Blade glanced at them, frowning slightly. "Old Man Su wants to see him—what does that have to do with you?"
The last time, on Thousand-Saints Mountain, when Blade first saw this teenager, he thought Evan looked especially weak—frail, probably the type to get knocked out with a single punch.
But when they actually fought, Blade couldn't even withstand a single punch from him and was immediately knocked to the ground.
Now, seeing Evan Lin again—and watching others treat him with such contempt—Blade felt a strange sensation flicker in his heart.
He turned to look at Evan again and spoke in a low voice: "Old Man Su wants to see you. Come with me."
Hearing Blade speak with such certainty, the others didn’t dare utter a word, afraid of angering Su’s personal bodyguard.
Climbing straight to the top is hard, leaping over the dragon gate is harder—but right now, before their eyes, Evan Lin might actually achieve the dream these people have chased all their lives!
"If he wants to see me, let him come in person."
Evan looked at Blade, his tone flat: "You want me to go meet him? Not interested."
It was like dropping a bomb.
As soon as Evan finished his simple sentence, Blade’s face instantly darkened.
The crowd looked at Evan with new depth in their eyes; meanwhile, Blade’s fist was already clenched, his gaze at Evan filled with barely suppressed violence.
Blade knew Evan Lin’s fists were tough, but he couldn’t tolerate anyone showing disrespect to Old Man Su in front of him!
"Do you know who Old Man Su is? Just getting to meet him is the greatest honor you’ll ever get! You little brat, not only are you ungrateful, but you dare talk like that?" Neil Kong glared at Evan, his eyes burning with jealousy.
He’d begged and pleaded just for a chance to meet Old Man Su, but never got much of an opportunity.
Yet this kid has the chance handed to him for free, and he doesn’t even appreciate it!
Such arrogant words left everyone completely stunned.
"Old Man Su isn’t convenient to come out right now. Please, young man, come with me—it’s better to meet him directly." Blade held back, but everyone could sense the surging power rising from him.
"Are you planning to fight me?" Evan raised his eyebrows, his icy gaze sweeping over Blade’s face. Blade’s heart jumped; he withdrew his aura at once, suddenly remembering just how terrifying Evan was. He lowered his head and said nothing.
No way—Evan talks like that, and Blade isn’t even mad?
"Is Evan Lin trying to get himself killed? This kid is just too reckless—he doesn't even put Old Man Su in his eyes!"
The people nearby watched Evan and Blade stare each other down, all of them inwardly astonished.
Behind them, Lucy Lu and Joy Zheng watched the scene unfold, both feeling a bit worried.
Seeing Evan refuse to compromise, Blade hesitated, then pulled out his phone and called Old Man Su. He briefly explained the situation—never expecting that, after a moment’s thought, Old Man Su would actually agree!
"Old Man Su said to wait here—he’ll come meet you in person."
Blade hung up, sounding a bit amazed.
Old Man Su spent half his life working his way up to his current status and reputation. He was tough and decisive, but also valued and cherished talent.
The last time Old Man Su saw Evan on Thousand-Saints Mountain, he’d wanted to find a chance to talk with him. After all, Su could tell that even back then, Evan already had inner strength—at such a young age, to have cultivated internal force was truly extraordinary.
But later, by a twist of fate, Su returned to Jinnan and never managed to meet Evan at Minghai Garden. Over time, he let it go—never expecting to run into Evan again today.
"Old Man Su said he’s coming out? To meet him personally?"
"Did I hear that right?"
"No way—what kind of status does Old Man Su have? Why would he go out to meet a high schooler?"
Blade’s words hit like thunder out of a clear sky.
Just moments ago, Kevin Shao and Derek Zhang still had issues with Evan, but now their faces turned white as wax. Stella Cui and Ryan Chen, who’d been shouting before, suddenly felt their legs go weak.
Neil Kong’s face flickered with emotion, while Sharon Chen’s eyes went wide.
The man from Jinnan couldn’t help but tremble, his heart in turmoil.
Ryan Chen took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, but found it impossible.
That’s Su Yuantian—Old Man Su!
Head of the Su family! In Jinnan, everyone else tries to curry favor with him. When has he ever come out to greet a teenager?
If word gets out, Old Man Su’s reputation might not take a hit, but this Evan Lin guy will definitely become famous all over Jinnan!
"Xiao Yi, why don’t you just go meet Old Man Su?" Joy Zheng hesitated as she looked at Evan.
From the shocked faces around her, Joy could tell Old Man Su’s status was extraordinary. She was worried Su might have some special reason for seeking Evan out.
But considering that Old Man Su was elderly—and not wanting Evan to show off in front of her classmates—Joy figured it wasn’t worth risking trouble just for a little pride.
Lucy Lu had the same thought. She nodded at Evan, "Old Man Su isn’t young anymore. You’re making an elder walk all the way just to see a junior like you—is that really appropriate? Listen to your mom; you should show some courtesy."
Yolanda Fang winked at Evan, clearly hoping he wouldn’t get into unnecessary trouble over this.
Steel that’s too hard will snap.
Everyone understood that principle.
At this moment, Evan had already slapped Neil Kong and the others so hard their faces were swollen. If he needlessly offended Old Man Su now, it definitely wouldn’t be wise.
Blade heard this and looked at Evan, his steely eyes behind his sunglasses showing a hint of pleading.
Evan thought for a moment, then nodded slightly. "Fine. Since my mom and Auntie Lu both said so, I’ll go with you."
Blade let out a sigh of relief when Evan agreed.
"Please follow me."
He nodded slightly to Evan, then led the way up front.
Zhang Heng, seeing all this, felt lucky he hadn’t gone up against Evan today—otherwise, he’d have been in real trouble. He glanced at Kevin Shao and Derek Zhang, whose faces looked utterly defeated, and sneered.
Everyone’s eyes followed Evan and Blade. At the end of their line of sight, in front of Villa No. 3, two figures stood clearly.
A man and a woman.
An elder and a youth.
Old Man Su has actually come out to greet them in person!