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"Qin Fang, are you... going?"

Looking at the invitation, Liu Xianhe couldn't help but ask. His eyes were fixed on it, unable to pull away.

"Well…"

Qin Fang frowned slightly, glancing at Steward Fu opposite him, and then at Liu Xianhe beside him, looking as if he was hesitant.

"If the head of the Ryu Family is interested, he can also accompany Mr. Qin to witness the event…"

This Steward Fu was able to hold the position of Fu Family Steward not only because of his age and strength but also because of his adept handling of matters.

Noticing Qin Fang's gaze, Steward Fu immediately smiled and extended the invitation to Liu Xianhe as well.

Of course, his invitation to Liu Xianhe was just to witness the event. As for being a judge in the competition, obviously, he was not qualified for that...

Liu Xianhe himself knew this too; his strength hadn't even reached Grandmaster Level. Looking at Fu Junhao's cultivation beside him, Liu Xianhe himself was a bit embarrassed.

If even he could become a judge in such an important competition, the participants from the Fu and Cui families could probably knock him down!

"Really?"

Upon hearing Steward Fu's words, Liu Xianhe was taken aback, then delighted, looking hopefully at Qin Fang.

He knew the opportunity came because of Qin Fang. But he also knew that if Qin Fang decided not to go, his invitation could become void at any time.

Even though Steward Fu said it himself, any excuse could dismiss Liu Xianhe, and he wouldn't dare oppose the formidable Fu Family.

So the decision was still in Qin Fang's hands...

"Since the head of the Fu Family has so graciously invited, I should humbly accept..."

With Steward Fu's invitation, Qin Fang couldn't let Liu Xianhe down, so he immediately said with a smile, also accepting the invitation.

Regarding the so-called Yi Sword Tournament, it was merely a martial arts competition. Moreover, between the Fu and Cui families, the quality of the competition was rather low. Initially, Qin Fang wasn't very interested.

But the two families had offered the Yi Sword Stone as a prize, which piqued Qin Fang's interest slightly. But he also knew that the two families had contested for hundreds of years, not just because of ordinary grudges, probably involving some hidden secrets.

Connecting the so-called inheritances of the Fu and Cui families and this Yi Sword Stone... Qin Fang vaguely guessed the fierce rivalry over the centuries might be related to some secret, possibly involving the once brilliant Master of Yijian, Fu Cailin.

Exactly what it was, Qin Fang couldn't know. Maybe only a few in the Fu and Cui families were aware, while others could only speculate.

"Since that's the case, we'll return now…"

Hearing Qin Fang agree and accept the invitation, Steward Fu and his party completed their task for the trip and had no reason to stay. They immediately bid farewell.

Steward Fu was always amiable throughout, treating Qin Fang with utmost respect and friendliness, at least showing no hostility on the surface.

Of course, Qin Fang was different from ordinary people, vaguely sensing some past hostility from Steward Fu... But that was because Qin Fang had severely reprimanded Fu Junhao, after which everything returned to normal, showing no further issues.

However, Fu Junhao was different; his hostility was evident, even revealing a cold murderous intent in his eyes.

But because of Steward Fu, he didn't show it and upon leaving, he revealed a sinister smile towards Qin Fang, likely already planning to attack Qin Fang when he visits the Fu Family...

As for Fu Junhao, Qin Fang couldn't be bothered with him. Such a fool at the Master Level Early Stage thinking he's invincible—if he really dared to make a move, Qin Fang wouldn't mind using his blood to draw a big turtle on the Fu Family's entrance door...

"Qin Fang, when do you think we should set off?"

Since Qin Fang agreed to return and participate, especially as a judge, Liu Xianhe seized the opportunity, already eager with anticipation.

The invitation mentioned the Yi Sword Tournament was in three days, and considering Korea is small, domestic travel can be done in a day, so three days is actually very adequate.

"You make the arrangements, I'm easy…"

Qin Fang didn't care much; this Yijian Tournament was just an ordinary martial arts competition, likely on par with the Martial World tournament he participated in before.

Although the Fu Family and Cui Family are two of the most prominent families in Korea, the number of people who actually practice martial arts can't be that many, and the number of outstanding disciples is even fewer.

If you want to participate in such a competition, don't expect to get anywhere without a cultivation level above 5 Level.

However, those who can break through to the Grandmaster Level at a young age are extremely rare, almost every one of them is a genius, and their numbers are very limited.

Judging by Fu Junhao's arrogance earlier, there might be just one or two people like him who have reached the Grandmaster Level at such a young age in the entire Fu Family.

The Cui Family is about the same; so many...

Looking at it this way, the prestige of this competition can be imagined.

Qin Fang, being alone, didn't have much to prepare. Liu Xianhe was already eager and had booked the tickets early, flying with Qin Fang to Incheon, where the Fu Family is located.

Incheon is located in the central-western part of the Korean Peninsula, only a few dozen kilometers away from Seoul, the capital of Korea. It's the second largest trading city in Korea and the central city of Northeast Asia, known as a port since the 19th century.

The Fu Family practically owns Incheon, and almost all the locals know that the real power here is not the government, but the head of the Fu Family, who is the tyrant of this land.

Typically, government-appointed officials must first visit the Fu Family head, Fu Qinglin, otherwise, they find it hard to operate here.

This situation illustrates the domineering and strong influence of the Fu Family; at least in Incheon, they are the indisputable local emperors.

Compared to the Fu Family, Liu Xianhe's Ryu Family, despite having significant power on Jeju Island, doesn't reach such an influential level.

For this Yijian Tournament, the Fu Family obviously went all out, booking the best hotel in Incheon to accommodate guests and spectators like Qin Fang.

Of course, not everyone is treated the same.

For instance, Qin Fang was invited with an invitation and not only to observe but also to judge the competition, making him the highest tier of guest, hence staying in the hotel's best suite.

Liu Xianhe, however, got an invitation only because of Qin Fang, and could only be considered a secondary guest, staying in a standard room.

This differential treatment might have made Qin Fang uncomfortable, but Liu Xianhe didn't mind; at his level, staying in a luxury suite or a standard one made little difference.

Martial artists aren't that picky, and naturally aren't particularly fussy... not to mention that this hotel is already the best in all of Incheon.

Qin Fang didn't care either, but seeing the bustling hotel, he felt that some parts seemed odd.

Qin Fang learned from Liu Xianhe that the Fu Family head, Fu Qinglin, apparently had issues while training and went into seclusion, and it's uncertain if he can come out, which is why the Cui Family continuously united with second-tier families to try to overthrow the Fu Family.

Unfortunately, before they could achieve anything, the Cui Family abandoned their first allied family... the J Family.

The J Family's tragedy became the best example, leaving the remaining small families too afraid to associate with the Cui Family, not wanting to be the next to face destruction.

Yet now the Fu Family is hosting the Yijian Tournament so grandiosely, making it seem like Fu Qinglin is perfectly fine, which is perplexing.

Qin Fang wasn't very familiar with the disputes among Korean families and had only heard about them through hearsay, making the situation even more puzzling and he couldn't see through it.

However, Qin Fang wasn't one to dwell on things. Since he was already here, there was no need to worry about irrelevant matters and he could just focus on being a spectator.

The Yijian Tournament date was still some time off, but people were already arriving gradually.

Some were there to participate, like young disciples from the Fu Family and Cui Family...

Others were there to observe or even judge, like Qin Fang and others.

Due to the different departure points and times, and because the tournament wasn't happening immediately, people arrived gradually, not in any rush.

Qin Fang was idle, so Liu Xianhe took the initiative to be a guide, showing Qin Fang around Incheon.

Although Liu Xianhe isn't from Incheon, Korea is such a small place, and having traveled it extensively, he knows quite a bit about each city, although not in great detail.

It was Liu Xianhe who insisted on coming early, and finding nothing to do, he naturally couldn't let Qin Fang stay in the hotel all the time. He eagerly invited Qin Fang to tour Incheon, showcasing some aspects of Korean culture...

Unfortunately, Qin Fang always looked down on Korean culture and had little regard for this extremely arrogant and shameless nation. (To be continued. If you like this work, you're welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes at Qidian (qidian.com), your support is my greatest motivation.)

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