"Biyao Shijie, I've done as I promised you!" Lu Fan said directly, "But what's the use of this badge? I traveled all the way to Dan City just for this badge."
"You might not know, this badge is no ordinary badge; it represents the authority of an alchemist!"
Biyao stated frankly, "With an alchemist badge from the Dan Tower, you can walk sideways throughout the entire White Dragon Dynasty in the future."
"Really?" Lu Fan was a little surprised. He wasn't interested in the badge, but he didn't expect it to have such a use.
"You might not be aware, but the Dan Tower badges are very valuable and are not easily issued to others under normal circumstances," Biyao said seriously. "Only true alchemy masters are worthy of receiving a badge."
"I see!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, only now understanding the true purpose of the badge.
"I never expected, truly never expected, to win the championship so easily!" Long Yi smiled. "I thought there would be some twists and turns."
"If I hadn't been prepared beforehand, I wouldn't have gotten this badge," Lu Fan chuckled. "There's a banquet tonight, you two should come with me!"
"I think we'll pass!" Biyao waved her hand. "President Lei made it clear he invited you, not us. If we go, wouldn't it be awkward?"
"What are you saying? There won't be any problem if you come with me!"
Lu Fan spoke again, "Going to the Alchemist Guild for a meal is a good choice."
"Still, I'd rather not!" Biyao waved her hand. "But you be careful. President Lei is quite pleased with you, he might want to keep you here."
"A forced melon isn't sweet. Since I'm unwilling, no one can force me!" Lu Fan waved his hand, his expression indifferent.
With Lu Fan's words, Biyao said no more. Just as Lu Fan said, a forced melon isn't sweet.
Not long after, Lu Fan arrived at the Alchemist Guild. Inside the guild, besides President Lei, there were also Xia Donghai and Lin Qingya. Seeing Lu Fan's arrival, their expressions were not pleasant.
"You won today, and I only got lucky. If there's a next time, I will definitely be able to defeat you!" Lin Qingya said. Su Dan Novel Network
"It was indeed luck!" Lu Fan nodded slightly, his expression indifferent.
Lu Fan's silence was inconsequential, but his words made Lin Qingya even angrier. "Are you looking down on me?"
"Qingya, you mustn't be so presumptuous!"
President Lei walked over. "Young Brother Lu is my guest. How can you treat a guest like this?"
"Dad, I just can't stand him. How can he be stronger than me!" Lin Qingya quickly said.
"Young Brother Lu's alchemy skills are quite extraordinary. He must have guidance from a master behind him," President Lei said. "How can you be his opponent?"
Lin Qingya became even more upset but was helpless.
"The food is ready, we can start enjoying it!"
The thin old man walked over, beckoning everyone.
"Young Brother Lu, today you are the guest, so please sit at the head of the table!" President Lei said with a polite smile.
"How can that be? I am merely a junior, how can I sit at the head of the table!" Lu Fan shook his head. "I am already satisfied that President Lei personally invited me, so President Lei need not be so formal!"
With these words, everyone nodded slightly and did not stand on ceremony too much.
"Young Brother Lu, as a student of Beihai Academy, you will likely gain some reputation there before long," President Lei said with a light smile. "Looking at your age, you are about the same as Qingya. If you have the chance, you can get acquainted. After all, you two are quite well-matched."
Lu Fan was slightly stunned and even more embarrassed. He hadn't expected President Lei to speak like this, making him somewhat flustered.
Lin Qingya sat to the side, her expression instantly strange. Her father's words today left her bewildered.
"Junior Sister Qingya has outstanding talent, and not just anyone is worthy of her!" Xia Donghai spoke up.
"What business is it of yours here?" Lin Qingya glared. "Although I have outstanding talent, he is not bad either. A third-grade alchemist is indeed very outstanding."
President Lei was delighted. Lin Qingya's words indicated she had feelings for Lu Fan. If that were the case, it would be a great thing.
"To be honest, I am already married!" Lu Fan smiled. "I'm afraid I will have to disappoint the President's good intentions!"
"Already married?" President Lei's face showed awkwardness. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to be married at such a young age. "Actually, none of that matters. As long as you are willing, you can still..."
"Dad, what are you talking about!" Lin Qingya glared. "You're making it sound like I'm unwanted. I won't agree to these unreasonable demands."
President Lei was instantly helpless and didn't say much more.
After a few rounds of drinks, Lu Fan slowly got up. "It's getting late, I'll be going now. If I have time in the future, I'll come to visit the President again!"
"I'll escort you back!" President Lei smiled. "You seem to be a bit tipsy."
"No need, I know the way. President, you don't need to worry!" Lu Fan waved his hand.
"Alright, be careful on your way," President Lei nodded and didn't say much more.
After Lu Fan left, Lin Qingya spoke. "His talent is indeed good. To reach the level of a third-grade alchemist, he is not an ordinary person. It's a pity he is already married, otherwise, I would be willing!"
"Since that's the case, why did you stop me just now!" President Lei glared. "You girl, you only fancy those who are stronger than you. Actually, I think Donghai is a good person. It might not be a bad thing if you were with him."
"I don't fancy someone like him!" Lin Qingya shook her head. "I know very well the kind of person I want to find."
"Donghai is quite interested in you. Even if you can't see it, your father can," President Lei said frankly. "If you have no feelings for him at all, it's best to reject him early to avoid misunderstandings."
"Even if there is a misunderstanding, it's his own assumption," Lin Qingya's expression was indifferent. "I never let him think that."
President Lei was instantly helpless and didn't know what to say.
Not long after, Lu Fan had already left the Alchemist Guild and was heading towards his residence, his face slightly flushed, clearly having drunk quite a bit.
After walking only a few steps, Lu Fan realized something was wrong and stopped.
"You boy, you're only realizing it now!" The voice of the Hong Meng old man sounded. "You've entered their soul-confusing formation. If you keep walking like this, you'll only get lost within the formation and eventually be swallowed alive by it!"
"What's going on? Someone actually cast a formation on me!"