Xin Peixian took the initiative to undertake the task of drinking because he didn't want to make things difficult for Xu Hao.
Xu Hao unhesitatingly gave him such an expensive bottle of cosmetics, an item even Lady Li desired. He was immensely thankful and naturally wanted to return the favor.
However, Xu Hao said, "Do we really have to drink because Mao Jinxi tells us to? Who does he think he is, threatening me?!"
Many people's expressions changed slightly. Was Xu Hao preparing to flip the table?
Mao Jinxi immediately retorted angrily, "Xu Hao, show some respect when you speak! There are so many big shots here; this is not the place for you to go wild!"
As he spoke, he also retreated a few steps. After all, Xu Hao had a notorious reputation, and if he decided to flip the table and not follow the rules, nobody here could control him.
At this time, Wu Yong could no longer sit still and stood up to say, "Xu Hao, stay calm. We are all civilized people; we can't just get physical at the slightest provocation."
Xu Hao sneered, "Civilized people? Can't get physical? I was in a good mood just now, which is why I was playing along with all of you, but now Mao Jinxi dares to force my people to drink. Do you think I can tolerate that? You can provoke me, and sometimes I can't be bothered to argue with some people, but if you escalate your threats against my people, don't blame me for being rude!"
Li Chenggong slightly leaned forward. He had heard of Xu Hao's great strength but had never seen him take action. Moreover, whether Mao Jinxi lived or died had nothing to do with him, so he also wanted to see Xu Hao in action.
Wu Yong then turned his gaze towards Chen Hai. After all, Chen Hai was openly the number one big shot of Huadu and was also somewhat familiar with Xu Hao.
But Chen Hai shook his head slightly and said, "I support whatever Xu Xiao You does unconditionally."
Wu Yong's heart suddenly sank, and he took a deep breath before saying, "Xu Hao, you must understand that you're at the Great Perfection Mastery Level, not at the Grandmaster Level. You're not an invincible warrior. Even if you were a Grandmaster, my Wu Family still has Martial Tao Grandmasters to revere, and just one could make you lose all face."
Wu Yong felt somewhat helpless. It was not that the Wu Family lacked Grandmaster Level revered masters, and Old Master Wu's strength was even greater, but these people often secluded themselves in deep cultivation. Unless there was an existential crisis for the family, they would not appear, much less to deal with a junior at this moment.
Unafraid, Xu Hao said indifferently, "Oh? Your Wu Family has Martial Tao Grandmaster Level revered masters? Then make them take action. I actually look forward to facing them, Grandmaster Level, heh, I look forward to our encounter."
Xu Hao sneered inwardly. If it were so easy to summon Grandmaster Level revered masters, Wu Yong would have probably done it long ago to take him out. Why wait until now?
Moreover, even if a Grandmaster Level expert came, Xu Hao was not afraid.
Wu Yong instantly felt helpless. Xu Hao was clearly a tough nut to crack!
Fearless of the heavens, fearless of the earth, his skill gave him great courage.
Yet he still sneered and said, "Xu Hao, don't think we are really afraid of you! I refuse to believe that a group of us can't handle you."
As Wu Yong clapped his hands twice, immediately eight strong men with bulging temples rushed in!
"The Eighteen Protectors of Wu Family!"
Someone exclaimed in surprise.
"Haha! Correct! These are indeed my Wu Family's Eighteen Protectors!"
Wu Yong sneered, "From the moment you came in, Xu Hao, I knew today's events would not be simple. Therefore, I was always on guard for you flipping the table. These eight are experts from the Late Stage of Mastery to the Peak; they are the elites my Wu Family has cultivated over the years. A total of eighteen are available, and today I used the Family Head's utmost authority to call these eight experts, numbers eleven to eighteen, and I refuse to believe that we can't handle you! Today Mao Jinxi has formed an alliance with our Wu family, and we must protect him completely!"
Overjoyed, Mao Jinxi hadn't expected Wu Yong to be so supportive. He had thought that tonight was going to be tough for him, having to plead for leniency. He quickly said, "Thank you, Uncle Wu, for your powerful assistance. Once I return, I will definitely persuade my father to increase our investments in Tiannan and enhance the alliance between our two families." Tеxt асquirеd frоm М|V|LЕМР&YR.
Wu Yong nodded slightly. This was also his motive for doing this. Since he had already crossed Xu Hao, he had to choose what was more beneficial for the Wu Family. Thus, forming a strong alliance with the Mao Family became a top priority.
Everyone hurriedly escaped to the corners, their personal bodyguards reluctantly taking their positions at the front.
Even though they were of little use against these experts, they had to protect their employers, as it was their duty.
However, even as many hid away, their faces showed no fear. Neither Wu Yong nor Xu Hao would likely make a move against them.
Wu Yong raised his hand and said with a smile, "No need to panic, everyone. The Wu Family's deploying of the Eighteen Protectors has only one goal: to cripple this youngster Xu Hao!"
Xiao Lan looked at Xu Hao with a worried face. There were eight people across from him, all looking very formidable. Superman Big Brother was just one person. Could he handle it?