"Rest assured, my fifth brother is a magnanimous person and won't be angry!" Prince Bai Long smiled. "I never expected you to possess such strength at such a young age. It's truly astonishing. Would you be willing to become my retainer?"
"I dare not!" Lu Fan cupped his fists, feeling a touch of awkwardness. He hadn't anticipated Prince Bai Long would say that.
"Third Brother, while he has some talent, how can he possibly be worthy of being your retainer!"
Yun Hai shot him a look. "With his current strength, he likely doesn't have the capability!"
Faced with these words, Bai Long's brow furrowed slightly. He hadn't expected things to turn out this way and felt somewhat caught off guard.
"Prince Yun Hai speaks the truth!" Lu Fan cupped his fists again. "With my aptitude, I am naturally not qualified to be the Prince's retainer. The Prince's retainer should be someone with better qualifications to fill the role!"
"You mustn't be so modest!" Princess Bei Mei chimed in. "You are no ordinary person, and you will surely grow in the future. It's just that you are somewhat undervalued at the moment!"
"Bei Mei, are you perhaps overestimating him!"
With displeasure in his eyes, Prince Yun Hai said coldly, his expression even more indifferent. He seemed to harbor a sense of rejection towards Lu Fan.
Lu Fan, however, remained unfazed, a smile gracing his lips. His gaze was calm, as if certain matters were of no consequence in his eyes.
"Enough, enough. I don't wish to stay any longer. If you all want to play, do as you please!"
Prince Yun Hai uttered coldly and turned to leave, feeling a surge of displeasure. It seemed to him that everyone was ganging up on him, which made him quite unhappy.
After Prince Yun Hai departed, Bai Long turned his gaze to Lu Fan. "Please don't be angry. My fifth brother is simply like that. However, his temper isn't bad, which is why he acted that way!"
"It's alright, I don't mind!"
Lu Fan shook his head, a smile appearing on his face. It seemed he paid no mind to the matter.
"That's right, Fifth Brother is indeed like that!" Princess Bei Mei nodded. "However, you have offended Fifth Brother, so you should be careful from now on. With Fifth Brother's temper, he's not someone to be trifled with!"
Faced with these words, Lu Fan felt quite helpless. He naturally knew that Prince Yun Hai was not someone to be easily provoked and felt a bit apprehensive. However, with things having reached this point, he could only proceed as he was.
As they were conversing, others were undergoing trials, hoping to enter this Heavenly Road. Unfortunately, no one succeeded. Throughout the capital city, such individuals appeared daily, all seeking to enter the Heavenly Road, but alas, their talent was insufficient. This was perhaps a cruel fate for them.
Observing these figures, everyone's expression was filled with deep meaning. They understood very well that entering the Heavenly Road was no easy feat.
Liu Ruyan gazed at the Heavenly Road, her eyes holding a hint of indifference, as if disdainful, but she did not show it.
After leaving the Heavenly Road, they wandered aimlessly within the capital city. Not long after, Lu Fan returned to the inn. He planned to wait until nightfall before venturing into the Heavenly Road to see if it was truly as difficult to enter as legends claimed.
Meanwhile, Ling'er and the others followed closely, appearing quite clingy. Especially Liu Ruyan, who was eagerly awaiting Lu Fan, wanting to see if Lu Fan's strength was sufficient to enter the Heavenly Road.
However, just as they were conversing, an aura suddenly appeared outside the inn. This aura was quite familiar. A figure leaped up and landed on top of the inn.
"It's you!" Lu Fan's brow furrowed as he looked at the person before him. "You have quite the audacity to dare come to the capital city. Have you forgotten that your master has been apprehended and is held in the capital's celestial prison?"
"I have not forgotten. I have come here today to beg you!"
Han Feixue spoke with solemnity, her gaze fixed on Lu Fan. "As long as you release my master, I am willing to do anything!"
"You've come to plead for mercy!" Lu Fan glanced at Han Feixue, his brow furrowing slightly. He hadn't expected Han Feixue to humble herself so much in order to save her master.
"That's right. My master is imprisoned in the celestial prison, and I have no way to rescue him, which is why I've come to beg you!" Han Feixue stated solemnly. "As long as you can save my master, I am willing to do anything you ask!"
"Are you sure?" Lu Fan's gaze became placid, and he looked at the woman before him again, his expression growing serious.
"There is absolutely no falsehood, and I will not deceive you!" Han Feixue nodded solemnly. She had exhausted all her schemes, but none had succeeded in freeing her master, leaving her quite helpless.
"It's not entirely impossible!"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly, his gaze appearing placid. "However, there is one thing you should know: I detest people gossiping. If you truly wish to save your master, you can go and plead with Princess Bei Mei. She might be able to help you!"
"With my status, how can I possibly approach Princess Bei Mei!" Han Feixue shook her head. "Moreover, Princess Bei Mei already harbors animosity towards our Taiyan Sect. This matter is likely not that simple!"
Faced with these words, Lu Fan's brow furrowed slightly. According to Han Feixue's words, it was indeed the case, which instantly put him in a difficult position.
"Perhaps we should help him a little," Ling'er interjected. "He seems quite pitiful. If we don't help him, it wouldn't be right!"
"This matter is of great importance and involves the royal family. If we rashly interfere, it might cause inconvenience!" Lu Fan shook his head, his expression growing more somber.
Meanwhile, Ling'er frowned. With things having reached this point, Lu Fan still refused to help, which made her feel somewhat helpless.
"Please, please help me!" Han Feixue suddenly knelt down, her eyes filled with solemnity. The reason she acted this way was naturally to save her master; otherwise, she wouldn't have reached this point.
"Enough, enough. Please rise first!" Lu Fan said with a hint of helplessness. He had initially not wanted to get involved, but since Han Feixue had gone this far, if he remained heartless, it would be difficult to justify and might even draw criticism.
"Thank you, thank you!" Han Feixue cupped her fists, her eyes filled with gratitude. If her master could be rescued, it would undoubtedly be the best outcome, as this was a matter of considerable importance.
"You come with me to see Princess Bei Mei," Lu Fan said. "I will then intercede for you. As long as Princess Bei Mei speaks, this matter will be almost certain to be resolved. I have no connection with the royal family, so even if I were to step forward, it would be of no use!" Su Dan Novel Network
Han Feixue nodded slightly, feeling a sense of helplessness within her heart. She was naturally aware of this point.