Zhan Shen calmly placed his right fist upon the left palm and bowed.
Miles followed his guardian’s lead, ending with a practiced bow of his own.
With a smile, the old butler stood back up, and began to speak, “Master Miles, these are the rules of our bout. You may use any ability or skill available to you. While I will be limiting my most enhanced attribute, Agility from the 1600s to a mere 20. However, I will be using the currents of the stream instead. Agreed?”
Miles nodded, his eyes shining with excitement, “Stream-enterer… Sotapanna, right? Old Zhan, show me the power of this stream. Prove to me its worth.”
Zhan Shen simply smiled.
All pleasantries taken care of, it was now time to fight.
The old butler’s smile grew wider, as he confidently beckoned his ward to come and stri
