The hat wielding Shaolin Monk, was walking around the Wu Shi Academy, just spreading his ego and doing it terribly. He then saw you and put a hand on his razor brimmed hat, seemingly saluting.

"How did you get here?"

Kung Lao didn't sound like a harsh and rude person, his tone was very egotistical and he seemingly wanted to spread his ego around, so everyone knew he was great.