Evan Chu glanced at the woman who had spoken. She must be Serena Dream, the Saintess of Freewind Palace. He hadn’t expected her to see through his disguise—she really was extraordinary.
"Serena Dream, your eyesight is impressive. I’m used to this face—if you remove your veil, I’ll take off my mask. I doubt you can do that, so I won’t either." Evan Chu refused her directly.
But his eyes met Serena Dream’s directly. Her eyes were exceptionally bright and expressive, almost as if they could speak, giving people a very warm feeling.
"Haha, let’s not dwell on it. As for Young Lord Peak’s strength, I’m not sure, but his speed is the best I’ve ever seen. I can personally vouch for that—even Soaring Feather Young Lord can only admit defeat before him. I’m certain of it." Young Lord Quentin interjected at this point.
"Young Lord Quentin, you’re flattering me. I only won by luck. If we’d flown for another hour, I probably would’ve lost," Evan Chu said with a smile.
This statement truly shocked everyone present. Young Lord Quentin was famous for his speed—among the Four Young Lords, only Soaring Feather Young Lord could match him, and even then, it was hard to tell who would win. Yet today, he’d been defeated so easily, showing just how strong Evan Chu was.
Everyone knew that only those with powerful Stellar Power and mastery of spatial force could achieve such speed. All the people here were top talents of the younger generation in the Azure Tide Ruins, so they naturally understood this.
Only now did Unrivaled Young Lord and Voidheart Young Lord realize this youth was truly extraordinary. Luckily, when they’d met earlier, they hadn’t offended him—just to give Young Lord Quentin some face. It seemed this newcomer’s strength might even surpass Soaring Feather Young Lord.
"You won’t show your true face, and you won’t reveal your origins—looks like Young Lord Peak really doesn’t take us seriously!" another veiled woman said at this moment.
Evan Chu looked at her and sensed an alluring aura—this woman was clearly no ordinary person. He smiled and said, "This is my first time in the Azure Tide Ruins, so of course you wouldn’t know me. I’m from elsewhere, but my sect is actually based here—though it’s fallen now, so it’s not worth mentioning."
"Heh, that sounds a bit forced. Honestly, everyone thinks you’re pretty amazing. Young Lord Peak, would you show us a bit of your skills? Let us broaden our horizons," the veiled woman said.
"Lynne Nie is right. Young Lord Peak, we’re all very curious about you. The Azure Tide Ruins are in turbulent times now, especially with the rise of the Dark Sanctuary—we have to wonder about your identity. Since we’ve all gathered at Golden Ram Tower, it must be fate. I think you know our sects, so you should let us know something about yourself too!" Soaring Feather Young Lord said.
Only now did Evan Chu realize that the girl was actually the other Saintess, Lynne Nie. This gathering really was full of experts.
"My sect is Frostbane Sect, but I’ve never actually been there, so it’s normal you haven’t seen me before. The reason I came to the Azure Tide Ruins is actually for a particular item," Evan Chu said.
"The Gold Spirit Pearl? Young Lord Peak, did you come for the Gold Spirit Pearl?" Young Lord Quentin blurted out, leaving everyone staring at Evan Chu, hoping for an explanation.
Everyone knew the Gold Spirit Pearl was the dowry the Freewind Palace Lord had prepared for Serena Dream, the Saintess. If he’d really come for the Gold Spirit Pearl, his intentions were obvious.
A flash of anger appeared on Soaring Feather Young Lord’s face but quickly vanished. "Quentin, what nonsense are you spouting? The Gold Spirit Pearl is Serena’s dowry. You can’t possibly think Young Lord Peak came for Serena, can you?"
Serena Dream looked at Evan Chu in shock, hoping he would give an explanation. She was already considered Soaring Feather Young Lord’s woman—even if they hadn’t crossed the final boundary, it was basically settled.
Evan Chu hadn’t expected Young Lord Quentin to blurt out something like that, leaving him momentarily unsure how to respond. Seeing Serena Dream and the others’ questioning gazes, he gave an awkward smile and said, "A gentleman pursues a fair lady, and for a beauty like Serena Dream, if I’d met her earlier I might really have wanted to compete for her. But now that she’s already spoken for, I’m powerless."
"Good! Young Lord Peak is truly forthright—speaking his mind. I admire you. When Serena and I get married, you must come and drink with us!" Soaring Feather Young Lord said.
At that moment, a faint golden light flashed in Serena Dream’s eyes—though it was subtle, Evan Chu caught it. He wondered why she would have such an expression.
Just then, Luna’s voice suddenly rang out: "Evan, you must find a way to get close to this woman and make her yours. You saw that golden light in her eyes, didn’t you? That’s the mark of the Gold Yin Constitution."
Only someone with a Pure Yang Constitution like you can see it—no one else can. I can see it because I’m linked to your soul. The Gold Yin Constitution is even rarer than the Nine Yin and Profound Yin Constitutions. If you can dual cultivate with her, I guarantee your strength will jump at least two entire realms.
Evan Chu was shocked—such things actually existed in this world? It was unbelievable. But Serena Dream already had someone she loved, so even if he wanted to, it was pointless.
A gentleman doesn’t steal another’s beloved. Though he wasn’t exactly a gentleman, he wasn’t a villain either—this really put him in a tough spot.
"If you want to save your mother, forget about being a gentleman or a villain. Don’t worry—the Gold Yin Constitution woman will sense you too. It’s the law of yin and yang. Even if she loves someone else now, your presence has already left a mark on her subconscious. The rest is up to you. This is all I can do to help," Luna said.
Evan Chu felt deeply conflicted, but remembering his responsibilities, he knew he had to grow stronger. So he said to Soaring Feather Young Lord, "Even though I said that, I won’t give up. It’s true—half the reason I came to the Azure Tide Ruins was for Serena Dream. I hope you don’t think I’m trying to steal someone’s beloved!"
Evan Chu’s sudden change of heart confused everyone. No one in the Azure Tide Ruins had ever dared compete with Soaring Feather Young Lord for a woman before. Everyone was worried for him—even if Soaring Feather Young Lord said he was strong, no one had truly seen it, so who could believe it?
Serena Dream glared at Evan Chu and said, "You’d better give up. My marriage with Brother Feather is already set—after the sect martial gathering, we’ll be wed. Besides, I have no feelings for you, and I’d never marry someone I don’t love. Does your sect even have the strength to propose to Freewind Palace? I don’t want to hear this again, or I won’t be polite."