“Mark Evans President, what exactly happened?”

　　As they headed to the ticket gate, Emma Sullivan seized an opportunity to approach Vice President Mark Evans.

　　“Emma.”

　　Mark Evans, unable to hide the truth from this woman who came from the main association and had close ties to the Shen family of Nanyang Province, said, “A notorious demonic grandmaster who has been famous for over a decade is coming to our Linjiang City. Such a person is unpredictable and volatile—if we’re not careful, he could cause a major disaster here. To prevent him from running amok in Linjiang during his stay, we must first gather the strength of our Green Province to deter him... When you meet him later, do not speak, do not act rashly—leave everything to us.”

　　“A demonic grandmaster!?”

　　Emma Sullivan was shocked.

　　A grandmaster! It really was a martial artist of the fifth level, and moreover, a demonic grandmaster!

　　As a demonic powerhouse, their actions are unconventional and they care nothing for reputation or consequences. If you anger such a person, the consequences are even more terrifying than offending two orthodox grandmasters at once. If such a demonic grandmaster is allowed to roam Linjiang unchecked, the results could be disastrous...

　　No wonder the president and vice presidents were acting as if facing a formidable enemy, going so far as to summon every available force in such a short time to respond.

　　“Why is this demonic grandmaster coming to Linjiang?”

　　“If only we knew—it would be much easier. Let’s just hope he doesn’t bring any trouble.”

　　Mark Evans said gravely.

　　With special credentials no less than those of the public security and judicial departments, they passed through security with ease. While Emma Sullivan and Mark Evans spoke briefly, the president Adam Cooper, who was walking ahead, had already entered the ticket gate and was heading straight for a black-clad middle-aged man sitting in a regular seat in the waiting hall.

　　Seeing Adam Cooper approach, a young man beside the black-clad middle-aged man immediately stood up, trying to block him, but the middle-aged man waved his hand, signaling him to sit down and not act rashly.

　　“Heh, Master Xuan Yuan, since you’ve come to our Linjiang City, why not inform us? We could have shown you some hospitality.”

　　“I don’t think you really want to show me any hospitality.”

　　The black-clad middle-aged man looked at the smiling president Adam Cooper and spoke indifferently, but did not stand up.

　　Adam Cooper didn’t mind.

　　As the president of the Martial Arts Association, he held a prestigious position in Linjiang City, usually on par with the mayor. But in front of this demonic grandmaster Stephen Ward, he really couldn’t put on any airs.

　　The group of over forty from the Martial Arts Association entered the waiting hall together, naturally attracting a lot of attention. When people heard their formal, almost pedantic conversation, many secretly laughed, finding it quite amusing.

　　Fortunately, they were just curious and talking among themselves; no one actually tried to come over to chat or take photos for social media.

　　“Master Xuan Yuan, have you finished your business? Are you... planning to leave?”

　　“I just came to reminisce, to look around Linjiang City and relax. Now that I’ve accomplished my goal, of course I’m going home to rest. I don’t want a crowd following me everywhere I go.”

　　Stephen Ward glanced at the martial arts masters who had come with Adam Cooper, and sneered.

　　“Heh, Master Xuan Yuan, you must be joking. It’s only because you are so highly respected that we juniors wish to follow you and listen to your teachings.”

　　“Hmph, don’t give me that official talk. I haven’t caused you any trouble, and now that I’m leaving Linjiang, you all should go about your own business and stop bothering me.”

　　Stephen Ward showed no regard for Adam Cooper, bluntly rebuking him.

　　Even so, Adam Cooper dared not show any dissatisfaction. Now that this plague god was willing to leave, he certainly wouldn’t mind a few harsh words.

　　“Ah, it’s him!”

　　At that moment, someone in the group following Adam Cooper suddenly let out a suppressed exclamation.

　　Instantly, most eyes turned to the speaker—Lily.

　　But Lily clearly remembered the vice president’s instructions: “Don’t speak out of turn, don’t act rashly.” After her exclamation, she immediately fell silent.

　　In fact, it wasn’t just her—her partner Emma Sullivan had already recognized the black-clad middle-aged man even earlier. In fact, just an hour ago, she had seen this man up close; he was the mysterious expert whom William King had escorted out of the living room at the Qin family villa not long ago.

　　At that time, Emma Sullivan had already sensed this man was extraordinary, and was still guessing whether he was a third-level or fourth-level martial arts master. She never expected...

　　He turned out to be a demonic powerhouse so formidable that the entire Martial Arts Association—and even the whole ancient martial arts community of Linjiang—would mobilize against him!

　　“Emma sis... is that...”

　　Lily moved closer to Emma Sullivan and whispered, “Isn’t that the man we met this morning?”

　　Emma Sullivan glanced at Lily, and nodded gravely.