C270 I Was like a Bamboo Stick

"Don't be nervous, young man. I mean no harm," Lyu Dai assured, attempting to appear amiable. Yet, the action he was about to take could hardly be described as benign.

Hwa Chao sized up Lyu Dai, noting that he appeared to be a high-ranking official or instructor at the academy, which eased his tension slightly. Still, he remained cautiously on guard