That was decidedly odd.
It was as if...
He recognized him, knew who he was, and wanted to slip away to avoid any risk...
The man's expression was gentle, but his gaze deepened.
In that instant, Mo Hua felt a slight tightening in his heart.
This man, who might be the "Fire Buddha," was suspicious of him!
His alertness was too high, his paranoia too strong...
He needed to find a way to bluff his way through...
Mo Hua kept his expression unchanged, his mind racing.
Another one of the big men glanced at Mo Hua, puzzled,
"Big brother, is there something wrong with this kid?"
The other two also quietly discussed, "No way..."
"Doesn't look like it..."
"Too young..."
"Sect Disciple?"
"A kid, eating alone here?"
Mo Hua wasn't wearing the Taixu Gate's Taoist Robe, just his usual clothes, so they didn't know his background.
The leading man, his eyes contemplative, remained silent.
One of the strong men turned to Mo Hua and said:
"Kid, what family are you from, what's your name, what sect are you from, and what are you doing here all alone?"
After speaking, he smirked mockingly, "Don't tell me, you 'just' came to this mountain to eat a bowl of noodles..."
Mo Hua's face showed some tension, a hint of "fear," putting on a brave front:
"I don't even know who you are, why should I tell you?"
The big man scoffed, "Kid, don't act foolishly."
The other few stood up slowly, their faces showing malice as they glared at Mo Hua.
Mo Hua "frightened," took two steps back.
Then a cultivator stood out from the side and stepped forward, reprimanding:
"You're an adult, bullying a kid, what kind of skill is that?"
Seeing someone dare to meddle in his business, anger flashed across the big man's face, he swiftly closed the distance, his fist cloaked in dusty-colored Spiritual Power, and he suddenly threw a punch.
The punch was heavy with tremendous force, formidable in its might.
"Foundation Establishment Late Stage!"
The cultivator suddenly widened his eyes, hastily crossed his arms to block the punch, but he was still sent flying a distance, spitting blood.