Death... and me

Valia felt wronged. Then again, she knew that the situation wasn't good, so she bowed to Frandin.

"Sorry for my previous outburst. I shouldn't have intervened in your free time."

Valia's father also added.

"She's too young and failed to understand her insignificance. Young man, I hope you can let things go."

Roan glanced at Frandin and slightly nodded after listening to the man's words.

Frandin then laughed out loud before saying.

"Hahaha! Don't worry, senior. I was just joking earlier. Sure, I do like my humans a little more than the majority. However, I definitely wouldn't punish one of our Zasfin Race members just because of humans, especially one as beautiful as your daughter. I just wanted to see her scared face. After all, I'm not here to make enemies out of anyone."

Frandin then extended his hand.

"By the way, you can call me Gian Torio."

Well, Frandin just came up with the name on the spot. Others didn't know of Roan even if he used his real name. However, there might be someone who will search for 'Frandin' from Danve City, so it was better not to risk it.

Valia's father smiled in response and accepted Frandin's handshake.

"That's for the best. You can call me Marau Portin. I'm one of the Portin Clan's elders in our Vanesi City."

Frandin nodded while he sighed in relief in his mind.

'It seems we can end things here.'

Frandin then took his hand back before saying.

"Well then, Senior Marau. I hope this is everything. Have a good day."

Frandin then looked at Roan and the others before saying.

"Well, how about you show me what you chose to buy, huh?"

"Yes, young master."

Roan nodded and closed his eyes once more, waiting for the girls to finish shopping. He didn't have an interest in those things.

Calina, Malaka, and Qia then returned to their shopping.

However, Marau didn't leave and extended an invitation to Frandin.

"Young man, how about you come and pay a visit to our clan's residence? I would like to use this opportunity to get to know you a bit more. I'll make sure to make Valia serve you as a way of apologizing for the trouble she has given to you."

Frandin was taken aback for a second but decided to refuse. However, Roan immediately stopped him.

'Accept it. We need information about the girls of the Bloodline Trial, so this is a good opportunity since his clan seems to have a strong influence.'

Frandin couldn't help but ask.

'Isn't this a bit too risky? He's very close to us, so his Spiritual Sense might pierce through your Spiritual Sense bending. If that happens, he will immediately see your cultivations.'

Roan shook his head as he responded.

'Don't worry. Even if there are Zasfins with high cultivations there, they won't pay attention to us. All their Spiritual Sense will be focused on you alone. If they find out, it wouldn't be a problem either. Because of your Rank Five Bloodline Soul Mark, they will first ask you about it before trying anything.'

Frandin nodded as he remembered just how much authority he commanded now that he got his Rank Bloodline Soul Mark.

"So, Miss Valia will serve me during this time? Alright, then. How could I let the opportunity of receiving such nice treatment from a beautiful girl as her pass up?"

Valia was taken aback. Surprisingly, there was a slight tinge of red on her face when she heard that. After what happened, the last thing she thought was that Frandin would talk like that about her.

Marau was very satisfied with Frandin's answer. Whatever background Frandin had, it wouldn't matter much. What mattered was that he had unlimited potential. Of course, his clan was well within the same scope as Frandin since they had seven Rank Five Earned Bloodline Soul Marks. That being said, neither side was taking advantage of the other.

"That's good. You can come anytime you want. It won't be hard to find our residence either. By the way, take this."

Marau then passed a token to Frandin.

"Just show it at the entrance gate, and the guards will immediately let you through. Also, you can use this token in most places in our Vanesi City just in case you encounter any problems. It should make things much easier."

Frandin nodded and placed the token away after that. Though, the expression he showed while receiving it was as if the token didn't mean much. Well, that was only the surface, of course. The real Frandin was thrilled inside to receive such an item.

'Holy shit! Earned Bloodline Marks are just too frightening!'

Marau then bid his farewell and left with Valia.

On their way back, Valia couldn't help but ask her father.

"Dad, is it really okay to treat him that well? He has an Earned Rank Five Bloodline Soul Mark. However, we also have seven members like that. Why were you so polite?"

Marau snorted when he heard that question. It was obvious that Valia didn't consider the bigger picture.

"Hmph! That's why I told you to cultivate and focus on your Soul Power training. Sure, we do have seven members, including me, who earned their bloodline marks. However, look at how old we are at the moment. He isn't even a fifth of the age I was when I got my Mark. Even great grandfather was already above sixty when he got his. Do you have any idea just how much potential that young man has?"

Marau then looked intently at Valia and continued.

"When he comes to the clan, make sure to treat him like a king. So what if he likes to play with his humans? In the end, they're just that, humans! However, you are different. You should take this opportunity to try to rope him in. I don't care about his background, only about his future. For someone like that, a Rank Six or even a Rank Seven Bloodline Soul Mark is well within possibility. The best thing is if you can take him for yourself."

Valia was taken aback. Her father was planning to hook her up with that guy already!