Watching the group leave, Ian Song's eyes flashed with suspicion. He didn't recognize any of them—why were they causing trouble for him? Could it be that Drake Easton was behind this, egging them on?
So he decided to go out for a walk.
Because Sean Xavier, Evan Carson, and the others made no effort to hide their movements, plenty of people knew they were going to stir up trouble for Ian Song.
Naturally, quite a few people watched the situation unfold from the shadows.
As a result, when people saw Ian Song defeat Evan Carson with a single move, and Sean Xavier and the rest even apologized before leaving, everyone was stunned.
Even if Evan Carson wasn't the strongest, he was still ranked twenty-second on the Great Jin Dragon List.
To beat him in one move proved that Ian Song was truly extraordinary—he might even have the strength to contend for the top ten of the Great Jin Dragon List.
It didn't take long before the whole story spread throughout the city.
Gavin Hill, hearing the news, exaggerated the rumors even further, claiming Ian Song had once said that the so-called Great Jin Dragon List and Phoenix List were nothing but jokes, and that none of the experts on them were worth a blow.
Most people didn't really believe it, but those ranked on the Great Jin Dragon List and Phoenix List started to feel some resentment toward Ian Song.
Leon Linwood openly declared, "He's nothing but a clown. All he can do is brag—does he have any real skills?"
At that moment, Ian Song also arrived at the tavern.
When Ian Song heard the diners talking in the tavern, he couldn't help but frown.
He was certain someone was stirring the pot, deliberately trying to make him the public enemy of the younger generation.
"I've just arrived in the Imperial Capital. Apart from Drake Easton, I haven't offended anyone else. Looks like he's the one pulling strings behind the scenes!" Ian Song thought to himself.
His expression instantly grew cold.
Still, this wasn't necessarily a bad thing. If he could suppress the younger generation of the Great Jin Empire, maybe the Immortals would take notice—and once they showed up, he'd have a chance to scan their cultivation methods.
After sitting in the tavern for a while and strolling through the streets, Ian Song returned to his residence.
He found a group of people waiting outside the estate.