Lu Fan was casual, paying no mind to Han Xiaoxiao's gaze. Perhaps, in Lu Fan's eyes, Han Xiaoxiao had never truly mattered.
Han Xiaoxiao danced with a lightness that, with the flow of her steps, even appeared somewhat alluring.
"You dance beautifully, truly beautifully!"
Shen Beitong applauded, his eyes alight with joy. Han Xiaoxiao's dancing was a great gift to him.
At this moment, she was still Xiaoxiao, but she paid him no attention. Her gaze remained fixed on Lu Fan. It was a pity that Lu Fan remained as unmoving as a mountain, slowly sipping the wine in his hand, as if her excellent dancing could not stir any interest in him.
"Little Brother Lu, allow me to toast you!"
Han Family Head chuckled, "From now on, Little Brother, you shall reside in the Magic Mall. I will surely host you well!"
"That might not be appropriate!"
Lu Fan shook his head, saying, "My purpose in coming to the Magic Mall this time is simply to look around. I do not intend to stay here long-term!"
"Within this Magic Mall, it is the territory of my Han family. Whatever you wish to do, my Han family will not interfere," the Han Family Head stated directly. "Even with this, Little Brother is not satisfied?" Su Dan Novel Network
"That statement is flawed!"
Lu Fan shook his head. "Han Family Head, you do not need to satisfy me. Furthermore, why do you wish to keep me here? I am somewhat perplexed."
"It is not that I wish to keep you, but rather that Xiaoxiao mentioned it to me!"
The Han Family Head gave a wry smile. "You must understand that you are no ordinary person, but an Ancient Divine Body. If such a special constitution were to be known to the outside world, it would likely bring disaster. It would be better for you to be in the Magic Mall, where you can have some protection. Moreover, this is the Han family's territory; no one dares to come here."
"So, Han Family Head is thinking of me!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly. "However, please rest assured, Han Family Head. Whatever I do, I will have a sense of proportion. Even if I am not in the Magic Mall, there will be no problem!"
"You truly are confident, young man!" The Han Family Head chuckled wryly. "You may not understand how terrifying the Sacred Lands are. If they truly wish to deal with you, no one can control them, and no one can resist them!"
"I am aware of that, of course!" Lu Fan nodded slightly, but his expression was quite firm. After all, this was a significant trial for him. If he could survive it, he would be able to grow even more.
"How was my dancing?"
Seeing that Lu Fan was not looking at her, Han Xiaoxiao finally asked.
"It was quite good!"
Lu Fan smiled gently. "However, I am not particularly interested in this aspect."
"It's truly boring. I specifically danced for you, and you're so indifferent."
Han Xiaoxiao gave him a glare. "If it were anyone else, I would have already told them to get lost."
"Xiaoxiao, how can you speak to Little Brother Lu like that!"
The Han Family Head spoke out. "Little Brother Lu is not an ordinary person, and you cannot offend him easily, lest you cause unnecessary trouble!"
Facing these words, Han Xiaoxiao smiled. "Old Man, you might be overthinking it. What is there to offend or not offend between him and me!"
"While that may be so, no matter what, you must have a sense of proportion!" The Han Family Head stated directly. "This is also the rule of our Han family!"
"Han Family Head, there's no need for this!" Lu Fan clasped his hands in a salute, a smile on his face.
After the banquet concluded, Lu Fan returned to his room. Han Xiaoxiao, however, was extremely upset. After all, she had tried so hard today to attract Lu Fan's attention, but in the end, she had not managed to get Lu Fan to take her seriously.
Meanwhile, in Shen Beitong's room, an old man cupped his hands slightly. "Young Master, you summoned this old servant late at night. For what purpose!"
"Someone wants to disrupt my Shen family's plans, so he must be dealt with!" Shen Beitong said coldly. "With him around, it's impossible for me to get close to Han Xiaoxiao, nor is it possible for me to form a marriage alliance with the Han family."
"Young Master, this matter is not trivial. You must understand that this is the Magic Mall. If action is taken here, my whereabouts might be exposed!" the old man said. "If that happens, the marriage alliance between the two families will also cease to exist."
"Rest assured, I will lure him out of the Magic Mall. At that time, you can make your move against him, and you must ensure his death!" Shen Beitong's eyes held a cold glint.
If not for Lu Fan, none of this would have happened. How could he not understand? As long as Lu Fan met an untimely end, he would still have a great chance. After all, in his eyes, Han Xiaoxiao was not that difficult to win over.
The next morning, Shen Beitong arrived at Lu Fan's residence. "Brother Lu, I apologize for any offense previously. I have come specifically to offer my apologies. Please do not take it to heart!"
"Why is that?"
Lu Fan shrugged. "Why do I feel like you have something on your mind?"
"I wish to invite Brother Lu to be a guest at my Shen family," Shen Beitong said with a smile. "Brother Lu, at such a young age, you possess such cultivation. You must have an extraordinary background!"
"You flatter me!" Lu Fan waved his hand, not paying much attention. After all, in his opinion, these were nothing.
However, Shen Beitong's arrival made him suspicious. After all, under normal circumstances, Shen Beitong would not be so polite. He was likely trying to scheme against him, hence this eagerness.
"Shen Beitong, what are you doing here?"
Han Xiaoxiao suddenly arrived and asked. Shen Beitong and Lu Fan had always been at odds. Under normal circumstances, Shen Beitong should not be here.
"He wants to invite me to the Shen family as a guest!"
Lu Fan shrugged. "Do you think I should go or not?"
"Shen Beitong, you have quite the nerve, trying to meddle with even my Han family's guest?" Han Xiaoxiao's expression turned cold. "Have you considered the consequences?"
"You might be mistaken. I merely wished to invite him to the Shen family as a guest. I have no intention of harming him!" Shen Beitong quickly shook his head.
"I don't care whether you do or not, but he is not someone you can touch!"
Han Xiaoxiao said coldly. "If you are truly plotting against him, I advise you to think carefully!"
"Xiaoxiao, how am I inferior to him? Why do you defend him like this?"
Shen Beitong's face turned ashen, and he questioned Han Xiaoxiao. After all, in his heart, he felt he and Han Xiaoxiao were quite well-matched.
"You don't need to say any more!"
Han Xiaoxiao said coldly. "In my heart, there is no place for you. If you dare to act recklessly and try to harm Lu Fan, do not blame me for not warning you!"
Shen Beitong's face turned ashen, and he turned and left the Han family. He had never experienced such humiliation; how could he accept it?
Seeing the scene before him, Han Xiaoxiao was not present. How could she care about Shen Beitong's departure or arrival?
"There's no need to offend the Shen family for me!" Lu Fan said, looking towards Han Xiaoxiao.
"You think there's no need, but I think it's very necessary!" Han Xiaoxiao shrugged.