When Lin Yan opened the gate he came face to face with an individual completely clad in a black clock. On his head there was a bamboo hat that was covering his whole face. He had a sword on his waist, so he probably was a martial artist.
Every martial artist had a high status. No one could become a martial artist without a martial arts manual and anyone who had access to a martial arts manual was a big shot. Even if they were not very strong they would still be quite respected even in the middle class district, let alone in the low class district.
Lin Yan had no idea what an esteemed martial artist like him wanted from him, a poor orphan. But he did not dare to show any disrespect and immediately bowed his head. This was a common form of greeting and showing reverence which every commoner had to do after seeing a martial artist.
Elena stopped him from bowing and lifted him up, then she spoke up -
