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Wang Chao was led into a room in the military camp, and Liu Jie hurried off to inform the others. Seeing Wang Chao's joyful expression, it was clear that Zhang Fusheng was an old friend of his. Liu Jie’s guess was correct; as soon as Wang Chao and Zhang Fusheng met, they embraced each other warmly. They truly were life-and-death friends, with Zhang Fusheng having saved Wang Chao on multiple occasions.
With Zhang Fusheng's strength, it seemed unlikely that he would ever find himself in a position where he needed to save Wang Chao again, Wang Chao thought to himself.
"Ha ha! Long time no see! You've already reached Diamond Upper Level!" Wang Chao exclaimed, patting Zhang Fusheng on the shoulder. "Not bad! You've even got a beard now. When you left, you were just a young lad, and now you've matured quite a bit. I suppose you're twenty now?"
Zhang Fusheng looked Wang Chao over but appeared slightly disappointed. "I always thought you were a martial arts genius, but I can't believe it—two years have passed, and you're still only at Golden Intermediate level!" Wang Chao laughed heartily at this; Zhang Fusheng was still as obsessed with martial arts and strength as ever. Thinking of this, Wang Chao transformed his gaze to Platinum Mid-Tier and said, "What do you think now?"
Zhang Fusheng's expression shifted from gloom to joy. "So you were hiding your strength! I knew you couldn't possibly remain at the Golden stage!"
Wang Chao then changed his eyes back to Golden Upper level and said, "Ha ha! The golden eyes are still quite impressive! By the way, I still have some questions about Breathing Technique..."
As the two continued discussing the nuances of Breathing Technique cultivation, the door creaked open. They turned to see Shen Zhitao and her group entering. Wang Chao announced, "Look who has arrived!"
Everyone had already heard from Liu Jie that Zhang Fusheng had come to Jing City Safe Zone. They ignored Wang Chao's excitement and stepped forward to greet Zhang Fusheng. Wu Wan'er approached with a bright smile, completely at ease. Wang Chao had worried that Wu Wan'er's unilateral decision to break off her engagement might create tension with Zhang Fusheng, but seeing how infatuated Zhang Fusheng seemed regarding matters of the heart reassured him that there were likely no hard feelings.
After some pleasantries were exchanged and everyone gathered, Wang Chao finally got to the point. "Zhang Fusheng, I assume your visit to Jing City isn't just for small talk. What exactly happened?"
At these words, Zhang Fusheng's expression changed; he grew somber and appeared somewhat melancholic and helpless. He slowly replied, "My grandfather told me a month ago that his time is running out. He asked me to bring you back; he wants to see you."
"What?" Wang Chao slammed his hand on the table and stood up abruptly, so forcefully that tea splashed from his cup. He could hardly believe his ears. The robust old man who had repeatedly pulled him back from the brink of death—the greatest martial artist—was nearing the end of his life? When he closed his eyes, he could almost envision the old man standing before him with an ethereal presence.
Zhang Fusheng sighed deeply before continuing, "At first, I couldn't accept this reality either. But my grandfather clearly told me that his time is limited; after all, he is over one hundred twenty years old now. He insisted that he must see you before he passes away; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to rest in peace. After you left, I had no idea where you went."
Zhang Fusheng paused for a moment before continuing, "I only knew you headed south, so I rushed down as fast as I could. Finally, I found you in Jing City. It has been twelve days since I left the capital to search for you. I don't know how much longer the old man can hold on; we must return immediately! Wu Wan'er must come back with us too!"
Wu Wan'er had grown up under Zhang Lao's care, who treated her like his own granddaughter. Hearing this, tears welled up in her eyes. Wang Chao said, "Since that's the case, we shouldn't delay. Shen Zhiying, you fly the plane and take me, Wu Wan'er, and Zhang Fusheng back to the capital as quickly as possible. Shen Zhitao, while we're gone, you are in charge of everything in the Safe Zone!"
Shen Zhitao understood the urgency of the situation and did not hesitate to respond, "Understood!"
Wang Chao nodded and instructed Shen Zhiying, "Go start the helicopter; we need to leave right away!"
Ten minutes later, everyone boarded the helicopter: Wang Chao, Wu Wan'er, Zhang Fusheng, and Shen Zhiying at the controls. Shen Zhiying said, "Zhang Fusheng, I know you can fly a helicopter too. We can switch pilots without stopping; this way, we can reach the capital within two days. However, we'll have to handle all our needs on board!"
Wang Chao felt a sense of urgency and replied, "Holding it in for two days won't kill us; let's go!"
Without further discussion, they spent two days on their journey. During that time, Shen Zhiying stayed awake for an entire day and night without rest. Wu Wan'er helped with food and water. The next day, it was Zhang Fusheng's turn to pilot the helicopter. As a member of the Seven Great Families, he had learned various skills from a young age; otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to return to the capital in just two days.
The helicopter landed directly at the Imperial Capital Military District. The armed Imperial Army had already imposed martial law. Upon seeing Zhang Fusheng disembark, they halted and saluted him with respect, saying, "Commander Zhang!" It seemed that Zhang Fusheng had already achieved the rank of Commander of the Imperial Capital Military District. There were over a million survivors here alone, and the military numbered in the thousands. Controlling the army meant controlling everything in the capital; moreover, Huaxia Nation's legitimacy resided here.
Zhang Fusheng wielded significant power and could very well be the next national leader.
However, no one had time to ponder such matters now. Zhang Fusheng merely waved at them as they hurriedly made their way through the main path toward a two-story building at the back. They arrived at Zhang Lao's study; without knocking on the door—though it was locked—Zhang Fusheng pushed it open directly. As they looked inside, they saw Zhang Lao lying on a bed.
Two people were attending to him: Elder Wu and a young woman whom Wang Chao had never seen before. Upon seeing Zhang Fusheng, a hint of affection flickered in her eyes. Zhang Fusheng announced, "Grandpa, I've brought Wang Chao back! Wu Wan'er is back too!"
Wang Chao hurried forward to Zhang Lao's bedside. At that moment, Zhang Lao no longer resembled his former youthful self; he appeared as an ordinary old man—thin and frail—with murky eyes. Upon seeing Wang Chao approach, a spark of life ignited in his gaze as he reached out a hand to grasp Wang Chao's clothing tightly.
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