The moment Taran Zhu, leader of the Shado-Pan, stepped onto what appeared to be a solid wooden plank, he triggered a mechanism. Poisoned crossbow bolts shot at the two of them from the surrounding walls.
Facing the incoming bolts, Chen Stormstout stepped directly in front of Taran Zhu and used Fortifying Brew. The phantom image of a golden bell shielded them from every attack, and the bolts clanged as if they had struck real steel.
"Master Taran Zhu, this is SI:7's headquarters, after all. We should be doubly careful." Chen Stormstout gave the Shado-Pan leader an earnest reminder. Their strength was nearly equal; both stood at the peak among monks. But Chen had traveled through every region of Azeroth as an adventurer over the years, giving him far greater vigilance and practical experience than Taran Zhu.
Even without Chen's help, Taran Zhu would never have been struck, but he still replied gratefully, "Thank you for your help, Master Chen."
Taran Zhu's form of address had changed from simply Chen to Master Chen, clearly showing that he truly acknowledged this junior from the Wandering Isle as worthy of leading a school.
Having learned their lesson, both Pandaren masters became completely alert.
After that, none of the traps throughout SI:7's headquarters could harm the two Pandaren masters, who were not only immensely powerful but exceptionally agile.
"Since that is the case, I'll kill you myself." Assassin Master Mathias Shaw stood high above SI:7's headquarters alongside Jorach Ravenholdt. Under the Sha of Anger's influence, Mathias Shaw's emotions were especially volatile.
At that moment, the silent Jorach Ravenholdt suddenly sprang into action. He swung his deadly dagger and dealt a devastating blow to the completely unguarded Assassin Master Mathias Shaw.
Jorach Ravenholdt's sudden defection left the other three stunned. Assassin Master Mathias Shaw's heart