Gods: Start with Goblins

The princess just pinched her eyebrows and didn't look at him. She seemed to be immersed in her own world and unaware of anything in the outside world.

Luo Dan's lips moved, as if he was a little entangled, not knowing whether he should speak out his thoughts. But in the end, he couldn't help but said, "You don't have to do this for me, Princess. I'm just a commoner. How can I make you sacrifice so much for me?"

The princess paused, her fingers trembled slightly, but soon returned to normal, her face still as calm as water, as if everything just now was just an illusion. She slowly raised her head and looked at Luo Dan, with a gleam of determination in her eyes: "It's nothing, you are my savior, I will always remember this relationship. Just think of it as a favor I owe you, don't think too much."

She looked as proud as ever, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised, as if there was no problem with her relationship. That familiar look made Luo Dan feel inexplicably relieved. But at the same time, he also knew that the princess actually endured a lot in her heart, but she just didn't want to show it.

Seeing this, Luo Dan didn't know what to say for a moment, and could only sigh. He knew in his heart that the princess's character had always been like this, stubborn and proud, but full of a sense of justice and responsibility. In order to save herself, she did not hesitate to confront the children of the noble family head-on. How could he not be moved by this friendship?
"Princess, you don't need to do this..." Luo Dan wanted to say something but was interrupted by the princess.

"Lodan, please stop talking." The princess' voice was a little low, but it was filled with unquestionable determination. "Since I decided to do this, I have my reasons. You don't need to be grateful to me, nor do you need to feel guilty. We are equal. You saved me, and I saved you. Now we are even."

After saying that, the princess turned and left, leaving Luo Dan standing there alone, feeling mixed emotions. He looked at the princess's back as she left, and an inexplicable melancholy welled up in his heart. He knew that the princess was still as stubborn and proud as before, but also full of warmth and care. He secretly vowed to work hard to improve himself, and one day in the future, he would repay the princess' kindness.

"Your Highness, it's fine for you to take action this time, but you don't have to do it next time." Luo Dan looked firm, with an unquestionable determination in his tone, "I'm not kidding, I have the confidence to fight those people, even if they are from aristocratic families. I don't want the princess to become enemies with aristocratic families because of me, it won't do you any good."

After hearing this, the princess felt inexplicably irritated. She frowned and retorted directly: "Then is it good for you to make enemies with these noble families? Do you think you can handle everything alone? Humph, don't be so naive!"

Luo Dan choked. He didn't expect the princess to refute him so directly. He was speechless for a moment. He stared at the princess blankly, muttering to himself: When did the princess become so eloquent?

"Princess, I am just a lonely man. Even if we become enemies, the worst that can happen is I will just leave here. Who can do anything to me?" Luo Dan took a deep breath and tried to keep his tone calm, but he could not hide the stubbornness in his eyes.

The princess couldn't persuade him, and she became even more annoyed after hearing this. She curled her lips impatiently, crossed her arms, and said with a hint of sarcasm: "Humph, you have always been eccentric. No matter what kind of trouble you get into, you can handle it yourself. But Luodan, the aristocratic family is not what you think. They have a deep foundation and huge power. You can't easily fight against them alone."

Luo Dan frowned upon hearing this. He knew how powerful the family was. But he just didn't want the princess to be in danger because of him. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down: "Princess, I know you are doing this for my own good, but I also have my own pride and persistence. I can't always rely on you to protect me. I have to learn to face everything on my own."

After hearing this, the princess felt an inexplicable emotion in her heart. She looked at Luo Dan's determined eyes and couldn't help but waver. She knew that Luo Dan was a man of his own ideas, and once he made a decision, it would be difficult to change it. But she still couldn't help but worry about him, after all, he was just a lonely man, while the aristocratic family was a behemoth.

"Luo Dan, do you know how dangerous it is for you to do this?" The princess' tone was filled with anxiety. "You can't fight against the noble families alone. They have huge resources and power. If they really attack you, what will you do?"

Luo Dan was silent for a moment, then slowly raised his head, with a determined light in his eyes: "Princess, I know how powerful the family is, but I am not unprepared. I have my own cultivation and strength, as well as my own plans and intentions. I will not easily put myself in danger."

The princess looked at Luo Dan's determined eyes and felt helpless. She knew she couldn't convince him and could only pray that he would be safe. She sighed and said with a hint of compromise: "Okay, since you have made up your mind, I won't say anything more. But you have to remember that I will always be by your side to support you."

Luo Dan chuckled, with a hint of helplessness and relief in his smile, as if he had become indifferent to everything in the world. "Thank you for your reminder, Princess. I know it." His words were light, but revealed an unquestionable firmness.

Seeing that he obviously didn't take it to heart, the princess felt even more depressed. She frowned and said with a hint of dissatisfaction: "I know, I see you don't take my words to heart at all. You are always like this, acting as if nothing in the world can really make you care."

Luo Dan touched his nose and did not explain anything. He knew the princess's character very well and knew that any explanation would be futile and might even make her even angrier. So he chose to remain silent, but a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes.

"Forget it." The princess sighed softly, as if she was talking to herself, or to Luo Dan, "I don't need your answer or explanation at all. You have always been like this, why should I be stubborn with you? It seems that I can change your mind by just saying a few words to you."

There was a hint of self-mockery in her words, but it also revealed her helplessness and tolerance towards Luo Dan. She knew that Luo Dan was a man with his own ideas, and once he made a decision, it was difficult to change it. And she didn't want to change him, she just hoped that he would be safe.

Luo Dan looked at the princess's slightly lost back, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart. He said softly: "Princess, you don't have to be like this. I know you are doing this for my own good, and I appreciate your concern. But I have my own way to go and my own things to deal with. Don't worry, I will take good care of myself." Hearing this, the princess turned and looked at Luo Dan, with complex emotions flashing in her eyes. She took a deep breath and tried to keep her tone calm: "Luo Dan, you are a person with your own ideas, and I can't influence your opinion. I just hope you can understand that the world is not as simple as you think. Sometimes, the power of one person is limited, and you need to learn to rely on the power of others."

Luo Dan nodded to show his understanding. He knew that the princess was telling the truth and understood her good intentions. However, he had his own pride and persistence and was unwilling to bow down to others easily.

"In short," the princess continued, "I can help you once, but I can't help you a second time. You should take care of yourself. If you really run into trouble one day, remember to come to me. Although I may not be able to help you solve all your problems, at least I can give you a safe haven."

Luo Dan likes this state very much, a state of independence and subtle connection. A smile appeared on his lips, which contained a bit of gratitude, a bit of relief, and a bit of subtle playfulness. "Thank you, Princess. I also hope that the Princess can take care of herself." His words were gentle, but with unquestionable sincerity.

The princess heard this, her lips curled slightly, and a hint of amusement flashed in her eyes. "I don't want the anger I have created to burn the princess." She imitated Luo Dan's tone, with a hint of ridicule and dissatisfaction in her words. There was something else in her words, obviously hinting that Luo Dan should not get into trouble because of her help.

Luo Dan heard this, his mouth twitched, and he smiled helplessly. He didn't expect the princess to expose his thoughts so directly, and he was a little at a loss for a moment. "Okay, it seems that I have been a good person in vain. I know, I will never meddle in other people's business again. Are you satisfied now?" The princess' words were filled with a hint of anger and annoyance, as if to say: You can do whatever you want, I will never care about you again.

The princess was a little annoyed that she had helped someone but he didn't appreciate her kindness. She glared at Luo Dan, her eyes flashing with complicated emotions. She had good intentions and wanted to help him solve his problem, but she didn't expect to be so "disdained" by him.

Luo Dan was helpless. He never thought that his truthful words would make the princess angry. He touched his nose, feeling a little overwhelmed. After all, the princess helped him, so he softened his voice and tried to cheer the princess up. "Princess, you know that I didn't mean that." His words were pleading and helpless, as if he was saying: Don't get me wrong, I really didn't mean that.

The princess felt a little softer after hearing this. She knew Luo Dan's character and knew that he didn't want to involve her because of his own affairs. But at the same time, she also understood that this was also a way to draw a line between them. He didn't want her to be involved in his troubles, and he didn't want her to be hurt because of him.

The princess was angry and annoyed, but she couldn't make up her mind to ignore him completely. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. "Lodan, you know that's not what I meant. I just hope you can understand that I'm not so easily defeated. If you really encounter any trouble, please tell me and I will do my best to help you."

Luo Dan felt a warm current in his heart when he heard this. He looked at the princess's determined eyes and couldn't help but feel touched. He knew that the princess was a person with strong opinions and courage, and she would not give up helping him just because of his words. And he also strengthened his determination to work hard to improve himself and not let the princess suffer any harm because of him.

Seeing Luo Dan's carefree and nonchalant look, the princess sighed, a trace of helplessness and reproach flashed in her eyes. She shook her head and muttered to herself: This guy is always so frivolous, making people love and hate him. Forget it, it seems that I have fallen into the ditch and will never be able to get up. She accepted her fate and decided not to argue with Luo Dan about his attitude.

When she looked at Luo Dan again, the princess' tone had unconsciously softened, as if she was talking to a naughty child: "Since you are here, I have something else to tell you. There will be an auction soon, with countless rare treasures. It is a rare opportunity. Moreover, the auction will be held in the next few days, so you must not miss it."

Hearing this, Luo Dan raised his eyebrows slightly, with a hint of curiosity and interest in his eyes. He leaned lazily in his chair, with a playful smile on his face: "Oh? Auction? It sounds interesting. Where is the auction that the princess mentioned?"

Seeing that he was finally interested, the princess couldn't help but feel proud. She raised her chin slightly and pointed in the direction of the city: "It's the largest auction house in the city. There are often all kinds of rare items there, and this time is no exception. Moreover, I heard that there are several particularly precious treasures in this auction. You must go and see it."

Luo Dan nodded, indicating that he understood. He looked at the princess, with a sly look in his eyes: "What about the princess? Will you go too?"

The princess was stunned for a moment, then snorted: "Of course I have to go, otherwise why would I tell you this news? However, whether you go or not has nothing to do with me, I just don't want you to miss such a good opportunity."

After that, she took something out of her sleeve and handed it to Luo Dan. It was an exquisite invitation letter, with the gold-plated words shining brightly: "By the way, I have something for you, you will need it. This is the invitation letter for the auction, you can't enter without it."

Luo Dan took the invitation, examined it carefully, and then said to the princess with a smile: "Thank you for the reward, Princess. I will definitely live up to your expectations and go to the auction to find out what's going on."

Seeing him smiling frivolously, the princess felt helpless. But she also knew that although Luo Dan seemed careless on the surface, he was actually a man of sense. She believed that he would definitely go to the auction and would definitely cherish this opportunity. So, she didn't say anything more, but just nodded gently, indicating that Luo Dan could leave. (End of this chapter)