"Taking it out without wanting to trade, that seems only natural," Lu Fan said with a wry smile. "After all, I merely wanted Miss Han to appraise it. Perhaps Miss Han is being overly sensitive."
"I don't care about all that. If something catches my eye, I will definitely obtain it," Han Xiaoxiao stated directly. "After all, I am the eldest daughter of the Magic Merchant Guild!"
"Miss Han, what do you mean by that?"
Lu Fan frowned slightly. "Are you planning to rob me?"
"Look at what you're saying. The Magic Merchant Guild conducts legitimate business. How could we possibly do such a thing?"
Han Xiaoxiao stated directly, "What I mean is, I want what you have. You can make any unreasonable demand, and as long as I can fulfill it, I will do my utmost."
"Miss Han, you may not have heard me clearly. I said I am not selling this item."
Lu Fan stated directly, "So, Miss Han doesn't need to go to such great lengths."
"Why are you so stubborn? There's nothing I want that I can't get," Han Xiaoxiao stated directly. "Besides, what you had just now was indeed extraordinary, but it's not something you can control. Why not sell it to me directly? I can give you fair compensation."
"Miss Han, there's no need. And you don't need to force me," Lu Fan stated directly. "No matter what items Miss Han has, I will not exchange them. This Shen Huang Ding has been with me for many years, and I will never abandon it."
"You are truly a blockhead. Everything I say to you is wasted breath," Han Xiaoxiao said exasperatedly. "My Magic Merchant Guild has all sorts of treasures. Take whatever you want. Is it not worth more than your broken cauldron?"
Zhao Hanxue stood by, even more bewildered. She had no idea what the Shen Huang Ding that Lu Fan controlled was, to elicit such a reaction from Han Xiaoxiao.
If it were just an ordinary person, it wouldn't be surprising. But Han Xiaoxiao was no ordinary person. Under normal circumstances, if it weren't a treasure, how could it possibly catch her eye?
"I don't see anything I like in the Magic Merchant Guild. Perhaps we should leave," Zhao Hanxue said with a wry smile.
"I was thinking the same thing!" Lu Fan nodded slightly. The assessment for Tong Tian Academy was approaching, and they should start preparing.
"Weren't you here to buy something? Why are you leaving already?" Han Xiaoxiao said repeatedly. "Whatever you need, I can provide. How about we become friends!"
"I already said that the Shen Huang Ding will not be sold," Lu Fan said with a wry smile. "Miss Han, there's no need for this."
"You might be mistaken. I just want to be friends with you, not the Shen Huang Ding," Han Xiaoxiao waved her hand. "Don't I even have this chance?"
"Become friends?"
Zhao Hanxue was slightly surprised. She didn't understand Han Xiaoxiao's intentions. After all, under normal circumstances, with Han Xiaoxiao's status, she wouldn't deign to be friends with them.
The eldest daughter of the Magic Merchant Guild had a formidable background, even more imposing than Shen Ye Hong. This was because the Magic Merchant Guild was vast and spread throughout the entire Eastern Domain. The presence of the Magic Merchant Guild could be found in any dynasty.
"That's right. I enjoy making many friends the most,"
Han Xiaoxiao said with a light laugh. "Tonight, at the Heavenly Immortal Pavilion, I'd like to host a banquet for you all."
"This..."
Lu Fan was slightly surprised. Han Xiaoxiao's sudden invitation likely had ulterior motives.
"What, you don't want to be my friend?" Han Xiaoxiao asked earnestly.
"Of course not."
Lu Fan gave an awkward smile. "Miss Han personally invites me, how could I dare refuse!"
"That's good, that's good!" Han Xiaoxiao quickly nodded. "I thought you were unwilling!"
As night fell, at the Heavenly Immortal Pavilion in Cangying City, Lu Fan and the others were seated. Han Xiaoxiao, dressed in a white dress, appeared even more captivating.
"Miss Han's personal invitation is a great honor for us,"
Zhao Hanxue cupped his fists. "I've heard that the Magic Merchant Guild spans the entire Eastern Domain with numerous branches. The Han family, as the helmsman of the Magic Merchant Guild, must be a behemoth in the entire Eastern Domain."
"You flatter me, you flatter me!"
Han Xiaoxiao shook her head. "It's just so-so!"
"Cough cough..."
Lu Fan coughed a few times. Han Xiaoxiao's high profile was quite in line with his own personality.
"By the way, the recruitment大会 for Tong Tian Academy is approaching. Will Miss Han be attending?" Zhao Hanxue asked.
"Tong Tian Academy?"
Han Xiaoxiao chuckled. "I do have such intentions. Do you also wish to go?"
"That's right, we are also heading to Tong Tian Academy!"
Zhao Hanxue nodded. "It seems the competition to enter Tong Tian Academy this time will be fierce!"
"I see your auras are not weak. It might not be that difficult for you to enter Tong Tian Academy,"
Han Xiaoxiao stated directly. "However, speaking of which, the recruitment for Tong Tian Academy will indeed be stricter this time, and there will be a quota limit."
"It's alright, we are confident!"
Zhao Hanxue nodded, his words firm, as if the matter were extremely simple in his eyes.
"Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's drink the wine in our hands."
Han Xiaoxiao said with a smile, glancing at Lu Fan. "Do you have a girlfriend? If not, how about me?"
Lu Fan almost spat out his wine, his face turning somewhat awkward. He had never expected Han Xiaoxiao to be so direct, even without any pretense.
Zhao Hanxue was slightly stunned, also not expecting Han Xiaoxiao to be so forthright.
"What's with that expression?" Han Xiaoxiao said with displeasure. "I'm serious. If you're unwilling, just say so. Why are you embarrassing me like this?"
"Miss Han, please don't misunderstand. I'm not mocking you,"
Lu Fan quickly explained. "It's just that Miss Han and I are not suitable for each other."
"How do you know we're not suitable if you don't try!"
Han Xiaoxiao stated directly. "Besides, I'm very obedient. After you become my boyfriend, if you tell me to go east, I will never go west."
"Miss Han, please forgive me. Matters of the heart are not a child's play," Lu Fan cupped his fists. "However, it is a fortune to be able to become friends with Miss Han."
"Who wants to be your friend!" Han Xiaoxiao rolled her eyes. "I want to be your girlfriend, your Dao companion."
"Cough cough..."
Zhao Hanxue coughed a few times. "Miss Han, please conduct yourself properly. Some things cannot be forced."
"I won't give up!" Han Xiaoxiao said earnestly. "From now on, he is my man!"
Hu Yu stood by, feeling increasingly displeased. He had never expected Han Xiaoxiao to be so direct and speak so frivolously, which made him quite unhappy.
Lu Fan was also somewhat helpless. Han Xiaoxiao's behavior made him feel even more repulsed.