Many present gazed at the medicinal pill with veiled desire.
Though Liu Qianjiao spoke casually, this pill was no ordinary item.
"A fourth-grade Quiet Heart Pill, it not only calms the mind but also enhances inner cultivation. Though a fourth-grade pill, it surpasses fifth-grade ones!"
A white-haired elder smiled, "Valley Master, you have truly spared no expense for your grand birthday!"
"Since everyone has come to celebrate, Shenxian Valley naturally cannot treat you poorly!"
Liu Qianjiao chuckled softly, her gaze drifting towards a certain direction.
Yang Xian'er, engaged in conversation, felt the subtle shift in attention and her expression stirred slightly.
"Are you Xian'er?" Liu Qianjiao's eyes held a tender warmth.
"Xian'er pays her respects to Auntie, wishing you longevity like the southern mountains!"
Yang Xian'er quickly rose, appearing even more radiant.
"Come, come to Auntie's side!"
Liu Qianjiao said softly, "Let Auntie have a good look at you!"
Yang Xian'er nodded and hurried to her feet, then made her way towards Liu Qianjiao.
Shangguan Qingtian also turned his gaze towards Yang Xian'er's position, his smiling face freezing abruptly.
In that instant, Shangguan Qingtian stared intently at Lu Fan, as if he had discovered something.
Lu Fan met Shangguan Qingtian's gaze without any ripple of emotion, yet being stared at so intensely made him somewhat uncomfortable. Su Dan Novel Network.
"Auntie, the gift I brought has already been given to Sister Mudan. I wonder if Auntie will like it!"
Yang Xian'er said earnestly, "This was personally chosen by Mother!"
"Of course, I like it. How could Auntie not like it!"
Liu Qianjiao smiled, "I never expected you to grow up so much in the blink of an eye. If you have time in the future, you can visit Shenxian Valley often."
"Thank you, Auntie!" Yang Xian'er nodded quickly.
As they were exchanging pleasantries, Shangguan Qingtian abruptly stood and approached Lu Fan, "It's you? Did Shangguan Hai die by your hand?"
The crowd was stunned, unsure why Shangguan Qingtian had lost his composure.
"Senior, we don't know each other, do we?"
Lu Fan chuckled, "As for Shangguan Hai, I don't seem to know him either!"
"Hmph, you carry his residual aura. There's no mistake!"
Shangguan Qingtian said coldly, "He died in Tianxian City. Old Man Bai confessed! He was killed by someone wanted by the Eighth Prince's Mansion!"
"Senior, you might have mistaken me for someone else!"
Lu Fan shrugged, calmly sipping his wine. He wouldn't have shown any fear even if the Pavilion Master of Shenfeng Pavilion were present.
"He is my friend. Senior, have you mistaken him?"
Yang Xian'er stood up, looking concerned. The aura of the person before her was formidable, and if he intended to trouble Lu Fan, it would not be good for Lu Fan.
"How could I mistake him!"
Shangguan Qingtian's spiritual energy surged, "This person must be the one who killed my nephew!"
"Shangguan Qingtian, this is Shenxian Valley!" Liu Qianjiao said coldly, "Regardless of any grievances, shouldn't you settle them after leaving Shenxian Valley?"
"Valley Master, this person is wanted by the Eighth Prince's Mansion!"
Shangguan Qingtian said repeatedly, "If the Eighth Prince's Mansion learns he is here, it might cause trouble!"
"What, you think I fear the Eighth Prince's Mansion?"
Liu Qianjiao sneered, "Or do you think Shenxian Valley is so weak that we need to bow to others' whims?"
"Of course not!"
Shangguan Qingtian halted. He knew Shenxian Valley was not a place for recklessness, especially on Liu Qianjiao's birthday. If he caused trouble rashly, it would surely lead to problems.
"It's best if you don't!"
Liu Qianjiao drank her wine, her expression growing more indifferent. Shenfeng Pavilion was nothing in her eyes. If Shangguan Qingtian dared to act unruly here, she would not tolerate it.
As Shangguan Qingtian sat down, the atmosphere began to ease, and Shenxian Valley presented many performances.
Each performer was a beauty, captivating many young talents.
At this time, many of the younger generation were also observing Lu Fan, especially the women.
Within the White Dragon Dynasty, Lu Fan's name was indeed resounding. Not only did he dare to oppose the Eighth Prince's Mansion, but he had also killed the Eighth Prince's heir.
How could they not be astonished by these rumors?
Let alone Lu Fan alone, even an entire sect would not dare to offend the Eighth Prince's Mansion.
Long San sat beside Lu Fan, his expression becoming peculiar. Only now did he understand why Lu Fan's strength was so immense; they were simply not on the same level.
"Ahem, what is it?" Lu Fan smiled awkwardly.
"Nothing, I just feel you've been hiding too much!"
Long San said with a wry smile, "No wonder I'm no match for you. Even the Eighth Prince's Mansion can't do anything to you, let alone me."
"I'm not as formidable as you think. To escape the Eighth Prince's Mansion's pursuit, I've been in peril multiple times," Lu Fan said with a bitter smile. "Even those closest to me have fallen into a deep sleep because of me."
"Indeed, the Eighth Prince's Mansion is filled with experts. It's a miracle you're still alive," Long San nodded slightly.
After the birthday banquet concluded, everyone bid their farewells. Shangguan Qingtian continued to drink, occasionally glancing at Lu Fan, waiting for Lu Fan to leave so he could follow.
"It seems Shangguan Qingtian has set his sights on you," Lin Jianyi said with a smile. "He is a Venerable. You must be very careful. If he catches you, you will bring disaster upon yourself."
"Thank you for the reminder!" Lu Fan nodded slightly but didn't seem too concerned.
Shangguan Qingtian had only recently broken through to the Venerable realm, at most a first-grade Venerable. While he didn't have absolute certainty, he was seven to eight parts confident he could defeat him.
"Auntie, this is my friend. I would like to stay in Shenxian Valley for a few more days and have him accompany me," Yang Xian'er said.
Liu Qianjiao glanced at Lu Fan, "As long as you wish, you can stay as long as you like. Shenxian Valley is vast."
"Thank you, Auntie!"
Yang Xian'er's face lit up with joy. This way, Lu Fan could resolve his crisis. As long as he didn't leave, who could possibly trouble him?
"You don't need to thank me. But you're going to such lengths for him, could it be that you like him?" Liu Qianjiao looked at Lu Fan, "Auntie can see that the reason you said that was to make him stay and help him resolve his crisis."
"Auntie, please don't overthink it."
Yang Xian'er said repeatedly, "I don't have any feelings for him. However, he is a good person, a friend worth making, which is why I want to help him solve this trouble."
"Human hearts are unfathomable. In this Spirit Realm, one cannot always see through a person's heart,"
Liu Qianjiao said frankly, "Also, never trust men's words. Eighty to ninety percent of what they say is false. Don't be deceived by them, or you'll be the one getting hurt."
"Auntie, why do you say that?" Yang Xian'er asked in surprise. "Has Auntie been hurt by someone before?"
"The past is too painful to recall, and there's no need to mention it again!" Liu Qianjiao waved her hand.