Chapter 417 289: Banquet at the Su Family: The Young Ladies are Frantically Touching Up Their Makeup

It could even be used to repair a damaged Flying Sword in a critical moment.

"How about this piece of Deep Sea Fallen Star Iron?" Han Feng pointed at the blue-gold metal.

Su Jian's eyes lit up as soon as he saw it, a satisfied grin spreading across his face.

"Now we're talking!

This is something worthy of a man of your status, Brother Han.

Our Su Family fleet dredged this up from a deep-sea trench. Its hardness is off the charts—even a high-energy laser cutter has a tough time with it."

Without another word, he disabled the restrictions on the display case, took out the heavy piece of ore, and shoved it into Han Feng's hands.

"Take it! See anything else you like?

Don't be polite, grab a couple more!"

Han Feng waved his hand dismissively.

"This is enough. Don't bite off more than you can chew. These two will keep me busy for a while."

Seeing Han Feng's firm refusal, Su Jian finally relented, though he made a mental note to have someone send over some Top-Grade Spiritual Liquid later.

The two of them put their things away, left the underground warehouse, and returned to the surface.

By now, evening had fallen. The afterglow of the sunset washed over the manor's lawn, coating it in a layer of reddish-gold.

"Brother Han, since you're already here, don't be in such a hurry to leave."

Su Jian glanced at the time and extended an invitation to Han Feng.

"It's just about time for dinner.

Last time, you saved my little sister, Yunxi. The elders in my family have been talking about how they haven't had a chance to thank you in person.

There's no time like the present. How about joining us for a simple meal at home today?"

As if afraid Han Feng would refuse, he quickly added,

"Don't worry, there won't be any outsiders.

It's just a family dinner. We can keep it casual and not talk about business."

Han Feng had originally planned to go back and study the Illusionary Void Crystal, but after hearing Su Jian's words, he paused to consider.

The Su Family was one of the top powers in East Sea City; being on good terms with them had countless benefits and no drawbacks.

Besides, Su Yunxi and Lu Yunxiao did owe him a huge favor from the Suspended Mountain Secret Realm, so accepting this meal was perfectly justifiable.

Moreover, while Su Jian was shrewd, he conducted himself in an open and forthright manner. It was a courtesy Han Feng felt he should extend.

"Then I'll have to impose," Han Feng agreed with a nod.

Su Jian's face lit up with a brilliant smile, looking even happier than if he had just closed a hundred-million-dollar arms deal.

"Impose? What are you talking about? It's the Su Family's honor to have you, Brother Han!

Come, come, the car is ready. Let's head to the main mansion!"

...

「Su Family Mansion.」

This place was completely different from the industrial park outside; it was another world entirely.

Passing through a "Dragon Gate" constructed from holographic projections, Han Feng felt as if he had traveled through time and space.

Before him lay a sprawling, traditional Chinese garden.

There were pavilions and terraces, storied buildings with upturned eaves, and structures of gray brick and dark tile.

Yet, amidst this classical and quaint architectural complex, cutting-edge Spiritual Energy Technology was visible everywhere.

The red lanterns hanging under the corridors weren't lit by candles but were levitating, miniature fusion-powered lamps, emitting a soft and steady glow.

Among the rockeries and flowing streams, several bionic mechanical birds resembling immortal cranes were preening their feathers, their movements fluid and natural.

If not for the occasional glint from their electronic eyes, they could have almost passed for the real thing.

Even the serving maids guiding the way were high-level intelligent robots dressed in Hanfu. They had beautiful faces, and as they walked, their skirts barely moved, their strides calculated with precision.

Ancient heritage and cutting-edge technology merged here in a surprisingly harmonious way.

"Such extravagance."

Han Feng marveled to himself as he sat in the silent, anti-gravity sightseeing car, taking in the scenery.

'The Su Family really lives up to its reputation as a tycoon of East Sea City. This level of spending on fine details is a class above what some nouveau riche family could ever hope to match.'

"If you like it, Brother Han, I can have someone install one of these garden ecosystems at your villa later."

Su Jian explained obsequiously from the side, "There are Spirit Gathering Arrays buried beneath these rockeries. Living here can increase your cultivation speed by at least twenty percent."

Han Feng just smiled and didn't respond.

'If he really had a system like this installed in his little villa, he probably couldn't even afford the electricity bill.'

...

「Meanwhile.」

In an elegant embroidery chamber in the rear courtyard of the Su Family Mansion.

"Agh! Sis! What do you think of this one?

Is this color too plain? Will it make me look washed out?"

Su Yunxi stood before a full-length mirror, holding a pale pink Flowing Cloud Gauze Skirt against her body, trying it this way and that with a look of anxious indecision.

The large bed in the room was already piled high with all sorts of expensive clothes, looking like a department store counter that had just been ransacked.

Su Muxue sat on an Arhat Couch by the window, a cup of tea in her hands. Watching her younger sister's as-if-preparing-for-battle expression, she rubbed her temples in exasperation.

"Yunxi, it's just dinner. It's not a beauty pageant, and it's not a matchmaking session."

Su Muxue set down her teacup, her tone cool and laced with exasperation.

"Any single outfit from your closet would be enough to feed a normal family for a lifetime.

Besides, you're naturally beautiful; you look good in anything. Can you please stop spinning around? You're making my head spin."

"That won't do at all!"

Su Yunxi tossed the skirt in her hands onto the bed, picked up an aqua-blue long dress, and said with a pout,

"You don't understand. That Han Feng is a total blockhead!"

"Last time, outside the Secret Realm, I specially changed into my favorite 'Starlight Skirt' and even put on a full face of makeup to see him.

And what happened? He didn't even give me a second glance! He just took the thank-you gift and sent me and Lu Yunxiao away!"

At this, Su Yunxi stomped her foot in frustration, her cheeks puffed out like an indignant pufferfish.

"I refuse to believe it! Am I, this young lady, less attractive than a few stupid rocks?"

Su Muxue heard this and simply shook her head in resignation.