The hand of iSeikai

Chapter 22: The Unwelcome Visitor

Hiding behind a stone pillar in the main hall, Dawson Lin listened clearly to the conversation between the two parties. His expression gradually turned cold as he realized that the one who had been pulling the strings behind the scenes was the black-clad man.

Now, Dawson Lin finally understood why Li Bigu had managed to become a Battle Master in just a few days. With a Battle King as his master, it was not difficult for Li Bigu to forcibly connect with the heavens and earth, absorbing the spiritual energy of the world into his dantian to form battle energy.

However, Dawson Lin was also aware that such "helping a seedling grow" would have consequences. Li Bigu's cultivation would stagnate in the future, and there was even the possibility of leaving permanent damage.

Dawson Lin didn't continue listening. Now that he knew the mastermind behind it, he was clear on what needed to be done. He no longer sought out Liu Yan and directly activated the Five Elements Escape Technique to leave quickly.

As soon as he stepped into the Lin family gates, Sharon Lin walked out with Liu Yan. Seeing Dawson Lin return, Liu Yan urgently said, "I've been looking for you. Where have you been?"

Looking at the two stunning beauties in front of him, Dawson Lin didn't feel troubled at all. As they say, "When the soldiers come, the general fights; when the water comes, the dam holds." No matter how powerful the Battle King was, Dawson Lin said, "Sharon, you go back first. I need to talk with Miss Liu."

Sharon Lin nodded obediently, her eyes filled with concern. But Sharon was not like most young ladies from noble families. Adopted by Andre Lin from a young age, she had been managing the Lin family's stone yard and businesses by the time she was sixteen. She was well-versed in the ways of the world.

Once Sharon left, Dawson Lin led Liu Yan to a secluded pavilion and immediately asked, "Did you come to find me because of the Lin family's inexplicable exclusion?"

Liu Yan nodded gently, showing no intention of beating around the bush. She said, "Although I dislike you, even hate you, no matter what, the Lin family has contributed a lot to Sunset City over the years. I can't bear to see them destroyed. With Uncle Lin gone, I can only tell you— the Lin family should leave Sunset City as soon as possible. If you wait too long, it will be too late."

Dawson Lin's suspicions were confirmed. He felt a bit of admiration for Liu Yan. After all, it seemed that the entire city had turned its back on the Lin family, yet Liu Yan was taking risks to warn them. Based on this alone, Dawson Lin believed she was a good person.

However, just as Liu Yan said, with Liu Wushuang absent, the highest cultivators in the Lin family were him and Sharon Lin, both of whom had just recently broken through to the Advanced Warrior stage. There was an immense gap between that and the strength of a Battle King. To offend a Battle King for the sake of the Lin family— no one in Sunset City would choose to support the Lin family in such a case.

"Thank you for your kindness, but the Lin family won't leave Sunset City. No matter who it is, we won't leave. I will remember your favor, but starting today, you should avoid entering the Lin family. Prepare to head to the Empire," Dawson Lin said firmly.

He didn't give Liu Yan a chance to reply and walked away toward his residence. Behind him, Liu Yan stomped her feet in frustration, cursing Dawson Lin for being a fool who couldn't recognize good intentions.

Back at his residence, Dawson Lin took a moment to sort through everything he had learned in his mind. His face darkened slightly, but he was certain that the black-clad man wouldn't come to the Lin family in the short term. Based on the conversation between the black-clad man and Liu Nantian earlier that morning, Dawson Lin deduced that the black-clad man was likely going after his father, Andre Lin.