Xiao Yi's reaction left Hong Fan somewhat shocked. Others might not know his own capabilities, but he was acutely aware of them. As a retired special forces soldier who had earned the title of ace commando in the army, and someone who practiced external-style boxing, his causal slap was also a deliberate one, and yet, this seemingly frail young man easily blocked it. Not only did he block it, but he also grabbed Hong Fan's wrist! This was somewhat inconceivable for Hong Fan.
Hong Fan tried to pull his hand away from Xiao Yi's grasp, only to discover that Xiao Yi's hands, slender and with distinct knuckles that seemed frail, held his own wrist as firmly as iron pincers, leaving him unable to break free for a moment. This surprise left Hong Fan even more astonished. Could it be that he had lost his edge due to a lack of real combat experience for an extended period?
