After his initial joy, the Water Patriarch asked, "Why did you let him go?"
"Father, I made an agreement with him. If you don't want me to break my word, then that's how it is." Skyler Water said, clarifying his sibling bond with Selena Water.
"An agreement? What kind of agreement?" asked the Water Patriarch suspiciously.
"At the next Heaven-Battling Clan Tournament, if he takes first place, I'll accept his challenge and resolve the grudge between me and his father, Liam Yang." Skyler Water replied.
"Him? He's only a Profound-Immortal, and he has to get first place? That's impossible. I bet once he's out, he'll just hide somewhere." Patriarch Water scoffed, not believing it.
"Father, I believe Evan Yang won't run away like that." Skyler Water said.
Patriarch Water looked at Skyler Water, seeing his determination, and realized he was serious. Helplessly, he said, "Fine, next time there's a Heaven-Battling Clan Tournament, I'll go with you to watch."
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"Who else? Of course your little sister, Selena Water. Right now, she's the only one qualified and capable." replied Patriarch Water.
"Alright, I understand. Thanks, Father. If there's nothing else, I'll head back now." Skyler Water said.
"Don't rush. I'm about to send out a notice so everyone can celebrate properly." The Water Patriarch said excitedly. "No need, it's really not such a big deal. I don't want it blown out of proportion. But Father, is there someone you can hand over to me?" Skyler asked.
"Who?" asked Patriarch Water. "Gavin North, from the North Clan. He cheated this time and even used demonic arts. I want to know what's going on." Skyler Water said.
"Hmm, I've already spoken to the North Clan's patriarch about this. He's pleaded many times, but honestly, it's not a big or small matter. Since you want him, you handle it. Just try to deal with it properly." said the Water Patriarch.
Skyler nodded. "Alright, I understand."
Then, taking Noel Water with him, Skyler Water left. Patriarch Water's trusted guard smiled and said, "Congratulations, Patriarch. The young master is able to stand again." "Yes, after so many years, I never thought he'd stand again. It's wonderful. But that boy—just what is his background, to have such ability? The Yang Clan really isn't simple." said Patriarch Water.
"So what does the Patriarch mean?" asked the guard.
"Help me investigate everything about him and report back immediately." the Water Patriarch ordered.
"Yes, I'll go right away." The guard said, then slipped out quickly.
As Evan Yang followed Selena Water, preparing to leave, he overheard some rumors. Evan sighed helplessly, "I've caused trouble for Lady Selena."
"It's fine. Once you leave, they won't have anything left to pursue." Selena said calmly.
"Alright then, please lead the way, Lady Selena." Evan Yang said.
Selena nodded and continued to lead Evan out, but along the way she received a message. "How did he send a message?"
"Who?" Selena asked curiously.
"Where are you going?" Kevin Chance asked suspiciously. "I'm not from here, so I'm leaving. Hope we meet again someday," Evan Yang replied.
"So it's him! Take me to him." Selena's expression suddenly changed.
Evan Yang nodded, and let Selena Water escort him out. Kevin Chance watched their backs, thinking, "A genius, truly a genius. A Profound-Immortal who can match an Emperor, and his medical skills—he really did heal that guy."
Selena had already investigated and discovered that the rumors all originated from Kevin Chance. Now, hearing Evan could contact him, she was quite pleased.
"It's nothing. I just have a few words I want to say to him." Selena replied.
"I just got back and heard about it. I wanted to see what rare illness it was, so I came. Besides, I can't let my junior niece, Selena Water, just marry anyone, right?" Kevin Chance laughed.
"You! And you almost killed my son," Patriarch Water said, looking at the disheveled Kevin Chance.
"Senior brother, don't be angry. It's fine now, isn't it? Just a little mistake." Kevin Chance laughed.
When Kevin saw the veiled woman beside Evan, he felt her aura was familiar. As they approached, Kevin was shocked to realize it was Selena Water. "L-Lady Selena," Kevin said awkwardly. "Hello. I finally tracked you down," Selena said angrily.
Sensing the tense atmosphere, Evan hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?" "Brother Wood, let's talk outside," Kevin said awkwardly. Selena, knowing there were too many people here, told them, "Let's go outside the city."
After that, Selena led the way, with Evan and Kevin following behind. Kevin explained, "This is a big mess. You brought her, so you need to help me fix it." "What's wrong?" Evan asked, confused.
Kevin then explained to Evan everything he'd spread after leaving. When Evan finished listening, he sighed, "Kevin, you really are something... But fine, you did it for me, so I'll help you out."
Once the three arrived outside, Selena stared at Kevin and said, "If you have something to say, say it now!"
"It's a misunderstanding, really! I just wanted Brother Wood to get out safely," Kevin explained.
Evan added, "Lady Selena, he did it for my sake. Please let him go."
"This isn't your business, so don't butt in. Do you realize how much trouble this caused me?" Selena snapped at Kevin.
"It really isn't my fault," Kevin continued to explain.
Selena Water still couldn't vent her anger. Evan Yang knew this couldn't go on, so he asked, "Lady Selena, how do you want to settle this?" "I'll only feel better after beating him up," Selena replied.
"Ah? Let's not do that... As an Immortal Lord, Kevin Chance wouldn't dare face an Emperor's strength."
"Doesn't matter, it's happening." Selena said, furious, and moved to strike Kevin Chance. Evan Yang, helpless, stepped forward and blocked her attack. "Lady Selena, this is a misunderstanding." "Move aside!" Selena shouted angrily, surprised that Evan actually stopped her.
"Lady Selena, it's really just a misunderstanding," Kevin Chance said, feeling frustrated.
"Are you moving or not?" Selena Water demanded, looking at Evan Yang.
Evan Yang shook his head. "Lady Selena, if you're really going to do this, then I have to stop you."
"You! Overestimating yourself, huh? Fine, I'll teach you a lesson first, then deal with him." Furious, Selena Water attacked Evan Yang, only to find his speed and power were no less than an Emperor's. Even Kevin Chance was stunned—Evan, who appeared to be a Profound-Immortal, was actually terrifying. "You were hiding your strength?" Selena exclaimed. "I wasn't hiding anything. I already said I'd enter the Heaven-Battling Clan Tournament, so my strength wouldn't be low. Sorry for making you laugh, Lady Selena," Evan replied.
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"Don't think that just because you have some strength you can play the hero. Watch how I defeat you." Selena Water snorted coldly and launched into a fierce duel with Evan Yang. Kevin Chance watched from the side, even feeling nervous for Evan.
Evan Yang never went all out—he just blocked Selena Water's attacks, hoping she'd tire out and stop being so stubborn.
As for Selena Water, after several rounds, she couldn't gain the upper hand against Evan Yang at all. This made her unwilling to accept defeat, so she tried again and again, muttering to herself, "How did the Yang Clan produce such a monster?"
It went on for a long time, until Selena Water was nearly exhausted. Furious, she said, "Fine, you're tough. But next time, you won't be so lucky."
"Thank you, Lady Selena, for going easy on me." Evan Yang knew neither of them had used treasures or elemental powers, so the outcome wasn't settled. He also realized Selena wasn't truly trying to win, just saving face.
"Hmph, since you chose to protect him, I won't escort you out. Handle it yourself." Selena Water finished, angrily preparing to leave. Evan Yang was shocked. "You can't!"
"Why not? I'll do what I want." Selena Water looked at Evan Yang. "Lady Selena, didn't we make an agreement? If I healed you, you'd escort me out." Evan Yang reminded her.
"That was your own agreement. I'm changing my mind now." Selena Water said.
Evan Yang was helpless. "If Lady Selena really insists, do I have to bring up the husband-selection agreement? Will you marry me then?"
"You!" Selena Water hadn't expected Evan Yang to bring that up.
"Isn't it? I said I didn't want to do that, just wanted to leave. If you let me go, that agreement doesn't count." Evan Yang said.
Selena Water stared at Evan Yang. "Fine, you've got guts. Next Heaven-Battling Clan Tournament, I won't let you off easy."
"Heaven-Battling Clan Tournament?" Evan Yang didn't know why Selena Water brought it up. "That's right. Next time, I'll be representing the Water Clan," Selena said to Evan.
Evan Yang hadn't expected Selena Water to be the next competitor, and knew he'd have to defeat her for first place. "So next time, we'll see who's really stronger. For now, I won't fight you anymore. Get ready, I'll escort you out," Selena said, still unwilling but resigned.
Evan Yang nodded, then said to Kevin Chance, "Brother Kevin, I'm leaving now."
Kevin Chance looked at this remarkable young man—he never expected a beggar to have such abilities. He nodded, "Alright, see you again someday."
Evan Yang nodded, and let Selena Water escort him out. Kevin Chance watched their backs, thinking, "A genius, truly a genius. A Profound-Immortal who can match an Emperor, and his medical skills—he really did heal Skyler Water."
Evan nodded, and let Selena escort him out. Kevin watched their backs, thinking, "A genius, truly a genius. A Profound-Immortal who can match an Emperor, and his medical skills—he really did heal that guy."
The Water Patriarch was alone in his room, waiting for something. Just then, the door opened and Kevin Chance entered. Patriarch Water looked at him and said, "Why did you join the husband-selection this time? I heard you almost killed my son, Skyler Water."
The Water Patriarch was alone in his room, waiting for something. Just then, the door opened and Kevin entered. The Water Patriarch looked at him and said, "Why did you join the husband-selection this time? I heard you almost killed my son."
"You! And you almost killed my son, Skyler Water," Patriarch Water said, looking at the disheveled Kevin Chance.
"You! And you almost killed my son," the Water Patriarch said, looking at the disheveled Kevin.
"Senior brother, don't be angry. It's fine now, isn't it? Just a little mistake." Kevin laughed.