Many present, gazing at the pills, felt a pang of desire.
Though Liu Qianjiao spoke casually, this pill was no ordinary item.
"A fourth-grade Tranquil Heart Pill. Not only can it calm the mind, but it can also enhance inner cultivation. As a fourth-grade pill, it surpasses even fifth-grade ones!"
A white-haired elder smiled, "Valley Master, you have truly spared no expense for your birthday!"
"Since everyone has come to celebrate my birthday, Immortal Valley naturally cannot treat you shabbily!"
Liu Qianjiao chuckled, simultaneously glancing in a certain direction.
Yang Xian'er, who was conversing with someone, felt a slight stir in her expression upon sensing this gaze.
"Are you Xian'er?" Liu Qianjiao's eyes held a tender affection.
"Xian'er pays respects to Aunt. May Aunt live as long as the Southern Mountain!"
Yang Xian'er quickly rose, her entire being appearing even more vibrant.
"Quick, quick, come to Aunt's side!"
Liu Qianjiao said gently, "It's just right for Aunt to have a good look at you!"
Yang Xian'er nodded, then hurriedly got up and walked towards Liu Qianjiao.
Shangguan Qingtian also looked towards Yang Xian'er's direction, his smiling face abruptly freezing.
In that instant, Shangguan Qingtian stared intently at Lu Fan, as if discovering something.
Lu Fan met Shangguan Qingtian's gaze but showed no outward reaction. However, being stared at so intensely by Shangguan Qingtian made him feel somewhat uncomfortable. Sudan Novel Network.
"Aunt, the gift I brought this time has already been given to Sister Peony. I don't know if Aunt will like it!"
Yang Xian'er said earnestly, "This was personally chosen by Mother!"
"Of course, I like it. How could Aunt not like it!"
Liu Qianjiao smiled, "I didn't expect you to have grown up so much in the blink of an eye. If you have time in the future, you can visit Immortal Valley often."
"Thank you, Aunt!" Yang Xian'er nodded quickly.
As they were exchanging pleasantries, Shangguan Qingtian suddenly stood up and approached Lu Fan, "Is it you? Did Shangguan Hai die by your hand?"
Everyone present was astonished, not understanding why Shangguan Qingtian had lost his composure.
"Senior, we don't know each other, do we?"
Lu Fan chuckled, "As for Shangguan Hai, whom you mentioned, I don't seem to know him either!"
"Hmph, you have his residual aura on you. There's absolutely no mistake!"
Shangguan Qingtian said coldly, "He died in Tianxian City. The old man Bai has confessed! He was killed by someone wanted by the Eighth Prince's Mansion!"
"Senior, you might have truly mistaken me for someone else!"
Lu Fan shrugged, calmly drinking his wine. Let alone Shangguan Qingtian, even if the Pavilion Master of Shenfeng was here, he wouldn't have the slightest fear.
"He is my friend. Senior, have you mistaken him?"
Yang Xian'er stood up, feeling even more worried. The person before her had a powerful aura. If he intended to trouble Lu Fan, it would not be good for Lu Fan.
"How could I mistake him!"
Shangguan Qingtian's spiritual power surged within him, "This person must be the one who killed my nephew!"
"Shangguan Qingtian, this is Immortal Valley!" Liu Qianjiao said coldly, "No matter what grievances you have, shouldn't you settle them after leaving Immortal Valley?"
"Valley Master, this person is wanted by the Eighth Prince's Mansion!"
Shangguan Qingtian said repeatedly, "If the Eighth Prince's Mansion finds out he is here, it might cause trouble!"
"What, you think I fear the Eighth Prince's Mansion?"
Liu Qianjiao sneered, "Or do you think our Immortal Valley is so weak that we need to curry favor with others?"
"Certainly not!"
Shangguan Qingtian halted. He knew that Immortal Valley was not a place for reckless behavior, especially on Liu Qianjiao's birthday. If he were to cause trouble rashly, it would surely invite problems.
"It's best if you don't!"
Liu Qianjiao drank her wine, her expression becoming even more indifferent. The Shenfeng Pavilion was nothing in her eyes. If Shangguan Qingtian dared to act wildly here, she would not tolerate it.
As Shangguan Qingtian sat down, the atmosphere began to ease. Immortal Valley had also prepared many performances.
Each performer was a captivating beauty, captivating many young prodigies.
At this time, many of the younger generation were also observing Lu Fan, especially the women.
Within the White Dragon Dynasty, Lu Fan's reputation was indeed resounding. Not only did he dare to oppose the Eighth Prince's Mansion, but he had even killed the Eighth Prince's heir.
How could they not be astonished by these rumors?
Let alone Lu Fan alone, even an entire sect would not dare to offend the Eighth Prince's Mansion.
Long San sat beside Lu Fan, his expression turning strange. Only now did he understand why Lu Fan's strength was so formidable. It turned out they were not on the same level at all.
"Cough, cough, what is it?" Lu Fan smiled awkwardly.
"It's nothing. I just feel you've been hiding too deeply!"
Long San said with a wry smile, "No wonder I'm no match for you. Even the Eighth Prince's Mansion can't do anything to you, let alone me."
"I'm not as formidable as you think. To evade the pursuit of the Eighth Prince's Mansion, I've been in peril several times," Lu Fan said with a wry smile. "Even those closest to me have fallen into a deep sleep because of me."
"Indeed, the Eighth Prince's Mansion has countless experts. Being able to survive until now is truly a miracle," Long San nodded slightly.
After the birthday banquet concluded, everyone bid farewell. Shangguan Qingtian drank his wine, occasionally glancing at Lu Fan. As soon as Lu Fan left, he would surely follow.
"It seems Shangguan Qingtian has his eyes on you," Lin Jianyi said with a smile. "He is a Venerable. You must be careful. If you are caught by him, it will bring unimaginable disaster."
"Thank you for the reminder!" Lu Fan nodded slightly, but didn't pay it too much mind.
Shangguan Qingtian had only recently broken through to the Venerable realm, at most a first-grade Venerable. While he didn't have absolute certainty, he had a seventy to eighty percent chance of defeating him.
"Aunt, this is my friend. I'd like to stay in Immortal Valley for a few more days and have him accompany me," Yang Xian'er spoke up.
Liu Qianjiao glanced at Lu Fan, "As long as you wish, you can stay as long as you want. Immortal Valley is vast."
"Thank you, Aunt!"
Yang Xian'er's eyes lit up with joy. This way, Lu Fan's crisis would be averted. As long as he didn't leave, no one could trouble him.
"You don't need to thank me. But you are going to such lengths for him, perhaps you like him?" Liu Qianjiao glanced at Lu Fan. "Aunt can see that the reason you said those words was to make him stay and help him out of danger."
"Aunt, please don't overthink it."
Yang Xian'er said repeatedly, "I don't have any romantic feelings for him. However, he is a good person and a friend worth befriending, so I want to help him resolve this trouble."
"Human hearts are unfathomable. In this spiritual realm, one may not be able to truly see through another's heart,"
Liu Qianjiao said frankly, "Also, never trust men's words. Eighty to ninety percent of what they say is false. Be careful not to be deceived by them, or you'll be the one who gets hurt."
"Aunt, why do you say that?" Yang Xian'er asked, surprised. "Has Aunt been hurt by someone before?"
"Past events are unbearable to recall, and there's no need to mention them again!" Liu Qianjiao waved her hand.