"Master."
He looked ashamed and knelt on one knee:
"I am incompetent and have shamed you, Master!"
"Losing to a Great Zhou Celestial Martial Artist is only natural. If you had won, that would have been unexpected." Fang Zheng waved his hand nonchalantly and continued:
"Elder Xiang truly has remarkable skills, I am impressed!"
"Please, take the seat of honor."
Xiang Xiu looked at Fang Zheng, his eyes flickering, cupped his hands, and took a seat.
"I am pleased to meet Elder Xiang today."
Fang Zheng clapped his hands:
"Serve the wine!"
"Everyone take a seat. The Fang Mansion depends on your protection, we shall drink together today."
"Thank you, Master!"
Xue Yang and the others cupped their hands in unison.
…
The sky was darkening.
Xiang Xiu pulled the young Yuan Zhongdao into the carriage.
The wheels rumbled as they headed towards a nearby tavern.
"Master."
Yuan Zhongdao lifted the curtain to look curiously towards Fang Mansion and asked:
