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"Oh." Wang Chao nodded and then asked, "Where is this letter now?"
Wu Wan'er took the letter out of her pocket and handed it to Wang Chao. He accepted the letter without any hesitation and opened it to read. It was indeed a letter from Elder Zhang addressed to Zhang Fusheng. The handwriting was strong and vigorous, filled with a sense of resilience that made Wang Chao admire the old man's beautiful calligraphy. The paper was an old-fashioned style, giving it an antique charm.
The entire letter was filled with elaborate language, and as Wang Chao read through it, he felt as if he were deciphering classical Chinese literature. After a brief glance, he grasped the general content of the letter. Setting aside the heart-wrenching family matters that made him feel bittersweet, it mentioned three key points previously discussed with Zhang Fusheng, all contingent upon defeating Huangfu Yan. Little did Elder Zhang know that this letter would end up in Wang Chao's hands.
Firstly, Elder Zhang addressed the issue of the capital's allegiance. The letter stated that if Zhang Fusheng could lead the Imperial Army to victory over Huangfu Yan, he would undoubtedly gain immense prestige within the Imperial Army after this battle. With this reputation, Zhao Lao would then transfer the position of Chairman of Huaxia to Zhang Fusheng, at which point no one would oppose it. This matter had already been discussed with Zhao Lao. By then, Zhang Fusheng could use this identity to bring all nearby Safe Zones under the capital's control.
A justified expedition would ensure peace in the realm. Upon reading this part, Wang Chao shook his head. Even though Elder Zhang was cunning and exceptionally intelligent, he could never have anticipated how events would unfold in such a manner. While the Imperial Army did defeat Huangfu Yan, it was not Zhang Fusheng who gained fame and accumulated high prestige; rather, it was Wang Chao himself who was reading the letter at that moment.
Moreover, Zhao Lao and many elders had been killed by Huangfu Yan. Although the title of Chairman of Huaxia did not rest on Wang Chao's shoulders, he had already acquired real power and even military authority in his hands—far more substantial than any title could convey. This realization left even Wang Chao feeling that things were unpredictable.
Secondly, Elder Zhang mentioned in the letter about the secret techniques guarded by the Zhang Family. He noted that the second book on the bookshelf in his study, titled "Spring and Autumn," contained a mechanism to open a hidden compartment where the Zhang Family's secret techniques had been stored for many years. Although these techniques were not as formidable as the Breathing Technique, they were still exceptional in their own right. These techniques were not meant for Zhang Fusheng but were intended for distribution among those who had made significant contributions in this war.
Wang Chao couldn't help but marvel at Elder Zhang's meticulousness; he had even thought of such matters. If it were Wang Chao himself, Elder Zhang would certainly not have spoken to him in this way because Zhang Fusheng had always been oblivious to such social nuances and would never have considered this point. Elder Zhang truly put a lot of thought into it. However, since these techniques were hidden away, why not put them to good use? Wang Chao thought it best to distribute these techniques among Yang Mengying, Wu Wan'er, and others.
To be honest, Tang Feng Da Qiang and his companions had already developed their own styles and techniques over these four years. While these secret techniques might have some value for them, it was minimal compared to what they could offer Yang Mengying, Xiao Wei, Yiyi, and Wang Xiaochuan—those who had never learned any ancient martial arts.
Currently, most of those who had followed him had reached Platinum Level status; even Shen Zhitao was at least at the lower tier of Platinum Level. Meanwhile, Xiaowei Yiyi and Yang Mengying had only reached Golden Lower Level due to constant protection from others; they were on par with many others now. To be safe, they needed to accelerate their leveling up.
Thirdly, there was a ring mentioned in the letter—a ring that had always belonged to the head of the Zhang Family. Since Zhang Fusheng's father passed away young, after Elder Zhang's death, leadership of the Zhang Family fell upon Zhang Fusheng's shoulders. The purpose of this ring was to control the family's hidden servants; it was impossible for the Zhang Family to become the foremost family in the world solely relying on Elder Zhang.
Furthermore, unlike other prominent families with sprawling branches and numerous members—often numbering in the thousands—the Zhang Family had a direct lineage spanning three generations. So how did they maintain their status as the foremost family? One reason was due to Ai Family being a top-tier conglomerate; another reason was that while there weren't many members in the Zhang Family itself, they had numerous disciples—like Shangguan who had previously infiltrated Huangfu Yan’s circle—who contributed significantly to their influence.
The ring was a token of command for those hidden members of the Zhang Family scattered throughout. They might not recognize the current head of the Zhang Family, but they would certainly know this ring. With it, the day when they could eradicate the Zombies and unify the world was just around the corner. The reason Old Zhang had not used this ring to summon the experts of the Zhang Family to eliminate the Zombies was that he wanted to leave this achievement for Zhang Fusheng.
Old Zhang had saved Huaxia once in his lifetime, and he hoped his descendants could also rescue Huaxia from peril, ensuring that the name Zhang Fusheng would be remembered in history. Several years ago, Old Zhang had already realized that his health was failing. Therefore, after the Zombie crisis erupted, he refrained from taking action; otherwise, with his strength, eliminating tens of thousands of Zombies would have been a trivial matter.
Everything he did was for his only relative, his grandson, Zhang Fusheng.
The most important three points in the letter were just that. Following them were earnest expectations for Zhang Fusheng, with the final line stating: "His life is like a fleeting dream; his death is like a rest. In this world, life is uncertain and fleeting, hence he is called Zhang Fusheng."
After reading it, Wang Chao felt a lingering unease and sighed, "If Zhang Fusheng is but a dream, how much joy can there be?"
He then placed the letter into his Spatial Ring and said to Shen Zhitao and Wu Wan'er, "Let's go to the study on the second floor." With that, Wang Chao led the way upstairs. Upon reaching the study, he found the book "Spring and Autumn" and pulled it down. A hidden door opened behind it, and everyone stepped inside to find countless secret manuals on several bookshelves.
However, directly opposite the door was a shelf that stood empty except for a single ring. It appeared to be the token of authority for the head of the Zhang Family.
The ring looked ancient and silver-white, engraved with intricate patterns. It complemented Wang Chao's black swirling Spatial Ring beautifully. Shaking his head at Zhang Fusheng's unknown whereabouts, Wang Chao decided to keep this ring for himself. He slipped it onto his right hand's ring finger while placing the Spatial Ring on his right middle finger. One black and one white, both emitted a faint glow that matched perfectly.
"Let's distribute these manuals to Yang Mengying and Liu Jie," Wang Chao suggested. "Many people will need these manuals in this apocalypse. You don't mind, do you?"
Both shook their heads. In reality, there was no one left in the Zhang Family; these items would naturally fall into Wang Chao's hands.
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