Zhang Fei's muttering, though quiet and far from Ma Chao, was perfectly heard by the latter — for any Inner Qi Manifestation martial artist possessed exceptional hearing and vision. Zhang Fei's words struck Ma Chao like a heavy blow.
Thinking back to his time in Xiliang when he had never encountered an Inner Qi Manifestation opponent, the humiliation of being defeated by Zhang Xiu in a two-versus-one duel was overwhelming. He had even thought Zhang Xiu was Lyu Bu in disguise, only to later discover that Zhang Xiu was not Lyu Bu but rather an exceptional master — a master who ended up being captured alive. Captured alive...
Later, after arriving in Chang'an, Ma Chao encountered many masters, including the one who had captured Zhang Xiu. Out of curiosity, Ma Chao challenged this expert, but after landing just one punch on Dian Wei, he immediately realized his defeat.
