"Is the Princess asking us to return to the Dynasty?" Elder Yuan Qing suddenly asked. "If we go back now, won't the Princess be in danger? After all, that person has reached the peak. If it weren't for the three of us, perhaps..."
"Even if you were to act, you wouldn't be his match. If he truly intended to harm me, he wouldn't have waited until now," Shen Ye Hong stated directly. "So you don't need to worry. No matter what, I am, after all, a Princess of the Dynasty. He's a sensible person and knows what he should and shouldn't do."
The Three Pure Ones nodded slightly, not saying much more. Since the Princess had spoken, they could only act as she commanded.
Meanwhile, after finishing their meal, Lu Fan and the others proceeded to the Magic Mall. Within the Magic Mall, there were numerous items, presented in a dazzling array that was truly refreshing.
"Miss, the Magic Mall offers a wide variety of goods, all of them of superior quality."
A young woman said with a smile, "May I ask what you are looking for, Miss? You can tell me, and I can take you to the exclusive counter."
"I want a better spirit sword!"
Zhao Han Xue smiled and asked, "Which is the best spirit sword you have here?"
"The best spirit sword?"
The woman was slightly surprised, her expression instantly turning serious. "In the Magic Mall, there are many excellent items. The best spirit sword is a Saint Sword. I wonder if you're interested?"
"Saint Sword?"
Zhao Han Xue was a little surprised. "So, it's a sword used by a Saint?"
"That's right. Saint Swords are generally very valuable. I'm not sure if you can afford it."
The woman said earnestly, "After all, this Saint Sword is quite valuable. Even within the Magic Mall, it's considered a great treasure."
"Can I see it first?"
Zhao Han Xue was somewhat tempted. He was also well aware that a Saint Sword was incredibly valuable and not easy to obtain. However, he had already reached the Half-Saint realm and highly valued Saint Swords. If he could acquire one, it would undoubtedly boost his cultivation.
"Miss, please follow me!"
The woman nodded slightly and led the way, not daring to delay in the slightest. For the Magic Mall, a customer like this represented a significant transaction.
Upon reaching the second floor of the Magic Mall, the woman led them to the VIP area. "Please wait here. I will go invite my young lady. This Saint Sword has just arrived, and how it's sold is entirely up to my young lady!"
Zhao Han Xue nodded slightly and waited. He wondered who the young lady of the Magic Mall was to possess such great authority.
"A Saint Sword is a supreme treasure. It's surprising that the Magic Mall has it for sale," Lu Fan remarked. "If even Saint Swords can be bought, then aren't they worthless?"
"You might be thinking too much."
Zhao Han Xue shook his head. "For something to be a Saint Sword, it must be a peak treasure. It would never be so easily obtained."
Zhao Han Xue stated directly, "Even if the Zhao family were to purchase it, they likely wouldn't have the means."
With these words, Lu Fan nodded slightly, having never doubted this point.
Shortly thereafter, the sound of a bell chimed, and a young woman entered. She appeared a bit flustered, with two small ponytails, making her quite cute.
"Which one of you wishes to purchase the Saint Sword?"
Han Xiao Xiao asked, looking at the people present with a friendly expression.
"I do!"
Zhao Han Xue stood up and asked, "How can this Saint Sword be purchased? Is it enough to use spirit stones?"
"That is certainly not the case!"
Han Xiao Xiao shook her head. "You may not have transacted with our Magic Mall before. In our Magic Mall, Saint Swords must be exchanged for items of equivalent value. Only then can a sale be made. How can ordinary spirit stones be used to purchase a Saint Sword?"
Zhao Han Xue felt a little embarrassed. He was aware of this, but he still held onto a sliver of hope. After all, if he could buy a Saint Sword with spirit stones, he would be making a huge profit.
"I have quite a few items in here, but none that are valuable enough to match a Saint Sword."
Zhao Han Xue took out his Qiankun Bag, revealing a look of helplessness.
Han Xiao Xiao glanced at it and then smiled. "There really aren't any good items in your storage bag, so you likely won't be able to make the exchange!"
Zhao Han Xue was instantly disappointed, though it was within his expectations.
"Actually, you don't need to be discouraged. If you really want the Saint Sword, you can look at other items."
Han Xiao Xiao smiled. "As long as I find something I like, then there's no problem."
"Anything that catches your eye would not be an ordinary item," Lu Fan chuckled. "However, I have something here that I'd like you to appraise. Do you think it can be exchanged for a Saint Sword?"
After speaking, Lu Fan summoned the Divine Emperor Cauldron. He had always been curious about what the Divine Emperor Cauldron was and whether Han Xiao Xiao could discern anything about it.
Upon seeing an ancient cauldron, Zhao Han Xue looked awkward. The cauldron appeared very ordinary, and he couldn't understand why Lu Fan considered it a treasure.
Han Xiao Xiao stepped forward and examined it carefully for a moment before asking in surprise, "Where did you obtain this cauldron?"
"I found it by chance. Does it have any value?" Lu Fan inquired.
"If I'm not mistaken, the material of this cauldron is by no means ordinary," Han Xiao Xiao stated. "Under normal circumstances, you shouldn't possess something like this!"
"How can I not see it?"
Zhao Han Xue was slightly astonished. In his eyes, it just looked like an ordinary cauldron.
"Miss Han indeed has sharp eyes. This cauldron is indeed made of extraordinary material."
Lu Fan said, then put away the Divine Emperor Cauldron. He could see a hint of longing in Han Xiao Xiao's eyes. If his guess was correct, the cauldron's value must be extraordinary.
"What is this you're doing? Are you afraid I won't be able to get it?" Han Xiao Xiao rolled her eyes. "I haven't seen enough yet! To put it away so quickly, that's quite impolite."
"Please don't misunderstand. I just feared it might be an eyesore," Lu Fan smiled. "You said, can this cauldron be exchanged for a Saint Sword?"
"Barely,"
Han Xiao Xiao shrugged. "If you're willing, I can make the exchange. It'll be doing you a favor."
"I am not acquainted with Miss Han. Why would Miss Han do me a favor?" Lu Fan smiled faintly. "Actually, I was just inquiring. I have no intention of exchanging it."
Zhao Han Xue stood to the side, looking utterly astonished. He had never imagined that Lu Fan would not want to exchange that broken cauldron for a Saint artifact. Wasn't that a terrible waste of a treasure?
"Why are you like this!"
Han Xiao Xiao rolled her eyes. "If you don't want to exchange it, why did you take it out? Your actions are making me uneasy."