Their meeting was so abrupt and unexpected. As Chu Han kept walking closer to Luosheng, the Merfolk Saintess hiding behind an underwater reef felt her heart pound faster and faster, nearly leaping into her throat.
Yu Rounü's breathing was extremely unsteady. She stared upward without blinking in panic. To the right was Luosheng, a figure of considerable standing within the Mysterious Family; to the left was Chu Han, who remained oblivious as he drew closer.
Get out of there! Yu Rounü cried anxiously in her heart.
Unfortunately, there was no way Chu Han could hear her inner cries. He continued forward step by step, not even changing his expression.
Seeing Chu Han stride toward him without the slightest retreat in his bearing, Luosheng suddenly felt the same panic he had felt when being watched by Roger and even Bai You. He hesitated for a brief instant, then imperceptibly leaned back and naturally took a step backward.
That retreat was almost impossible to notice, but amid this crucial silent standoff, it foretold a wordless victory and defeat.
Underwater, Yu Rounü was stunned. She stared incredulously at that tiny step Luosheng had taken back, completely unable to understand how things had developed this way.
Afraid?
What was going on?
Wasn't this man the one with the advantage, waiting here for Chu Han?
Wang Cai followed behind Chu Han all the way and was now so excited that it desperately shouted in Chu Han's mind, "He stepped back! You scared him! Who is this guy?!"
Chu Han showed no reaction. Not only did he ignore Wang Cai's string of questions, but he also kept his eyes fixed ahead and walked straight toward Luosheng. With his quick pace and long strides, just as everyone present reached the peak of their emotions and seemed ready