In Kriang's mind, he felt Xing was in for a good surprise. Kriang's master told him the fact that there are other fighting styles out there that could rival his own. It was an interesting thought to see something totally different, capable of matching him. This was one of those cases. Kriang have faced a style of Wushu before but this was of another caliber. When Kriang went for the 3 hit combo, Kriang went to follow Xing's movements as he noticed him slip his jab but the then being able to hit Xing flush in the face with his elbow, Kriang wondered if Xing even expected that? But, when he went for the kick, Kriang knew that he had about 4 more hits he wanted to add after the first combo. The smirk on Kriang's face faded as he nearly frowned from the pain he felt in his midsection. What just happened? A moment when Kriang launched his kick, he swore that Xing was still there. When focusing a little harder, the pain he felt was a countering kick he took from the Monk, thanks to his swift movement to evade his attack and then deliver the kick the made Kriang stagger back. Not only was the counter fast and hard to detect but Kriang didn't even have time to use the Yantra protection, which left him vulnerable to that attack. With his forearm to his midsection, Kriang now knew this guy was just as fast if not faster than himself. Kriang had to think of a next tactic. A smirk came upon his face as he had an idea. He changed stances. His usual Muay Thai stance shifted into that of a totally different fighting style. One that was not closed fist like Muay Thai but more open fist to use more swift movements. He was going to use Silat pattani.