"We don't belong to the same world!"
"You're quite good, but I'm not suited for you. There's no need to waste your feelings on me, it's not worth it!"
Chu Fan's tone was as cold as a thousand miles of ice, rejecting her.
His intention was naturally to make Guan Ziqi back down.
Putting aside the fact that he had no such thoughts at present, even if he did, he was completely uninterested in pampered young ladies like Guan Ziqi.
Guan Ziqi watched Chu Fan leave, sighing helplessly.
Usually, it was she who rejected boys pursuing her.
Today, she finally experienced what it felt like to be rejected.
"Old Liu, let's go home!"
Guan Ziqi's demeanor quickly returned to normal; she wasn't angered by the rejection.
She actually knew that she and Chu Fan were people from completely different worlds.
She had spoken up simply because she didn't want to live with any regrets.
Cao Family.
The two Cao brothers returned home. Seeing that both their sons had been injured, Cao Gongyi's face turned as dark as if water could drip from it.
However, after learning about the specific situation that occurred at the scene, he kicked Cao Wei.
Poor Cao Wei almost had his gall bladder kicked out.
"Useless! Can't do anything right, but excels at messing things up!"
"I'll slap you to death!"
"Look at how your brother is injured because of you!"
"If he suffers any after-effects from this, I'll break both your legs."
Cao Wei dared not say a word.
His elder brother was a genius of the Cao family, with an extraordinary physical foundation. Any serious harm to him would have a significant impact on the family.
"Xiao Cheng, tell me carefully, what did that person look like?"
"When did such a heaven-blessed talent appear in Shanhai City? How come we have no news of him?"
Cao Gongyi and other elders were filled with curiosity.
They had never heard of such a talent emerging from Shanhai City.
Cao Cheng began to describe Chu Fan's appearance and also shared his feelings during the fight.
After listening, Cao Gongyi and the other elders of the Cao family fell into deep thought.
Just as Cao Cheng had initially analyzed.
Anyone who could seriously injure him in a single strike, and even possess the power to kill, was at least a Half-step Grandmaster.
And not just any ordinary Half-step Grandmaster.
This strength, Cao Gongyi felt, was not much different from his own.
"Investigate! First, find out where this person is currently located in Shanhai City, and then I will meet him!"
Cao Gongyi issued the order.
Cao Cheng, hearing this, said nervously, "Father, what happened before was Xiao Wei's fault, and he has already been punished. Can we not pursue this matter any further?"
When will vengeance end?
At this moment, Cao Cheng had a very strong feeling.
Despite Chu Fan's youth, do not provoke him.
Otherwise, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Cao Gongyi laughed heartily, "Who told you I was going to settle the score with him?"
"Such a talent cannot be made into an enemy; they can only be befriended!"
"As long as we establish a friendly relationship with this person, it will only bring infinite benefits to our Cao family!"
Guan Family.
Guan Hongyun sneered upon hearing his daughter's description of what happened at the gathering.
"Dad, will the Cao family go to trouble that esteemed person?"
Chu Fan had beaten the Cao brothers. Although Cao Cheng had said verbally that he wouldn't trouble anyone if he lost, she knew that some things were not decided by his words alone.
Martial arts families valued face the most.
The Cao brothers were the face of the Cao family at present.
Having been beaten like dogs by Chu Fan, the elders of the Cao family would find it difficult to swallow their pride if they knew.
"Ziqi, if the Cao family dares to find trouble with that esteemed person, they will be courting their own doom!"
"That esteemed person's strength is far beyond what the Cao family can compare to, there's no need to worry!"
In the blink of an eye, the next day at noon.
Chu Fan's information appeared before Cao Gongyi.
Learning that he had a good relationship with Guan Hongyun and that he frequented Shanhai Pavilion, Cao Gongyi narrowed his eyes.
"The King of Shanhai Pavilion, could it be him?"
The rest of the information only indicated a connection with the Nan family and considerable medical skills.
After a period of deep thought, Cao Gongyi immediately summoned Cao Cheng.
Father and son drove to Shanhai Pavilion.
On one hand, it was to confirm whether the widely rumored King of Shanhai was indeed Chu Fan.
Secondly, he wanted to meet this young genius and find a great helper for the Cao family.
Before long, the Martial Family Exchange Conference of the Dragon God Kingdom would be held.
The Cao family had been looking for external support.
Shanhai Pavilion.
Guan Hongyun rushed over.
"Esteemed sir, I just received news that Cao Gongyi of the Cao family and Cao Cheng, who had a confrontation with you, are heading this way. They most likely want to meet you!"
Age brings wisdom.
Although Guan Hongyun did not worry about the Cao family retaliating against Chu Fan, he had arranged for people to monitor the Cao family's movements.
Upon learning that Cao Gongyi was investigating Chu Fan and had set off with Cao Cheng, he knew that the father and son were going to find Chu Fan.
What their purpose was, he did not know for the time being.
However, Guan Hongyun felt it necessary to inform Chu Fan.
"Why do they want to see me?"
Guan Hongyun shook his head, "That is temporarily unknown!"
"He secretly investigated you last night. Perhaps he is seeking to regain face, or perhaps he has other intentions!"
Chu Fan nodded, "It's fine, let them in!"
If it were anyone else, he truly wouldn't want to meet them.
However, he considered it necessary to meet people from martial arts families.
The events that happened to his mother were related to martial arts families.
And the people who had confronted his mother back then must have come from martial arts families.
By interacting with the Cao family, he could come into contact with more martial arts families and gather more information.
Guan Hongyun nodded and turned to greet them at the foot of the mountain.
Before long, Cao Gongyi and the other man stood before Chu Fan.
As soon as they met, Cao Gongyi spoke first.
"Young Brother Chu Fan, my unannounced visit is quite a disturbance."
"I am Cao Gongyi, and this is my son, whom you met last night."
Chu Fan grunted, "Patriarch Cao, what brings you here?"
"To help the Cao family regain face?"
"No, no, no!"
Cao Gongyi shook his head, "What's past is past. My second son was arrogant and bullied others; he deserved to be taught a lesson long ago!"
"I am here today because my son said you possess extraordinary strength and are a fellow practitioner, hence this visit."
"At the same time, there is one more matter I wish to discuss with you, young brother!"
"What matter?"
Chu Fan's gaze shifted to Cao Gongyi's face.
Their eyes met.
Cao Gongyi's heart trembled, and his shoulders quivered slightly.
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Even stronger than me!
Could it be that he has already reached the Grandmaster realm?
With just a glance, Cao Gongyi sensed that Chu Fan's strength was still above his own.
He himself was a Half-step Grandmaster.
If he advanced further, wouldn't that make him a Grandmaster?
Cao Gongyi's heart surged with excitement.
He knew that if he could bring Chu Fan into the Cao family, the Cao family would surely make a name for themselves at the martial arts family exchange conference.
"Young brother, it's like this..."
Cao Gongyi briefly explained the exchange conference, stating that the Cao family was willing to pay a high price to hire him as an external aid for the family.
Being able to interact with more martial arts families was naturally Chu Fan's intention.
However, this did not mean he was willing to agree immediately.
Both sides were mutually exploitative.
He said, "I don't need money!"
"It's not impossible to help the Cao family compete, but you must provide me with the information I want!"
Seeing a glimmer of hope, Cao Gongyi immediately asked curiously, "What information do you want, young brother?"
"In Shanhai City, there is a person called 'Lord Zhang'."
"On the back of his hand, there should be a swastika tattoo."
"Do you know this person?"
Cao Gongyi's eyes clearly changed.