That afternoon, Yang Wu received the first three volumes of the World Destroyer manual from Extreme Home.
Though Yang Wu had obtained the manual in the Simulator long ago, this was the first time he had seen it in reality.
So Yang Wu soon threw himself into training wholeheartedly.
Just like that, ten days passed in the blink of an eye. It was now September 11, the day Yang Wu and Wang Zijin had agreed to travel to Jingdu Base City together.
The train ride to Jingdu Base City took quite a while, so they had to set out a day early.
That morning, just after breakfast, Yang Wu received a call from Wang Zijin.
After turning down Wang Zijin's offer to pick him up, Yang Wu took a taxi to the train station.
As soon as he got out, Yang Wu spotted Wang Zijin, who had been waiting there for some time, along with Liu Dehui, the One-Armed Spear Demon, whom he had met once before.
"Yang Wu, over here!" Wang Zijin called loudly.
Yang Wu hurried over and greeted them in turn. "Brother Wang, Senior Liu!"
Liu Dehui merely gave a slight nod without saying a word.
A few days earlier, Wang Zijin had sought him out and told him that Yang Wu had become a War General Level warrior.
Liu Dehui didn't believe it at all!
If Yang Wu had said he was now an Advanced Warrior, that might have been plausible. But if reaching the War General Level were really that easy, what would all his decades of effort have meant?
The other man had simply joined Phantom Squad and was trying to make himself look good.
Of course, even though he didn't believe Yang Wu had War General Level strength, Liu Dehui did no more than give him the cold shoulder.
Soon, the three of them showed their respective IDs and boarded the fastest train, leaving Jiangnan Base City.
Nowadays, trains that crossed between two Base Cities required a great deal of resources to protect them. Ordinary people had no chance of riding them.
Warriors, of course, had certain privileges!
All they had to do was show their warrior cards. They could board without buying a ticket and travel wherever they wanted.
Wang Zijin wasn't a warrior yet, but he had identification from within the HR Alliance, so getting on this kind of train was easy for him too.
The train wasn't particularly fast. It didn't reach Jingdu Base City until around six that evening.
"Dear passengers, the train will soon be arriving at the station. Passengers getting off at Jingdu Base City's Main Urban District Station, please gather your belongings and prepare to exit through the front doors!"
As the announcement rang through the train, it came to a slow stop. Yang Wu and the others gathered their luggage and stepped off.
"Uncle Liu, Yang Wu, it's getting late, so let's find somewhere to rest for the night. We can go pay our respects tomorrow!" Wang Zijin said.
Neither Yang Wu nor Liu Dehui objected. They both nodded.
Wang Zijin then took them by taxi to the well-known Will Palace entertainment complex in Jingdu Base City.
The complex was quite upscale, and the prices were steep. But none of them gave it a second thought, given their means.
The night passed uneventfully.
Early the next morning, the three of them had breakfast and then drove straight to the Wang Family's headquarters in Jingdu Base City.
When they reached the parking lot, they found it already filled with luxury cars. Several small fighter jets were parked there as well.
"The Wang Family certainly has a lot of influence!" Yang Wu thought as he looked at the jets.
Those who owned fighter jets were generally at least War God Level powerhouses. Besides, even most War God Level powerhouses couldn't afford one.
"Yang Wu, what are you looking at? Those fighter jets?"
Wang Zijin smiled. "I'm sure you'll have one of your own someday, Yang Wu!"
Yang Wu smiled but didn't reply.
"Come on, let's go in!" Wang Zijin said with a smile.
After confirming Wang Zijin's identity, the three of them were soon led by a servant to the entrance of the banquet hall.
The hall's doors were entirely gold, over three meters tall, and carved with elaborate designs.
Two servants stood on either side of the doors. They were actually Advanced Warrior Level warriors.
When the three of them approached, the servants bowed slightly. "Honored guests, please come in." They pushed open the heavy doors as they spoke.
Seeing this, Wang Zijin, who was visiting for the first time on his father's behalf, felt a flicker of unease.
If those two Advanced Warrior Level warriors had served under him, they would have been the strongest people in his ranks. Here, though, they were merely doormen!
The doors swung open, revealing an enormous hall. Dozens of round tables were laden with delicacies.
Pleasant music filled every corner, while a group of handsome men and beautiful women serving as waitstaff kept bringing out fine wines and food.
The three of them followed the servant to a secluded corner.
"Mr. Wang, this is your seat. Once the banquet begins, please remain here," the servant reminded him carefully.
"I understand." Wang Zijin nodded.
All of the Wang Family's elite descendants had gathered here. Wang Zijin was merely a collateral branch of the family, and he had only barely earned the right to attend because of his father. Naturally, he wouldn't wander around.
The banquet was rather dull. After the head of the Wang Family gave a long speech thanking everyone for coming to his birthday celebration, the guests began to enjoy the food.
The meal was just an excuse; the real purpose was to socialize!
The Wang Family members here all held positions of some importance in their respective Base Cities. Some were government officials, some were wealthy merchants, and some were powerful warriors.
They rarely had a chance to gather. Everyone had their own affairs to attend to, and many had their own agendas.
Like Wang Zijin, some wanted to advance further in their careers, while others hoped to close major business deals...
So, as they enjoyed the food, they each sought out people nearby to chat with.
Yang Wu found it rather boring. Most of the people around them were merchants like Wang Zijin, so there was little chance they'd have anything in common.
Before long, Wang Xingping, the eldest young master of the Wang Family's direct line, came over to their side to offer a toast on behalf of his elders.
It was a rare opportunity, so Wang Zijin carefully explained what he was hoping for.
With Liu Dehui and Yang Wu—both War General Level warriors—beside him, and given Wang Zijin's own knack for dealing with people, things went smoothly.
After Wang Zijin downed three cups, Wang Xingping readily agreed.
To be honest, Wang Xingping, the eldest young master of the Wang Family's direct line, had never thought much of the meager resources Wang Zijin's family had.
The matter was settled easily. Wang Zijin was delighted, and after thanking Yang Wu and Liu Dehui, he began doing what the others were doing and mingling with the guests.
With nothing else to do, Yang Wu began watching the other guests in the hall.
The Wang Family truly lived up to its status as one of the HR Alliance's nine core families. At this one banquet, Yang Wu had already seen several well-known War God Level powerhouses.
Just then, Yang Wu spotted someone he never expected to see in a prominent spot at the banquet!
This banquet wasn't meant to be the main character's story at all.
Take a guess who this person is. There were hints earlier.
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