The onlookers fell silent, staring at Nie Hu in astonishment.
When they heard him call Qin An "Brother Qin," their jaws dropped even further.
They were all Bronze Captains who had served in Ling Prefecture for years. Naturally, they knew Nie Hu's temper.
Violent, arrogant, and fearless.
Those traits alone summed him up.
Yet now Nie Hu was calling the newly appointed Bronze Captain his brother. Many began speculating in secret.
Either this Bronze Captain surnamed Qin had powerful backing, or he had strength—enough to make Nie Hu submit.
They favored the latter explanation.
If it were the former, Qin An would never have come alone.
When Zhou Mo saw Nie Hu arrive, especially when Nie Hu's gaze settled on him, he felt like prey watched by a fierce beast. He did not dare say another word.
He was a veteran Bronze Captain at the same level as Nie Hu, but even among those at Body-Nurturing Completion, some were stronger than others.
Nie Hu had joined the Evil Extermination Division before him, and with his formidable body-tempering skills, he was the stronger of the two.
But with everyone watching, how could Zhou Mo lose face?
"Nie Hu, you and I belong to different camps. You can't push me around!"
Zhou Mo raised his voice. "If you attack me, you'll be showing disrespect to Lord Li... You!"
Nie Hu kicked Zhou Mo in the chest. "Bullshit! You're good at gilding your own face. Everyone knows what's going on between Lord Cheng and Lord Li. If you and I have a little friction, do you dare bark about it?"
Zhou Mo collapsed onto the ground, sharp pain tearing through his chest.
Nie Hu cupped his fists toward Qin An. "Brother, I came looking for you about something. When I saw the crowd,