"Young Brother Huang." Han Jing and Liu Sanfu cupped their fists in greeting when they saw Huang Xiao.
Zhou Ding looked rather displeased. Huang Xiao was the last person he wanted to see. Although Huang Xiao had not become a retainer, his strength was still greater than Zhou Ding's. Moreover, the Arrest Sage had already ordered that Huang Xiao lead this mission. However unwilling Zhou Ding was, he had to obey.
Huang Xiao smiled at the two men. "You two look to be in fine spirits."
Having become retainers, Han Jing and Liu Sanfu were naturally happy. But when Huang Xiao said this, they both sighed. "Brother Huang, what happened to you really was a shame."
"It's nothing, really. Just a title." Huang Xiao waved a hand and smiled.
"It's still a retainer's title!" Zhou Ding muttered under his breath.
Though his voice was very quiet, everyone present was an expert and naturally heard him.
Huang Xiao looked at Zhou Ding and smiled faintly. "You still seem unconvinced, Deputy Gang Leader Zhou?"
"I wouldn't dare!" Zhou Ding casually cupped his fists toward Huang Xiao.
Huang Xiao said nothing more. He had gained some understanding of Zhou Ding's temperament. The man was probably jealous of him and therefore found him an eyesore. Still, he was the deputy leader of the Iron Palm Gang, a renowned great sect famous throughout Jiangnan, so he did conduct himself openly and honorably.
Thus, Huang Xiao did not want to quibble over Zhou Ding's lingering resentment. At least he now knew Huang Xiao's strength and was no longer as arrogant as when they first met. Although he remained somewhat unconvinced, in a sense, this was already a sign of yielding. If he truly refused to yield, he would naturally have insulted Huang Xiao as he had