There was no disturbance throughout the night.
Early the next morning, Chen Fan was woken up by an unfamiliar phone call.
"Hello?"
"Chen Zhuo, this is Wu Chaoyang!"
A voice Chen Fan didn't quite recognize came from the other end of the line.
Chen Fan was surprised and said, "It's Young Master Wu, why are you calling me?"
"To thank you."
Wu Chaoyang said, "You saved my life yesterday. I was injured at the time, and you chased after them. I didn't have a chance to thank you."
"Young Master Wu, you're too kind. It was just a small gesture, not worth mentioning!"
"If you say that, Chen Zhuo, I won't be happy."
Wu Chaoyang said, "Are you saying my life, Wu Chaoyang's life, is not worth mentioning?"
Chen Fan was taken aback and quickly said, "That's not what I meant."
"Alright, I know that's not what you meant. But I, Wu Chaoyang, am proud. You saved my life, that's a great kindness. In ancient times, I would have repaid you with unwavering loyalty. While there are no such sayings now, I, Wu Chaoyang, cannot remain indifferent."
"Tonight, I'm hosting a private banquet at my villa in Xiangshan to express my gratitude. You must grace me with your presence."
This was an unexpected bonus. Chen Fan smiled and said, "Great, no problem, I'll definitely be there!"
"Don't call me Young Master Wu. We're around the same age, just call me Chaoyang."
Wu Chaoyang said, "Give me an address, and I'll send a car to pick you up!"
Chen Fan thought for a moment and gave Wu Chaoyang his company's address.
After hanging up, Chen Fan felt quite surprised.
He hadn't expected Wu Chaoyang to invite him as a token of gratitude, and judging by his tone, it wasn't just a meal to repay the favor of saving his life.
From what he observed at the dinner table yesterday, Wu Chaoyang seemed to have little connection with the Brotherhood. Chen Fan was naturally willing to deepen their acquaintance.
Regardless, the Wu family was a good asset, and interacting more with them could only be beneficial.
However, Chen Fan had other matters to attend to today.
After washing up, he took out another phone and dialed Jun Ruowang.
"Tianjiao?" Jun Ruowang's clear voice came through.
"We need to meet, preferably immediately."
Chen Fan said.
Jun Ruowang on the other end pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, where are you now?"
Chen Fan gave him the address.
"Go to the Iron Blood Camp, a car will pick you up."
Jun Ruowang said.
"Okay."
Chen Fan hung up and drove to the Iron Blood Camp.
He didn't wait long before an ordinary Audi with a military license plate drove in and stopped downstairs.
Chen Fan got into the car and saw Jun Ruowang sitting in the back seat.
Seeing Chen Fan's surprised look, Jun Ruowang said, "You said it was urgent, so I came personally. Come in."
Chen Fan got into the car, closed the door, and said, "This kind of car isn't safe for you."
"It was a spur-of-the-moment decision, there shouldn't be any problem."
Chen Fan shook his head and said, "I'm looking for you for one thing. I want that Dragon Rune Compass. Tell me where it is!"
Chen Fan got straight to the point.
Jun Ruowang looked at Chen Fan and said, "Didn't I tell you I'd find a way? Why are you so impatient?"
"I don't have time to wait anymore!" Chen Fan said, "Last night, I met the Prairie Wolf King, Xiao Kai, and besides him, there was Duanmu Liang, the chief disciple of the Changbai Sect."
"You must have heard the news from the martial arts world. In the coming period, more and more martial arts experts will come to the capital!"
"Are you in danger?"
Jun Ruowang frowned and asked.
"I've found out that the behind-the-scenes force is called the Brotherhood, and in the martial arts world, they have another name: the Heroic Alliance."
There was no need to hide anything from Jun Ruowang, Chen Fan said, "The Heroic Alliance has the most martial artists, and there are no less than a few Grandmasters. It's hard to guarantee they won't come to kill me. While I'm not afraid, I can't withstand so many experts!"
Jun Ruowang's expression turned solemn.
He pondered for a moment and said to the old man driving in front, "Go to the North Sea Pavilion."
Chen Fan was surprised at this and said, "Is it in his possession?"
"In a way, more accurately, it's with the person taking care of his daily needs. You know that person's identity. If they give me face, it's my honor. If they don't, there's nothing I can do."
Chen Fan said, "Are we going now?"
"Let's go."
Jun Ruowang nodded and said, "Now that I've told you, we'll go. But you have to promise me not to lose your manners. Even if he refuses to give it to you, you absolutely cannot resort to force."
Chen Fan nodded, but his heart felt a complex mix of emotions.
The Dragon Rune Compass was too important to him; he had to get it.
However, if it came to force, he might not be a match for that person.
The reason was simple: that person was a true peak expert, known to very few, yet they guarded the martial spirit of a nation.
In fact, he and that person were of the same kind, just in different fields, and would not intersect.
The car drove out of the Iron Blood Camp through the back gate and quickly merged into the traffic.
Although this car had a military license plate, it was not conspicuous, sufficient to conceal its identity.
Half an hour later, in the Ping Sheng District, the heart of the capital, the car entered a heavily guarded area and finally stopped outside a quiet courtyard.
This courtyard was unremarkable, looking quite old and unknown to outsiders. However, the soldiers stationed here would know that envoys from the supreme leader often came here.
During festivals and holidays, all courtesies were observed, and any requests from the owner of this courtyard would be met unconditionally.
Of course, the owner here was truly detached from everything, and apart from basic necessities, they would not make any excessive demands.
There was no guard outside the courtyard, just a very ordinary small gate.
Chen Fan and Jun Ruowang got out of the car. At the entrance, Jun Ruowang respectfully, even a little nervously, pressed the doorbell.
After waiting for about half a minute, a woman's voice came from the intercom: "Who is it?"
"Aunt Qing, it's me, Ruowang!"
Jun Ruowang said respectfully with a smile.
"Oh, it's you. Come in!"
The woman's voice reached their ears. Her age was indistinguishable, but she sounded very gentle, her voice like a gentle breeze blowing through the mountains, making one feel involuntarily calm.
"Okay."
Jun Ruowang replied, then gestured to Chen Fan and led the way into the courtyard.
"Once we see her, I'll handle everything. You don't speak."
Jun Ruowang instructed.
The ancient courtyard was not large, divided into two sections. In the front was a two-story small building, and behind it was something unknown.
As they walked to the door of the small building, the door was pushed open from the inside, and a slender, yet serene and elegant woman wearing a blue long dress walked to the entrance.
"Xiao Wang, you've set your sights on my things, and you won't give up if I don't give them to you? Are you trying to wear out my doorstep?"
Looking at Jun Ruowang, the woman had a hint of fond indulgence in her eyes as she smiled.
She didn't look particularly old, perhaps in her late thirties or early forties, but there were some crow's feet at the corners of her eyes, indicating she took good care of herself, and her true age was significantly older than her appearance suggested.
"Aunt Qing, you saw through my little scheme at a glance."
Jun Ruowang said with a hint of helplessness, respectfully, "You know, that thing is very important to my friend, and I really had no choice. Just name any request, and Ruowang will definitely satisfy you."
"It's very important to me too, so I won't give it."
Aunt Qing refused without thinking, but she smiled and said, "I'm very happy that you came to visit me, Xiao Wang. Please sit, I'll make you some tea. Anything else is negotiable, but that thing, I really can't give it to you."
"Aunt Qing, Xiao Wang is in a difficult situation, please pity Xiao Wang!"
Jun Ruowang blinked and pleaded.
It was hard to imagine that Jun Ruowang, such a composed and steady person, would plead with this woman.
Of course, their relationship was clearly very close for him to act this way.
"You child, if it were anything else, Aunt Qing could give it to you, but that thing is more important to Aunt Qing than her life. It's only because it's you. If anyone else came asking for that thing, Aunt Qing would have been furious long ago."
Aunt Qing chided.
Jun Ruowang was about to say more when Chen Fan suddenly spoke, "Aunt Qing, I already have five Dragon Rune Compasses. If you give me the one you have, I'll send you six together in a few days. It's better than you hiding that one and making no progress, what do you say?"
When he spoke, Aunt Qing was stunned for a moment and looked at Chen Fan with disbelief.