After a journey, they arrived at Cangying City, the heart of the Triangle Domain and its most developed urban area, hence teeming with people.
"So this is Cangying City?"
Lu Fan chuckled, "I had the good fortune to visit once. I didn't expect to be here again."
"Cangying City is the most accessible region in the entire Triangle Domain," Zhao Hanxue explained. "Most people arriving from outside the Triangle Domain pass through Cangying City, making it the most prosperous urban area."
"Miss Zhao seems quite familiar with Cangying City." Lu Fan nodded slightly. "However, I've noticed the crowd is even larger this time."
"Naturally. The assessment day for the Tongtian Academy is approaching. Many young rising stars from the three major super dynasties aspire to join Tongtian Academy," Zhao Hanxue stated directly. "That's why the traffic in Cangying City is greater than usual."
"I see!" Lu Fan nodded, feeling a flicker of excitement. He wondered what was so special about Tongtian Academy that it could captivate the young talents of the three great dynasties.
After a while, Zhao Hanxue led Lu Fan to a tavern, seemingly familiar with the way.
"Weren't we going to the Magic Mall?" Lu Fan asked in surprise. "Why did you bring me here?"
"After such a long journey, I'm naturally hungry."
Zhao Hanxue smiled. "What, aren't you hungry?"
"I'm alright! But since we're here, let's have a meal." Lu Fan chuckled lightly.
"You might not know this, but this is no ordinary tavern."
Zhao Hanxue said plainly, "This is our most famous establishment. Eating here is sure to earn praise."
"In that case, I'd like to see it!" Lu Fan expressed his interest.
Inside the tavern, many patrons were eating with gusto, seemingly satisfied with the taste.
Zhao Hanxue wasted no time and ordered a few small dishes and a pot of wine.
"After we finish eating, can we go to the Magic Mall?" Lu Fan inquired.
"Of course. After a satisfying meal, it'll be quite leisurely to browse the Magic Mall," Zhao Hanxue smiled.
"It seems Miss Zhao has done this often before." Lu Fan smiled faintly.
This approach felt very much like shopping on Earth – finishing a meal and then going out to buy desired items.
"Waiter, a few small dishes!"
Just then, a woman spoke, holding a spirit sword and wearing a cloak. Two other women accompanied her, but it was evident at a glance that the woman in the center was their mistress.
"It's him!"
Hu Yu gasped and looked at the woman. "Why is he in the Triangle Domain? Is he here specifically to kill us?"
Lu Fan followed her gaze and saw Shen Yehong. He was somewhat shaken, as he only knew of three elders pursuing him and was unaware that Shen Yehong had also come to the Triangle Domain.
Seemingly sensing the gazes, Shen Yehong abruptly turned around. Upon seeing Lu Fan, her expression shifted instantly. She couldn't have imagined that her attempt to ambush Lu Fan with San Qing had failed.
"What a coincidence. I didn't expect to run into you in the Triangle Domain."
Lu Fan spoke, "You didn't come specifically to find me, did you? Do you really want to kill me that badly?"
"You're too narcissistic! I didn't come for you."
Shen Yehong said coldly, "I came to the Triangle Domain to enter Tongtian Academy. But you have a long life indeed, to have survived this. It truly shocks me."
"Naturally. Not everyone can kill me," Lu Fan shrugged. "But I have no enmity with you, why did you send people to kill me? That doesn't seem right."
"It's because I don't think highly of you, and you're not worthy of me," Shen Yehong stated coldly. "Therefore, you deserve to die."
"This young lady speaks with great spirit."
Zhao Hanxue smiled faintly. "There is no one worthy of a young talent like him. Don't think you can be arrogant just because you are a princess of the Taiyan Dynasty."
"And who are you?" Shen Yehong's expression was indifferent. "How dare you speak to this princess like this! Are you tired of living?"
"This is the Triangle Domain, not the Taiyan Dynasty."
Zhao Hanxue narrowed her eyes. "Princess, acting so overbearing, isn't that a bit much?"
"Whether it's too much or not is none of your business!" Shen Yehong said coldly. "Truly, you don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. Staying with him, you won't even know how you died."
"Is that so?"
Zhao Hanxue smiled faintly. "You are indeed too confident. Unfortunately, you've offended the wrong person. Otherwise, I would tear your mouth apart right now."
"Audacious! How dare you speak to a princess like this!"
Several women beside her suddenly stood up, their gazes hostile, and they looked at Zhao Hanxue with fierce intensity.
"What? Are you going to make a move?" Zhao Hanxue's expression was indifferent. "If that's the case, feel free to try. How dare you, mere servants, shout at me? Do you really think my Zhao family is easy to bully?"
Without a word, two women drew their swords and lunged at Zhao Hanxue. They were the princess's personal maids and had already reached the Venerable realm, their reputation not unfounded, otherwise, they wouldn't have been qualified to accompany Shen Yehong to the Triangle Domain.
"You don't know the immensity of heaven and earth!"
Shen Yehong snorted coldly and slammed her hand onto the table and chair. A powerful surge of internal energy instantly sent the two women flying back.
*Pfft...*
The two women spat out blood, their faces contorted. They never expected Zhao Hanxue to possess such power even before making a move. If a real fight were to break out, they would be no match for her.
Seeing this scene, Shen Yehong's face turned ashen. She hadn't anticipated Zhao Hanxue's strength to be so formidable; it was rather astonishing.
"You dare to harm my Taiyan Dynasty's people!"
Zhao Hanxue's face turned ashen, and she glared at Shen Yehong with immense dissatisfaction.
"They attacked me first. Was I supposed to just sit and wait to be killed?"
Zhao Hanxue said coldly, "If that's the case, I cannot do it."
"You are too arrogant!"
Shen Yehong stated coldly, "Offending me will have no good outcome. Even if I can't deal with you now, when I return to the Taiyan Dynasty, you will become a corpse."
"Are you threatening me?" Zhao Hanxue asked coldly, suddenly appearing beside Shen Yehong. The aura emanating from her was terrifying.