As for why he was calling True Lord Huoyun over, that was obviously to punish him severely!
After all, True Lord Huoyun had failed to complete his mission. Why keep a good-for-nothing like that around instead of dealing with him?
If they hadn't been in public, True King Baiyan wouldn't have hesitated to act. The moment he'd laid eyes on True Lord Huoyun, he would have turned him to ash!
True King Baiyan made no attempt to conceal his malice. True Lord Huoyun wasn't the only one who sensed it clearly; Shen Fan did too.
Before True Lord Huoyun could say a word, Shen Fan stepped in front of him. "Captain Baiyan, you're certainly throwing your weight around. Huoyun is one of my men, and he doesn't report directly to you, does he?
"You can't just say you're taking someone away and expect to get your way. Isn't that a little too arrogant?
"Anyone who didn't know better would think you owned the Storm Plunderers!"
Shen Fan didn't bother to keep his words quiet. Not only did those beside him hear, but passersby nearby turned to look as well.
Of course, they weren't ordinary passersby. Anyone free to move about the Storm True Realm was basically one of their own.
Among them, a burly man with flames blazing above his head stood out. He paused in his leisurely stroll and fixed his gaze on Shen Fan.
"Interesting. I've never seen that face before. A newcomer?
"He actually dares to challenge Baiyan to his face. He's got some guts!"
"And there's something familiar about this newcomer's aura. He's hidden it well, but nothing can escape these eyes of mine!
"Has he cultivated the Martial Path?!"
Heavenly Martial True King quietly activated his Divine Eyes. A hint of delight entered his gaze