"Does the Moore family have an ancient sword?"
Evan Lin asked curiously.
Back in Zhaoyu Town, that girl named Melissa Mu seemed to use an ancient sword as a bargaining chip to trade for the pill that saved her father.
Evan had originally planned to look into the Moore family after a few days, but he didn’t expect to run into their people here.
"Ancient sword?"
Hearing Evan’s question, Sam Su paused, then thought for a moment. "I don’t think so? But I did hear the Moore family does have a clan-protecting treasure."
"As for what that treasure actually is, outsiders have no clue."
Sam Su looked at Evan, hesitated, then finally asked, "Don’t tell me, Master Lin, you know someone from the Moore family?"
"The Moore family might not be as strong overall as our Su family, but to be honest, the power backing them isn’t something to take lightly."
Sam Su was a bit confused inside.
Evan pondered for a moment before speaking: "You could say I know them, but not really. It's just that the Moore family still owes me a sword."
Oh, oh.
As soon as Evan spoke, the driver shook his head slightly, and Sam Su just nodded perfunctorily.
To say the Moore family owes him a sword—if you said that out loud, people would really laugh at you.
The Su family counts as a major clan in Jinnan, mainly because Victor Su has the military behind him. Back in the day, he fought jungle battles with a rifle on the front lines for the country, and later he went into business, single-handedly building the Su family's commercial empire.
Now that Victor Su’s birthday is coming up, Sam Su is even more focused on finding a good gift to please the old man.
Inside the car, after Evan spoke, things went quiet.
The Daoist kept shooting Evan Lin looks of contempt.
Even if a lay disciple of Buddhism has deep cultivation, they can only deal with yin spirits and such. If it comes to a real fight, they’re at a disadvantage.
The car drove straight to a restaurant in the center of Springvale County. The place had over thirty floors, making it the tallest hotel in the county—Springvale Mountain & Sea Grand Hotel.
As soon as the car stopped and the door opened, you could see a row of identical business vans parked in the lot nearby. People were constantly getting in and out, and some vehicles were clearly heading out to pick up guests.
This time the appraisal fair is on the rooftop terrace—they’ve got drinks and pastries set up. Second Young Master Su, do you want to go up and try some now?" The driver got out, smiling.
Let’s go up. No need for you to come—I’ll let you get back to your own business.
After Sam Su finished speaking, he led Evan and the others into the Springvale Mountain & Sea Grand Hotel.
Don’t be fooled by the hotel’s location in a small county—the décor inside was just as luxurious as any five-star hotel, and it looked like quite a few people were staying here.
This place has become the playground for all the rich young masters in Jinnan. From bottom to top, there are casinos, KTV, movie theaters, restaurants, tea houses, and even a small concert hall that sometimes brings in big-name celebrities.
As they walked in, Sam Su explained things to Evan.
They took the elevator up, passing floor after floor. Along the way, they saw plenty of hurried middle-aged men—some pale and empty-eyed, clearly having lost everything in the casino.
Sam Su was unfazed by the scene.
The elevator reached the rooftop, and as soon as the doors opened, there were several people waiting outside.
These men were all about the same age as Sam Su—around forty, dressed in suits, hair slicked back, each holding a glass of wine.
When Sam Su saw them, his expression changed slightly. One of the men stepped forward, smiling: "I heard Second Young Master Su was about to arrive, so I’ve been waiting here for a while. It’s been ages—Second Young Master Su is still as handsome as ever!"
When he said "handsome," the others all smiled knowingly. Sam Su was a bit overweight, so the word hardly fit him.
Henry Lin, you’re early! That’s rare." Sam Su’s expression kept changing before he finally spoke.
Come on, Sam, I came early just to wait for you! In a little while, our Lin and Su families will be in-laws, right?" Henry Lin smiled.
The others nodded in agreement: "Second Young Master Su, Henry Lin has been saying he’s planning to bring people over to propose marriage when Old Master Su celebrates his birthday."
That’s right. I’ve heard your niece, Molly Su, is getting prettier by the day, and Henry Lin’s Nathan Lin from No. 2 High is a real prodigy—outstanding in both looks and character. Word is, Nathan might even get into the Southriver Sword Sect and earn a Southriver Sword.
Someone chimed in, first flattering Henry Lin, then voicing his real question.
Everyone knew the Southriver Sword Sect was a true powerhouse behind Jinnan—a hidden aristocratic clan that rarely showed itself.
Inside the Southriver Sword Sect was the Thousand Sword Tomb, a place so eerie and fearsome it sent chills down your spine.
If someone could join the Southriver Sword Sect and earn a Southriver Sword, they’d get a mentor’s guidance—and their whole family would rise to prominence.
Sam Su’s expression changed at those words—he hadn’t expected that.
You flatter us. Whether Nathan can enter the Southriver Sword Sect is still uncertain. But lately, the kid’s been doing well—he’s already at the late stage of internal strength, and will soon reach the peak. By then, getting a Southriver Sword will be much easier, and his chances of joining the sect will go way up.
Henry Lin’s eyes were full of smiles. He sounded modest, but he was clearly proud.
Well, I’d better congratulate you in advance, Henry!
Nathan really is a prodigy.
The others were full of praise, their eyes bright with envy and sighs. When it comes to talented descendants, there’s just no way to compete.
But to Sam Su, those words sounded pretty harsh.
Sam Su forced a smile. Just then, Henry Lin glanced over everyone behind Sam—Grizzly and the others.
When he looked at Grizzly, his expression was normal; when he looked at Evan, there was a hint of mockery. But when his gaze landed on the Daoist, he seemed thoughtful.
Second Young Master Su, aren’t you going to introduce the experts you brought today?
They really do look mysterious.