The moment Mundo made his move, two terrifying auras surged from the Great Yin Dynasty's ranks. Two generals in golden armor and faceplates stepped forward.
Before Mundo could use his access to inspect them, he sensed mortal danger and hurried back two steps.
Even as he retreated, he kept hold of the Great Yin Dynasty official.
"Heh. Trying to take me hostage?" The official surnamed Wang bared his teeth in a vicious grin. His white teeth, red lips, and black beard made for a chilling sight.
The next instant, he laid a hand on Mundo's wrist.
Crack!
Mundo's wrist caved in under his grip. His eyes bulged as though they might pop out.
Boss, what do I do?!
Mundo's rubbery eyes swiveled toward Xu Lang. He said nothing, but his meaning was unmistakable.
He had no idea how to handle this situation!
The NPCs in the empress's entourage were terrifyingly strong. Every one of them was like a miniboss, and a random official had already overpowered him.
Given time to prepare a strategy and another team of players to work with, he wouldn't have feared the official surnamed Wang at all.
But this was a head-on confrontation!
How were players supposed to fight minibosses like these?!
"Lord Wang, please don't..." Qin Hong turned toward the official.
He glared at her and barked, "Qin girl, this is none of your business. Get lost!"
Qin Hong frowned. Things didn't seem quite so simple.
Shen Xuan seemed to have noticed something too. Rather than immediately heading deeper into the procession, he stayed where he was and watched.
"Boss, I think these people have something against us." Mundo seized the chance to let go and put some distance between himself and the official.
Xu Lang nodded. His gaze passed through layer after layer of