The memories that had flashed through Austin's mind allowed him to realize who Evan was.
This swarthy, stout man, Evan had been looking out for Austin of Prime Martial World ever since he was defeated in the ranking exam and was demoted from his position of outer disciple.
Tears welled in Austin's eyes as the emotion of his counterpart in Prime Martial World influenced his heart. He was truly grateful for the care and kindness Evan had shown him.
Speaking of the establishment of the friendship between Evan and Austin of Prime Martial World, they met at a time when Evan was still an outer disciple. At that time, Evan had been working in the Sun Sect as a grunt disciple.
After getting along with each other, Austin had admired Evan for his simple and honest character. Similarly, Evan had grown fond of Austin because he had been innocent and kind-hearted. Before long, the two men became sworn brothers.
Evan was born in an ordinary peasant family in a mountain village nearby. As he grew, his father sent him to Sun Sect to practice martial arts.
His father had hoped that unlike his ancestors who had been buried by the burden of ordinary, trivial households, Evan would do good things in the future and would bring the family reputation and honor.
However, every aspect of Evan's intellect regarding learning new skills and digesting knowledge had not developed enough. Despite the many years at Sun Sect, he was still a grunt disciple.
Now hearing Austin being so polite, blood rushed to Evan's cheeks. "Tin, don't speak like that. We are sworn brothers. It is my responsibility to take care of you. Moreover, if anyone else heard you, they will think you are affectionate toward me," Evan said sheepishly and rubbed his head in awkwardness.
But then, in an instant, he suddenly felt that there was something different about Austin. But he couldn't tell what it was. After a few moments, his slow, dull mind finally gave a response to his confusion.
"Tin, how… how did you speak so fluently? Are you not a fool now?"
Evan cried in wonder and then started to examine Austin from his head to his feet. He was anxious to know if his sober brother was back. He had no idea that his old friend had gone and he was now facing a new Austin who was from Earth.
He could not see any difference in Austin except for his eyes, which were glowing with a firm light. Ever since his friend had fallen into a deranged state after being framed, Evan had not seen such firm determination and such a reasonable expression on his face.
And the demeanor he was displaying now, as much as he was gulping the bun eagerly, he still had an air of dignity and coherence.
Aside from his way of eating, he looked like the old Austin who had been nominated as outer disciple No.1 in the past.
'Tin is no longer a fool now?'
It was hard to believe what he felt and what he had seen. And so, Evan rubbed his eyes violently with the back of his hands and tried to ascertain whether or not he was hallucinating.
"Tin, how are you feeling? Is your mind working properly now?"
Gingerly, Evan inquired of Austin as he did not want to offend him.
"Yes, it is. Don't worry about me. Now I am sober."
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