Chen Fan shook his head and said, "Back then, the Heavenly King was not convicted of any crime. What is there to vindicate?"
Han Tong's expression, however, was excited and enthusiastic. "Even so, to be able to help that God of War I admire, I would naturally be happy to do so!"
"Especially when you, Brother, personally asked. Just because of last night's events, this is a done deal. Leave it to me."
He said, "As long as the Han family's connections can find out, I will definitely inquire clearly for you!"
Chen Fan nodded and said, "The key here is the mastermind behind the scenes!"
Han Tong's expression jolted. "Brother, you mean someone plotted against the God of War?"
Chen Fan said, "You could say that. Besides those seven great clans, Feng Qianyuan, the son of the Feng family who stepped up for those seven families, is also dead. There are certain human factors involved here."
Han Tong nodded. "I heard that the Feng family is very mysterious and has a great background!"
"Someone plotted against both the God of War and the Feng family?"
"That's right!" Chen Fan said. "So, I need you to help me fully search for clues. If I find any, I'll treat you to a drink!"
"No problem, Brother. Since you've ordered, I'll definitely do my best to investigate. I'll notify you as soon as there's any news!"
Han Tong patted his chest and guaranteed.
Chen Fan nodded and said, "Tell me your phone number, and I'll call you to save it."
After saving the number, he added, "Also, help me find out the location of the Feng family's residence. Tell me immediately if you have any news!"
"Okay!"
Han Tong quickly agreed.
"You continue to rest. I'm leaving now!"
"What rest? Brother, I'll see you out."
Han Tong hurried to escort Chen Fan out.
Chen Fan called Chen Xing'er and, with Han Tong's reluctant farewell, they left the hotel and drove away from beside the bar.
Back at Chen Xing'er's courtyard, Chen Fan changed his clothes.
After a short rest and lunch, he informed Chen Xing'er and drove out.
He had to go to the Feng family as soon as possible to pick up Su Yingxue.
Although he had asked Han Tong to help inquire about the Feng family's location, he also knew that such information was not easy to obtain and would require exploring other channels.
Soon, he arrived at the Iron Blood Camp.
He was stopped by guards at the entrance, but upon seeing him, the guards' expressions turned excited. They snapped a salute and let him pass.
Parking his car under the camp's main building, he got out and went to his familiar office.
He pushed the door open and entered. The old man was at his desk, writing something.
Putting down his pen, Long Shou said, "Have you thought it through?"
"I'm here to ask you to arrange a meeting with the head of the Feng family."
Chen Fan stated directly.
Long Shou was greatly surprised and frowned. "Why?"
"Su Yingxue was taken away by the Feng family. I'm going to demand her return!"
Chen Fan said in a deep voice.
Long Shou's expression changed slightly. "You didn't tell me about this?"
Chen Fan sat down in front of the old man. "It's not too late to tell you now. This matter was not directed at me. The Feng family probably doesn't know my identity in Hang Jiang, and I wasn't present when they took Su Yingxue."
Long Shou said solemnly, "What's the purpose?"
"That's something I need to ask the Feng family!"
Chen Fan said with a gloomy gaze.
Long Shou looked out the window and pondered. "I still don't advise you to go to the Feng family. Although the Feng family knows that Feng Qianyuan was not killed by you, his death is still largely related to you. The Feng family will never forgive you easily."
"If it were a matter of no consequence, it would be fine. If you go to the Feng family, they will never treat you with courtesy!"
Chen Fan said, "I know, but I have to go!"
Looking at Chen Fan, their eyes met. Long Shou was speechless for a long time.
He certainly knew that this young man, whom he had personally trained to become the Undefeated Heavenly King, could not be easily swayed.
But he still didn't want Chen Fan to go to the Feng family.
A millennium-old family had its millennium of heritage. Going alone would be extremely dangerous.
The status of the Undefeated Heavenly King would not make families like the Feng family concerned.
Seeing the concern and worry in the old man's eyes, Chen Fan suddenly smiled and said, "Old man, you know that the decisions I make are not easily changed."
"I know that, after all these years, don't I understand you?"
Long Shou said.
"If you don't help, I'll find other ways. You know I definitely have a way, right?"
Chen Fan said, "You don't need to worry. Although I've been at rock bottom for these three years, and people have treated me as a good-for-nothing, I haven't wasted my time!"
He said in a deep voice, "Compared to three years ago, I am even more powerful!"
Long Shou remained silent, only looking at Chen Fan.
"With the spirit and vigor cultivated on the battlefield, I can step into the Xiantian realm!"
Chen Fan added.
"What about your injuries?"
Long Shou's expression finally softened a little. "Are they healed?"
"Although they haven't fully healed, they are completely fine now!"
The fragment of the Dragon Pattern Compass obtained in Jinling had not disappointed Chen Fan; it fit perfectly with the second piece he had before.
His injuries, although not completely healed, were not a major problem.
Long Shou looked at Chen Fan and remained silent for a long time. "I don't know the exact location of the Feng family either. However, I can indeed convey a message to the Feng family for you. Whether they agree to meet you depends on them!"
"They won't refuse."
Chen Fan smiled. "If they can kill me, they won't miss this opportunity!"
He knew that the implications of this were complex. The Feng family, with the mediation of Long Shou and his grandfather's various connections and energies, had agreed not to pursue the matter. But once he showed up, they would never let bygones be bygones.
Then he would display his power, forcing them to let bygones be bygones.
For such an ancient family, the philosophy of repaying every grievance would never allow them to survive for long. Prudence and adaptability were the principles such families upheld.
Long Shou sat down and said, "You wait for news. I hope you will focus on your military career, stabilizing the country during wartime, and leading a formidable and valiant army in peacetime, rather than wasting time on these grievances."
Seeing that Long Shou had agreed, Chen Fan smiled and sat on the old man's desk. "Do you think I want to?"
The old man waved his hand. "I know. Grievances must be repaid. If you don't do some things, then you wouldn't be you."
His tone was somewhat heavy as he continued, "But this time when you return to the capital, I hope you won't repeat the mistakes of three years ago!"
"What happened three years ago will never happen again."
Chen Fan's gaze sharpened, his eyes ice-cold. "No matter who it is, I will drag them out and make them pay with blood!"
"Three years ago, I wasn't strong enough. It's different now!"
Long Shou picked up the phone on the desk and dialed a number.
After waiting for a moment, the call was connected.
"Chen Tianjiao wants to visit your Feng family!" He said only one sentence.
There was a moment of silence on the other end. "This is not a wise decision. However, I will relay it. This is not my decision. I will get back to you if there is any news!"
The call ended.
Long Shou stood up and looked out the window. "If everything in this world were as simple as the strict orders in the military, it would be good!"