Chapter 226

While many in the crowd envied Qi Fan, some naturally felt a twinge of jealousy. Given their status, however, none dared to voice it aloud. The two women accompanying him held prominent positions throughout the entire Jia Ma Empire; to speak carelessly or offer reckless criticism would surely result in missing tonight's sunset. Thus, they could only think to themselves that this man walking alongside Yafei and Nalan Yanran was punching far above his weight! The trio looked for all the world like a toad paired with two white swans, or a single pig standing beside two prize cabbages! Paying no heed to the emotions of the crowd, Qi Fan walked directly toward the trading and treasure-hunting zone, escorted by the two women. Unlike the hawkers outside shouting at the top of their lungs, the vendors here sat leisurely in chairs. Naturally, if they recognized someone of noble status, their demeanor would shift in an instant, and they would greet the newcomer with flattering smiles. Toward other people—especially eager Tier 1 and Tier 2 Alchemists trying to show off—these high-ranking Alchemists were as cold as ice. Middle-aged uncles and elderly men were given as wide a berth as possible; had Qi Fan not suggested taking a look around, Nalan Yanran and Yafei would never have set foot in such a place.