He just said that if you're so capable, you can improve the technique. He'll acknowledge you only when you've improved it.
But I didn't tell you to make improvements right now!
Besides, is this something that can be improved on the spot?
Are you going to correct the typos?
If you can improve it, he'll swallow this table whole!
Just as Lan Mingxi opened her mouth, about to say those words...
Jiang Fan suddenly opened his eyes, his slightly upturned eyes revealing the unique arrogance and confidence of a young man.
Um?
Lan Mingxi was taken aback.
What does that expression mean?
Could it be that--
Before the old man could finish his guess, he saw Jiang Fan move and begin his performance.
Gradually, the old man's mouth opened wider and wider, until it seemed he could fit his fist inside.
Not only Lan Mingxi, but even Lan Shengxue, who knew Jiang Fan's prowess well, was taken aback.
It really—it really turned out that way?!
Lan Mingxi was deeply shocked; her pupils remained in a state of shock.
After Jiang Fan finished his move, he looked at the old man with a mocking gaze.
"Are you planning to continue going back on your word, or are you going to just admit it?"
"I--"
Lan Mingxi was incredibly frustrated; all the frustration she had felt before combined hadn't been as intense as this moment. She wanted to beat the kid in front of her into a pulp.
" Jiang Fan," Lan Shengxue called out, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.
Seeing this, Jiang Fan sighed helplessly, deciding not to continue arguing with the old man.
That's considered giving Lan Shengxue face.
Moreover, seeing the old man trembling with anger, he was afraid that the other party might just collapse from anger, and the dignified patriarch of the Lan Family would faint from anger.
"Let's just drop this matter. As long as you're willing to believe that I didn't steal your Lan Family's martial arts techniques, that's fine."
Let it go?
Lan Mingxi could hardly believe her ears; this kid had been infuriating her from beginning to end.
No, I started making him angry from the very first time we met.
This kid finally got a chance to climb the social ladder, and he's just going to give it up like that?
Or is this kid just playing him?
The old man felt he had figured it out; things were exactly as he had guessed, and the young man, having gained an advantage, would definitely not let it go so easily.
That was close; he almost fell for it.
Just as Old Master Lan was thinking about how to retaliate, Jiang Fan checked his phone.
"It's getting late, so I won't bother you any longer. Goodbye."
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned and left without the slightest hesitation. He strode to the threshold, stepped out, and continued walking away.
The old man stared blankly at Jiang Fan, who had already walked quite a distance away. After confirming that he wasn't seeing things and that Jiang Fan wasn't playing a trick on him, an indescribable sense of shame suddenly welled up in his heart, and he finally gave a self-deprecating laugh.
Lan Mingxi Lan Mingxi, you're really getting worse with age. You're judging others by your own petty standards, and your heart isn't even as broad as a junior's.
After silently sighing a few times, Lan Mingxi suddenly became serious and called out to Jiang Fan's departing figure.
"Wait a moment."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Fan frowned.
He wondered if the old man was really going to challenge him? Why wouldn't he believe that he hadn't stolen the martial arts techniques?
If that's the case, then it's going to be a headache.
He has done his best to prove himself. To be honest, he only agreed to come here because of Lan Shengxue.
If it were the Jin Family, well, even if he learned their martial arts, he wouldn't give Jin Family a second glance, let alone try to prove himself.
"Patriarch Lan Family, is there anything else you wish to say?"
Lan Mingxi stepped forward, her attitude becoming much more amiable.
"I misunderstood you before. I believe you truly did not steal the martial arts techniques of my Lan Family."
A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Fan's eyes; he hadn't expected the old man to compromise so easily.
"However—" Lan Mingxi changed the subject, "I won't apologize, but you did learn our Lan Family 'Lan Family secret techniques without our permission. It's not that I'm petty, but a family's secret techniques are naturally very important to a family! You don't deny that, do you?"
Jiang Fan nodded.
He certainly didn't deny it; you have to understand that a family's core techniques are absolutely not to be revealed easily.
It's not that I'm old-fashioned or clingy; it's just that I'm afraid my adversaries will exploit this to find a way to break through my defenses or exploit my weaknesses.
If they encounter someone of equal strength, they could very well lose their lives because of this.
"Besides, I just taught you the second level of Phantom Gale Leg, so you didn't lose out," Lan Mingxi continued.
Jiang Fan nodded again, then raised three fingers.
" Lan Family, rest assured, I swear I will never teach the Phantom Gale Leg to anyone else."
"That's good. If I find out someday, I will not only cripple you, but I will also forcibly stop your relationship with Little Shengxue. Even if you get married and have children in the future, I will still cripple you!"
Lan Mingxi spoke with utmost seriousness, without a trace of joking.
"Cough! Cough cough cough!"
Jiang Fan choked on his own saliva and looked sharply at Lan Shengxue. Seeing that she wasn't angry, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then said to Lan Mingxi with a wry smile:
"Patriarch Lan Family, you've misunderstood. My relationship with Lan Shengxue isn't what you think."
He still needed to explain, otherwise Lan Shengxue would give him a hard time again.
He didn't want to go through that misunderstanding again, which had been so hard to clear up.
As Jiang Fan pondered this in his mind, he secretly glanced in the direction where Lan Shengxue was.
Seeing Lan Shengxue's face gradually darken, he couldn't help but secretly praise himself for reacting quickly.
Fortunately, he explained in time. Even so, Lan Shengxue's expression was still so unpleasant. If he had explained a few seconds later, wouldn't it have been even worse?
"At this point, you're backing down?"
Lan Mingxi said irritably, "Don't worry, with your talent, you're bound to achieve great things in the future. I won't stop you from dating Little Shengxue anymore. You can see each other openly from now on."
Hearing this, Jiang Fan's heart trembled, and he didn't even dare to look at Lan Shengxue again.
He couldn't wait to explain, "Patriarch Lan Family, what I said to you last time was just out of anger. Lan Shengxue and I really don't have that kind of relationship. I only see her as a friend, and I have absolutely no feelings for her. Really! Truer than pearls!"
He had barely finished speaking when two blades flashed past his eyes.
Turning his head slightly, he saw Lan Shengxue draw her twin swords.
hiss--
What's this for?
He explained it quickly enough, didn't he?
Why is the murderous aura getting stronger and stronger?
Seeing Jiang Fan and Lan Mingxi looking at her at the same time, Lan Shengxue said expressionlessly, "You two can continue your conversation. I'm going to practice my sword."
Having said that, he turned away swiftly, leaving without a trace.