"Brat! Stand down!" Only now did Hu Xiaotian order Xiong Tianba back. Xiong Tianba had attacked because he was closest to the door, but there was another reason: Hu Xiaotian had wanted to use him to weigh the other man's strength. Xiong Tianba possessed astonishing divine strength, and a single punch from him could shatter stone tablets and split rocks. Yet when that punch struck Shi Kuan, Shi Kuan had not budged an inch.
Shi Kuan took a step forward, his formidable presence bearing down on Xiong Tianba like Mount Tai crashing onto his head. Xiong Tianba had always been fierce and fearless, yet before Shi Kuan, he felt an inexplicable pang of apprehension. Pressure closed in on him from every direction, threatening to suffocate him.
Zhou Mo walked over, lightly patted Xiong Tianba's shoulder, and smiled at Shi Kuan. "This boy has some problems with his head. Please don't stoop to his level, sir."
Shi Kuan nodded. "Your boy? Keep a closer eye on him from now on!"
Zhou Mo said, "If my boy does anything wrong, I'll discipline him myself." His gaze was as placid as water, yet his entire being formed a barrier, blocking all of Shi Kuan's piercing killing intent. If Shi Kuan was a raging surge of waves, Zhou Mo was a sturdy, unyielding dam. However the waves churned, the dam stood firm.
Admiration appeared in Shi Kuan's eyes, and he slowly nodded. Hu Xiaotian truly did have an expert at his side. Judging by this man's presence alone, his martial prowess should be no weaker than his own.
Huo Shengnan said softly, "I was wondering who it was. So it's Commander Shi. Why have you come to the Fragrant Pavilion instead of protecting His Majesty in the palace?"
Shi Kuan said, "Greetings, General Huo.