"Young Master Zhao!"
Seeing Zane Zhao in such agony, the faces of those who came with him immediately changed. Evan Lin's presence was unmistakable.
Someone hurried forward to help Zane Zhao up.
Once they dragged Zane Zhao a bit further away, one of them glared angrily at Evan Lin: "I'm telling you, you're finished!"
"You all just wait. Now that you've hurt Young Master Zhao, nobody at this table is leaving the Zahn Family estate today!" Bella Bai's anxiety was growing.
After dropping his harsh words, before Evan Lin could even look at him, he and the others quickly helped Zane Zhao and scurried away.
Once they left, the area fell into a brief silence.
The muscular guy finally finished exhaling his hot breath, still lying on the floor gasping for air. With all the moisture in his body evaporated, he looked as if he'd lost a whole size. Evan Lin stood nearby, unfazed.
The bespectacled guy, the cold-faced guy, and the others all stared at Evan Lin, their gazes unfriendly.
"We're leaving right now," one said, glancing at Evan Lin.
Seeing Zane Zhao and his crew leave, Bella Bai immediately stood up, grabbed Evan Lin by the wrist, and turned to go.
But no matter how hard she pulled, she couldn't budge Evan Lin.
"If we don't leave now, it'll really be too late."
Bella Bai looked at Evan Lin, anxiety clear in her voice.
She was starting to regret it now—regret bringing Evan Lin in with her just moments ago.
She never expected the boy beside her—Evan Lin—to be so much bolder than she'd imagined.
Who would've thought he'd actually dare to start a fight inside the Zahn family estate?
Not only did he throw punches, he even used a magic artifact.
Bella Bai looked outside, her face full of worry.
Evan Lin sat with his back to the door, showing no intention of turning around.
Besides, Zane Zhao already dropped some harsh words, so it's only a matter of time before people from the Zahn family—or even the ancient-martial Ma family—show up. Bella Bai's heart pounded with worry for Evan Lin.
By then, it'll be impossible to leave even if you want to.
"No need to panic. It's just a minor issue," Evan Lin replied, cool as ever.
Evan Lin shook his head, gently exerted force with his wrist, and Bella Bai let out a startled cry as she felt a soft power pull her, making her sit back in her chair.
Bella Bai still hadn't figured out where that force came from.
"This kid is asking for trouble, and now he's dragging us down with him!"
The bespectacled guy grumbled, "It was a great chance to make connections, but now look—no connections, and we've made enemies with Zane Zhao instead."
"Zane Zhao's status in the Zahn family isn't low, you know!"
His tone was full of resentment.
"Bella, if something really happens this time, you won't be able to avoid the blame!"
The cold-faced guy finally spoke up. He got up from his seat without hesitation and turned to leave: "I'm out of here. If you want to stick around with this idiot and get yourselves killed, be my guest!"
But he'd barely taken two steps before his expression changed and he hurried back to his seat.
Not far away, at the main gate of the Zahn family estate...
A procession of people was entering from there.
As the crowd filed in, the cold-faced guy trembled in fear, his face turning pale.
"They're here, they're here!"
Someone cried out in alarm.
"If you're a man, when Zane Zhao comes after us later, you take the heat yourself! Don't drag us down with you!" The bespectacled guy shouted at Evan Lin, voice quivering.
Bella Bai looked outside, her face full of worry.
Evan Lin sat with his back to the door, showing zero intention of turning around.
"The Yun family of Rivercrest, Patriarch Yun, and Yuna Pu have arrived!"
But the next moment, someone at the gate shouted loudly.
"The Yun family of Jiang-Zhe, Patriarch Yun, and Princess Yun Zhi have arrived!"
The voice rang clear and strong, obviously boosted by martial qi.
As soon as those words were spoken, the whole crowd erupted.
Immediately, countless people stood up and craned their necks toward the gate.
"The Yun family!"
"The Yun family from Jiang-Zhe, independent from the five major families!"
"I never thought the Yun family would show up today! And Yuna Pu—isn't she the legendary super beauty?"
People started chattering, each adding their own comments.
"It's not just Yuna Pu—Patriarch Yun is here too!"
"You guys don't know, but Patriarch Yun hasn't left the Yun family in decades. For him to come to the Zhan family in person must mean he's giving face to the ancient-martial Ma family!"
"Looks like Master Lin from Seacrest is facing not only the Ma family, but also the Yun family of Jiang-Zhe?"
The chatter grew louder.
The bespectacled guy and the cold-faced guy relaxed a bit when they realized these weren't Zhao Xing's people.
They looked toward the gate and saw two people approaching, surrounded by a crowd.
One old, one young.
Patriarch Yun radiated power, his aura towering overhead. Though elderly, he was imposing and energetic, walking with a commanding presence that marked him as a true leader.
Beside him walked Yuna Pu, her face covered by a thin veil, her figure graceful and elegant, moving with the poise of a noble lady.
Even with half her face hidden, her phoenix eyes were so captivating that people couldn't help but stare.
"That's Yuna Pu from the Yun family!"
Just seeing her eyes is enough to make you lose yourself. Yuna Pu's beauty was legendary.
Seriously, who could ever win Yuna Pu's favor?
Praise and admiration echoed all around.
As Yuna Pu walked through the crowd, people naturally cleared a path for her.
All those compliments reached her ears, but her heart remained unmoved.
Patriarch Yun walked beside Yuna Pu, speaking in a low voice that still reached her ears: "As for you, Maran from the Ma family was originally supposed to marry you into the Ma clan."
"But since Maran chose a woman from the Zhan family, you'll just have to settle for being his side-concubine."
"I know you have feelings for Master Lin from Seacrest. That boy may be our enemy, but I can't deny he's a genius."
"But no matter how monstrous a genius is, cross the line and you'll die. You should understand that."
"But no matter how monstrous a genius is, cross the line and you'll die. You should understand that."
Patriarch Yun spoke coldly.
She had once imagined her future husband as a heroic figure, but never expected she'd be sent to the Ma family as a plaything, exchanged for the Yun family's future. Yuna Pu's heart was bitter.
Her gaze was unfocused, her clothes fluttering in the wind. She was used to the curious looks all around her.
She had once imagined her future husband as a heroic figure, but never expected she'd be sent to the Ma family as a plaything, exchanged for the Yun family's future.
As for Master Lin from Seacrest...
She hoped he wouldn't show up. She hoped he'd survive.
As Yuna Pu thought this, her eyes swept the crowd and suddenly spotted a familiar figure.