Battle Against Hou Chao, Part III

“Messing with you? What makes you say that?” asked Wu Jian.

“Don’t play dumb.” Hou Chāo ’s glare grew even more fierce. “You’ve been going easy on me this entire time. You think I can’t tell? I wasn’t born yesterday. I know when someone isn’t taking a fight seriously.”

Wu Jian shrugged. “I guess you caught me. I meant no offense, but the truth is, you’re not strong enough to make me go all out.”

Hou Chāo clenched and unclenched his hands, knuckles turning white. Wu Jian remained silent. He wasn’t sure what to do in this situation. The second prince didn’t look angry, but he did seem frustrated, and he had power that Wu Jian did not. It wasn’t the strength of an individual but that of a nation. That wasn’t something he could fight against.