Chapter 1332 Teasing the Princess_1

"Although I don't know what business you have with the Mittel Family, I'm quite familiar with both their Clan Leader and the Supreme Elder. I should be able to help you." Hai Bodong is the Supreme Elder of the Mittel Family and the real decision-maker of the family now. Xu Ran is also well-acquainted with Mittel Tengshan, the Clan Leader of the Mittel Family.

With just one word from him, the Mittel Family would pretty much do as he says.

Given his relationship with Ya Fei and Hai Bodong, it can be said that the Mittel Family is completely obedient to his commands now.

However, the outside world only knows about his relationship with Ya Fei and not that the reappearance of the Ice Emperor in the Jia Ma Empire was also due to his help.

"Pfft. You really love to boast. Who do you think those two are? You think you can claim a connection with them? Putting aside your strength, your age alone makes it impossible for you to have any significant relationship with them." Yao Yue looked at Xu Ran, who was speaking earnestly but nonsensically, and her face was full of embarrassment.

If it were anyone else, seeing how confident he seemed, they might have believed him. But she wasn't stupid! Even though she looked young and innocent, she was actually very clever.

The Supreme Elder of the Mittel Family, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, is one of the top powerhouses in the Jia Ma Empire. It was rumored that the Ice Emperor had gone missing or even died, but when he reappeared, he was even stronger than before.

As for the Clan Leader of the Mittel Family, his status is also extraordinary; even her father, the Emperor, held the Clan Leader of the Mittel Family in high esteem. Each of the Empire's three great families is formidable, and the Mittel Family specializes in commerce with the Mitter Auction House spread throughout the entire Empire; they're very powerful.

Although she's a Young Princess of the Empire and doesn't have much interaction with the high-level members of the Mittel Family, this person in front of her claims to be familiar with those two highly noble persons in the Empire—isn't he just telling a joke?

But there are too many braggarts and liars in this world; even on the streets, it's common to see people in bizarre outfits claiming to be Xu Ran.

"You're not going to tell me you're the legendary Lord Xu Ran, are you?" Yao Yue said irritably.

"How did you know? Indeed, I am Xu Ran," Xu Ran blinked in surprise. Had his identity been exposed so quickly? But considering his popularity in the Jia Ma Empire had peaked to the point where everyone knew of him, it was normal to be recognized. Fortunately, his portrait had not been circulated; otherwise, it would be possible to be recognized just by walking the streets.

Wait a second…

Why is the look in this girl's eyes so odd?

Could it be that he couldn't be himself?

Xu Ran's facial muscles twitched. But to most people, even if they had seen his portrait, they wouldn't recognize him by his "perfectly ordinary" appearance. After all, isn't Xu Ran supposed to have an image of pride, aloofness, and greatness?

"Go to hell!"

"On the streets, I've seen many people who claim to, Lord Xu Ran. And you? You probably couldn't even beat my servant, so how could you be Lord Xu Ran?" Yao Yue placed her hands on her hips.

In fact, when he admitted his identity, the instantaneous change in his aura made Yao Yue's heart tremble; she felt that his aura was both mysterious and familiar.

But when she snapped out of that strange feeling and took a closer look at Xu Ran, she could no longer sense that aura. She then breathed a sigh of relief. Of course, how could this guy in front of her possibly be the legendary Lord Xu Ran?

Lord Xu Ran is supposed to be a cold and domineering man, above the mundane world. While this guy in front of her has the looks of Lord Xu Ran, his demeanor is completely different.

If she encountered Lord Xu Ran just walking down the street, that would be incredible luck. But such a little chance event wouldn't happen to her; she didn't think she had that kind of luck.

She'd better hurry to the Mittel Family and try her luck; that was the best decision.

"Hmph. Keep on boasting. Today I'm in a good mood, so I won't pursue the matter of your rudeness," Yao Yue remembered her mission and didn't want to argue with Xu Ran anymore.

"Rudeness to the Princess? Princess, please don't make unfounded accusations." Xu Ran obviously misunderstood and ogled Yao Yue's petite and lovely body extensively. That frame couldn't stand much, could it?

Talk of bumping and colliding, he didn't think Yao Yue's displayed strength could handle it.

"Are you thinking about something improper?" Yao Yue didn't understand the meaning of Xu Ran's words, but the men around did; however, they dared not explain Xu Ran's meaning to Yao Yue, only looking on in horror, and even secretly giving Xu Ran a thumbs-up.

So badass.

To flirt with the Princess right in front of her, it seems in the Jia Ma Empire, perhaps he was the only one bold enough to do that.

Real gutsy! It's a good thing that Princess Yao Yue is pure and didn't grasp the meaning of those words, otherwise wouldn't she have exploded in anger?

The crowd also took the opportunity to sneak peeks at Princess Yao Yue because she had dressed up, presumably hoping to encounter that person. Her petite body, and those tender legs… how wonderful it would be to be stepped on by the Princess...

"What bad things could I possibly think? Princess might be overthinking it."

"Really?"

Yao Yue looked at Xu Ran doubtfully.

With her temperament, under normal circumstances, she would have taken action already. But for some reason, looking at the man's face in front of her, she felt not the slightest anger. Even though... even though this guy was obviously flirting with her. Even if she couldn't hear them, she could guess a bit from the other people's smirking, lewd expressions—it was definitely nothing good.

"Hmph."

Yao Yue stamped her foot and then turned around and walked away.

"Buddy, your luck is too good. The Young Princess didn't lay a hand on you, how rare," the shop owner and some spectators were dumbfounded. The Young Princess might not be a bad person, but such powerful and influential people could easily decide the fate of ordinary folks like them with just a casual remark. This guy in front of them had confronted the Young Princess, and yet he came out unscathed. Perhaps Princess Yao Yue was just too kind-hearted.

"Hmm."

Xu Ran pursed his lips and smiled without saying much. After picking up the packaged necklace and buying some other gifts, he counted the number of gifts and made sure no one was left out before he happily headed towards the Mittel Family.

"Hey, hey, hey. What did that guy mean just now? The more I think about it, the stranger it seems?" Yao Yue walked on the street, feeling increasingly uneasy and angry.

That detestable man had constantly contradicted her, and she actually hadn't ordered his capture? At the very least, she should have shown him her own strength. What was she thinking just now?