Logan and Kade were utterly stunned by this scene.
Coleman had always been proud and arrogant, considered the cream of the crop in Hiphia. Yet today, he was being so humble and deferential to this person. Who on earth was this guy?
They were shocked but didn’t dare speak. They simply exchanged a glance and fell silent.
“It’s nothing. Just a small matter,” Kayden said casually.
“It may be a small matter for you, Mr. Scott, but for me and for the Vincent family, it’s a life-saving grace,” Coleman continued gratefully.
Kayden, not wanting to waste time on this topic, asked, “Tell me, how did you get this injury? In today’s bustling cities, there aren’t many who can inflict internal injuries with their inner energy.”
Originally, Kayden wouldn’t have cared about such matters, as they didn’t concern him. He only wanted to heal his body and then find the person who killed Flood. But the appearance of such powerful inner energy in the city wasn’t so simple. It indicated that some extraordinary individuals were starting to stir in the urban landscape.
This level of inner energy wasn’t something an ordinary person could wield.
Coleman’s face immediately darkened. He sighed heavily and said with emotion, “Over thirty years ago, I had an enemy named Connor Powell. He was arrogant and tyrannical, using his skills to bully people everywhere. He never paid for meals, and if he fancied someone’s wife, he’d rape her and then leave. Eventually, I couldn’t stand by and watch, so I tried to stop him. We fought, and I didn’t know he possessed such extraordinary skills. We battled for a long time before I finally defeated him. But I didn’t kill him; I only severed the tendons in his legs, rendering him crippled. After this incident, my wife fell ill that very day and passed away. I was also injured, and coupled with my wife’s death, I fell into a deep depression, leaving my injury untreated. If I hadn’t met you, Mr. Scott, this injury might have tormented me to death.”
“I thought that man was crippled, but who knew he would return, even stronger than before. With just one move, he defeated me. He said that in three days, he would destroy the entire Vincent family.”
As soon as these words were heard, many in the hall became visibly enraged. This was a blatant provocation, not just against Coleman, but against all the powers in Hiphia.
“This is utterly lawless! How can such threats exist in this day and age?”
“Indeed, it’s the 21st century. I can’t believe that guy thinks he can pull something like this off.”
“Old Mr. Vincent, don’t worry. We’ll face this guy together. I’m going to bring in a team of armed men. He can never act so recklessly in Hiphia!”
“That’s right, we stand with Old Mr. Vincent, in life and in death!”
Many voiced their support for Coleman, demonstrating how solid and well-regarded his position in Hiphia truly was.
Coleman’s martial prowess might not impress Kayden, but in Hiphia, Coleman was considered one of the top fighters. To be able to defeat him in one move, leaving him completely defenseless, indicated a formidable opponent.
Such a person might well be from some mysterious organization.
“Thank you all!” Coleman bowed gratefully, appearing deeply moved.
“By the way, I can call in Oscar Davidson, the underground boxing champion of the Southwest region,” Eli said.
“Ah!” someone exclaimed. “Mr. Barnes, do you really know Oscar?”
“If Oscar could be here, that would be fantastic!”
At the mention of this name, everyone seemed to relax a bit.
Oscar was a renowned boxing champion in the Southwest region, having lost only once in national competitions. Although he was now in his thirties, his reputation remained formidable, making him a dominant figure across the entire Southwest. It was said that for him to agree to protect someone, that person had to catch his eye. If they didn’t, no amount of money would sway him.
“Master!” Erika approached Kayden and said, “Could you…”
Kayden raised his hand, interrupting Erika. “I’ll come by and take a look when the time comes. And stop calling me master. I’ve told you, you’re not qualified to be my disciple.”
This statement shocked those who had just been speaking. Coleman’s granddaughter wasn’t qualified to be this young man’s disciple?
Coleman’s granddaughter? What was Coleman’s status? If he wanted to, the Vincent family could easily be the top family in Hiphia. Yet here was someone speaking to his granddaughter in such a manner!
People often said that today’s youth were arrogant, but they never expected such extreme arrogance.
Just as someone was about to speak up, Coleman interrupted.
Coleman was well aware of Kayden’s identity and deeply respected him. He didn’t dare to trouble someone of Kayden’s stature with such matters. This was merely a family affair; how could he impose on such an important figure?
So he choked up a bit and said, “Mr. Scott, we mustn’t trouble you with such matters. This is a predicament of my own making.”
“It’s fine. I just said I’d come by and take a look,” Kayden replied. Then he turned to Greedy Wolf and said, “Let’s go, Greedy Wolf.”
After they left the Vincent family compound, Greedy Wolf couldn’t help but say, “My Lord, are you really going to help him? Your body hasn’t fully recovered yet!”
“I’ll just take a look. It might be related to the organization that killed Flood,” Kayden said.
There weren’t many capable of killing Flood. The fact that it happened domestically, without any external injuries, ruled out enemy forces. If not enemies, then it must be one of Seclela’s mysterious organizations.
Seclela indeed had many mysterious organizations, but few could overwhelm Flood with inner energy and force him to his death. Kayden wasn’t very familiar with these secret organizations, having spent most of his life in the military region, leaving his knowledge in this area lacking.
Three days later, at the Vincent family compound.
The Vincent family had spent these three days on edge. Although people had promised to help, facing such a vicious and mysteriously skilled opponent, no one dared to let their guard down.
When Kayden and Greedy Wolf arrived at the Vincent family compound, it was just getting dark. The place was already crowded with people, including armed security team members and what appeared to be local gangsters.
These usually opposing forces had united in this moment.
As soon as Erika saw Kayden arrive, she immediately greeted him, “Kayden! You’re here.”
She had wanted to call him master but remembering what Kayden had said last time, she quickly changed it to “Kayden.”
Kayden nodded slightly in response to Erika.
Coleman also hurried to greet Kayden, bowing as he said, “Mr. Scott, your presence is truly reassuring. To trouble you with such a minor matter, I feel so ashamed.”
Kayden’s status and position were beyond question or challenge. Who was he? The War God of Seclela, a figure revered like a deity. Having such a powerful presence at the Vincent family compound was far more reassuring than the so-called boxing champion Oscar.
Just having him stand there made Coleman feel much more at ease.
Kayden responded with a simple “Mm,” acknowledging Coleman’s words.
They quickly ushered Kayden into the main hall. At the table closest to Coleman, there were two empty seats reserved for Kayden and Greedy Wolf.
Seeing Kayden take his seat, everyone couldn’t help but exchange glances.
“Old Mr. Vincent!” Eli stood up and asked, “May I ask who this young man is?”