"No matter what, you saved us, so we hope you'll come with us!"
Zhao Xue said, "When we return to Tianhai City, we definitely won't treat you unfairly!"
"You mean you want to take me to Tianhai City?" Lu Fan was slightly stunned. His heart was instantly touched. He was worrying about where to go, and if he could go to Tianhai City, it might not be a bad thing for him.
"That's right, that's what I'm thinking!" Zhao Xue nodded and said, "There are quite a few horse bandits outside. It's extremely difficult for you to venture out alone. When you return to Tianhai City, why don't you become a strategist for my Zhao family?"
"I'm afraid that's not appropriate!" Lu Fan frowned slightly. Zhao Xue's words were like tying him down, causing Lu Fan to feel a sense of rejection.
"What's wrong with that? I think it's quite good!" Zhao Xue said directly, "Your strength is so great, and your talent is so good. If you can become a strategist for my Zhao family, with the help of my Zhao family, you can also become a strong figure in the future."
"Thank you, but I'm not interested!" Lu Fan waved his hand. He wouldn't live under someone else's roof. At least, in his opinion, things were not that simple.
"Little brother, please don't misunderstand. Miss is saying this out of good intentions. After all, there are many chaotic events in this Heavenly Realm. It might not be a good thing if little brother encounters them," the old man from the Zhao family said.
"Thank you for the reminder, but I don't have that idea for now," Lu Fan waved his hand, his gaze becoming even more indifferent.
Zhao Xue stood aside, feeling helpless. She hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so stubborn, so stubborn that she felt a sense of unfamiliarity. Perhaps she had never truly known him.
"If you are unwilling to be a strategist for my Zhao family, but you saved my life, could you please visit my Zhao family as a guest?" Zhao Xue changed the subject and quickly said to Lu Fan, her words becoming more serious.
"Since Miss Zhao personally invites me, then I will go to Tianhai City!" Lu Fan nodded slightly.
In fact, he had been troubled about where to go. Now that someone had told him the direction, he wouldn't refuse. It was better to be in the city than outside, and there would be no problem following them into the city.
Not long after, Lu Fan followed the Zhao family's convoy towards Tianhai City. Every city had an Emperor-level expert stationed there, so once they reached the city, no one dared to act recklessly or cause trouble.
As soon as he returned to the Zhao family, Lu Fan saw an old man who looked emaciated, leaning on a cane, and appeared somewhat hunched.
"Grandpa, I've finally arrived successfully!" Zhao Xue shouted to the old man, sounding a bit like she was acting spoiled.
The old man looked at Zhao Xue with great affection, but at this moment, his gaze suddenly turned to Lu Fan, and he frowned, "Who is this person? He's not from my Zhao family."
"Grandpa, you don't need to be too nervous. He's a friend of mine!" Zhao Xue said, "If it weren't for his help outside, I probably wouldn't have made it back!"
"So, you're my savior!" Old Master Zhao narrowed his eyes and said to Lu Fan, "May I know where little brother lives? Are you from the Heavenly Realm?"
"I ascended from the lower realm, not a native of the Heavenly Realm," Lu Fan waved his hand, appearing somewhat calm.
"Ascender?"
The old man from the Zhao family frowned. His joyful expression instantly vanished. He knew very well that ascenders had no bloodline power and were worlds apart from the natives of the Heavenly Realm. Even if he liked such a person, he would not agree.
"Old sir, he is the young lady's savior, but please don't think too much of it. It's just that!" Another old man from the Zhao family stepped forward and quickly explained, even fearing that the Zhao family head would misunderstand.
"Of course, I know that!" The old man nodded and looked at Lu Fan, "Young man, I am very grateful that you were able to save my granddaughter. I originally wanted to take you as my Zhao family's son-in-law, but since you are an ascender, I think it's best to forget it!"
"Grandpa, what nonsense are you talking about!" Zhao Xue said repeatedly, her face showing some embarrassment. She never expected her grandfather to be so direct. Wouldn't this make Lu Fan awkward?
"It doesn't matter, I'm not interested anyway," Lu Fan smiled, appearing even more indifferent.
Old Master Zhao frowned. Lu Fan's words instantly made him a little displeased, but he had also said earlier that he didn't want Lu Fan to become their Zhao family's son-in-law, which was indeed the case.
"Hurry up and prepare a banquet. I want to entertain this little brother properly!" Old Master Zhao said. He was somewhat concerned about Lu Fan. Although he was an ascender, he was their Zhao family's benefactor, so Old Master Zhao naturally had to entertain him.
"There's no need. I was originally escorting them into the city. Now that we've arrived at Tianhai City, I'll take my leave first!"
Lu Fan clasped his fists and smiled slightly.
"How can that be? You saved my life, so I must repay you properly. Are you even unwilling to accept a mere banquet?" Zhao Xue said repeatedly, her words even more serious.
"This..."
Lu Fan was slightly stunned and didn't know how to answer. Being spoken to like that by Zhao Xue, he suddenly felt a bit lost.
At the same time, Old Master Zhao also said with a smile, "Little brother, why be so polite? Since you've taken action to help, you're considered family. Why speak as if we are strangers!"
"Yes, yes, yes!" The other members of the Zhao family chimed in.
"Alright!"
Lu Fan, feeling somewhat helpless, finally agreed.
Zhao Xue was overjoyed. Since Lu Fan had never been to Tianhai City, she personally led the way, taking Lu Fan to the streets of Tianhai City, wanting him to get familiar with it.
However, at this moment, on the other side of the street, there was a group of people. These people looked quite tired, but when they saw Lu Fan, their eyes revealed a cold glint. Naturally, they hadn't expected to meet Lu Fan here.
"What a narrow encounter. I didn't expect us to meet again!"
Chen Jianbei looked at Lu Fan, his eyes filled with a cold glint, and his aura was extremely powerful. Su Dan Novel Network
"Indeed, it's a bit of a narrow encounter!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, "But your father died an untimely death, which was only to be expected. Do you also intend to follow your father's fate?"
"Don't even think about it. This is not Xuandi City!" Chen Jianbei said coldly, "If you want to deal with me, you'd better weigh it carefully!"
"Is that so?" Lu Fan narrowed his eyes but didn't take it too seriously. He was just a remnant of the Chen family, and he didn't care at all.
Even when the Chen family head was present, Lu Fan was arrogant, let alone now.