Fu Xiaohao was already dragging the dazed Miao Tao away before Liu Shishi could speak.
"Stop."
Fu Xiaohao and Miao Tao had only taken a few steps when Du Fei called them back.
Did Du Fei feel that the punishment just now was not enough?
Or was it because of Liu Shishi's arrival that Du Fei was reminded of his repeated attempts to pursue Liu Shishi?
Thinking of the latter, Fu Xiaohao felt utterly helpless.
If he had known that Liu Shishi was the girlfriend of Du Fei, this esteemed individual, he wouldn't have dared to harbor any thoughts, even with ten times the courage.
However, at this moment, Fu Xiaohao knew it was too late for anything he said.
No matter how Du Fei intended to deal with him, he could only accept it, for neither his grandfather nor the Fu family could withstand the wrath of an esteemed individual.
Since he could not resist, he would bear it silently. With this thought, Fu Xiaohao's heart calmed down.
"Du Fei."
Liu Shishi had intended to clarify things, but Fu Xiaohao had quickly left with Miao Tao, and she hadn't reacted in time.
But now, hearing Du Fei call out to Miao Tao and Fu Xiaohao, she feared that Du Fei might get into an argument with them, so she wanted to persuade him.
"It's fine, I know what I'm doing."
Du Fei smiled at Liu Shishi, indicating she didn't need to worry.
Then Du Fei walked up to Fu Xiaohao, who lowered his head, appearing obedient and ready to listen.
"I believe in repaying kindness and punishing wrongdoings. Miao Tao was punished because he repeatedly provoked me. As for you, I heard from Shishi that you saved her once, so I can offer you one favor, provided it is within my principles."
The reason Du Fei stopped Fu Xiaohao was to repay the favor on behalf of Liu Shishi.
"Esteemed Sir, I wish for you to help Miao..."
Fu Xiaohao's eyes widened. He had never dreamed that Du Fei had stopped him because he had saved Liu Shishi and wanted to repay that favor.
An opportunity to receive help from an esteemed individual was something countless martial artists wouldn't even dare to dream of, and now this opportunity was placed before Fu Xiaohao.
He immediately opened his mouth, wanting Du Fei to remove the imprint from Miao Tao's mind.
"Remember, it's within my principles, not a request to do as you please."
Miao Tao had to receive his due punishment; Du Fei would not go back on his word.
Fu Xiaohao did not speak further. He bowed respectfully to Du Fei and then left.
...
"Xiaohao, it's fortunate that the esteemed individual didn't hold you accountable, otherwise, it would have been a catastrophe for the Fu family."
After Fu Zhenting listened to his grandson, Fu Xiaohao, recount the events of the past few days, even with his steady composure, hardened by years of experience, he felt a chill of fear.
Du Fei was so young, his future achievements were limitless. Furthermore, it was his grandson who had provoked him first. Even if the Fu family were annihilated, people in China likely wouldn't pursue or retaliate against Du Fei.
"Grandfather, that esteemed individual said that because I saved his girlfriend, he could offer one favor. I want to ask him to help you heal your old injuries."
Fu Xiaohao sought out Fu Zhenting not only to tell him about the incident with Du Fei but also to use the opportunity Du Fei had promised to heal Fu Zhenting's old injuries.
Back then, if he hadn't been injured, perhaps he might have had a chance to glimpse the path of an esteemed individual in his life.
As it stood, even if his old injuries were healed, he had missed his peak period for vigorous advancement.
However, to have his strength fully restored was still an incredibly rare occurrence.
Fu Zhenting's eyes gleamed when he heard this.
"To think that a misfortune has turned into a blessing, to have the opportunity to receive assistance from an esteemed individual."
After a moment of consideration, Fu Zhenting agreed to Fu Xiaohao's proposal.
"To heal your grandfather's old injuries? Alright."
Du Fei looked at Fu Xiaohao and Fu Zhenting before him and nodded slightly.
Looking at the unremarkable Du Fei, Fu Xiaohao could not associate him with the esteemed individual who had spoken with divine authority and could make him tremble with just a glance.
"Wait outside."
Just as Fu Xiaohao was recalling Du Fei's furious outburst that night, Du Fei spoke.
Fu Xiaohao respectfully stood up, bowed slightly to Du Fei, and then turned to leave the room.
Now that he knew Du Fei's true identity, Fu Xiaohao had to show the proper respect. Otherwise, even if Du Fei overlooked this minor matter, his own grandfather would not let it slide.
"Esteemed Sir, my injury is from back then..."
After Fu Xiaohao left, Fu Zhenting intended to describe his injury to Du Fei first.
However, Du Fei waved his hand, stopping him from continuing.
Although Fu Zhenting was somewhat perplexed, facing Du Fei, this esteemed individual, he dared not voice his doubts.
Now, Du Fei, who had become an immortal cultivator, could see what kind of injury Fu Zhenting had sustained with just a glance, so there was no need for a detailed description.
"The person who injured you back then was likely a practitioner of cold and Yin cultivation, and they struck your chest with a palm. For all these years, despite trying countless methods, you haven't been able to eradicate it completely, have I spoken correctly?"
With a brief glance, Du Fei had completely understood Fu Zhenting's injury.
Stunned was the best description for Fu Zhenting at this moment.
He had initially thought that even if Du Fei was an esteemed individual, given his own cultivation level and the long-standing nature of his injury, it might still be somewhat troublesome for Du Fei to deal with.
But who would have thought that Du Fei, after just looking at him twice, could describe his injury with such accuracy?
This keen insight alone was enough to prove his power.
"Your esteemed insight is as sharp as a torch, I am truly impressed."
Fu Zhenting's words were not flattery but genuine admiration.
Du Fei instructed Fu Zhenting to sit up straight, and that the rest would be up to him.
He stood up, walked behind Fu Zhenting, and suddenly raised his hand, striking his back with a palm.
"Pfft!"
The sudden palm strike made Fu Zhenting feel as if he had been struck by lightning. Immediately, he felt a sweet sensation in his throat and spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Calm your mind and focus all your attention on your Dantian."
Just as Fu Zhenting was shocked by why Du Fei had struck him and made him vomit blood, Du Fei's voice reached his ears at the opportune moment.
Fu Zhenting ignored the sharp pain in his body and the blood he had just coughed out, and followed Du Fei's instructions, concentrating his mind entirely on his Dantian.
Although he didn't know why Du Fei had struck him in the back with a palm, Fu Zhenting was well aware that Du Fei's actions must have had a purpose.
If Du Fei had intended to deal with him, even with Fu Zhenting on full alert, he would have been no match for Du Fei, this esteemed individual.