"Who is he?"
That single question from Lang Hong made everyone present turn toward Lin Shuguang, who stood beside Pei Xi.
Their searching gazes swept over the handsome young man with his sharp brows and bright eyes.
Lang Hong, in particular, who had been quite confident in his own looks, now felt inexplicably unsure of himself.
Under normal circumstances, they would not have been so tense.
But this happened right at the critical moment when they were preparing to enter the Secret Realm.
After sweeping a piercing gaze over Lin Shuguang, the dark-skinned young man leading the group made no attempt to hide his displeasure as he turned to Pei Xi. "What are you doing? Pei Xi, I need an explanation!"
"What's there to explain? You can bring people, but I can't? What kind of logic is that?" Pei Xi snorted derisively.
The dark-skinned young man was the Brother Zhou whom Lang Hong had mentioned earlier. His full name was Zhou Tian, and he was also the organizer of this expedition into the Secret Realm.
He held considerable standing among this group.
Hearing Pei Xi's words, Zhou Tian frowned slightly. "Those two are different. They're my brothers, and practically everyone in the team has met them. But who is this person you've brought? You should know what this operation means to all of us. Make him leave right now!"
Pei Xi flew into a rage. Stepping in front of Lin Shuguang, she pointed at Zhou Tian's nose and cursed, "Zhou Tian, have I been too nice to you? How dare you try those double standards on me!!! You weren't the only one who discovered this Secret Realm, and I'm not your lackey. I don't have to listen to your bullshit! Remember, we're just partners. Don't push your luck!"
Zhou Tian