"Xiang Kuang!" Xiao Jinlei saw the long-famous Five-Colored Flood Dragon-Headed Staff and was instantly both shocked and furious. He had already seen from Lu Xiaotian's expression that Lu Xiaotian had made preparations, but with such an overwhelming advantage in realm and strength, Xiao Jinlei hadn't feared that Lu Xiaotian would have any tricks up his sleeve. Even if Lu Xiaotian had invited the head of the Mangxiao Household, Xiao Jinlei wouldn't have been too wary. At worst, they could fight. He might not be able to do anything to the head of the Mangxiao Household, but he should have no problem gaining a slight advantage.
What Xiao Jinlei had never imagined, however, was that Lu Xiaotian would actually call on that fellow Xiang Kuang. Xiang Kuang was notorious for being difficult to summon, even among the imperial clan. Not even the imperial clan's council of elders could order him around. If Xiao Jinlei had known Xiang Kuang was involved, he would never have made the trip—not even all the way to Xiangdu.
"Who's acting all high and mighty? You're the one who's full of yourself! Take this! I'm going to teach you a lesson today!" Xiang Kuang cursed, not giving Xiao Jinlei a moment to react before bringing the Five-Colored Flood Dragon-Headed Staff crashing down on him in a relentless flurry of blows.
"Patriarch Xiao, you have to hold on. Don't give up too easily. Brother Kuang looks down on spineless people most of all. If you surrender too readily, he won't stop so easily. Bring out your best skills. Brother Kuang might see that you have some strength and develop a hero's respect for a hero. He might even start to think highly of you." Seeing Xiao Jinlei's furious expression, Lu Xiaotian gloated.
"Brother Dongfang, don't go spouting nonsense.