In the lounge, the young girl was lively, asking endless questions out of curiosity.
She introduced herself as Fan Hui, the eldest daughter of the Fan family.
The Fan family was not a top-tier wealthy clan in the capital, but could still be considered a prominent lineage.
She and Han Wei were colleagues, and influenced by her, she began to get involved in archery.
The young girl had no hidden agenda. In a short time, out of admiration for Chen Fan, she had revealed almost everything about herself.
Chen Fan chatted with her with a smile, until Han Wei, who had changed into a different outfit, walked into the lounge.
She wore a beige trench coat and high heels, exuding an impressive aura.
Han Wei sat down, asked the staff to bring tea, and then turned to Fan Hui, saying, "Xiao Hui, you can go play now."
Fan Hui was still a little reluctant. She said to Chen Fan, "Brother Chen, you must come here to play when you have time. Seeing you shoot arrows will definitely keep my resolve to learn archery going."
With that, she left the lounge.
Han Wei looked at Chen Fan and said, "As expected of The Undefeated Heavenly King. Even without prior experience, you can outperform a seasoned enthusiast like me from the start!"
Chen Fan didn't seem surprised by this, but still asked, "Did Miss Han guess my identity after hearing my name?"
"It wasn't hard to guess, was it?" Han Wei scoffed. "The Chen family went to great lengths back then, sacrificing considerable benefits and paying a hefty price to protect The Undefeated Heavenly King from prosecution and imprisonment!"
"Chen Tianjiao, you came for what happened back then. Anyone with a bit of sense would guess you are that mysterious Undefeated God of War!"
Chen Fan exclaimed, "Indeed, I couldn't fool Miss Han!"
"Stop calling me 'Miss Han'. Either call me by my name or Ms. Han," Han Wei said unhappily.
Chen Fan nodded.
Han Tong, sitting beside them, gaped in astonishment at Chen Fan and asked, "Brother Jiao, you... you are The Undefeated Heavenly King?"
"Only someone as foolish as you wouldn't have guessed!" Han Wei berated. "You're always racing cars and fooling around. I tell you to pay more attention to important matters, but you never listen!"
"Well... Brother Jiao, you've really put me in a tough spot!" Han Tong said mournfully.
"Get out."
Han Wei, helpless with her younger brother, pointed to the door and commanded.
"Sister, can't I just listen?" Han Tong pleaded.
"With your big mouth, what's there to listen to? Revealing even a tiny bit of this information could cause trouble and make enemies. You obediently get out and guard the door!" Han Wei reprimanded.
Han Tong deflated. He rose dejectedly but winked at Chen Fan before leaving.
"It's infuriating, he's completely useless!" Han Wei said. "With his behavior, it's no wonder your Chen Xing'er wouldn't be interested in him."
Chen Fan smiled, not taking the bait, and said, "Since Ms. Han knows my identity, do you have anything to tell me?"
"I do have a lead," Han Wei narrowed her eyes and said. "I originally had no intention of revealing it, but your performance today, Chen Tianjiao, makes it difficult for me to keep it from you."
Chen Fan replied, "Thank you then!"
Han Wei suddenly said, "I have a condition: take me with you to investigate!"
Chen Fan frowned slightly. "Didn't you just say that Han Tong is loose-lipped and could cause trouble even in matters like this? You want to get involved?"
"No one dares to touch me!" Han Wei declared proudly. "Besides, with you, the eldest young master of the Chen family, by our side, anyone within Great China would have to think twice before attempting to harm us!"
"You underestimate the mastermind. They dare to offend even the thousand-year-old Feng family. Our influence is not as great as you think!"
Han Wei mused for a moment and said, "When the mastermind plotted against you, they likely didn't know your identity as the eldest young master of the Chen family. What happened three years ago must have given them a headache, and the energy and resources spent to cover it up were probably considerable!"
"You tell me the clue first. If you insist on coming with me, I won't object," Chen Fan said after a moment's thought. "But consider the risks yourself. The enemy is insane, and I cannot guarantee your complete safety!"
Han Wei nodded and said, "Guankou Ghost Market!"
"Ghost Market?" Chen Fan asked, puzzled.
"The Ghost Market was originally a place for casual antique collectors to exchange and trade. It's a mixed bag!" Han Wei explained slowly.
Chen Fan looked at Han Wei, waiting for her to continue.
"The Guankou Ghost Market is located in the north. It was initially just a ghost market, but it gradually attracted all sorts of shady characters, evolving into a renowned underground trading market in the north."
Chen Fan remained patient, showing no sign of urging her.
"Within the ghost market, casinos, brothels, and various places where illicit activities gather have formed."
"It is said that the gambling rake from the ghost market in a single night can reach fifty to sixty million."
"But these are secondary. The most eye-catching thing is that, at some point, underground bare-knuckle boxing matches began to be held in the Jingang Ghost Market!"
Han Wei continued, "These underground boxing matches are held periodically. It is rumored that if the boxers can win all their matches, they can take home prize money of no less than a hundred million. Therefore, the Jingang Ghost Market attracts all sorts of high-rollers to bet on the fights!"
"What does this have to do with what happened three years ago?" Chen Fan asked.
"Someone saw a person there, nicknamed 'Eighth Master'. He has only eight fingers, hence his nickname. He also has a limp."
"This person is the organizer of the underground boxing matches."
Chen Fan looked confused, wondering why Han Wei was mentioning this person.
"Someone recognized him and said he was Zhao Quan from the Zhao family in the capital."
Upon hearing this name, Chen Fan's pupils contracted.
He certainly knew this name. Although the events of three years ago were covered up by various powers, he hadn't done nothing. He had always had people investigating.
He had investigated Zhao Quan, who had appeared alongside the veterans who massacred Qingyan Town. He had then disappeared without a trace.
The entire Zhao family had also vanished.
The Zhao family was not a famous or prominent clan. Zhao Quan's father was merely a private entrepreneur with some wealth, and they were a small family.
Therefore, the disappearance of the Zhao family had not caused any significant stir.
It was likely that this person mingled with the young masters out of a desire to curry favor.
Thus, Chen Fan had investigated this person, but due to immense resistance, he couldn't delve deeper and had no leads.
Now, Han Wei had provided him with such a clue.
"What is Zhao Quan's connection to what happened back then?" Chen Fan asked in a deep voice.
Han Wei shrugged. "How could I investigate that far? It's possible he merely fled to avoid trouble when he saw the situation turn sour, or he might be deeply involved in what happened back then."
"However, given that he lost two fingers and has a limp, the latter seems more probable."
Chen Fan let out a long sigh.
As long as Han Wei wasn't lying to him, this clue was extraordinarily valuable.
He had to visit the Guankou Ghost Market.
"How did you find out about Zhao Quan?" Chen Fan asked.
"It was just a coincidence. Last year, we apprehended a criminal who confessed about him," Han Wei said. "The police's stance was that such matters couldn't be investigated deeply. Knowing it was enough, and it wouldn't be recorded in the official statement."
Chen Fan nodded, understanding this approach.
The fact that the Guankou Ghost Market had been able to persist indicated that its backing was quite substantial.
"Ms. Han, thank you for the clue," Chen Fan said sincerely. "Consider it a favor owed."
"I don't want any favors. I want to see that cruise ship," Han Wei said.
Chen Fan mused and asked, "Can you tell me the reason?"
"A friend of mine lost his entire fortune at the ghost market, leading to his family's ruin!"
Han Wei hesitated and then said, "I just want to witness firsthand how strong the background of that place is, and how great its allure is, to tempt a law-abiding person to abandon everything."
Chen Fan looked at Han Wei and nodded. "Alright. Do you have a way to get into the ghost market?"
A place like that would not be easy for a stranger to enter. One would need a connection.
"Yes!"
Han Wei, it seemed, had prepared. Her answer was very decisive. "However, the ghost market doesn't open at fixed times. Normally, it's just an ordinary ghost market. We need to confirm the date of the next underground boxing match."
"Okay."
Chen Fan agreed.
With his influence, it would be a simple matter to visit the Guankou Ghost Market once he knew of its existence. However, having Han Wei arrange it saved him considerable trouble.