"What do you mean, 'what?'"
Lu Fan chuckled, "You don't even know the exact location of Immortal Valley, yet you still tried to deceive me? And you took my elixir."
"Who says I don't know!" the unscrupulous Daoist boasted, "I was just bringing you there! I merely lost my way for a moment."
"Don't try to fool me again. Give me back my elixirs, and I'll find Immortal Valley myself!" Lu Fan said coldly.
A fourth-grade elixir was of great use to him. Although Lu Fan could refine elixirs, a fourth-grade one required immense effort. Lu Fan would not easily let it go to someone else.
"The elixir is already in my possession. Getting it back won't be so easy," the unscrupulous Daoist chuckled.
Lu Fan frowned. If he couldn't see through this unscrupulous Daoist, he would have made a move long ago. Even so, Lu Fan was highly displeased. The Daoist's actions clearly indicated a desire to swindle him, and he probably didn't even intend to return the item.
"I don't wish to be your enemy, but don't be too arrogant!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, "A mere fourth-grade elixir doesn't seem like much, but if you act like this, aren't you no different from a robber?"
"You can't put it that way. I just fancied one of your elixirs!"
The unscrupulous Daoist smiled, "Besides, since you can produce a fourth-grade elixir, you must have some standing. Why not just give it to me?"
"What if I refuse?"
Flames surged from Lu Fan's palm. He had never encountered such a shameless person. It wasn't about the elixir anymore; Lu Fan was thoroughly displeased with the person before him, and ready to fight at the slightest provocation.
"Little brother, it's just one elixir. Consider it a favor. If you truly want to fight me, you're no match." The unscrupulous Daoist chuckled, "Let's make a connection today so we can meet again in the future, don't you agree?"
"Enough of your nonsense!"
Lu Fan's expression turned icy. A surging aura emanated from his palm as he directly grabbed towards the unscrupulous Daoist. He wanted to see what means the Daoist possessed to dare be so presumptuous.
Sensing the sharp gust of wind, the unscrupulous Daoist retreated a few steps, chuckling, "Little brother, why are you so impatient? It's just one elixir, you're too petty!"
"Enough talk!"
Lu Fan attacked again, his expression even colder. How could Lu Fan let the unscrupulous Daoist bully him? He would teach the Daoist a lesson, otherwise, the Daoist would truly think he was easy to bully.
Seeing Lu Fan's resolute stance, the unscrupulous Daoist sighed, "You're too petty, kid. But the more you want to get that elixir back, the less I want to give it to you!"
With that, the unscrupulous Daoist vanished from the spot in a flash. Lu Fan tried to pursue him, but couldn't find any trace, which made him even more frustrated.
With Lu Fan's current strength, he could even contend with a Spirit Venerate level expert. Yet, he was played by a Daoist, and didn't even know where the Daoist went.
Helpless, Lu Fan could only return to Happy City. He didn't know the entrance to Immortal Valley, and naturally, he didn't know how to enter. However, Happy City was a subsidiary city of Immortal Valley, so someone must surely know.
He returned to the same tavern as before. Lu Fan ordered some wine and dishes. He was a bit tired from chasing, and he wanted to ask about the identity of that unscrupulous Daoist and why he was so deceitful.
"Little brother, why are you back again?" the tavern worker asked with a smile. "Is everything alright?"
"What could possibly be wrong? That Daoist just now was a骗子 (liar)." Lu Fan complained.
The worker instantly burst into laughter. How could he not know what Lu Fan was talking about?
"What are you laughing at?"
Lu Fan glanced at him, "Could it be that the Daoist is associated with your tavern? Or are you in cahoots?"
"Little brother, don't speak carelessly. Our shop has been passed down for a hundred years and is absolutely honest with everyone." The worker quickly said, "As for the Daoist you met, he frequently appears in Happy City, and many people have been deceived by him, so I know a little about him."
"If that's the case, why didn't you warn me?" Lu Fan felt a surge of anger. After all, he had patronized the tavern, and hearing the worker say this made him even more displeased.
"Little brother, you might not know, but that Daoist has great powers, and we dare not provoke him." The worker quickly said, "Everyone in Happy City knows him and knows that he scams people. Although he's not a terrible person, he warned everyone in Happy City not to interfere with his affairs, or he would smash our signboard. We're just running a small business, and we can't afford to be tossed around by him."
Lu Fan felt a bit angry but couldn't blame the shop. After all, even Lu Fan couldn't deal with the unscrupulous Daoist, let alone a small tavern. Naturally, they were helpless against the Daoist. Soodan Novel Network
"Happy City belongs to Immortal Valley. Normally, you should know the entrance to Happy City, right?" Lu Fan asked.
"To be honest, Immortal Valley is extraordinary. Normally, to enter Immortal Valley, one must pass through a special array teleportation." The worker said, "I heard that the Valley Master of Immortal Valley's birthday is approaching, and a grand banquet will be held. It's likely that soon someone from Immortal Valley will come to Happy City to procure supplies. You can ask then!"
Lu Fan felt helpless. Only then did he bury himself in eating. He hadn't expected that entering Immortal Valley would involve so much.
At another table not far away, a man and a woman were drinking, with spiritual swords beside them. They glanced at Lu Fan.
"I didn't expect so many people to come to Immortal Valley to celebrate the Valley Master's birthday."
The man took a sip of wine and then smiled, "This time, when we go to pay our respects, our gift cannot be a paltry one."
"Don't worry, Senior Brother. This is a gift personally prepared by my mother, so why would it be paltry?" Yang Xian'er said with a light smile, "Besides, the Valley Master of Immortal Valley isn't such a superficial person, so why would he casually judge the weight of a gift?"
"It seems I was overthinking."
Long San gave an awkward smile and didn't say much more.
Lu Fan was drinking his frustrations away when he overheard their conversation and immediately became interested, "Are the two of you perhaps also heading to Immortal Valley?"
"That's right, we are indeed going to Immortal Valley." Yang Xian'er spoke.
Long San, however, frowned slightly, glancing at Yang Xian'er, "Senior Sister, this person is not someone we know. Don't reveal too much about our identities."
"I think he looks kind, not like a bad person." Yang Xian'er shook her head, looking at Lu Fan, "Are you going to Immortal Valley for the birthday celebration as well?"
"Not exactly. I'm delivering something to Immortal Valley." Lu Fan said with an awkward smile, "Do you know the entrance to Immortal Valley?"