"Anyone could beat me into nothing. I'm not much, am I?" Nie Huaisang raised his eyebrows, challenging. He had seen that hesitation and he had seen a spark there. He was certain of it. So he had to take a risk, for his clan, for his brother, for the good of the city. He would dominate the hell out of Wen Chao. It was the most efficient way toward peace. "Anyone can beat me. But not a lot of real men know how to take pain. Didn't you see the young masters in the other room, whimpering because of you?"

Only one had whimpered and it had been over a dog, not Wen Chao. Whatever. "I am curious how you could handle it. If you are stronger than them."