Beads of sweat the size of peas instantly broke out on his forehead, sliding down his cheeks to soak his shirt. His body began to tremble uncontrollably, and his teeth chattered together, making a rattling sound. The gaze that had once been relatively resolute was now entirely replaced by endless terror.
The henchmen standing nearby exchanged glances at the sight. One of the bolder subordinates asked with a trembling voice, "Brother Bao, you... is that Ling Xiao really that strong?"
Brother Bao did not answer his subordinate's question. He just stood there blankly, Ling Xiao's cold and decisive words echoing endlessly in his mind. Seeing that Brother Bao did not reply, the subordinate at his side asked again, "Brother Bao? What's wrong with you? Didn't Brother Long already hire a Martial Artist? What is there for us to be afraid of?"
Chapter 40