"If you're spouting nonsense, I'll sew your mouth shut!"
Han Xiaoxiao said coldly, "And I don't know you at all. Stop trying to get close to me!"
"Xiaoxiao, don't be rude. He is the son of your Uncle Shen. You were indeed together when you were children," the Han Family Head interjected. "He has come to the Magic Mall today specifically to marry you!"
"Dad, what are you thinking? Does someone like him deserve me?" Han Xiaoxiao looked unconvinced. "I am a proud daughter of heaven. I have already broken through to become a Saint at a young age, and my future is limitless. What is he? Just a Half-Saint, and it looks like he only broke through recently!"
Shen Beitong was stunned, his face flushing even more. He clearly hadn't expected Han Xiaoxiao to be so blunt. As a Half-Saint powerhouse, reaching this level at such a young age already made him an outstanding figure in their family.
However, in front of Han Xiaoxiao, he was worthless. He didn't even dare to speak, because Han Xiaoxiao's aura indeed belonged to a Saint-level powerhouse.
"Don't be rude. Regardless, he is the Young Master of the Shen family. Do not offend him lightly," the Han Family Head said directly, then turned his gaze to Lu Fan. "And who is this young brother? Is he your friend?"
"You could say that! He should be the one I love!" Han Xiaoxiao declared. "I brought him to the Magic Mall because I plan to marry him!"
"Marry?"
Shen Beitong was slightly stunned, his face instantly turning a bit pale. He had come today to propose, but he never expected Han Xiaoxiao to already have someone in her heart. Furthermore, this young man in front of him appeared to be dressed simply, not like someone from a prominent family.
"This is simply preposterous!" the Han Family Head chided. "Your marriage is not a child's play; it concerns the future of the entire family. You cannot simply marry anyone!"
"I am not just marrying anyone. He is very outstanding!" Han Xiaoxiao said seriously. "It's still uncertain whether he will even like me! And you're looking at him with disdain!"
The Han Family Head smiled faintly and glanced at Lu Fan. In his heart, very few people were worthy of his daughter. Han Xiaoxiao's words puzzled him greatly.
"Family Head Han!"
Lu Fan cupped his fists. Especially seeing the Han Family Head scrutinizing him, he felt even more uncomfortable. After all, he wasn't someone related to Han Xiaoxiao; all of this was made up by Han Xiaoxiao.
If it weren't to avoid exposing Han Xiaoxiao, Lu Fan would have spoken up long ago.
"Xiaoxiao, why do you see something in him that you don't see in me?" Shen Beitong said repeatedly. "If our two families form an alliance, it would be the best choice for both!" Su Dan Novel Network
"As you just said, the alliance between our two families is for the family, not for you or me. I cannot accept such a marriage," Han Xiaoxiao shrugged. "So, you should give up on this idea."
"Cough cough..."
Lu Fan coughed lightly. "Family Head Han, please don't misunderstand. Xiaoxiao and I are not in that kind of relationship. My arrival at the Magic Mall was purely coincidental!"
"I see!" The Han Family Head nodded slightly, developing a strange liking for Lu Fan. He was polite and well-mannered for his age, not like some rowdy scoundrel.
"Whether you and Xiaoxiao have that kind of relationship or not, I will challenge you!"
Shen Beitong stated directly, "What kind of ability do you possess that makes you more outstanding than me!"
"Brother, you might be mistaken. I truly have no relationship with him," Lu Fan insisted.
He did not want to get into a conflict with anyone just after arriving at the Magic Mall. This would not be a good thing for him.
Seeing Lu Fan's persistent refusal, Han Xiaoxiao felt a surge of anger. She hadn't expected Lu Fan to be so indifferent to her, which made her even more indignant.
"Just because you've only just broken through to Half-Saint, you want to compare yourself to him?" Han Xiaoxiao said dismissively. "Don't embarrass yourself. Your Shen family can't afford to lose this face!"
"Xiaoxiao, saying that is utterly insulting!"
Shen Beitong was furious and said directly, "Since you are so sure, then today I must compete with him. Let's see who is more powerful, him or my techniques!"
After speaking, Shen Beitong didn't wait for Lu Fan to respond and directly attacked him, his expression filled with coldness. He had traveled thousands of miles to the Han family specifically to seek Han Xiaoxiao, and now he was suffering such humiliation. How could he accept it?
Sensing the sharp gust of wind, Lu Fan retreated a few steps, his expression changing. He didn't want to fight, but it seemed impossible now.
So, he kept dodging. After more than ten exchanges, Shen Beitong was already panting, his gaze filled with anger as he looked at Lu Fan. Unfortunately, he couldn't capture Lu Fan at all.
"If you have the guts, don't dodge. Fight me head-on," Shen Beitong said aggressively.
"Enough!"
The Han Family Head frowned. "This is the Han family, not a training hall. Young Master Shen, please behave yourself."
"I was too rash!"
Shen Beitong quickly cupped his fists, his eyes filled with trepidation. The Han Family Head's stern words indicated his anger. If he continued to be ignorant of his limits here, he might offend the Han family.
"I told you he wouldn't be a match!" Han Xiaoxiao mocked. "But he wouldn't believe it. Now he's just humiliating himself."
"Guests who come to our door are honored guests. Xiaoxiao, you are too impolite!" The Han Family Head frowned. "Quickly have the servants prepare a banquet. I will be entertaining guests tonight!"
"Thank you, Uncle Han!"
Shen Beitong was delighted. As long as he could stay at the Han family, there was at least a glimmer of hope. However, he found Lu Fan to be a headache. He seemed unassuming, but he was definitely not an ordinary person. He had made more than ten moves just now but couldn't do anything to Lu Fan.
After arranging rooms for them, the Old Master Han brought Han Xiaoxiao to the living room. "What exactly is going on? Who is this young man? How does he possess such skills? His strength is probably not below that of a Saint!"
"As expected, Father has good judgment!"
Han Xiaoxiao nodded. "He is the one I love, so Father, you must treat him well!"
"You girl, for someone to catch your eye, they must be truly extraordinary. Tell me about him!"
The Old Master Han looked puzzled, even suspecting that Lu Fan had an extremely powerful force behind him. Otherwise, how could he have cultivated such an outstanding peerless prodigy as Lu Fan?
"Actually! He is not from any family. He is a commoner," Han Xiaoxiao said frankly. "But then again, I prefer someone like that. As for Shen Beitong, his talent is not very strong. It's likely he reached Half-Saint through medicinal pills and elixirs. What use is a person like that?"