After parting ways, Lu Fan found a hotel in Heaven Dou City and settled in.
He had kept emphasizing the poison in his Martial Soul, but he did not know whether Dugu Bo had gotten the hint.
Still, there were nearly twenty days left before he returned to Spirit City.
Lu Fan did not mind waiting here for ten days or so.
I hope he comes looking for me. Otherwise, I'll have to bring Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo to his doorstep.
Lu Fan did not want to use that method.
He felt that visiting alone would better demonstrate his sincerity.
One could not use force against someone as proud as Dugu Bo.
The tougher one acted, the more rebellious he would become.
There was nothing to criticize about Poison Douluo's reputation.
He always kept his word. The pride of a strong man in his heart made him disdain breaking promises.
Once he had truly opened his heart, even if he had to face a whole group of Titled Douluo from Spirit Hall in Spirit City, he would not fear them.
A person like that was perfect for Lu Fan to win over and use in building his own foundation.
Of course, there was another reason.
Dugu Bo was one of the most charismatic people in Lu Fan's mind in Douluo One.
If he could form an alliance with someone like that, Lu Fan was unwilling to make an enemy of him.
Over the next few days, Lu Fan waited in the hotel for three days without seeing any sign of Dugu Bo.
Lu Fan frowned slightly at that.
Looks like he didn't get my hint. But it's fine, there's still a chance.
Lu Fan changed his approach and began wandering around Heaven Dou City.
By sheer coincidence, he ran into the two sisters while they were out shopping in Heaven Dou City.
"Eh, Xiao Fan? What a coincidence~"
When Dugu Yan saw Lu Fan, she waved at him.
Ye Lingling also looked over and smiled at Lu Fan.
Lu Fan walked over to them. "What a coincidence, Sister Yanzi, Sister Lingling."
Dugu Yan asked curiously, "We haven't seen you come play with us these past few days. What have you been secretly doing by yourself?"
Ye Lingling was interested as well.
Gossip was a woman's nature.
Lu Fan merely chuckled. "Nothing much. I've just been staying in the hotel these past few days. Now that I'm finally free, I thought I'd come out and have some fun. I didn't expect to run into you two by such a coincidence. We really are fated."
That was what Lu Fan truly thought. He had not arranged this, nor had he deliberately come out to run into Dugu Yan.
This time, it was purely fate. Lu Fan had considered going to Heaven Dou Royal Academy to find her, but he truly had not expected to run into them so soon after leaving the hotel.
Dugu Yan smiled. "Perfect, then. Come have fun with us. Your big sister will show you around Heaven Dou City properly."
Lu Fan nodded.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling took Lu Fan to many places.
When night came and they were preparing to part after dinner,
Lu Fan looked at them and said, "It really is the imperial capital. So many things here are rarely seen elsewhere, especially these local specialties. When I leave, I definitely need to bring some back for my friends and family."
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling looked at Lu Fan. "When are you planning to leave?"
Lu Fan thought for a moment before answering, "If things go quickly, maybe this week. If not, perhaps next month."
The two nodded and said nothing more.
Before leaving, Lu Fan turned back with a smile. "If possible, do you two have time tomorrow? I have no family or friends in Heaven Dou City, and you two are my only friends here. If you can, I'd like to ask you to be my guides again. I have a lot of fun when you're with me~"
Seeing the gentle smile on Lu Fan's face, the two girls nodded almost unconsciously. "We're on break these days, so we happen to be free. We'll come find you tomorrow at noon."
Lu Fan looked extremely happy. "That's wonderful. I'm at Sky Soul Hotel, room 3040."
For the next several days, Lu Fan went everywhere with Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling.
One day, they went to a famous flower shop to admire flowers. The next, they visited the grand and magnificent palace gates to take pictures. The day after that, they went to a well-known haunted house, and the day after that...
They visited famous restaurants to take pictures and eat.
Of course, it was not just the two of them accompanying Lu Fan. Naturally, Lu Fan also accompanied them.
They took Lu Fan to famous clothing stores.
They had Lu Fan pick out new clothes for them.
They also made Lu Fan try on some strange outfits. Paired with his handsome face, the result carried a peculiar sense of comedy.
The three of them played wildly together for a full seven days.
Those seven days brought them much closer to one another.
Unfortunately, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling belonged to the Imperial Dou Team. While everyone else was still on break, they had to gather at the academy for special training.
However, since it was still vacation, their leader Qin Ming was quite considerate and did not arrange especially grueling training for them. It was much easier than usual.
After classes ended in the afternoon, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling would also bring Lu Fan along to shop and have afternoon tea.
The three arrived at an exquisite dessert shop to enjoy afternoon tea.
Dugu Yan complained to the other two, "Yu Tianheng is so annoying. There's nothing between us yet, but he relies on his strength and family background to stop other boys from getting close to me. Now all the boys at the academy run away the moment they see me, like they're avoiding the plague. It's so annoying."
Ye Lingling nodded in agreement from the side. "Today, the son of some duke wanted to have lunch with Yanzi, and Yu Tianheng forcibly dragged him to the Spirit Fighting area and beat him up. He's lying in my family's clinic right now."
Lu Fan could not help clicking his tongue, unable to understand how Yu Tianheng had managed to win Dugu Yan over later on.
"Isn't that going too far? It feels like he has no respect for you at all, Sister Yanzi. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't stop my girlfriend from having normal interactions with other men."
Although those words sounded somewhat like a calculated flirt, they were very effective on the current Dugu Yan.
"Exactly! Even married couples can't forbid one another from having normal contact with the opposite sex, much less Yu Tianheng and me. We're only teammates. We aren't even boyfriend and girlfriend."
Then Dugu Yan gave Lu Fan a helpless warning. "Xiao Fan, Lingling and I discussed it. If Yu Tianheng comes looking for you, just say you've been pursuing Lingling recently. That way, Yu Tianheng won't tear into you like a mad dog."
Although Ye Lingling's cheeks flushed slightly, she nodded as well. "Mm. Even though you can beat him, he is still the grandson of a Titled Douluo. If you really push him too far, he may ask an elder in his family to do something dirty to you."
"Hmph." Dugu Yan snorted. "But don't be afraid, Xiao Fan. If he really dares to have an elder from his family attack you, I'll ask my grandfather to step in and teach him a lesson!"
At the mention of Dugu Bo, a trace of worry flashed across Dugu Yan's face.
Noticing Dugu Yan's mood, Lu Fan asked, "What's wrong, Sister Yanzi? From your expression, it seems something happened to Poison Douluo."
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