Master Bai was just about to make a move to deal with Ling Xiao. His initially cold and oppressive expression made everyone present even more terrified, as if the entire space was being compressed by this invisible momentum. Yet Ling Xiao remained calm and unhurried; his pupils constricted slightly, and the spiritual energy within his body quietly circulated, ready to counterattack at any moment. After all, Master Bai was completely incomparable to those petty thugs. Still, he possessed an unbeatable momentum in his heart; even when facing a seemingly irresistible enemy, he would never easily surrender.
However, at the critical moment just before Master Bai was about to strike, his gaze was suddenly drawn to the ring on Ling Xiao's hand. It was a ring that looked ordinary yet exuded a mysterious aura. In that split second, Master Bai's expression changed drastically—a look of utter panic instantly occupied his face, and cold sweat began to roll uncontrollably down his forehead.
Master Bai's body froze in place, as if he had been hit by a immobilization spell. A moment later, he abruptly turned his head and glared fiercely at Second Master Xiao. His gaze was as sharp as a piercing arrow, as though he wanted to see right through Second Master Xiao. He roared angrily, "Your Xiao family lost the bet, so you must fulfill the wager! Otherwise, I'll cripple your nephew today!"
Chapter 20