"Old man, what nonsense are you spouting!" Bai Xiaoqing's face turned ashen. He never expected the Bai family head to say such a thing, especially since he had only met Lu Fan twice. More importantly, Lu Fan's casual inquiry had put her in an awkward position.
"This young brother is handsome and distinguished, and his character is even more commendable!" the Bai family head declared. "You are now of marriageable age. Wouldn't it be better to form a good union with this young brother!"
"Ahem..." Lu Fan said with a hint of embarrassment, "Isn't this a bit too sudden? I wasn't prepared, and as I said earlier, I already have a wife!" (Su Dan novel network)
"That's not important. You also mentioned that your wife is no longer alive," the Bai family head stated directly. "My Bai family doesn't mind such things. This young brother has excellent character, and if he were to become my son-in-law, he could inherit my Bai family's fortune!"
The burly man sitting aside gasped, thinking this was a windfall from heaven. If anyone in Bai Shui City heard of such a good opportunity, they would have rushed out long ago. The Bai family was known throughout the surrounding hundred miles as incredibly wealthy. Lu Fan had stumbled upon incredible luck to be held in such high regard by the Bai family head.
"I must decline!" Lu Fan stated frankly. "I have other paths to follow, and I fear I will disappoint the Bai family head!"
The Bai family head was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to resist such temptation and refuse him outright.
"Are you an idiot, boy?" the burly man asked in bewilderment. "Don't you know the Bai family's foundation? How can you dismiss it so lightly!"
"I am not dismissing it lightly," Lu Fan replied. "As the saying goes, everyone has their own aspirations. My aspirations lie elsewhere!"
"Well said!" Bai Xiaoqing nodded. "You truly possess the spirit of a hero. You will surely achieve great things in the future!"
"Xiaoqing!" the Bai family head frowned. "This is your lifelong happiness. If you can marry this young brother, you won't have to marry Lin Qingbei. Otherwise, you will likely be forced to marry him!"
Bai Xiaoqing's brow furrowed. She had a marriage engagement with the Lin family, but Lin Qingbei was always so dissolute that she couldn't stand him.
"Old man, this engagement was your doing; it has nothing to do with me!" Bai Xiaoqing stated. "If you want to get married, then you go ahead."
"Don't forget, the Lin family's influence is no less than the Bai family's," the Bai family head said. "I know you dislike Lin Qingbei, which is why I'm arranging this for you."
"If the Lin family comes seeking retribution, even if I marry him, what can change?" Bai Xiaoqing said with a wry smile. "Moreover, it will only implicate him!"
"This young brother is not as simple as he appears!" the Bai family head shook his head, then looked at Lu Fan. "If I'm not mistaken, you are a Spirit Master, aren't you!"
The burly man was startled, and Bai Xiaoqing froze on the spot. They knew very well what kind of existence a Spirit Master was. After reaching the ninth realm of a Spirit Master, one could touch the threshold of becoming a true Spirit Master. However, they also knew that while there were countless powerful cultivators who reached the ninth realm of a Spirit Master, true Spirit Masters were quite rare. The chance of successfully breaking through from the ninth stage to become a Spirit Master was only one percent.
"The Bai family head indeed has keen eyes!" Lu Fan nodded slightly. "I am indeed a Spirit Master!"
"To become a Spirit Master at such a young age, your future is bound to be limitless," the burly man was internally shocked. He finally understood why the Bai family head was so fawning and polite to Lu Fan, even offering Bai Xiaoqing to him. It all seemed to be within his calculations.
"To have reached such a height at such a young age, I truly feel unworthy!" Bai Xiaoqing couldn't help but smile wryly.
"There is no such thing as worthy or unworthy," Lu Fan said with a smile. "However, my heart already belongs to someone else. I fear I must disappoint all of you!"
"It seems I was too hasty," the Bai family head said with a wry smile. "I lost my composure and have made a fool of myself in front of you, young brother."
"I can understand the Bai family head's feelings. Family disputes are no trivial matter," Lu Fan said with a smile. "However, Miss Bai has shown me kindness. If the Bai family is in trouble, I cannot stand idly by!"
"What does sir mean?" the Bai family head asked, startled, a hint of joy appearing on his face.
"Miss Bai and I will have a mock marriage. Once the situation calms down, I will leave Bai Shui City," Lu Fan stated directly. "This way, the Lin family will not be able to cause trouble. Even if they do, with me here, the Bai family should be fine!"
"Sir is truly magnanimous!" the Bai family head said with great joy, becoming even more deferential to Lu Fan.
"Old Hu, quickly prepare a superior room!" the Bai family head instructed. "We must not neglect Mr. Lu!"
The burly man quickly nodded. Since Lu Fan was a Spirit Master, how could he dare to be neglectful.
After preparing the room, the burly man approached Bai Xiaoqing. "Miss, everything is ready. However, will this room be for two people or one?"
"Of course, one person!" Bai Xiaoqing frowned. "Burly man, what are you always thinking about!"
The burly man smiled awkwardly. "I was just making casual conversation. Why are you so tense, Miss? This isn't like your usual self!"
Bai Xiaoqing remained silent, her face pale. With Lu Fan present, she couldn't speak freely.
After leaving the hall, Lu Fan returned to his room. Bai Xiaoqing was arranging the bed for him, acting like a young maiden.
"I can manage myself!" Lu Fan said with a smile.
"How can that be? You are staying to help my Bai family, so it is perfectly normal for me to tidy your bedding!" Bai Xiaoqing stated.
Lu Fan felt a bit unaccustomed to it, but since Bai Xiaoqing had said so, he couldn't say much.
"By the way, do you have any other matters to attend to?" Bai Xiaoqing asked. "My Bai family has some standing in Bai Shui City. If you need any help, you can let me know."
"There is indeed something!" Lu Fan nodded. "I want to find someone. This person is named Long Yi, or Shen Ya Yin, or Ye Thirteen!"
"So many people? Are they your friends?" Bai Xiaoqing asked in surprise. "But don't worry, I'll have people investigate. As long as they are within Bai Shui City, we'll know where to find them!"
"Thank you for your trouble," Lu Fan said, cupping his fists.
"There's no need for thanks, it's just a small matter!" Bai Xiaoqing waved her hand. "You are willing to stay for my Bai family, so I should be thanking you. After all, dealing with the Lin family is not easy."
"It's nothing," Lu Fan smiled slightly. "Since I dared to stay, I am naturally not afraid!"
Bai Xiaoqing nodded slightly and then left Lu Fan's room.
"Actually, I think he's a good person!" Lin Ke's voice sounded. "And she's the eldest daughter of the Bai family. The Bai family has quite a few businesses!"
"Xiao Ke, you're mocking me again!" Lu Fan rolled his eyes.