The Dog-Beating Staff Avenger

Forrest Linden, adopted and raised by his master, mastered martial arts. He resolves a Linden Family crisis during a challenge and stays. He suspects River Linden, a relative, uncovering his plot with outsiders. Forrest uses martial arts and wisdom to help the Linden Family, recovers his background, and reunites with relatives. Villains are punished, the Linden Family finds peace, and Forrest gains family and direction.