My Grievances With the Southriver Sword Sect Have Nothing to Do With You

"This guy didn't even move a finger, so how did Nathan Lin end up kneeling?"

Could it be that Nathan Lin was just scared by him?

Maybe. I heard some top experts don't even need to fight—just their aura alone is enough to scare people out of their wits...

The crowd watching this scene erupted into heated discussion.

Nathan Lin was kneeling before Evan Lin, trembling all over, gasping for breath, unable to form a complete sentence.

"Nathan, get up!"

Leonard Lin's aged face twitched as he stepped forward and grabbed Nathan Lin's arm, but no matter how hard he pulled, Nathan stayed rooted to the spot, not moving an inch.

"Since you claim to speak for the Southriver Sword Sect, then go back and tell your people: if they want revenge, just come find me."

Evan Lin tapped Nathan Lin's forehead lightly with his toe.

That overwhelming, tsunami-like pressure had already crushed Nathan Lin's mental defenses completely. With force like that, not just Nathan—even Zack Zhao with his Misty Rain Sword that day wouldn't have had the slightest chance to resist.

Under Evan Lin's toe, the kneeling Nathan Lin was kicked straight to the side.

"Who the hell are you?!"

Seeing Nathan Lin, the Lin family's pride, kicked aside so easily—and what's worse, Nathan didn't even try to fight back!

Henry Lin fought to keep his rage in check, stepped forward, and jabbed a finger at Evan Lin's face: "Just what grudge do you have against my Lin family?! You started trouble with us at the appraisal fair, and now you use these dirty tricks against Nathan! You—"

Henry Lin was fuming, his voice nearly out of control.

Before he could finish, Evan Lin casually slapped him right across the face.

In the blink of an eye, the Henry Lin who'd just been demanding answers was sent flying.

Whoosh—a sharp sound split the air.

Henry Lin flew a long way, crashing straight through the glass window by the hall and landing on the steps outside the Su family's main gate.

The sheer power behind that casual slap was terrifying! The onlookers all sucked in a breath, and when they looked at Evan Lin again, their eyes were filled with awe and disbelief.

"You actually dared to lay a hand on him!"

Leonard Lin was shaking all over with rage.

"Brother Lin, I'll gladly accept your birthday congratulations, but as for the rest—your Lin family should leave now. We won't be seeing you off!"

Victor Su laughed heartily and waved a big hand.

Grizzly immediately led a few security guards forward and escorted the remaining Lin family members out.

As for Nathan Lin, who'd just been tapped on the forehead by Evan Lin's toe, he looked dazed and didn't resist at all—he was simply tossed out the door.

The Lin family came in swaggering, but left in utter disgrace.

This whole scene played out before the guests' eyes. Many turned their attention to Evan Lin, shocked, and some had already started asking around, trying to find out who he was.

"A true master is a true master—he's just on another level!" Second Brother Su was all smiles as he helped Eldest Brother Su over and stepped forward.

He turned to Eldest Brother Su, sounding proud: "Big Bro! See? This is the master I found—he's insanely strong. I was planning to introduce him to you. If he ever gives your unit a few pointers, you'd be unstoppable in the next competition!"

Second Brother Su laughed gleefully.

Eldest Brother Su looked at Evan Lin with newfound respect, secretly relieved he hadn't tried to fight him just now.

Just then, Molly Su glanced at Victor Su. After he nodded to her, Molly let go of his hand, stepped forward, and stood before Evan Lin, bowing her head slightly with a gentle smile: "Molly greets Master Lin."

"Master Lin? Wait, how do you know he's Master Lin?" Second Brother Su was baffled, staring at Molly, even more confused than before.

He'd only mentioned Evan Lin to Eldest Brother Su, never to Victor Su or Molly, and as for Evan's surname, Molly shouldn't know it at all.

"We met Master Lin back at White Dragon Manor. If he hadn't helped us that day, Grandpa and I would've fallen into the hands of a Miracle Hand Sect doctor." Molly spoke softly, and the look she gave Evan Lin was unusually warm.

"It's not convenient to talk here. Master, please follow me to the back room." Victor Su made a gesture of invitation, which sent a shockwave through the crowd below.

Even when the Su family was cornered by the Lin family just now, Victor Su never bowed his head—and with his status in Jinnan, he never needed to curry favor with anyone.

But now, in front of everyone, he treated Evan Lin with such respect and even called him 'Master'!

"Who exactly is this guy?"

"What does he look like? I didn't get a good look—he seems pretty young. If only my daughter could meet him, that'd be amazing!"

Grizzly stayed behind to keep order at the banquet, and the birthday celebration continued.

But now, the topic of conversation had shifted from the Lin–Su family feud to the mysterious young man who'd just appeared.

Many were so stunned by Evan Lin that they hadn't managed to get a clear look at his face, leaving them secretly frustrated and full of regret.

From the main hall, a corridor led through a private garden to a quiet back room.

The room was sparsely furnished, except for a majestic Rivers-and-Mountains Scroll hanging on the wall, radiating heroic energy and grandeur.

"I've been trying to contact you for days, Master, but couldn't get through. After today's events, I really have to thank you again—my Su family will never forget your kindness!" Victor Su walked ahead, opened the door for Evan Lin, then turned and looked at him, full of emotion.

Second Brother Su helped Eldest Brother Su take the last seat, while Molly Su deliberately walked beside Evan Lin. She carried a faint, refreshing fragrance that was almost intoxicating.

"I promised you before that I'd completely cure your granddaughter's illness. As for the feud with the Southriver Sword Sect, that's my business with them—it has nothing to do with you." Evan Lin said calmly, walking into the room and sitting down directly in the only grand Taishi chair.

Victor Su wasn't angry at all—his eyes lit up and he was overjoyed: "So you're here now to cure Molly's illness once and for all, Master!"

"If that's really the case, then whatever you ask of me in the future—so long as I live—I'll do it, even if it costs me my life!"