Old Man Zhu had never expected Huang Xiao to suddenly appear before him and send the third young master flying with a slap.
Huang Xiao had appeared too suddenly and struck too quickly for him to intervene. Besides, even if he had tried, he could not have stopped him.
"My lord, please calm down. The third young master simply doesn't know any better," Old Man Zhu hurriedly told Huang Xiao.
He did not know Huang Xiao's identity, but judging by You Yidao's and Zheng Zhiyi's expressions, this young man stood on equal footing with them and was treated as their peer. He dared not offend someone like that, nor could he afford to.
Of course, however much his third young master was at fault, he could not let anything happen to him. He still had to protect him.
"Once he's slapped himself a hundred times, this matter will be settled," Huang Xiao said mildly.
"My lord?" Old Man Zhu wanted to plead further, but when he saw the look Huang Xiao turned on him, his heart trembled, and he was too frightened to speak.
What a terrifying gaze. Old Man Zhu felt his heart pounding. He knew no martial arts, but he knew this young man's power must be terrifying. That look had stirred boundless fear within him. He believed that if Huang Xiao wished, a casual flick of his finger would be enough to kill him.
"Still not doing it? Are you waiting for me to do it?" Huang Xiao asked coldly, staring at the third young master.
"I... I... Hmph! Let's see just how much nerve you have! Just try touching me! There are plenty of expert guards in this wine shop. Touch a single hair on my head, and I'll leave you dead without a place to