Such a public provocation, with words hurled straight at his own Sect Master, no less-and with so many elite disciples of his generation from the other sects watching.
How could he swallow that? Anger suddenly swept across Luo Shengsheng's devilishly handsome, aloof face.
Young men were bound to have some fire in them, especially an outstanding prodigy from an outstanding sect like him. With his naturally haughty disposition, he immediately wanted to snap back and lash out, even though he knew he could not win.
But the Elder beside him suddenly caught his arm, gave him a slight shake of the head, and used a spell to restrain him, preventing him from acting rashly.
Having finished his provocation, Li Hongjiu turned and threw Luo Shengsheng a flirtatious wink, clicked his tongue, and walked away. He did not take him seriously at all, even with the senior figures of his sect present.
Luo Shengsheng immediately turned to look at the Pavilion Master. Seeing no reaction from Xiao Youhong, what could he do?
And how could Xiao Youhong react? Had an ordinary person provoked them like this, he could have dealt with them whenever he pleased. But status and background really could command respect from birth. This was the last personally accepted disciple of the Sect Master of the third-ranked sect in the Artifact Refining World. It would not do for him, a senior, to bully a junior.
If Luo Shengsheng could defeat him, that would be another matter. A dispute between juniors was easy enough to explain.
The Elder holding his arm released him and advised, "Come along. Don't let him affect you. Focus on preparing for the competition."
And with that, he led Luo Shengsheng away.
Then the elite disciples of the various sects below the steps also departed one