By the time they reached the Mountain Gate, someone had already been waiting for quite a while.
"Let me introduce you. This is Junior Brother Wang Xingchuan from Fire Peak."
Following Dugu Li's words, Shen Yun saw a tall, burly young man in red with short hair. His facial features were hard and rugged, a black Heavy Sword strapped to his back, his entire body shrouded in a fiery aura.
"This is Junior Brother Tantai Jing. He'll be acting alongside the two of us."
Tantai Jing's expression was calm as he nodded at Shen Yun. There was not the slightest bit of pride on his face, as though he had washed away all his worldly glamour.
Upon hearing that Dugu Li needed help, he had actually volunteered himself. That sword strike had not bred resentment in him; instead, it had won him over completely, leaving Shen Yun clicking his tongue in wonder.
Wang Xingchuan examined Shen Yun for a moment before slowly said, "I've long heard of junior brother Shen's great name. Today, I finally have the chance to meet you. If the opportunity arises, we can spar."
Proposing a challenge upon their first meeting would generally be seen as provocation, yet he did not display the slightest hostility. There was an open and honest magnanimity about him.
Dugu Li explained, "Junior brother Wang enjoys making friends through martial arts most of all. Junior brother Shen, please do not take offense."
Shen Yun waved a hand and calmly said, "Senior Brother Wang is straightforward. If the opportunity arises, I will certainly oblige."
"Good! Junior Brother, you truly are forthright. Then I'll await it eagerly."
Wang Xingchuan clapped his hands and laughed heartily, his heroic spirit soaring into the clouds. He showed Shen Yun tremendous goodwill.
After everyone had become acquainted,