The sudden turn of events startled those dining, causing them to hastily rise and attempt to flee. However, several people disembarked from the vehicle, encircling the area.
The last man to alight was not tall and was missing an eye.
"Let the unrelated people leave!"
The one-eyed man spoke, and his surrounding subordinates immediately opened a gap. The diners seized the opportunity and hurried away.
Chu Fan seemed oblivious to these happenings, continuing to focus on his meal.
Fu Piaoyao scanned the surroundings, and her expression turned grim when her gaze fell upon the one-eyed man.
"Miss Fu, long time no see!"
The one-eyed man greeted Fu Piaoyao with a chuckle.
"Hmph!"
"You still have the nerve to appear before me?"
"Do you want your other eye to go blind too?"
Fu Piaoyao stood up, glaring fiercely at the one-eyed man.
Her emotions surging, her hands had already clenched into fists, and her arms trembled slightly.
This man belonged to the Ding family, located not too far away, and was named Ding Wuchang.
The Ding family, in turn, was backed by Changshenmen, a force comparable to the Dao Sect.
Years ago, due to her rebellious nature, Fu Piaoyao had secretly ventured out to play and encountered the lecherous Ding Wuchang.
At the time, Fu Piaoyao's strength was only at the Grandmaster level, while Ding Wuchang was already a Half-step Grandmaster.
Targeted by Ding Wuchang, Fu Piaoyao was quickly captured.
In the critical moment, Fu Yi arrived just in time.
Fu Piaoyao, possessing an exceptionally fiery temper, seized the opportunity when Ding Wuchang was heavily wounded by Fu Yi and temporarily incapacitated, launching a surprise attack to kill him.
Because the Ding family was supported by Changshenmen, who were supported by Qingshen Sect and could not be offended, Fu Yi naturally intervened to prevent his sister from killing Ding Wuchang.
However, his intervention was a step too late, and Ding Wuchang ended up having one eye blinded.
This incident caused quite a stir at the time.
The Ding family immediately sought to trouble Qingshen Sect. To avoid annihilation, Fu Yi had no choice but to humble himself and seek a powerful figure for mediation.
In the end, Qingshen Sect paid a substantial compensation to the Ding family to resolve the conflict.
Ding Wuchang issued a warning, stating that Fu Piaoyao had best never leave the jurisdiction of Qingshen Sect's influence, or he would not be polite to her.
In recent years, as she matured and gained more experience, Fu Piaoyao realized the perils of the world and had refrained from wandering outside.
This time, it was only because of Chu Fan, and not knowing his final destination, that Fu Piaoyao had ventured so far.
She had thought that much time had passed and Ding Wuchang had long given up on targeting her.
Unexpectedly, he remained as relentless as ever; as soon as she arrived, he brought his men.
Now, having reached the Half-step Grandmaster realm herself, while Ding Wuchang remained at the same level, their strengths were equal, and Fu Piaoyao naturally no longer feared Ding Wuchang.
Furthermore, Chu Fan was seated nearby.
Fu Piaoyao could not believe that Chu Fan was an unfeeling man who would not intervene if she was being bullied.
The mention of his blindness struck a sore spot for Ding Wuchang.
Malice surged in his remaining solitary eye, and he said through gritted teeth, "You little bitch, if I don't make you taste my power today, I won't be surnamed Ding!"
"Last time you escaped unscathed, this time I don't think you'll be so lucky."
Speaking cruelly, Ding Wuchang advanced towards Fu Piaoyao.
Although their strengths were comparable, Fu Piaoyao, being a woman, lacked the physical strength of Ding Wuchang.
Moreover, Ding Wuchang had been a Half-step Grandmaster for a longer time, possessing more experience.
In a real confrontation, Fu Piaoyao was at a disadvantage.
The inability to back down caused Fu Piaoyao to instinctively want to retreat.
But then she considered that her strength was not for show, and with Chu Fan by her side, retreating would only make Chu Fan mock her. Gritting her teeth, she suddenly moved to charge at Ding Wuchang.
Ding Wuchang sought revenge on Fu Piaoyao, but had Fu Piaoyao not wished to retaliate against Ding Wuchang?
The near humiliation she had endured back then, and the ordeal she had gone through, were unforgettable for Fu Piaoyao, even now.
Therefore, she intended to settle old and new scores together.
When enemies meet, their eyes burn with fury.
The two immediately clashed, and the tables and chairs of the food stall were continuously smashed.
Throughout this, Chu Fan continued to eat his meal at a leisurely pace, seemingly unconcerned by the nearby conflict.
In the blink of an eye, they had exchanged dozens of blows.
Fu Piaoyao's experience was consistently lacking, and she was forced to retreat by Ding Wuchang.
Realizing that she was ultimately no match for Ding Wuchang, Fu Piaoyao had to fall back to Chu Fan's side.
It was at this moment that Ding Wuchang began to properly regard Chu Fan, who had shown no reaction until then.
Fu Piaoyao had been traveling with Chu Fan. When Ding Wuchang learned of Fu Piaoyao's appearance, he had already sent people to observe if Fu Yi was accompanying her.
If the Grandmaster Fu Yi were present, he would not dare to act.
Upon learning that Fu Yi was not there and that Fu Piaoyao was traveling with her boyfriend, he dared to bring his men to cause trouble.
As he had yet to ascertain Chu Fan's origin, Ding Wuchang narrowed his single eye, carefully sensing Chu Fan's strength.
Although he was arrogant, his arrogance was tinged with a degree of meticulousness.
Even while fighting Fu Piaoyao, Ding Wuchang had constantly paid attention to Chu Fan.
Seeing that Chu Fan was not at all tense about the fight and was calmly eating, he deduced that Chu Fan possessed considerable strength and was someone accustomed to major events.
Under such circumstances, many people would have been paralyzed with fear, let alone have the appetite to eat.
Perhaps I am overthinking it?
Unable to sense any danger from Chu Fan, Ding Wuchang began to doubt himself.
From a normal person's perspective, Chu Fan, being so young, would not possess high strength.
Ding Wuchang, already a Half-step Grandmaster, subconsciously believed that Chu Fan's strength could not surpass his own.
However, anyone whose strength did not exceed his own could be perceived for their exact power level.
Sensing nothing at all led Ding Wuchang to believe he was merely frightening himself.
Seeing that Ding Wuchang seemed to be somewhat wary of Chu Fan and hesitated to attack, Fu Piaoyao gave a disdainful smile and pulled over a stool, sitting down next to Chu Fan.
At this moment, she intended to use Ding Wuchang to ignite a fire that would engulf himself.
By sitting next to Chu Fan, if Ding Wuchang dared to lay a hand on her, he would inevitably involve Chu Fan, and then he would have to face the consequences.
The atmosphere at the scene became somewhat delicate.
Ding Wuchang narrowed and then narrowed his single eye again. Finally, he gave a look to one of his subordinates, who immediately stepped forward and approached Chu Fan.
"Brother, have you eaten enough?"
"We have private matters to attend to next, so we kindly ask you to leave!"
"Otherwise..."
Chu Fan suddenly looked up and asked, "What, are you threatening me?"
The man shook his head and explained, "We simply do not wish to harm any innocent bystanders. We ask for your understanding, brother!"
"Your female companion has a significant grievance with our boss, and we are here to settle it today."
Chu Fan chuckled lightly, stood up, and wiped his mouth as he said, "You settle your grievances, what does that have to do with me?"
"I believe this is not your territory. I will be wherever I please, and what right do you have to tell me otherwise?"
Seeing that Chu Fan clearly had no intention of leaving, the man clenched his fists, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.