"Enough!"

A sudden cry pierced through a bustling street in Jialan Imperial Capital.

The street, which should have been lively, was now frighteningly silent, even echoing the two words.

Ling Yuwei suddenly stood in front of Lin Yi, gazing at the two elders who appeared suddenly:

"Today's events all started because of me."

Then Ling Yuwei turned to Charles, who was being helped up by a group of guards:

"Your Highness Charles, if you have any dissatisfaction, feel free to come to our Linlang for an explanation."

Under the incredulous eyes of those around them, Ling Yuwei boldly took Lin Yi's hand and walked towards the two elders blocking their way:

"Step aside!"

Even Lin Yi was a bit taken aback by the suddenly forceful woman in front of him.

At this moment, Charles suddenly spoke:

"What's your name?"

Lin Yi replied without turning his head:

"Lin Yi."

"Very well!"

"I'll remember you!"

Charles, clutching his aching stomach, suddenly commanded the ominous-looking elderly duo:

"Move aside!"

"Let them leave."

The two elders were evidently puzzled by Charles' request, not reacting physically.

Seeing this, Charles became enraged:

"What? Is my word ineffective now?"

The elders, faced with this, were left with no choice but to step aside.

Only then did Ling Yuwei say to Lin Yi:

"Let's go."

Watching Ling Yuwei lead Lin Yi away, Charles yelled in the street:

"Today's vengeance will be repaid a hundredfold in the future. Remember that!"

Now the two elders stood to Charles's sides.

The elder on the right asked puzzled:

"Why didn't Your Highness let me take action and settle this person?"

Charles glared in the direction of Lin Yi's departure, eyes filled with menace:

"Of course, I have to personally take back what is mine."

With that, he turned and commanded in the opposite direction:

"Let's go!"

...

"Lin Yi?"

"Why haven't I heard this name before?"

Not far from the incident, on a high building, a vibrant young man dressed in luxurious attire asked puzzledly:

"Who is he?"

A regal woman beside him remarked with pursed lips:

"I wonder if he's also here for the Divine Son competition."

"If so, Your Highness, you might truly be facing a rival this time."

"A rival?"

Second Prince Jun Shikai of the Purple Moon Empire sneered in Lin Yi's direction:

"Do you think I'm like that useless Charles? Hmph."

As the top contender in the Divine Son election, Jun Shikai didn't believe anyone young could surpass him.

Little did Lin Yi know that their recent confrontation quickly spread across the capital's major powers.

Meanwhile.

The name Lin Yi was introduced to everyone in such a manner.

Perhaps they saw Lin Yi as a descendant of a hidden family;

Perhaps they thought Charles's defeat was due to careless oversight;

Or perhaps they just saw another strong contender in the Divine Son competition.

But they couldn't possibly realize now.

This name might cause a huge sensation in the Otherworld Continent for a long time to come.

But for now...

"Can you tell me what's special about that ring?"

After leaving the commercial district, Ling Yuwei couldn't hold back her curiosity:

"That you'd even risk offending the Prince of Ao Sheng Empire."

But at that moment, Lin Yi suddenly said:

"Thank you."

Ling Yuwei was startled.

Yet the perceptive Ling Yuwei quickly realized it was gratitude for helping him earlier.

Thinking of this, Ling Yuwei couldn't help but smile:

"I think even if I hadn't intervened, you would have solved it yourself, wouldn't you?"

Lin Yi naturally understood what Ling Yuwei meant.

But Lin Yi didn't explain further.

Ling Yuwei didn't know that summoning Katrina came with many restrictions.

Even without restrictions, Lin Yi doubted if Katrina alone could protect him if things escalated.

Ling Yuwei's actions, effectively offending Ao Sheng Empire, earned Lin Yi's admiration.

But Lin Yi knew.

Ling Yuwei's moves were a 'gamble,' trying to leverage their Linlang pavilion's relationship with Lin Yi's supposed family.

Even understanding this, Lin Yi couldn't help but feel a high regard for her.

Thinking of this, Lin Yi suddenly took out the seemingly ordinary ring and placed it in his hand:

"Aren't you curious about what's special about this ring?"

Ling Yuwei tilted her head, intrigued by Lin Yi's explanation.

At that moment, Lin Yi suddenly tossed the ring towards Ling Yuwei.

Ling Yuwei instinctively caught it, then Lin Yi said:

"When you're free, drop three drops of essence blood on it."

"I believe you'll then understand why the ring's worth those two thousand Gold Coins."

Ling Yuwei looked at Lin Yi, surprised:

"Did you buy this for me?"

Lin Yi hadn't yet realized what Ling Yuwei meant, but reminded again:

"Don't underestimate it."

"I believe once you use it, you'll understand its true value."

Looking at the broken ring in her palm, emotions stirred in Ling Yuwei's gaze towards Lin Yi.

For reasons unknown.

This seemingly ordinary man always managed to surprise people.

Yet despite this, Ling Yuwei, normally resistant to men, felt no aversion.

This puzzled and intrigued Ling Yuwei about Lin Yi's identity.

Who really is he, she wondered.

Now, Lin Yi appeared as mysterious to Ling Yuwei as his strength and familial background.

As for the ring...

Though the Nether Continent doesn't have engagement ring customs.

As the young mistress of Linlang pavilion, Ling Yuwei had seen many exquisite items.

Growing up, besides her father, Ling Yuwei hadn't accepted gifts from any man.

But strangely, faced with Lin Yi's gift, Ling Yuwei felt a secret joy.

Why was this?

As Ling Yuwei pondered these unfamiliar emotions, a luxurious building appeared in Lin Yi's view.

At that moment, a gray-robed elder, always beside Ling Yuwei in Celestial Feather City, approached:

"Miss, Sir Lin Yi!"

Ling Yuwei, coming back to her senses, looked at the elder:

"Is everything arranged as requested?"

The elder nodded:

"Everything is prepared."

"Once Sir Lin Yi has rested, we'll proceed to the Holy Court for the Divine Son election registration."

Ling Yuwei turned to Lin Yi and asked:

"Sir Lin Yi, what do you think?"

Lin Yi indifferently replied:

"Handle it as you see fit, I'm alright with anything."

The gray-robed elder then summoned a maiden and addressed Lin Yi:

"Sir Lin Yi, I'll have the attendants take you to rest. Is that okay with you?"

Lin Yi had no objections.

Watching the maiden lead Lin Yi away, Ling Yuwei's visage behind the light veil gradually resumed its previous cold demeanor:

"Speak, what's the matter?"

The elder seemed accustomed to Ling Yuwei's demeanor, bowing:

"The master has arrived."

Ling Yuwei was shaken:

"Father is here?!"

Under the elder's surprised gaze, Ling Yuwei displayed the old ring in her palm, then her face darkened:

"Let's go."