Xu Mu was not arrogant. He really did have everything under control.
Standing on Lugia's back, he looked at the fifteen strongest people of their age gathered in the center of the arena and slowly smiled.
"Come on, why don't you all introduce yourselves?"
Xu Mu was showing his opponents some respect this time. They were among the world's top twenty, after all. They deserved to have their names remembered.
"Ash. I've long heard of your reputation, Young Master Xu. I'm glad we finally have a chance to exchange pointers!"
Ash released Lugia and spoke with a modest smile.
He had caught his Lugia in the Pokémon World. Apart from Blaziken, it was one of his ace Pokémon.
"Hello!"
Xu Mu nodded in greeting. Ash had something of an unfair advantage, and Xu Mu did not dare underestimate him.
"Aunt, you don't need to introduce yourself!"
Xu Mu jumped down from Lugia's back and walked over to Xu Hong with a smile.
Xu Hong puffed out her cheeks, looking rather cute.
"Oh? You may not want to get to know me, but plenty of people watching do!"
"What, your aunt doesn't even deserve to have her name announced?"
In front of Xu Mu, Xu Hong showed all her charm, with none of the temper she had displayed toward Li Lun.
The Xu family had two traditions: charging headlong into trouble and defending their own.
"All right, I'll introduce you myself. Happy now?"
Xu Mu smiled helplessly, then took two steps back so his voice would not blast right in her ear.
Only then did he call out, "This is Dean Xu Hong, head of Xianyang Academy and my aunt!"
"Not only is my aunt incredibly strong, she's also single! Any talented older gentlemen who are interested had better act fast!"