"Wait." Master Chen Er instantly suppressed the trace of panic that had flashed across his face—as someone who moved among wealthy businessmen and certain officials, he needed to maintain the bearing of a "master."
If he could not even bluff people, what business would he have left to discuss?
The young master before him was probably not a local. Chen Er had investigated all the prominent figures in the area over the years.
But as the saying went, even a powerful dragon could not overpower a local snake... With his local connections and resources, Chen Er believed that if anything happened, someone would be willing to step forward and protect him—but reinforcements from afar could not put out a fire nearby.
"Master Chen, surely you're not scared?" One of the men in black clenched his fists, the joints cracking loudly. Together with the cold smile on his face, it created quite an oppressive presence.
Chen Er stood with his hands behind his back and said calmly, "I'm merely a physiognomist who reads people's faces, not a bare-knuckle fighter. If you wish to test my abilities, are you planning to test my martial skills? If you want to find someone who knows kung fu, then please do so elsewhere. Don't waste your time here."
The three bodyguards all turned toward Zhong Luochen. Zhong Luochen showed no intention of speaking. He kept his eyes closed, slowly rubbing his forehead as though he could not care less.
"Do it." The bodyguards snorted coldly.
Chen Er's heart gave a sudden lurch. These fellows really intend to force the issue... He snorted and said, "In that case, let's go outside into the courtyard. I don't want to make a mess of the place where I live."
As he spoke, Chen Er ignored everyone's gazes and