Invitation

Sure enough, not long after breakfast, around eight in the morning, Yang Wu received a call from Wang Zijin.

"Yang Wu, I heard you returned from the Wilderness Area?" Wang Zijin's voice came through the phone. "How about it? If you're free, let's get together."

"No problem!" Yang Wu said with a smile. "Brother Wang, where should we meet?"

Wang Zijin was in such a rush to see him; perhaps he had something he needed help with.

"Let's meet at the Limits Pavilion. I'm already on my way there!"

Wang Zijin said with a smile, clearly pleased that Yang Wu had agreed to meet him so readily.

"Alright, I'll be right over!" Yang Wu agreed.

The Limits Pavilion was located within the Mingyue Residential Quarter, not far from Yang Wu's villa.

Five minutes later, in the small bar on the first floor of the Limits Pavilion.

It was still morning, so the bar wasn't very busy, with only a few scattered people around.

In a secluded corner, Yang Wu and Wang Zijin sat together.

"Yang Wu, I heard you joined the famous Phantom Squad of our Jiangnan Base City. Is that true?" Wang Zijin asked with an expectant look.

"Yes, it is." Yang Wu nodded.

Seeing this, a smile spread across Wang Zijin's face. "I heard that every member of the Phantom Squad is a War General Level martial artist, and even among them, they are considered elites. Since you were able to join, I assume your strength has reached the War General Level as well?"

In Wang Zijin's view, while Yang Wu's strength was decent, it was nowhere near the War General Level. The Phantom Squad must have taken him in because they valued his potential.

Of course, with the help and support of the Phantom Squad, it wouldn't be difficult for Yang Wu to reach the War General Level in a short time.

"I was just lucky," Yang Wu said modestly.

Just lucky?

A flash of confusion crossed Wang Zijin's face.

Is that what I think it means?

"Could it be that your strength has truly reached the War General Level?" Wang Zijin was shocked by Yang Wu's words and couldn't help but ask.

If Yang Wu's strength had really reached the War General Level, then...

That would be absolutely perfect!

He had come to ask for a favor, and if Yang Wu were stronger, his chances of success would be much higher.

"I really just got lucky!" Yang Wu nodded silently, then asked directly, "Brother Wang, you didn't just come to see me for a simple chat, did you? Is there something you need my help with?"

Wang Zijin, sitting across from him, seemed surprised by Yang Wu's directness. He paused for a moment before saying cautiously, "I did indeed ask to meet you today because there is a small matter I'd like your help with!"

After speaking, Wang Zijin carefully glanced at Yang Wu. Seeing that Yang Wu didn't look impatient, he felt relieved and continued, "In a few days, it will be the sixtieth birthday of the head of our Wang Family. I would like to invite you to accompany me to Jingdu Base City to offer our congratulations. I wonder if you have the time?"

"The birthday of the Wang Family head?"

Yang Wu frowned slightly.

The Wang Family was one of the nine core families of the HR Alliance, and the only one among them that belonged to Huaxia Country. In other words, within Huaxia Country, the Wang Family could fully represent the HR Alliance.

Given the power of the Wang Family, they aren't someone I can afford to provoke right now. It's better to clarify exactly what this is about, Yang Wu thought to himself.

Furthermore, even if he could afford to provoke the Wang Family, he wouldn't do it just for Wang Zijin.

After all, while his relationship with Wang Zijin was close, it wasn't that deep.

"Brother Wang, I'm afraid this trip to Jingdu Base City isn't just about offering birthday wishes, is it?" Yang Wu asked directly.

"I knew I couldn't hide it from you! Actually, even if you hadn't asked, I was about to tell you anyway!"

Wang Zijin said with a smile, "The main reason for this trip to Jingdu Base City is that I heard the eldest young master of our Wang Family's direct line is transferring to our Jiangnan Base City.

Our family's power is concentrated in Jingdu Base City, and the resources belonging to the Wang Family in Jiangnan Base City are limited. If this direct-line young master comes here, he will certainly take away a significant portion of those resources.

So, my father wants me to go to Jingdu Base City to see if I can negotiate a way to minimize the impact."

"Brother Wang, I don't have any connection to your Wang Family. Even if I go with you, I'm afraid I won't be of much use!" Yang Wu asked, puzzled.

"Yang Wu, you don't understand," Wang Zijin said with a bitter smile. "Although our Wang Family engages in various commercial activities, at the end of the day, we are a powerful family that relies on strength. If we didn't have experts backing us, we wouldn't be one of the nine core families of the HR Alliance."

"Your strength is formidable. If you could accompany me to Jingdu Base City to show some support, I would feel much more confident."

In truth, Wang Zijin had initially set his sights on the Phantom Squad behind Yang Wu. However, the fact that Yang Wu had broken through to the War General Level was incredible.

Wang Zijin knew Yang Wu's previous strength well; just two months ago, he had only just become a Quasi-Martial Artist. To think he could become a War General Level martial artist in one leap! In his eyes, the weight of such a genius was already enough.

Naturally, there was no need to go through the trouble of trying to invite the Phantom Squad through him. Besides, he had heard that the captain of the Phantom Squad, Chu Tian, was not an easy person to talk to, and he hadn't been confident about that approach anyway.

Yang Wu finally understood Wang Zijin's goal, but he wasn't sure if he should get involved in such matters.

He didn't mind helping Wang Zijin with his troubles, but this involved the direct-line young master of the Wang Family.

If Yang Wu remembered correctly, the young master transferring over, as mentioned by Wang Zijin, was likely Wang Xingping, who had pursued the female lead, Xu Xin, in the original story. Although Yang Wu didn't fear him, he didn't want to invite unnecessary trouble.

Seeing Yang Wu's hesitation, Wang Zijin quickly added, "Yang Wu, don't worry. This is just to pay our respects. Uncle Liu will be coming with us as well. I promise it won't put you in a difficult position!"

Since things had reached this point, it would be heartless for Yang Wu to refuse.

"Brother Wang, do you know the exact date of the Wang Family head's birthday? I need to check if I'm free."

Hearing Yang Wu's question, Wang Zijin was overjoyed and quickly said, "September 12th!"

After speaking, Wang Zijin looked at Yang Wu nervously, as if he were afraid that he might say he didn't have the time.

"No problem, my squad happens to be resting, so I'll go to Jingdu Base City with Brother Wang then!" Yang Wu said with a smile.

Come to think of it, ever since Yang Wu arrived in this world, he had never actually been to see any other base cities.

With the business settled, the two of them chatted for a while longer before parting ways.