chang'an, nodded.
She bore no resemblance to Xi Yadu whatsoever, looking nothing like someone from the same family. She had dark hair and pale skin, like the white walls and black tiles of Chang'an. Her features and expression were both delicate and serene, possessing the cool stillness of placid water.
Even though an enemy had asked the question, the answer was yes, so she simply nodded, showing no hint of threat or intimidation.
