"Don't kill me, don't kill me, as long as you don't kill me, I'll give you a treasure."
As Du Fei approached Master Fei, the man was terrified and immediately began to beg for mercy.
The supreme master in everyone's eyes just moments ago, who could decide someone's life or death with a single word, was now completely devoid of any pretense of being a master, begging Du Fei for his life in fear.
Huh?
Actually, Du Fei had no intention of killing Master Fei.
Firstly, he wasn't a killer.
Secondly, he had no enmity with Master Fei. The only reason he made a move was because Shen Xiong had helped him before.
Seeing that Du Fei remained silent, Master Fei quickly continued, "Really, that thing is truly a treasure. As long as you agree to let me go, I'll take you there immediately."
Master Fei's repeated mention of the treasure made Du Fei, who hadn't taken it seriously at first, begin to waver.
If it was just material possessions and money, they held no attraction for Du Fei anymore.
However, Master Fei was a martial artist. Something he considered a treasure piqued Du Fei's curiosity.
Besides, Master Fei's life was now in his hands, so he wouldn't dare to lie.
"That, Du..."
Shen Xiong had his subordinates escort Crow and Da Mu out. Seeing Du Fei walking towards him, he immediately called out.
However, for a moment, he wasn't sure what to call him. Du Fei's displayed strength was simply too astonishing.
Despite Du Fei's young age, Shen Xiong knew very well that in this world, the capable always ruled.
"Brother Xiong, just call me Du Fei. Don't be so formal," Du Fei said, seeing through Shen Xiong's hesitation.
Shen Xiong, a man who had been in the game for many years, chuckled upon hearing Du Fei's words. "Du Fei, I really have to thank you for arriving in time. Otherwise, I might have been in grave danger."
"Brother Xiong, please don't be so polite. If it weren't for your information last time, my friend's father might not have been rescued in time," Du Fei said, not forgetting that the reason he sought out Shen Xiong was to repay him for his past help.
Although for Shen Xiong, it might have just been a bit of information to curry favor with Fang Chao, Du Fei considered it a great help.
Without Shen Xiong's subordinates, they wouldn't have been able to locate the kidnappers of Gong Weimin in time, thus saving Gong Weimin.
Therefore, Du Fei felt indebted to Shen Xiong.
"Du Fei," Shen Xiong's expression turned serious. "Regardless, you saved my life and the lives of my brothers this time. From tonight onwards, if there's anything you need my help with, just ask. I, Shen Xiong, believe I still have some influence in this territory of Rongcheng."
"Heh, Brother Xiong, you're too kind."
After exchanging pleasantries with Shen Xiong for a couple of minutes, Du Fei mentioned that he would take Master Fei with him.
Shen Xiong agreed without a second thought.
After all, if Du Fei hadn't arrived in time, his life and the lives of his two confidants would have been lost. Now, Du Fei was only asking to take Master Fei, a request Shen Xiong would never refuse.
Besides, his true adversary was Crow. Shen Xiong had no intention of showing mercy this time.
Du Fei didn't concern himself with how Shen Xiong would deal with Crow and the other. He bid farewell to Shen Xiong and left with Master Fei.
...
"Speak, what is this treasure you mentioned?"
After Du Fei brought Master Fei out of Shen Xiong's residence, he asked the question that concerned him the most.
Master Fei's answer made Du Fei frown slightly.
Master Fei told Du Fei that he knew of a secret cave that might contain a treasure.
"A cave with a treasure? Are you trying to trick me, you old fox?"
Du Fei stared at Master Fei, trying to find any sign of deception in his eyes.
Master Fei raised his right hand. "I'm already in your hands. How could I possibly lie to you? If I'm lying, may lightning strike me and may I die a horrible death. Is that enough?"
"If you found a cave with a treasure, you could have kept it all to yourself. Why would you be so kind as to give me the benefit?"
Du Fei still didn't quite believe Master Fei's words.
He had no past connection with this man, and he had even injured him earlier. Now, to hear him offer a treasure, Du Fei was entirely unconvinced.
"Brother, we're both martial artists. I won't hide anything from you. Back in the day, I repeatedly messed things up because of women. Later, my master expelled me from the sect... That cave is on a mountain in Fucheng, but it's sealed by a stone door. I tried several times, but I couldn't open it, so..."
Master Fei trailed off, looking at Du Fei.
So, it turned out he couldn't enter the cave himself, which was why he was sharing the benefit with Du Fei.
This time, Du Fei was slightly more inclined to believe Master Fei.
Master Fei then told Du Fei the location of the cave. Du Fei checked it on his phone; it was less than a three-hour drive away.
As it was still early, Du Fei decided to take Master Fei with him and go see for himself.
Even if they didn't find any treasure-filled cave, it would be like a scenic drive.
No sooner said than done. Du Fei sealed Master Fei's inner energy with his own, preventing him from circulating his qi. Then, he got into the driver's seat and drove towards the mountain where the cave was located, as described by Master Fei.
"Du Fei, is it? I truly never expected it. I truly never expected that at only twenty-something years old, you'd have such formidable skills. From what I can see, you've probably already reached the peak of Houtian realm, haven't you?"
Master Fei, sitting in the passenger seat, sized Du Fei up and then spoke proactively.
Du Fei glanced at him and continued driving. "What of it? My cultivation level seems to have nothing to do with you."
To be honest, Du Fei hadn't expected this scruffy-looking Master Fei to proactively inquire about his cultivation.
However, since this man had no connection to him, Du Fei had no intention of revealing his true cultivation.
"Heh, it has nothing to do with me. It's just that seeing how young and promising you are, I was reminded of myself. Back in the day, I was one of the most outstanding among the younger generation in my sect. But I indulged in women and neglected my cultivation. Later on... alas, looking back now, I truly regret it."
Even though Du Fei had rebuffed him, Master Fei continued to talk to himself.
Subsequently, even without Du Fei's response, Master Fei rambled on about some of his experiences.
Du Fei had initially wanted to shut him up, but when Master Fei started talking about his sect and some trivial matters of cultivation, Du Fei, who had been practicing alone all this time, became somewhat interested.
So, Du Fei listened, treating it as an opportunity to broaden his horizons.
The car sped along the highway, and Master Fei seemed to have opened the floodgates of his speech.
During the journey, Du Fei would occasionally ask questions about things that piqued his interest.
Master Fei answered every question and even provided detailed explanations, which gave Du Fei a deeper understanding of many aspects of cultivation.