After leaving the scene of the car accident, Jun Wangchen first returned to his dorm to shower and change into fresh clothes, then followed Baidu's navigation to the center of Jinling City.
After taking countless wrong turns, Jun Wangchen finally found the location of Jinling City's Martial Artists' Association before three in the afternoon—the Jinling Special Zone!
As he understood it, the Jinling Special Zone fell outside the jurisdiction of Jinling City's officials and was administered directly by the state. It covered an enormous area, roughly a quarter the size of the East District.
The Jinling Special Zone contained numerous ancient-style buildings, along with towering peaks, the Jinling River running across it, and forests, all completely at odds with modern urban standards.
"The Martial Artists' Association's grounds certainly live up to their reputation." Standing at the entrance and glancing inside, Jun Wangchen sensed several formidable auras. Clearly, powerful martial artists were stationed within.
Before Jun Wangchen could enter the Jinling Special Zone, ten armed soldiers suddenly appeared at the gate, their gazes sweeping toward him, sharp and imposing.
"Sir, the Jinling Special Zone is a restricted area of Jinling City. Only authorized personnel may enter."
Jun Wangchen stepped forward and explained, "Um, I'm here to..."
"Step back. Do not approach the red-line area. Violators will be shot on sight!" Before Jun Wangchen could take a second step, ten guns were aimed straight at him.
Jun Wangchen froze, then hurriedly stepped back, a chill running down his spine.
Mo Duoduo had told him that anyone who passed the Martial Artists' Association assessment and successfully joined would receive a house provided by the association within the Jinling Special Zone. Their families could live here permanently under the association's protection.
Presumably, these soldiers guarded the entrance so strictly to prevent outsiders from harming