If there was anyone Kriang would mention to his master when he returns to him, it would Xing for the fact that blow for blow and skill for skill, he matched Kriang and could possibly even surpass him. This situation proved to be when his strike that went towards Xing's chest was stopped when he heard Xing utter the word, 'Iron shirt'. 

Kriang could feel the shooting sting in his palm and wrist as a wave of tingling sensation went through his forearm. The look on Kriang's face showed a little curiousness as to what just happened. His skin felt very hard. It was about as equivalent to his own Yantra protection. 

After that moment, while wrapping his mind around what just happened, he could feel the his center of gravity shifting as he lost his footing and ended on his back. As he was on his back, it only took him a second to move after landing to try and go for a counter. With his arm held, Kriang started to maneuver himself to attempt an arm lock by wrapping his legs around Xing's arm to put him in submission. 

"You're quite skilled. I have to admit, your skills are surprisingly exciting."