Heath O'Brien was not surprised by Xu Mo's assertiveness; instead, his expression looked somewhat displeased.
Earlier, he had invited Xu Mo to travel together, but Xu Mo refused; later on, he suggested Xu Mo join them in vying for the spot on the stone pillar, but Xu Mo still paid no heed.
At that time, he thought Xu Mo was just being uncooperative.
Thus, when Xu Mo was besieged by the Kales Empire, he watched with a look of amusement.
However, Xu Mo's subsequent forceful performance made him realize that Xu Mo's unwillingness to cooperate with him was because Xu Mo wanted a position for himself, not to help him seize one.
Moreover, Xu Mo had the capability to do so.
He single-handedly blasted open a path and secured a spot for himself.
