Kong Wen was not overly worried. Compared with Goryeo and Khwarazm, their side had far more masters. Moreover, Hulagu Khan had suffered heavy losses some time ago. If a real fight broke out, Shaolin had nothing to fear.
The only troublesome matter was the two masters from Japan, Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojirō. They had seen them fight during the martial arts matchmaking competition, and both possessed exceptionally profound martial arts. Their ninjutsu was also incredibly strange and unpredictable. If they aided Hulagu Khan, it would add quite a few uncertainties.
Seeing the Shaolin monks bristling with tension, Hulagu Khan laughed. "Masters, there is no need to be so nervous. I did not come here today to fight, but to discuss something with you."
"What does the Prince wish to discuss?" Kong Wen stepped forward. His seniority was the highest here, so it was naturally his duty to take charge.
"What I wish to discuss is of great importance. With so many people present, is that appropriate?" Hulagu Khan swept his gaze around the room and spoke calmly.
Kong Wen frowned as several of his fellow monks quietly warned him, "Beware of a trap."
Hulagu Khan burst into laughter. "I have heard that Shaolin is the leading light of the martial world, and that the Seventy-two Ultimate Skills are renowned throughout the land. Are you truly afraid of a man with injured legs?"
Now that he had put it that way, Kong Wen found it difficult to refuse further, lest Shaolin lose face. He stepped aside to clear a path. "Prince, please come inside and speak with this old monk in private."
Hulagu Khan pointed at Xu Zhu. "This young monk will come as well."
The Shaolin monks exchanged glances. Although Xu Zhu's martial arts were formidable, his seniority was