Supreme Hidden Dragon in the City
Chapter 153 War Zone Dinner

Chapter 153: Chapter 153 War Zone Dinner

Night had fallen.

The guest hall in the War Zone building was fully prepared.

Many had gathered here, all wishing to catch a glimpse of the prominent figure for whom the War God Xiao Yun was hosting a banquet.

Su Hao arrived at the guest hall with a few friends.

He had been in seclusion lately, not concerning himself with the outside world, all in hopes of someday surpassing Chen Fan.

"What’s so special about this VIP you’ve all been talking about?" Su Hao asked.

Someone laughed and answered, "We’ve only got a trickle of info from above, but we do know the VIP possesses the strength of a Transformation Realm Grandmaster!"

Su Hao was shocked; reaching the Grandmaster Realm was already a lifetime dream for him, while a Grandmaster of the Transformation Realm was nothing short of legendary.

"To think we have a Transformation Realm Grandmaster Level big shot here, doesn’t that mean he’s on the same level as War God Xiao?" Su Hao said, rather excitedly.

In their eyes, Xiao Yun was akin to a deity, so naturally, they were full of anticipation for someone on his level.

"Exactly, we from the War Zone live in an isolated manner, knowing very little about the outside world, but I’ve still heard some interesting rumors," another person spoke up.

The others crowded around, all highly curious, "What news?"

The person lowered their voice: "I heard that the VIP due today recently killed a Transformation Realm Grandmaster. They say it was just a flick of a finger that pressed the adversary to death."

"What! A Transformation Realm Grandmaster, killed by a flick of a finger?" someone exclaimed.

The person hurriedly shushed him, "Keep your voice down."

"This news is solid. I heard it from my dad over the phone; he was there when it happened."

The crowd was visibly shocked.

Su Hao said to himself, "To think someone could pinch a Transformation Realm Grandmaster to death with a finger, how formidable is this person?"

The one who brought up the news glanced at Su Hao and said with a smile, "War King Hu told me today that War God Xiao wishes to have this VIP give you some guidance. You’re the most talented and hard-working among us; with this kind of expert’s guidance, you might just skyrocket."

Everyone looked at Su Hao with eyes filled with envy.

Su Hao was utterly astonished, "War God Xiao wants that VIP to give me guidance..."

Soon, his eyes brimmed with excitement, "Chen Fan, with guidance from such a VIP, surpassing you is just a matter of time. Once I become a Grandmaster, what dignity will you have to be arrogant before me!"

At that moment, a tall, forbidding man approached.

The group immediately stood erect and saluted, "Officer Yang!"

Yang Wei merely nodded slightly, "Have you seen my sister?"

They all shook their heads.

Turning to leave, Yang Wei muttered, "Strange, where could Yang Lan have run off to? I wanted to remind her to try and get close to Chen Fan."

The Jiangbei War Zone had three War Kings, and Yang Wei was one of them.

With the backing of the high-level officials at the War Zone headquarters, Yang Wei’s status in the Jiangbei War Zone was second only to Xiao Yun.

Before long, Xiao Yun appeared in the guest hall with Hu Feng.

All stood erect.

Yang Wei approached Xiao Yun, "War God, have you seen my sister?"

He was the only one among the three War Kings who dared address Xiao Yun without calling him boss.

Xiao Yun replied, "She should be with Wei Cheng, inviting Chen Fan."

Yang Wei’s eyes lit up but said nothing further.

Xiao Yun then approached Su Hao, "When our guest arrives later, I will ask him to give you some advice. Consider it a parting gift before you leave Jiangbei."

Overflowing with gratitude, Su Hao saluted, "Thank you, War God Xiao!"

Someone came to report, "War King Wei has returned!"

Xiao Yun revealed a smile, "It seems our main character has arrived today."

Su Hao’s heart was filled with barely concealed excitement, already fantasizing about the rapid progress he would make under the guidance of that important person, crushing Chen Fan beneath his feet.

At that moment, Wei Cheng appeared with Chen Fan in sight, his face full of respect.

Xiao Yun’s gaze fell on Chen Fan, nodding in admiration, "Truly a talent of rare quality indeed!"

Yang Wei muttered to himself, "He really is as young as the rumors say. But didn’t Yang Lan go with them? Why didn’t she come back together with them?"

When Su Hao saw Chen Fan, the excitement on his face slowly froze over, replaced by a hint of disbelief.

"Chen... Chen Fan, why is he here?" He had guessed the possibility, but his heart simply couldn’t accept it.

"Officer, that... is that the important person you were talking about?" Su Hao asked with pale lips.

Xiao Yun nodded with a smile, "Indeed."

He then walked over to greet Chen Fan.

Su Hao felt as though he had fallen into an abyss, standing rooted to the spot.

His friends urged him to hurry over and get to know Chen Fan better.

He ignored them, his mind echoing with his friends’ remarks about how one could pinch to death a Grandmaster of the Transformation Realm with a single finger.

"Why..."

At that moment, Yang Lan entered the reception hall with a dejected look and approached Yang Wei.

Yang Wei quickly asked, "Why didn’t you come back with Wei Cheng and the others?"

Yang Lan said grievously, "That Chen Fan wouldn’t let me ride in the car; I had to take a taxi back."

Yang Wei frowned, "What happened?"

Yang Lan immediately gave an exaggerated account of what had happened.

After listening, Yang Wei glanced towards Chen Fan with narrowed eyes, his expression dark, "That bastard, how dare he bully my sister like that!"

Yang Lan’s eyes shone, "Brother, are you going to get back at him for me?"

Yang Wei sighed, "How should I get back at him? He’s a Grandmaster of the Transformation Realm, and moreover, Xiao Yun intends to rope him in. If he really joins the War Zone, his position will certainly be higher than mine; I can’t offend him right now."

Yang Lan looked downcast, lowering her head.

Yang Wei consoled Yang Lan, "However, rest assured, if he can’t join the War Zone, even if he is a Grandmaster of the Transformation Realm, the Yang Family isn’t afraid of him. I will find an opportunity to take revenge for you."

Xiao Yun went over to shake hands with Chen Fan, exchanged pleasantries, then led Chen Fan over to introduce him to everyone.

The banquet formally began, and everyone took their seats.

After making small talk with Chen Fan, Xiao Yun got to the point, "Chen Fan, for a rare talent like you, joining our Jiangbei War Zone would definitely allow you to maximize your value."

"Therefore, on behalf of the Jiangbei War Zone, I formally extend an invitation to you, hoping you will join us. Are you willing?"

Chen Fan was slightly taken aback, then showed an apologetic smile to Xiao Yun, "War God Xiao, I appreciate your kindness, but I am not able to join the War Zone at the moment."

Xiao Yun did not expect Chen Fan to refuse and eagerly asked, "Why not?"

Chen Fan thought for a moment, then said seriously, "Because there are people waiting for me."

Xiao Yun pondered for a moment, "If you agree to join, you will receive the same treatment as me and be directly conferred the title of War God. Are you unwilling even then?"

Chen Fan gave a ceremonial bow, "War God Xiao, my aspirations lie elsewhere, I’m sorry."

Xiao Yun let out a disappointed sigh.

Yang Wei, who was sitting on the side, rolled his eyes and snorted disdainfully, "A true man should charge through the battlefield, defend the nation. You have all this skill, yet you refuse to contribute to the country, utterly selfish to the extreme!"