Ji Xinghuo's tone was casual.
Yet, it was this calm and indifferent demeanor that underscored his extreme confidence, as if victory were easily within reach, and the ensuing fight merely a formality.
The members of the Emperor Star Club felt an unspoken arrogance emanating from him.
Shi Daoyuan snorted coldly.
His daughter, Shi Buk, finally shifted her attention from Zhao Cangming's face to Ji Xinghuo, showing a bit of interest as she said lightly, "It's been a long time since I've seen someone as arrogant as you. I hope you're not all show and no go."
Ji Xinghuo glanced at her but did not respond.
"Refreshing!"
Ren Zhong himself was not at all displeased.
He looked around and declared loudly, "I like Brother Ji's straightforwardness. It's just a spar, nothing more, so everyone shouldn't take it too seriously."
This stance earned him the approval of the crowd.
Had Ji Xinghuo not known his true nature from Man Ying, he might have believed him.