"If you're spouting nonsense, I'll sew your mouth shut!"
Han Xiaoxiao said coldly, "Besides, I don't know you at all. Stop trying to get close to me!"
"Xiaoxiao, don't be rude. He is the son of your Uncle Shen. You did spend time together when you were young," the Han family head interjected. "He has come to the Magic City today specifically to marry you!"
"Dad, what are you thinking? Someone like him is worthy of me?" Han Xiaoxiao said dismissively, "I am a proud daughter of heaven, having broken through to Saint realm at such a young age, with boundless prospects. What is he? Merely a Half-Saint, and it seems he just broke through recently!"
Shen Beitong was stunned, his face flushing. He had not expected Han Xiaoxiao to be so blunt. As a Half-Saint expert, achieving this at such a young age already made him a standout in his family.
However, in front of Han Xiaoxiao, he was worthless. He didn't even dare to speak, as Han Xiaoxiao's aura clearly indicated she was a Saint realm expert.
"Don't be rude. Regardless, he is the young master of the Shen family, and you must not offend him lightly," the Han family head said, then turned his gaze towards Lu Fan. "And who is this young brother? Is he your friend?"
"You could say that! He is the one I love!" Han Xiaoxiao stated. "I brought him to the Magic City because I intend to marry him!"
"Marry?"
Shen Beitong was taken aback, his face instantly turning pale. He had come to propose today, only to find that Han Xiaoxiao already had someone else in her heart. And this young man before him, dressed so simply, did not seem to be from any prominent family.
"This is preposterous!" the Han family head chided. "Your marriage is not a child's play; it concerns the future of the entire family. You cannot simply marry anyone you please!"
"I am not just marrying anyone; he is very outstanding!" Han Xiaoxiao said earnestly. "Whether he even fancies me is another matter! And you look at him with such disdain!"
The Han family head smiled faintly, glancing at Lu Fan. In his heart, few people were worthy of his daughter. Han Xiaoxiao's words left him quite perplexed.
"Patriarch Han!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists. Especially when he saw Patriarch Han scrutinizing him, he felt uncomfortable. After all, he was not involved with Han Xiaoxiao in any way; everything she said was fabricated.
If it weren't to avoid exposing Han Xiaoxiao, Lu Fan would have spoken up long ago.
"Xiaoxiao, why do you fancy him, who seems so ordinary, but look down on me?" Shen Beitong pressed. "If our two families form an alliance, it would be the best choice for both!"
"As you just said, the alliance between our two families is for the families, not for you and me. I cannot accept such a marriage," Han Xiaoxiao shrugged. "So, you should give up on this idea."
"Ahem..."
Lu Fan coughed lightly. "Patriarch Han, please don't misunderstand. Han Xiaoxiao and I are not in that kind of relationship. My arrival in the Magic City was purely coincidental!"
"I see!" The Han family head nodded slightly, feeling an inexplicable good impression of Lu Fan. He was polite and well-mannered at such a young age, not a dissolute fellow.
"Whether you and Xiaoxiao have that kind of relationship or not, I challenge you!"
Shen Beitong stated directly, "What kind of ability do you possess that makes you more outstanding than me!"
"Brother, you might be mistaken. I truly have no relationship with him," Lu Fan insisted.
He did not want to get into a conflict with someone as soon as he arrived in the Magic City; it would not be beneficial for him.
Seeing Lu Fan's persistent refusal, Han Xiaoxiao felt a surge of anger. She hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so indifferent to her, which made her even more indignant.
"Just because you've recently broken through to Half-Saint, you want to compare yourself to him?" Han Xiaoxiao scoffed. "Don't make a fool of yourself. Your Shen family can't afford to lose face like this!"
"Xiaoxiao, saying that is utterly humiliating!"
Shen Beitong was furious and said directly, "Since you are so confident, I will spar with him today and see who is more capable, him or me!"
After speaking, Shen Beitong didn't wait for Lu Fan's reply and directly attacked him, his expression cold. He had traveled a long distance to the Han family to propose to Han Xiaoxiao, and now he was suffering such humiliation. How could he accept it?
Sensing the sharp gust of wind, Lu Fan retreated a few steps, his expression changing. He didn't want to fight, but it seemed impossible now.
So, he continued to dodge. After more than ten exchanges, Shen Beitong was already panting, his gaze filled with anger towards Lu Fan. Unfortunately, he couldn't even catch Lu Fan.
"If you have the guts, don't dodge. Fight me head-on," Shen Beitong said aggressively.
"Enough!"
The Han family head frowned. "This is the Han family, not a martial arts hall. Young Master Shen, please conduct yourself properly."
"I was too rash!"
Shen Beitong quickly cupped his fists, his eyes filled with apprehension. The Han family head's stern words indicated his displeasure. If he continued to be ignorant of his limitations here, he might offend the Han family.
"I told you he wasn't your match!" Han Xiaoxiao mocked. "But you wouldn't believe it. Now you've brought shame upon yourself."
"A guest is a distinguished guest. Xiaoxiao, you are being too rude!" The Han family head frowned. "Hurry and have the servants prepare a banquet. I will be entertaining guests tonight!"
"Thank you, Uncle Han!"
Shen Beitong was delighted. As long as he remained in the Han family, there was at least a glimmer of hope. However, he found Lu Fan troublesome. He appeared unassuming, but he was definitely not an ordinary person. He had attacked more than ten times and still couldn't do anything to Lu Fan.
After arranging rooms for them, Old Master Han brought An Xiaoxiao to the living room. "What exactly is going on? Who is this young man? How can he possess such skill? His strength is likely not below that of a Saint!"
"It's good that Dad has discerning eyes!"
Han Xiaoxiao nodded. "He is the one my heart desires, so Dad, you must treat him well!"
"You girl, for someone to catch your eye, they must be truly extraordinary. Tell me about him!"
Old Master Han looked puzzled, even suspecting that Lu Fan had an immensely powerful force behind him, otherwise, how could he have cultivated such an outstanding prodigy.
"Actually! He's not from any prominent family; he's just a commoner," Han Xiaoxiao stated frankly. "But then again, I prefer people like that. As for Shen Beitong, his talent isn't great. He probably reached Half-Saint through medicinal pills and tonics. What use is a person like that?"