Arrogant.
Way too arrogant!
Watching Evan Lin’s attitude, everyone had only one thought in their minds.
The Four Seasons Grand Array used by the four—Nightspring, Nightsummer, Night Autumn, and Night Winter—was still in the condensation phase. The four combined their strength and unleashed their qi, but due to the formation’s unique nature, they couldn’t move at all right now.
Normally, when this formation was used, Nightstar’s people would stand guard, doing everything they could to protect the array until it was complete.
But now, Nightstar’s people didn’t need to protect the array at all.
After being blocked by the long chains of qi just now, many were already exhausted.
If Evan Lin stepped forward now, no one could stop him.
If Evan Lin approached while the Four Seasons Grand Array was still incomplete, focused his strength, he could probably break it in an instant.
That way, Evan Lin would still win easily.
But now, Evan Lin just stood there, letting the Four Seasons Grand Array activate. His attitude made it clear—he didn’t take the formation seriously at all.
Such shameless boasting!
Nightspring snorted coldly, her gaze growing even frostier.
Hearing Evan Lin bluntly call their formation trash, the four instructors felt a surge of anger. Luckily, they managed to control themselves; if their qi leaked and ruined the array, they’d be finished.
"How much longer do you need?"
Evan Lin asked, completely at ease.
"Five minutes."
Nightspring answered instinctively—and immediately regretted it.
What kind of move was that, revealing your hand at a time like this?
"Alright, I'll give you five minutes."
Evan Lin nodded, turned around, and walked straight toward the Ju family patriarch sitting there.
"Hmm?"
Seeing Evan Lin approach, the Ju patriarch raised his eyebrows.
The steward beside him darkened his expression, stepped forward, and placed himself between Evan Lin and the Ju patriarch.
His gaze toward Evan Lin was filled with caution.
The young man before him was far from as simple as he looked.
"Ju family patriarch?"
Evan Lin looked at the Ju patriarch sitting there, not even glancing at the steward standing in his way.
"That’s me."
The Ju patriarch nodded.
“How dare you! What right do you have to speak to our patriarch like that?”
Chase Ju, who had been injured earlier but not seriously, jumped out ahead, looking righteously outraged. He sounded like he was defending the Ju family’s honor, but in reality, he was hiding behind the steward.
He was terrified Evan Lin might lash out, but he was also scared that Evan’s presence had let Allen Ju reclaim his Third Young Master title.
"Noisy."
Evan Lin turned his head and gave Chase Ju a calm look.
Nobody else saw Evan Lin do anything, but Chase Ju suddenly went pale, as if he’d seen something terrifying. The chill in Evan’s eyes scared him so badly he staggered back several steps.
Just from that single look, Chase Ju’s legs went weak. In front of everyone, he collapsed to the ground, still trembling uncontrollably.
"Embarrassing."
The Ju patriarch frowned, and right after he spoke, someone hurried over and carried Chase Ju away.
Being scared like that by a single glance, Chase Ju didn’t just lose his own face—he made the whole Ju family look bad.
Many people around couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
Chase Ju had waited years for Allen Ju to be stripped of his Third Young Master status in the Ju family.
He finally got his chance this time.
But after what just happened, his standing in the Ju patriarch’s eyes plummeted.
Even if Allen Ju lost his position, Chase Ju probably wouldn’t have a shot at moving up anymore.
"Now, let’s talk about our business."
Evan Lin ignored Chase Ju completely. Behind him, the four seasonal instructors were still condensing the array.
The array’s power kept growing, but the four instructors looked more and more grim.
They were on high alert, pouring their energy into the formation—but the kid in front of them just completely ignored it.
Not only did he ignore them, he didn’t even spare them a glance. He was using this gap to talk with the Ju patriarch about their issues?
“This is outrageous!”
Nightspring clenched her teeth, itching to finish condensing the array and smash this brat into the ground.
The Four Seasons Grand Array was nothing like any other formation.
This was Nightstar’s true killer move—absolute power beyond imagination!
"Once the array is complete, let’s see how arrogant he can be."
Nightwinter’s whole body tensed, veins bulging. The array consumed a massive amount of qi, pushing all four instructors past their limits.
If it weren’t for Nightstar’s reputation, they would never have used this formation.
"In a moment, let him fend for himself."
Nightfall sneered, "We can’t even control the array’s power. If he can’t withstand it, he’ll be sent packing for good."
Nightfall’s words left everyone silent.
Allen Ju and Wu Shilan, along with the others, were anxious, glancing at Evan Lin every so often.
"So, what do you want to talk about?"
The Ju patriarch raised his brow at Evan Lin’s words. "If I’m not mistaken, we’ve never met before."
"Likewise, we shouldn’t have any connection at all."
"But this time, because of you, our Ju family might get dragged down."
"So, if you want to talk, are you planning to apologize?"
The Ju patriarch sat there, sizing Evan Lin up.
"To be precise, I’m here to give you some advice."
Evan Lin shook his head and spoke bluntly: "Allen Ju is my friend. This conflict with Nightstar happened because of me."
"So in the days ahead, if he wants your position as Ju family patriarch, you should let him have it."