"Over the years, the influence of the Hou Clan in Hangcheng City has been second to none. Aside from the major families and great powers, who would dare to provoke them?"
"Never mind a direct disciple of Elder Hou Si. Even a minor figure from the Hou Clan can make everyone steer clear just by announcing their affiliation."
"This is the first time I've ever seen the Hou Clan lose face so publicly. That must be Yu Shan, right? One of the more highly-ranked rising stars of the Hou Clan. Why has he gone so quiet all of a sudden?"
A group of customers whispered amongst themselves. This alone showed that the Hou Clan's local status was not to be underestimated.
However, the crowd's current discussion, filled with awe and dread for the Hou Clan, offered Yu Shan no sense of superiority. Instead, it pushed him into a dilemma. If it were anyone else, the mere mention of the 'Hou Clan' would be enough to pressure them into an apology, regardless of who was right or wrong.
