Regretfully, the battle ended before it could begin.

When Lin Zhong revealed his terrifying Heaven Ascension cultivation, the ambushers immediately retreated without hesitation.

Lin Xun could not help but feel somewhat disappointed.

He had genuinely wanted to see how powerful the famed White Casanova Shen Jinglun was. After all, he was the man who had taken third place in the national exam sixty years ago and whose name had once shaken the entire Forbidden City.

Lin Zhong did not give chase, seemingly worried that they were trying to lure him away.

When he returned, the silver spear had disappeared, and he had returned to his hunched and honest-looking appearance.

Lin Xun opened his mouth to ask something but was stopped by Lin Zhong. “Young Master, this old servant will tell you the reason when there’s a chance in the future.”

Lin Xun did not give up. “Uncle Zhong, will you act if I ask you to in the future?”

Lin Zhong sighed and displayed a bitter smile. “Young Master, my job is to protect you. I will move when I have to.”

He paused slightly before he said in a low voice, “Of course, I will not attack anyone from the Lin Clan. That’s what I...