Not only Pang Ruyuan, but Wei Yidao too wore a look of utter surprise.
The repercussions were enormous. This was practically putting Huang Xiao over a fire to roast. Of course, Pang Yi would also face tremendous pressure. If he really capsized in the gutter, he would lose every shred of face.
"Only this way will those two youngsters give it their all," Shi Hen said with a faint smile.
Wei Yidao and Pang Ruyuan both nodded without saying anything more. They knew that since Shi Hen had said this, his mind was already made up. Even if they objected, it would be useless.
"Huang Xiao, Pang Yi!" Shi Hen called out to them.
Huang Xiao and Pang Yi immediately rose, walked into the middle, and bowed, waiting for Shi Hen to speak.
"This time, I want you both to give it your all, not fight to the death. Do you understand?" Shi Hen said evenly.
"Yes!" Huang Xiao and Pang Yi answered in unison.
Wei Yidao's and Zhu Xing E's expressions darkened slightly, while a hint of delighted surprise appeared on Pang Ruyuan's face.
"Then it is settled!" Shi Hen said.
Pang Ruyuan spoke up. "Lord Shi, we shall take our leave first. This junior will prepare the compensation as soon as I return."
"You may go!" Shi Hen said with a wave.
Once Pang Ruyuan and Pang Yi had left, Wei Yidao hurriedly said, "Lord Shi, without using his Forbidden Art, how could Huang Xiao possibly be Pang Yi's match?"
"Foolish!" Shi Hen rebuked him. "Huang Xiao has a Forbidden Art. Do you think Pang Yi has none?"
Wei Yidao fell silent, and Shi Hen continued, "I know the aftereffects of Huang Xiao's Forbidden Art are not that severe, but such a cultivation method still should not be