Evening fell.
The Shangguan family's convoy arrived in Lin City, consisting of five vehicles.
Shangguan Feilong had also brought along numerous family experts.
Today's objective was singular: to apprehend Chen Fan, by any means necessary.
Naturally, "apprehend" did not refer to physiological capture, but rather to winning over his heart...
Shangguan Feilong gazed at Chen Fan's photograph and calmly remarked, "He appears to be an ordinary person, yet I never imagined he could refine the Longevity Elixir!"
Seated beside him was an elder in his sixties. Though aged, his voice was robust, "Indeed, it's quite astonishing!"
"Utterly unexpected!"
"And furthermore, a mere youngster with no background!"
Shangguan Feilong nodded. "Let's go... let's go meet this Chen Fan!"
"Excellent!"
Immediately, the two alighted from their vehicles and entered the lobby of Bingqing Cosmetics.
Chen Fan happened to be emerging at that very moment.
The elder spoke, "Chen Fan, step outside!"
In Chen Fan's eyes, the elder before him was a complete stranger.
He was puzzled.
Nevertheless, he stepped forward to greet them.
Shangguan Feilong announced, "Greetings, I am Shangguan Feilong, from the second-tier Shangguan family in the capital!"
He revealed his identity.
If it were any ordinary person, upon hearing this name, they would surely be intimidated.
However, Chen Fan acted as if nothing were amiss, merely acknowledging them with a faint "Oh..."
"Oh... and then?"
This response caused both Shangguan Feilong and Shangguan Yidao to pause in surprise, as they were accustomed to seeing many people falter upon hearing the Shangguan family's name.
Chen Fan, to be honest, was a breath of fresh air.
It was unexpected.
Shangguan Feilong continued, "We are here today to discuss a collaboration!"
These individuals hailed from the capital.
For ordinary families, they were akin to colossal giants. Chen Fan could roughly guess their purpose.
He asked, "Because of the Longevity Elixir?"
"Yes..." Shangguan Feilong replied curtly. "Our family has already supplanted the Liu and Wang families!"
So that was it.
Chen Fan faced them with a composed demeanor. "Since this is a collaboration, you must also know that you need to offer something I desire!"
Shangguan Feilong's intention today was to profit without investing anything. "What if... you have nothing to offer?"
"Nothing?" Chen Fan responded indifferently. "That's very simple, go back where you came from!"
In other words, I won't indulge your presumptuousness.
At this precise moment, both men's expressions darkened simultaneously, their gazes turning a shade colder.
Shangguan Feilong narrowed his eyes. "Young man, that joke isn't funny at all!"
Chen Fan retorted, "You were the one who started joking!"
Shangguan Feilong mused that getting what he wanted without giving anything in return was impossible, and Chen Fan would absolutely not grant him such an opportunity! httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"You..."
Shangguan Yidao's voice also turned colder. "Chen Fan, the Shangguan family is not comparable to the Liu and Wang families. I advise you to be obedient!"
"Collaborating with us will bring you many benefits!"
Chen Fan, however, was not swayed by their words. "I apologize, I don't have time to listen to your rambling!"
Shangguan Feilong said, "Very well, very well... you certainly have some spirit. I hope you can always remain this arrogant!"
Chen Fan let out a cold snort, dismissively retorting, "Who is truly arrogant? Wanting to freeload at the slightest disagreement, do you really think I'm a complete fool?"
Shangguan Feilong and Shangguan Yidao had not anticipated being put in their place by a young man.
Chen Fan, it could be said, showed them no respect whatsoever.
In response, the two important figures felt their dignity wounded, and a killing intent suddenly flashed in their eyes...