"Heh." Lin Xiuya waved a hand at Xiao Fan's words and said with a smile, "Your strength isn't something a mere White Fiend Team could compare to."
Lin Xiuya glanced at the Snow Demon Ape, which was still standing quietly in the distance for some unknown reason, then said to Xiao Fan, "Junior Brother Xiao Fan, interested in joining us? That Magical Beast is guarding something good."
When Yan Hao and the others heard Lin Xiuya invite Xiao Fan to join them, surprise flashed in their eyes, but none objected. After all, Xiao Fan's strength was plain to see, and his status as a Fifth-Rank Alchemist alone was enough to make them want to recruit him.
Xiao Fan was somewhat surprised by Lin Xiuya's words as well.
No wonder Lin Xiuya is an idol to so many in the Inner Academy. Not only does he have strength and good looks, but his character is also remarkably rare.
Earth core body tempering milk was an exceedingly rare treasure. Anyone else might have wished for as few people as possible to know about it, yet Lin Xiuya had taken the initiative to invite him.
But... Xiao Fan cast an unobtrusive glance at the gathered group and shook his head slightly.
A flicker of surprise crossed Lin Xiuya's face when Xiao Fan declined. Before he could speak, Xiao Fan said, "I'll pass. This Snow Demon Ape isn't easy to deal with."
"Oh? You recognize this Magical Beast, Junior Brother?"
Lin Xiuya asked curiously. After all, they had gained no advantage against this Magical Beast; even he had nearly died at its hands.
"Yes." Xiao Fan nodded, then pondered for a moment before saying, "This Magical Beast is a Snow Demon Ape. It possesses an extremely violent bloodline, and once that bloodline erupts, its