Li Fan’s soft chuckle unexpectedly drew Kou Hong's displeasure. 

He flew closer, giving Li Fan an unfriendly look: "Fellow Daoist, what's so amusing?"

Feng Shu's expression changed. This Foundation Establishment cultivator appeared ready to fight at the slightest provocation, yet he didn't seem easy to deal with. 

Yet Li Fan showed no fear, instead sighing deeply: "Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand. I thought myself well-traveled, yet never expected to encounter someone in today's cultivation world with such noble character and unwavering principles, completely unswayed by techniques.

"I'm truly ashamed of my own inadequacy! Might I ask for your esteemed name?" Li Fan inquired, already knowing the answer.

Hearing this, Kou Hong's expression softened slightly as he declared proudly: "I am Kou Hong."

Then he pointed to Dao Xuanzi nearby and said, "This...