"Invite me to the Martial Arts Tournament?"
Du Fei looked at Fang Chao, who was sitting in front of him, with a hint of surprise.
Not long ago, Fang Chao had come to see him, saying he was grateful for the Body Cleansing Pill Du Fei had given him, which had greatly boosted his strength. He took the opportunity to invite Du Fei to participate in the Martial Arts Tournament together.
"Yes, this Martial Arts Tournament is specifically for cultivators under thirty years old. Those who can participate are the most outstanding from the major cultivation families."
As he spoke the last sentence, a hint of pride appeared on Fang Chao's face.
After all, he was also a young man and had fantasized about participating in the Martial Arts Tournament, making a name for himself, and then becoming famous, making his name known to all cultivators in China.
However, looking at Du Fei before him, the fervor in Fang Chao's heart cooled by half.
Because he knew very well that even after taking the Body Cleansing Pill, the gap between him and Du Fei was likely worlds apart.
In fact, Fang Chao's invitation to Du Fei to participate in the Martial Arts Tournament together was also at his grandfather's behest.
Old Master Fang had told him that if Fang Chao, and even the Fang family, wanted to develop and grow stronger and stand firm in the cultivation world in the future, Du Fei was a crucial person.
Du Fei had given Fang Chao the Body Cleansing Pill, which everyone else treated as a treasure, without hesitation.
Coupled with his young age and strength surpassing even his grandfather, his future achievements were bound to be limitless.
It was precisely because of this that Old Master Fang wanted Fang Chao and Du Fei to build a closer relationship.
If it were in the past, Du Fei would probably have agreed without a second thought.
But now that he had become a cultivator, his interest was not as great.
"The Martial Arts Tournament this time is in Wangchuan. The scenery there is beautiful. Don't you have a girlfriend, Du Fei? Bring her along then; think of it as a trip to admire the scenery."
Seeing Du Fei hesitate, Fang Chao quickly offered the excuse he had prepared.
As expected, when Fang Chao mentioned bringing his girlfriend for sightseeing, Du Fei was immediately a little moved.
Seeing his reaction, Fang Chao seized the opportunity and struck while the iron was hot, "It only takes about a week to go there and back. I'll take care of the food and accommodation. You just need to bring your girlfriend."
"Besides, this is my first time participating in the Martial Arts Tournament, and I'm a bit nervous. If you, Du Fei, are there to support me, it will be foolproof."
With Fang Chao having said so much, it would be difficult for Du Fei to refuse.
So he nodded, indicating that he would ask his girlfriend when he got home tonight, and he would reply to him as soon as they discussed it.
Fang Chao nodded and said it was fine.
...
A few days later, Fang Chao and a driver sent by the Fang family arrived outside Du Fei's house.
A few minutes later, Du Fei came out with Liu Shishi, pushing a suitcase.
Fang Chao, who had been waiting by the car, quickly stepped forward and reached out to take the suitcase.
Du Fei waved his hand and said it was not necessary, but Fang Chao still snatched it and put it into the trunk of the commercial vehicle.
"Hello, sister-in-law. My name is Fang Chao."
After putting away the suitcase and returning to Du Fei and Liu Shishi, Fang Chao introduced himself with a smile.
"Hello, my name is Liu Shishi. I'll trouble you for the next few days."
Liu Shishi also smiled and nodded.
After introducing themselves, Du Fei and Liu Shishi sat in the back seat, while Fang Chao sat in the front passenger seat.
Wangchuan was located southwest of Qian Province, about a thousand kilometers from Chengdu.
The Fang family's driver took Du Fei and the other two to Chengdu International Airport and then left.
The three of them entered Chengdu International Airport, and someone immediately walked towards them.
"Young Master Fang."
The person called out "Young Master Fang" and then took three tickets from his pocket and handed them to him.
It turned out that this person was arranged by the Fang family to purchase tickets for the three of them. He had been waiting at the airport in advance, and as soon as he saw Fang Chao enter the airport, he immediately walked over.
As soon as Fang Chao took the tickets, the person bowed to the three of them and left.
It had to be said that the Fang family had arranged everything perfectly. Du Fei and Liu Shishi really didn't have to worry about anything.
The Martial Arts Tournament lasted a total of three days, before and after. Du Fei and the others arrived in Wangchuan a day in advance, which was convenient for Du Fei to take Liu Shishi around first.
After half a day's flight and checking into the hotel, Du Fei and Liu Shishi planned to look around.
Before they came out, Du Fei had also asked Fang Chao, but the latter said he needed to rest at the hotel, so he and Liu Shishi went out alone.
Near the hotel where they were staying, there was a characteristic old street. At night, it was decorated with lanterns and colorful lights, looking very beautiful.
"I didn't expect the night market in Wangchuan to be so lively."
Liu Shishi linked her arm with Du Fei's, walking and looking at the streetscape on both sides.
As they strolled, they bought some snacks from roadside vendors and ate as they walked, just like an ordinary couple.
"Oh, there's a painted boat ahead."
After walking for a while, Liu Shishi, with sharp eyes, spotted two painted boats docked at the shore not far away.
Du Fei and Liu Shishi walked closer and saw many people queuing up to buy tickets to ride the painted boats.
"Du Fei, let's go for a ride too."
Liu Shishi was usually buried in her work and rarely had the opportunity to go out and play.
This time, it was a rare opportunity to go out with Du Fei, so naturally, she wanted to try everything interesting.
Since his girlfriend wanted to ride, Du Fei naturally wouldn't refuse, so he joined the queue to buy tickets.
"Brother, sister is so beautiful, buy her some flowers."
As they were queuing, a childish voice came from beside them.
Du Fei and Liu Shishi turned their heads and saw a girl about seven or eight years old, with a delicate and pretty face, holding a flower basket and looking at them expectantly.
"Little sister, are you alone? Where are your parents?"
The little girl's clothes were patched all over, and she looked thin and sallow, indicating that her family's situation was not good.
Liu Shishi looked around. The little girl seemed to have no one with her, so she squatted down and asked gently.
"My father passed away, and my mother is also sick. Sister, please be kind and buy some flowers. I want to buy medicine for my mother."
The little girl looked at Liu Shishi with her clear and pure eyes, her voice full of pleading.
After hearing what the little girl said, Liu Shishi's eyes immediately turned red.
Ordinary seven or eight-year-old children were supposed to be living carefree lives under the care of their parents, but this little girl ran out alone to sell flowers, wanting to earn money to buy medicine for her mother. It was truly heartbreaking how sensible she was.
"Okay, I'll buy all your flowers," Liu Shishi paused, then pointed at Du Fei and said, "This brother is a very skilled doctor. We'll go home with you later and let him treat your mother, okay?"
When the little girl heard Liu Shishi say she would buy all the flowers, her face immediately lit up with a heartfelt smile. "Thank you, sister, thank you, brother. You are truly good people."
As she spoke, she was about to bow to them, but Liu Shishi quickly stopped her.