Chapter 1331 An Encounter with Yao Yue_1

Xu Ran wandered around, considering if he should buy gifts, he thought it was either go all out or not bother at all.

Thinking of preparing a gift for everyone, Xu Ran felt overwhelmed.

Besides traditional necklaces, bracelets, hairpins, and such, naturally, there were also various types of gorgeous clothing such as black silk cheongsams to be arranged. Particularly, cheongsams were best for accentuating one's figure.

Xu Ran found a clothing store and spent a high price for private customizations of many sets of various styles of cheongsams, as well as fishnet stockings, shark pants, jumpsuits, yoga outfits... These gifts were not only for them but for himself as well.

If Zhu Qing and the others wore cheongsams, those thigh-high slits, and semi-exposed legs would definitely be a wonderful experience.

After sorting out the clothing, Xu Ran also went to various places to buy small accessories. Although they weren't expensive, it's the thought that counts. Considering their current status, they didn't need him to give them anything overly precious.

"I'll take this necklace, and you don't need to give me change." Xu Ran scattered a handful of gold coins on the showcase, pointing at a blue necklace as he spoke.

Watching Xu Ran throw down a handful of gold coins, everyone in the shop was dumbfounded. They had seen wealthy people, but never someone who treated money as if it were nothing.

Xu Ran was indeed wealthy; alchemists were never poor, let alone Xu Ran.

The shop owner made small talk while wrapping up the necklace. Seeing that Xu Ran did not respond, he didn't speak any further. Closing this deal was worth half a year of his business.

"Shopkeeper, I'll buy this necklace." A crisp and childish voice came from Xu Ran's side. A petite young girl pointed at the necklace and said.

This scene amused Xu Ran.

She completely ignored him, intending to snatch his item.

It had been a long time since he had encountered something like this.

"Princess Yao Yue?" The shop owner was surprised at the identity of the newcomer.

"Hmph. Hurry up and pack it for me." The young girl snorted with a tinge of entitlement.

"But another guest has already purchased this necklace," the shop owner glanced at Xu Ran, not wanting to lose a customer who was not stingy with money. Wealthy and with an exceptional demeanor, this was a person he could not afford to offend.

"Who is it? I'll pay double the price." Princess Yao Yue naturally wasn't short on money either, and it was at this moment she finally noticed Xu Ran, her eyes filled with astonishment.

After arriving in Gama Holy City, Xu Ran had concealed his aura, appearing just slightly better than an average person. However, no matter how much he disguised himself, his natural charm and exceptionally stunning appearance couldn't be hidden.

The moment Princess Yao Yue saw Xu Ran, she was taken aback.

Xu Ran's face was very handsome, and his eyes as well. Especially the more you looked, the more attractive it became, the kind of person that was not only pleasant to look at but also captivating.

"What a pity." Princess Yao Yue stared at Xu Ran for quite a while, coming back to her senses. Xu Ran's aura wasn't strong; in her opinion, his "Cultivation Level" was not high. Although he had a handsome face, Princess Yao Yue was not someone who would immediately like a man just for his appearance.

Without strength, whether it was a man or a woman, they lacked that enchanting charisma.

Lacking strength, yet being too stunningly beautiful can only make others think of committing crimes, wanting to possess, and then imprison. As for pity, love, those are still out of the question.

However, Princess Yao Yue had to admit, at the very first glimpse of Xu Ran, her heart did flutter briefly. But reason had her swiftly dispel such unrealistic thoughts.

The one she fancied was that guy, no one else but him could she possibly fancy.

"Is that necklace the one you're planning to buy? How much did you pay for it? I'll pay double to buy it from you," Princess Yao Yue said with an undeniable tone of certainty.

Princess Yao Yue was no ordinary person; she was the Young Princess of the Jia Ma Empire. Her talents were not inferior to Nalan Yanran's, and she was already the Vice President of the Alchemist Association at a young age, a very well-known Genius Alchemist within the Empire.

Though Xue Mei and Lin Fei were also talented and renowned, they could not compare to Princess Yao Yue.

Her tone might have been aggressive, but her playful and adorable appearance, paired with baby-like legs under her short skirt, made her so lovable that no one could get angry at her.

"Not for sale," Xu Ran shook his head. It was meant to be a gift for his wife. How could he just sell it? And with Princess Yao Yue's attitude, it was even less possible.

"Do you know who I am?" Princess Yao Yue was startled by Xu Ran's refusal. With her status, she had always gotten whatever she wanted; no one had ever defied her. Not just because of her status, but her innate talents were also a point of pride for her.

"Whether I sell it or not, what's it to do with your status? You wouldn't use your status to oppress me and force a sale, would you?" Xu Ran teased. Princess Yao Yue's delicate face and petite body, those tender, short legs like a baby's, she was certainly a full-fledged Lolita. And not your down-on-luck commoner Lolita, but a truly privileged one.

"You!" Princess Yao Yue's face flushed red, speechless from Xu Ran's retort.

If Xu Ran truly refused to sell, then she had no other way. She wouldn't stoop to robbing a mere necklace with her status. She just hadn't expected him to be so brazen, and to refuse her even when she was willing to pay a high price.

"How have you managed to stay safe while being so audacious?" Princess Yao Yue muttered angrily. Xu Ran was so attractive that, not just women, but even men with certain peculiar tastes were plentiful. Xu Ran was not strong; he should have been secretly captured and then…

"What? You don't want the necklace anymore, and now you want me instead? If you've taken a fancy to me, just say it. Maybe if I'm in a good mood, I'll lower myself to satisfy you," Xu Ran said with a smile.

Princess Yao Yue stepped back several paces from Xu Ran's evil gaze, and his words infuriated her even further.

"I don't want the necklace anymore, OK?"

"I'm not interested in someone like you."

"If I wasn't in a hurry to visit the Mittel Family, I'd capture you and take you to the imperial palace right now to give you a good beating," Princess Yao Yue said, her cheeks burning with anger. She found the man before her extremely detestable; even though he was good-looking, he couldn't compare to the one in her heart. Besides, how could an ordinary person compare to such a figure?

"The Mittel Family, that's actually on my way. But what would a Princess like you be doing there?" Xu Ran asked, looking at the several large treasure chests carried by Princess Yao Yue's attendants.

"Obviously, I'm…" Princess Yao Yue caught herself mid-sentence and abruptly closed her mouth, "What's it to you? You're not thinking you can't get into the Mittel Family's gates and want me to take you with me, are you?"

Princess Yao Yue scrutinized Xu Ran.

Her trip to the Mittel Family at this time was naturally to see if there was a chance to encounter that person.

That person had close ties with the Yunlan Sect, the Snake-People Tribe, and the Mittel and Xiao Families in the vicinity of the Jia Ma Empire. With the Xiao Family no more, she naturally wanted to visit the Mittel Family in advance, to see if she might have a chance opportunity to "bump into" that person.