“Understood, we certainly understand. We’ve been gathering information for over a month now.” Zhao Jidao saw that Ma Fan was a little displeased and immediately smiled apologetically.
In terms of position, Zhao Jidao is the president of a regional martial arts association, while Ma Fan is just a member of the Beijing Martial Arts Association. There’s a big difference.
But facing Ma Fan, Zhao Ji dared not reveal even a trace of an upper hand’s demeanor.
This is the difference in status between the Capital Martial Arts Association and other martial arts associations!
“Captain Ma, I heard you saw Fang Yu yesterday?” Zhao Jidao suddenly asked.
Ma Fan’s face changed slightly, and he said solemnly, “Well, how?”
After all, Fang Yu is one of your targets this time. I’d like to ask for your opinion on him,” Zhao Ji said.
Ma Fan frowned and said, “Opinion? There’s no need for an opinion. Arresting Fang Yu is the order of the Xuanwu Group leader, we just need to carry it out.”
“Understood, understood.” Zhao Ji’s eyes flashed a strange light.
Since their last meeting, he has not felt the slightest affection for Fang Yu anymore.
Not giving him face?
Then of course he doesn’t have to give Fang Yu any face!
This time, the Capital City Martial Arts Association sent out four Dharma Protectors. I want to see how you, Yu Fang, will handle this!
Zhao Jidao was uncertain if the four Dharma Protectors could successfully apprehend Fang Yu.
But he knew very well that, as long as there was a conflict between the two sides, no matter the outcome, Fang Yu would be the loser!
If Fang Yu is unable to defeat the four Dharma Protectors, he will be taken back to the capital. He will either be imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison for life or executed.
If Fang Yu defeated the four guardians, it would be tantamount to trampling on the dignity and reputation of the Capital Martial Arts Association. The Xuanwu Group would probably come out in full force to execute Fang Yu.
After waiting for almost half an hour, a luxury car stopped in front of the gate of the guild hall.
Four men in blue robes got out of the luxury car.
Zhao Jidao immediately went up to meet him.
“Four distinguished gentlemen, my name is Zhao Jidao. I’ve been awaiting your arrival for some time now, please come in…” Zhao Jidao said with the utmost respect.
These four men in blue robes all looked quite young, only in their thirties or forties.
But Zhao Ji knew very well that the ages of these four people would not be less than sixty-five!
They were able to delay the aging of their bodies because they had a high level of cultivation.
Ma Fan also stepped forward and bowed his head, saying, “Greetings to the four esteemed lords. My name is Ma Fan, from the Seventh Squad.”
Four men in blue robes smiled and nodded.
Each of the four radiated a terrifying aura.
Of them all, the man standing slightly forward was clearly the most prominent.
“I’m Gaoyang, and these three are my assistants who helped me this time. Let me introduce myself.” The man at the front said.
“Yang Shuo.”
“River Valley.”
“Jiang Hua.”
The three people standing at the back spoke in turn.
“Greetings, four Dharma Protectors!”
The high-ranking officials of the Huaibei Martial Arts Association, as well as Ma Fan and his team, all bowed deeply.
“Please, come in.” Gao Yang smiled faintly.
Seeing Gao Yang being so agreeable, Zhao Ji’s heart, which had been hanging in the balance, finally relaxed.
The last time I entertained Zuo Hongru, it left him with quite a psychological shadow.
……
Five minutes later, the four members from the Xuanwu team were all seated on the sofa in the VIP room.
Ma Fan and Zhao Ji were sitting on the other end.
A pretty tea girl was kneeling in front of a table, making tea.
“Zhaozong, you should know the purpose of our four coming to Nandou, right?” Gao Yang took the tea from the maid and took a sip, said.
“You know, isn’t it related to Fang Yu?” Zhao Ji said with a flash of joy in his eyes.
Gao Yang nodded and said, “This young man made a name for himself recently. I’ve heard his name, but I don’t know much about him. I heard he fought Chen Luo, who is at the Martial Saint realm. You were there, weren’t you? Could you tell us about it?”
“I wonder what Master Gao wants me to say?” Zhao Ji asked.
“What are your thoughts on Fang Yu?” Gao Yang said.
Zhao Jidao nodded and said, “I witnessed Fang Yu defeating Chen Luo with my own eyes. He is indeed very strong, far stronger than any martial artist I’ve ever seen before… But at the same time, there is an aura about him that I dislike very much, arrogance! He is incredibly arrogant! Arrogant enough to kill the future hope of the Huaibei Martial Arts world in front of us… And he is also a bloodthirsty person…”
Zhao Jidao added fuel to the fire, doing his best to paint Fang Yu as a completely irredeemable villain.
Gao Yang and his three subordinates listened quietly.
After finishing his statement, Zhao Ji observed Gao Yang’s expression and found that Gao Yang remained impassive.
“Let’s talk about his appearance.” Gao Yang suddenly asked again.
“He… looks very young, about twenty years old. But judging by his strength, he couldn’t possibly be that age. He must have used some kind of drug or magic to keep his appearance youthful…” Zhao Ji said.
“I heard he only has the cultivation of the Innate Realm?” Gao Yang asked.
“Well, the aura emanating from him is indeed only that of the Innate Realm. That’s also what puzzles me the most…” Zhao Ji said.
Gao Yang narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze flickering, wondering about something.
After a long silence of several tens of seconds, Gao Yang seemed to have come to his senses and stood up, saying: “Let’s go find Fang Yu now.”
Zhao Jidao immediately straightened his back and said, “Gao sir, I know where Fang Yu lives. I can lead you there right away.”
“Oh? Have you had someone keeping an eye on Fang Yu?” Gao Yang asked.
“No, Fang Yu is very alert and tracking him would likely be discovered. But I know his address, and I’m certain he’s still in Nandou, returning to his residence every day.” Zhao Ji said.
Gao Yang pondered for a moment, then stood up and said, “Since that’s the case, let’s set off immediately.”
Three subordinates exchanged glances, their eyes filled with confusion.
Why is Gao Yang so anxious?
I’ve just arrived in Nandu, I haven’t even had time to warm my seat.
Before leaving, the team leader had explicitly instructed them to finalize a detailed plan and only take action after its completion. He stressed the importance of avoiding any further mistakes during the arrest operation.
“Shouldn’t we think this through?” Yang Shuo stood up and asked in a low voice.
Gao Yang glanced at him and said, “It’s not necessary, we’ll meet him sooner or later.”
Having said that, Gao Yang looked at Zhao Ji again.
Zhao Ji immediately got up, and a sense of joy welled up in his heart.
……
At six o’clock in the evening, Fang Yu got into Qin Lang’s car and headed for the Star Moon Club located in Nandou.
“How many are there?” Fang Yu asked in the car.
“Prince Joyce arrived by private jet, bringing dozens of people with him. However, those who truly belong to the Nord royal family shouldn’t exceed ten,” Qin Lang replied.
Fang Yu nodded and asked again, “What kind of place is the Star Moon Club?”
“This is a high-end private club opened by the Li family, a top wealthy family in Huaibei. It is not open to the public and only those who have received an invitation can go there.” Qin Lang said.
“Alright.” Fang Yu looked out the window.
Qin Lang looked at Fang Yu, opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.
But Fang Yu seemed to know what he wanted to say, turned his head, and smiled: “Aren’t you trying to advise me not to make a move later?”
Qin Lang touched his forehead and said, “Yes, Mr. Fang, the main reason is…”
“I know, I will never make a move easily, unless I can’t help it,” Fang Yu said.
Qin Lang smiled helplessly and stopped talking.
The sedan drove into the suburbs of Nandu and stopped in front of a luxurious building by an artificial lake.
The parking lot outside is filled with top-of-the-line luxury cars, all worth at least tens of millions on the market.
It is clear that Prince Joyce invited more than just Fang Yu tonight.
Qin Lang accompanied Fang Yu and walked into the Xingyue Club.
As Qin Lang passed through the gate, he presented a black card. The two guards immediately let him pass and bowed to him in respect.
After passing through a long and quiet corridor, Fang Yu and Qin Lang walked into a grand hall decorated like a palace.
The entire hall was glittering with gold, extremely luxurious, almost ostentatious.
Many guests stood in the hall, chatting with each other and holding a glass of red wine.
“Qin Shao, you’re here.”
At this moment, a handsome man in a suit walked towards them.
This man is very young, perhaps only in his early twenties.
“Mr. Li,” Qin Lang smiled and shook the man’s hand.
“This must be Fang Yu, the one Prince Joyce requested to meet. Mr. Fang,” the handsome man looked at Fang Yu and said, “My name is Li Tian, I’ve long admired your name, Mr. Fang.”