Chen Fan said lightly, "Alliance Leader Zuo's cultivation and strength are naturally incomparable to Fu Qing Lei. But in the face of Zhen Guo Jing Wu Sheng, what can it do?"
Zuo Li Zhou's pupils constricted.
His strength was exceptional, and he was confident he wouldn't lose to any martial arts master. But if there was one exception, it was Jing Wu Sheng.
Jing Wu Sheng's reputation was too immense.
He naturally knew Jing Wu Sheng was in the capital, but he hadn't expected Jing Wu Sheng to intervene to save Chen Tian Jiao.
"What is your relationship with Jing Wu Sheng?"
Zuo Li Zhou spoke slowly.
"No need to worry."
Chen Fan smiled and said, "I don't have any special relationship with Jing Wu Sheng. He and I are merely guarding this nation together, sharing the same aspirations."
"If I were in danger and asked him for help, he wouldn't refuse."
"But this kind of thing is a one-time deal, it's hard to have a second time."
Chen Fan said, "Asking for help too often would make me, the God of War of the army, seem too incompetent and unworthy of rescue by a Zhen Guo Wu Sheng senior like him."
The logic was simple: he was a Zhen Guo Wu Sheng, the foundation of a nation, not a nanny or a bodyguard.
Of course, Zuo Li Zhou might not believe these words.
Chen Fan didn't care whether Zuo Li Zhou believed him or not.
"Are Fu Qing Lei and the others really all dead?"
Squinting, Zuo Li Zhou asked again.
"Zuo Li Zhou, Mo Ran, and Zhao Cang Hu are dead," Chen Fan said without any intention to hide. "Song Wu Ji turned traitor and ambushed Mo Ran, which led to Mo Ran's death. Gui Yun Guang was severely injured and has been taken away by the police."
"Feng Yi Nian and Cheng Zhong Hong escaped."
"You don't know these things? Then where did you get your information?"
Chen Fan retorted.
Zuo Li Zhou frowned and snorted, "Of course I know, I just wasn't clear on the specifics."
Chen Fan smiled and asked, "The Brotherhood and your Hero Alliance are not in a subordinate relationship. Is the Heavenly Official the controller of the Brotherhood?"
Zuo Li Zhou sneered, "Do you think I would tell you?"
"It's fine if you don't tell me."
Chen Fan was not surprised at all. Zuo Li Zhou would definitely not cooperate with him.
However, many things could actually provide answers without explicit verbal communication.
Expressions, tone, actions, and any reaction when questioned would provide some information feedback.
As the Lord of the Night, Chen Fan was naturally an expert in this regard.
Therefore, this was another important reason why he brought Zuo Li Zhou back, even though he knew he couldn't do anything to him.
As long as he faced Zuo Li Zhou alone, he could gain significant insights.
What's more, he could sow seeds or thorns in Zuo Li Zhou's heart and lay out his plans.
Although Zuo Li Zhou was a master with exceptional martial arts skills, he wouldn't understand these things.
"It's rare to have an opportunity to talk alone with Alliance Leader Zuo. There are some things I've always wanted to say frankly to you."
Zuo Li Zhou sneered, "But I don't want to talk to you."
"Who am I, Zuo Li Zhou? Someone like you, Chen Tian Jiao, an official lackey, a vile scoundrel, doesn't enter my eyes."
"In ancient times, people like you would be public enemies of the martial world, deserved to be killed by everyone!"
Chen Fan smiled, "So, Alliance Leader Zuo's disadvantage lies precisely here. The times are developing, and the boundaries between martial artists and the secular world are far less distinct than you think."
"For example, Alliance Leader Zuo, don't you use a phone? Don't you use electronic transfers? Don't you ride in cars?"
"The changes of the era have not only brought devastating modern firearms but also changes in all aspects. Not all ancient martial artists are aloof and detached, not interacting with the secular world. The labels of imperial hounds and official dogs have long lost their derogatory meaning; they are now praise."
Zuo Li Zhou's expression was full of disdain.
"Let's not talk about that," Chen Fan shook his head and said, "What I want to say is that even though Alliance Leader Zuo is unwilling to reveal the secrets of the Brotherhood, the Brotherhood has sold you out completely!"
"Why do you think I knew about the ambush? Someone tipped me off in advance."
"Who?"
This time, Zuo Li Zhou's reaction was finally more significant. His eyes turned cold, and he asked in a low voice.
"He called himself Wu Zhao."
Chen Fan stared at Zuo Li Zhou's face and said, "I met him once. He was about twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, rather thin..."
Chen Fan did not hesitate to sell Wu Zhao out completely.
But Zuo Li Zhou frowned, his face showing a thoughtful expression, as if recalling, yet as if unable to remember.
His expression did not seem feigned.
Then he sneered, "I don't know who you're talking about. I've never heard this name, nor have I met the person you described."
Chen Fan's heart trembled.
In his mind, he was even somewhat horrified.
Zuo Li Zhou actually didn't recognize Wu Zhao?
And Wu Zhao knew everything about Zuo Li Zhou's arrangements.
Whether it was the phone call before the ambush by Fu Qing Lei or the two subsequent calls, all indicated that Wu Zhao knew Chen Fan's situation and was very clear about Zuo Li Zhou's situation.
But Zuo Li Zhou didn't recognize Wu Zhao?
The name Wu Zhao could, of course, be an alias, so it was normal for Zuo Li Zhou not to know it.
But there was no reason for him not to recognize the person, Wu Zhao.
And the problem was, his answer was decisive, indicating that he truly hadn't met him.
As a martial arts master, his memory was far superior to that of ordinary people. Someone with Wu Zhao's bearing and demeanor would leave a deep impression after meeting them, and it was unlikely to be forgotten so quickly.
Chen Fan fell silent for a moment.
"What's wrong, Chen Tian Jiao? You're trying to trick me, and you couldn't even fabricate an important figure?"
Chen Fan said lightly, "An important figure? If I say this is the most important figure, and you, Zuo Li Zhou, as the leader of the Hero Alliance, are unaware of the existence of such a person who actually controls the Brotherhood, don't you find yourself too pathetic and pitiable?"
"Nonsense."
Zuo Li Zhou sneered, "Do you think this can provoke me? Do you think I'm unaware of the high-ranking members of the Brotherhood? You're making up such a person, do you take me for a three-year-old child?"
Chen Fan's expression was blank. He suddenly stood up and said, "Alliance Leader Zuo, you can go!"
Zuo Li Zhou was taken aback.
Although he was certain that Chen Fan could not and would not dare to do anything to him, he was being allowed to leave after such a short time.
He quickly sneered, "Chen Tian Jiao, I told you, it's easier to invite a god than to send one away. What do you take me for? You can capture me if you want, and let me go if you want?"
"The conditions here are good. I've decided to stay here for a while longer!"
"I want to see how you plan to resolve this!"
Chen Fan was unconcerned and said, "As you wish. This is a military area. If you step out of this room, it will be considered that you are leaving, and someone will escort you out."
"If you don't want to leave, you can stay in this room as long as you wish."
With that, he stopped talking, walked out of the room, and ordered the heavily guarded soldiers outside, "Alliance Leader Zuo is in the room. No one is to disturb him. When he comes out, send him away!"
"Yes!"
After speaking, Chen Fan quickly called for a military vehicle and started the engine.
Just then, Zuo Li Zhou walked out with a grim expression.
Seeing Chen Fan look over, Zuo Li Zhou sneered, "There's nothing interesting here. I don't care for it."
Chen Fan smiled and instructed, "Xiao Lin, take a small team to escort Alliance Leader Zuo out of the camp."
"Chen Tian Jiao, what do you mean? Does that Wu Zhao really exist?"
Zuo Li Zhou's eyes flickered, and he asked coldly.
"Is there any reason for me to lie to you, Alliance Leader Zuo?"
Chen Fan said lightly.
Staring at Chen Fan, Zuo Li Zhou's expression changed slightly.
As the leader of the Hero Alliance and a seasoned schemer, he knew what this meant.
If what Chen Fan said was true, and he, as the leader of the Hero Alliance, was unaware of Wu Zhao's existence, it meant that he and the entire Hero Alliance were being played by someone else.
Instinctively, he felt this was impossible and was more inclined to believe that Chen Fan was trying to fool him.
But with such a matter, once suspicion arose, it would take root and sprout like a seed, becoming difficult to suppress.