A Record of A Mortal's Journey to Immortality

Chapter 291: The Xiao Family

This handsome young prince naturally had no idea what Han Li was thinking at this moment. Instead, he politely struck up a conversation with several familiar young members of the Qin Family, causing two of the young ladies to blush deeply, clearly showing signs of fluttering hearts.

Seeing this, Han Li sneered quietly to himself.

This young prince was definitely problematic. If those Qin Family girls really threw themselves into his arms, there would be no good outcome.

Even if this young prince devoured them bone and skin alike, Han Li wouldn’t find it strange at all!

After a short while, Prince Xin politely excused himself to Qin Yan and two others, then took the young prince to socialize at the next table. This left the Qin Family youths and the pair of grandchildren of Elder Hua, who were chatting happily with the young prince, somewhat disappointed.

Han Li took the opportunity when no one was paying attention to glance at the young prince’s back, his eyes flashing with thoughtful contemplation.

The banquet finally ended after more than an hour.

The fully satisfied guests began to bid farewell to Prince Xin and his son.

Qin Yan also led Han Li and the others, slipping out among the crowd while exchanging farewell words, and directly exited the gates of Prince Xin's Mansion.

But just as Elder Qin wanted to help Han Li into the carriage, Han Li suddenly asked a question that shocked Qin Yan.

“Uncle Qin, who are those two people? Could you tell me about them?”

Though Han Li spoke politely, Elder Qin did not dare to neglect him. He quickly turned his head to look and said,

“Honorable nephew Han, which two people are you referring to? Oh, isn’t that the old man from the Xiao Family? He is a famous owner of the Idle Cloud Tavern in Yue Capital City, very low-key, and I’m not very familiar with him. As for the young man beside him, he looks unfamiliar—probably his grandson!”

Seeing the elderly and young duo Han Li was observing, Qin Yan's face showed surprise, wondering why Han Li was interested in them.

“Oh, I see! Uncle Qin, you go ahead! I’ll walk for a bit longer and return to the mansion a little later,” Han Li said thoughtfully, nodding casually.

Then, without waiting for Qin Yan to respond, he slowly turned onto the small path beside the mansion wall.

Qin Yan stared blankly at Han Li’s back, then glanced at the Xiao old man hiding and watching from afar, feeling a little puzzled.

But after a moment’s thought, he decisively boarded the carriage and ordered his trusted driver to leave.

Thus, the Qin Family’s several carriages departed from Prince Xin’s Mansion's front gate, heading towards the Qin Estate in the East District.

Meanwhile, the Qin Family young masters and young ladies hadn’t noticed Han Li’s disappearance; they were still excitedly discussing their experiences at Prince Xin’s Mansion in the last two carriages.

They were thrilled! Although no immortal affinity had been formed, this would definitely be something to brag about when they returned to their friends.

At this time, Han Li had walked for about the duration of a tea cup, finally arriving at the back gate of the Prince’s Mansion along the tall walls.

The tall rear gate was tightly shut, and no one was present.

Han Li smiled, thinking it was just as well—no need to use any hidden tracking spells.

He stood boldly at the back gate, idly looking up at the sky.

After a moment, Han Li was lost in thought, as if pondering something.

Suddenly, he sensed someone timidly approaching from afar, so he lowered his head and coldly glanced over.

It was the Xiao family elder and the tomboy girl, circling around from another side of the mansion. Upon seeing Han Li, the elder hesitated, showing a look of uncertainty, while the girl’s expression was curious with no hint of fear.

Possibly having made up his mind, the elder quickly composed himself and strode forward, followed by the girl.

“I am Xiao Zhen, a junior. Thank you for your mercy within the Prince’s Mansion, honored sir. If I have offended, I am willing to apologize,” the elder said respectfully, bowing before Han Li.