As soon as Lin Shuguang appeared, everyone cleared a path. The long-haired middle-aged man wore martial robes, and his eyes lit up at the sight of Lin Shuguang. "Lin Shuguang, Director Lin, right? I've finally caught you. I really mean no harm. I just want to fight you."
A faint smile hung on Lin Shuguang's face. Anyone unfamiliar with him might have thought he was an exceptionally kind, understanding man, but to someone like Bai Heng, who had followed him for a long time, that smile meant Lu Tao was finished!
Lu Tao remained oblivious and grinned along with him. "Director Lin, I'm just a martial arts fanatic, and I happen to practice with a saber too, so... hehe."
Lin Shuguang looked at him and chuckled. "Come with me. I'll take you somewhere quiet."
The soldiers beside them immediately let them through.
Lu Tao cupped his hands and smiled at the people on either side. "Sorry for the trouble, sorry for the trouble."
His utter lack of concern left Bai Heng speechless. Had this guy grown up eating gutter oil?
"Where are you from?" Lin Shuguang walked ahead, asking casually as though making small talk.
Lu Tao smiled. "Listen to my accent, Director Lin. Want to guess?"
Lin Shuguang glanced at him as though amused... but his smile never reached his eyes.
Bai Heng kept his gaze fixed on the path underfoot... This guy really had a way with words. Who knew whether Director Lin would hack him to death with a single stroke in a moment?
"Where did you hear about me?" Lin Shuguang asked casually again.
Lu Tao grinned foolishly. "Your name has long thundered in my ears, Director Lin."
"Do you know my rules?" Lin Shuguang asked flatly.
Lu Tao grinned. "I do. A fight to the