Therefore, the Taoist of Taiping Temple led Li Fan to choose a mount, and since he had snagged a substantial deal out of the blue, likely with a hefty commission, he was all smiles. Little did he know that Li Fan, also smiling amiably on the surface, had already made up his mind to kill his boss lady once he retrieved his flying sword. He was still enthusiastic, introducing the mounts to Li Fan.
"Nian beasts enjoy smoke and are easy to ride, feed on tigers and leopards, and possess unparalleled might, truly leading the pack among beasts. They have always been favored by the Immortal Palace lineage, often purchased at high prices from overseas to be trained as mounts. It's quite rare to see them in Changsi City, but I remember our temple has one with golden fur and jade-like eyes, extraordinarily handsome—my friend, you'll definitely like it."
Li Fan smirked, "Really? Then I truly want to have a look."
