"Moreover, regarding the giant demon, Master has already learned who the mastermind is and has begun dealing with it. You needn't worry about them hunting you down."
"Besides, our Dao Heaven Sect holds absolute authority within this little patch of Yang Province."
Bai Ziran, who knew nothing of the ways of dealing with people, immediately tried to dissuade him kindly when she saw Ye Lin's expression. Ye Lin's brows gradually eased, but he still did not agree at once, remaining deep in thought.
"Does this put you in such a difficult position because you have some trouble, little friend?"
Seeing this, the old man above asked with concern. Ordinary people would not hesitate in the slightest upon hearing such terms, so Ye Lin's continued hesitation left him deeply puzzled.
"It is not that. To be honest, Senior, this junior is not from Yang Province, but from another province. The reason this junior came to Yang Province was because I offended someone in another province."
"I was hunted down and had no choice but to flee to Yang Province. If this junior joins the Dao Heaven Sect, I fear I may bring trouble upon Senior."
Ye Lin clasped his fists and explained, his tone exceptionally sincere, though it also carried a trace of anger.
"Oh? Then this old man is curious—why is little friend being pursued? Of course, if you have some unspeakable difficulty, there is naturally no need to say more."
The old man stroked his beard and smiled.
"I merely killed a spoiled young master."
As he spoke, Ye Lin's face was filled with fury, while Bai Ziran at his side clenched her fists.
Ye Lin's experience was exactly the same as hers. Back then, she had suffered the unwanted advances of a spoiled young master. In the end,