"Good."
As soon as Jiang Fan hung up the phone, Ye Qizhen immediately asked, "What did the Captain Wei want with you?"
Jiang Fan looked around and, seeing that no one was looking at him, whispered, "He invited me to the Outer Wilderness Zone."
"You agreed!"
Although Jiang Fan didn't say much in the conversation, it can be inferred from his words that Jiang Fan agreed.
Jiang Fan nodded, his eyes firm and full of expectation.
"I also want to see just how far I can go."
Of course, the most important thing is to earn points, earn them like crazy!
"I do look forward to meeting you, but—"
At this point, Ye Qizhen changed the subject.
"As we all know, the Outer Wilderness Zone covers three-quarters of the Blue Star's surface. Just hearing that number might not seem impressive, but once you get there, you'll understand how awe-inspiring it is. It's far beyond what the Inner Wilderness Zone can compare to; comparing it to a drop in the ocean is no exaggeration."
"For safety's sake, I think you'd better come with me to the Outer Wilderness Zone for training. At least you'll be accompanied by elite Martial Artist arranged by Yan Shuai. I'm not saying this to speak ill of the Captain Wei and the others, but—"
Ye Qizhen hesitated for a long time before finally continuing under Jiang Fan's questioning gaze.
"You know that the squad led by the Captain Wei is called the Sharp Edge Squad, right?"
"Yes, Instructor Wei mentioned it," Jiang Fan replied truthfully.
"Actually, the former captain of the Sharp Edge Squad was not the Captain Wei, but Wang Feng, who founded the squad. The Sharp Edge Squad was named after him."
Back then, the Sharp Edge Squad truly lived up to its name, displaying its brilliance. It only took them less than three years to rise from a fifth-class squad to a second-class squad, and no one could help but admire them.
Until five years ago, the Sharp Edge Squad encountered a small beast tide during a mission to the Outer Wilderness Zone, and all of their main combat forces, including their former captain Wang Feng, perished.
Of the few who survived, some were injured or disabled.
No matter how hard the Captain Wei tried and how much fresh blood he brought in, he couldn't retain the honor of a second-class squad. The squad's rank kept dropping, and now it has been reduced back to a fifth-class squad.
Moreover, given the current achievements of the Sharp Edge Squad, they may very well face the crisis of disbanding.
Hearing this, Jiang Fan finally understood why a Fifth Rank expert like Wei Cangyue would go to Fortress No. 31 to find talent and why he was so attentive to him.
Just as Jiang Fan was thinking this, Ye Qizhen suddenly frowned and looked serious.
" Jiang Fan, listen to me, you'd better not join the Sharp Edge Squad. I've heard it, but it's just hearsay and may not be true. However, it's better to believe it than not."
"What rumors?"
Ye Qizhen led Jiang Fan aside and said in a low voice, "I heard that the beast tide that the Sharp Edge Squad encountered five years ago was not an accident."
"Not an accident?! You mean it was intentional?"
Jiang Fan was truly shocked, and it also reminded him of the beast tide at Fortress No. 31.
Those unaware of the situation assumed that Fortress No. 31 was simply unlucky to have encountered such a rare beast tide, but in reality, it was definitely orchestrated by the wicked Church of Justice Cult.
"As I just said, it's just hearsay, not confirmed. Besides, these things are hard to verify. In short, it's better to be safe than sorry. You'd better not go to the Outer Wilderness Zone with the Sharp Edge Squad. What if it's true, and the person behind it tries something again? Wouldn't you be in danger?"
Jiang Fan fell into deep thought.
Ye Qizhen's words make a lot of sense, but if one goes to the Outer Wilderness Zone with elite Martial Artist for training, one will inevitably develop a dependence on them, making it difficult to achieve the desired training effect.
Besides, he had already promised Wei Cangyue, and going back on his word would go against his conscience.
I have my own considerations regarding this matter.
Although Jiang Fan did not give a clear answer, Ye Qizhen could tell that Jiang Fan did not intend to go back on his word.
No, we can't let Jiang Fan act recklessly like this. He'll inform Yan Shuai right now and see how Yan Shuai arranges things.
Yan Tianyang received the message very quickly.
" Wei Cangyue... it's him."
Yan Tianyang had some impression of Wei Cangyue, but not much.
All I remember is that Wei Cangyue was a troublemaker back then, and also had exceptional talent.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, promotion to Second-Class Divine Wind Guard should not be a problem.
Unfortunately, he exhausted his energy and time for a small team that had already fallen into disrepair, which resulted in his cultivation level remaining at the High-Stage Fifth Rank.
"I never expected him to have gotten involved with Jiang Fan."
Yan Tianyang was in a good mood, his fingers rhythmically tapping on Wei Cangyue's information sheet.
Back then, even offering Jiang Fan the position of commander-in-chief's successor as an olive branch was useless in his attempt to get him to join the Divine Wind Camp.
If a soft approach doesn't work, a hard approach certainly won't work either.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Fan eventually joined a fifth-class squad that was about to disband at Wei Cangyue's invitation.
" Yan Shuai, Jiang Fan will be heading to the Outer Wilderness Zone with the Sharp Edge Squad in three days. The strongest member of the squad is only High-Stage Fifth Rank. In the perilous Outer Wilderness Zone, I'm afraid Jiang Fan's safety is hard to guarantee. Should we send someone to secretly follow him?"
To be honest, Wei San was very worried that Yan Shuai would let things go unchecked like he had with the Li Family, and that Jiang Fan would be left to face the Zhou Family Secret Realm alone last time.
Yan Tianyang saw through Wei San's thoughts at a glance and immediately gave him a sharp look.
"Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. The Zhou Family Secret Realm was all Jiang Fan's fault; he didn't tell me beforehand that he had already advanced to Advanced Psychic."
If he knew, he would only send Jiang Fan to fight alone because he was ill.
"As for the Li Family, although they want to get rid of Jiang Fan, they wouldn't do it openly. Keeping the Li Family alive is to create a sense of crisis for Jiang Fan, which will help improve their own strength."
"Hehehe, Yan Shuai is brilliant!" Wei San chuckled sheepishly.
Yan Tianyang ignored Wei San and seemed to be talking to himself.
"Who should be sent to protect him secretly... The person sent can't be too weak, or they'll be discovered."
Just as Yan Tianyang was mentally selecting candidates, Wei San hesitated for a long time before cautiously offering his suggestion.
How is Wei Jiu?
The moment he uttered the words, he met Yan Tianyang's captivating gaze, which sent chills down his spine.
"Did he ask you to plead for him?"
"Gulp!" Wei San swallowed hard. " Yan Shuai, please don't misunderstand. Wei Jiu didn't ask me to plead for him before you. I just feel that Wei Jiu has always been loyal to the Great Xia and the Divine Wind Camp, and has made countless contributions. He shouldn't be let down because of one mistake—"
Sensing the increasingly terrifying atmosphere, Wei San abruptly stopped speaking and changed his words.
" Wei Jiu's actions last time were indeed unforgivable, and he has deeply realized his mistake. So, Yan Shuai, why don't you give him a chance to repent and let him secretly follow Jiang Fan to the Outer Wilderness Zone to protect Jiang Fan's safety? I believe that with his strength, even if they encounter a beast tide, he can ensure Jiang Fan's safe escape."