"Yes. If you manage to contact him, please pass along my message. I would like to request a meeting with him," Zhang Nanhai said respectfully, showing deep respect for Ye Fan.
However, Jiang Yuqing found this confusing. "Nanhai, given your current position, you can directly summon someone through War God Castle if you want to meet them. Why talk about requesting a meeting?"
She added, "My cousin, despite his formidable strength and global fame, is no longer on the same level as you. Moreover, you created the Titan Formation. Ye Fan would undoubtedly be no match for those titans. Therefore, there's no need to be so humble in front of him."
Yet, Zhang Nanhai shook his head. "Yu Qing, you're not part of the martial arts world, so there are aspects you don't understand. In reality, it's not just you. Many people in this world have misconceptions about Mr. Chu. Throughout these years, it was actually Mr. Chu who consistently led the charge in this world. Even I have merely followed in Mr. Chu's footsteps, navigating my way forward. While I created the Titan Formation, it's accurate to say that I ventured in a new direction. However, Mr. Chu's accomplishments are no less significant than mine."
Zhang Nanhai spoke with sincere conviction. However, it was clear that Jiang Yuqing didn't grasp these nuances.
She understood that over the years, Nanhai had devoted himself tirelessly to the cause of saving the world. He persistently researched and refined the Titan Formation to help humanity confront the impending doomsday crisis.
As for her cousin, it was ironic that people once regarded him as the world's strongest when, over the years, he had been preoccupied with thoughts of escape, contemplating how to relocate his family and friends.
Without her persistent resistance, Jiang Yuqing feared she might have been forcibly taken away by Ye Fan's associates years ago.
Back then, Li Er had mentioned the impending doomsday, expressing a desire to take them to a secure place where they could survive, even if the world faced destruction.
Regardless of the truth behind Li Er's words, even if it were true, Jiang Yuqing had no inclination to hide away and simply endure.
She was unwilling to be a deserter, and more importantly, she refused to give up on this world.
Therefore, she steadfastly chose to stay, fighting alongside the people of this world.
It was precisely for this reason that Jiang Yuqing's attitude toward Ye Fan was somewhat awkward.
She consistently held the view that, regardless of Ye Fan's abilities, he didn't deserve the title of a 'hero' in her eyes.
From her perspective, a genuine hero should resemble Zhang Nanhai—assuming responsibility for the world, sharing life and death with all living beings!
Observing that his words weren't making an impact, Zhang Nanhai decided not to press further.
He knew that individuals like Chu Tianfan cared little about worldly opinions, having long transcended the ordinary realm. The man consistently followed what he believed was right, indifferent to misunderstandings from others.
Nevertheless, Zhang Nanhai reiterated to Jiang Yuqing the importance of keeping an eye on Ye Fan's whereabouts.
Jiang Yuqing verbally agreed, but in her heart, she believed that if someone of Zhang Nanhai's stature couldn't locate Ye Fan, her chances were even slimmer.
While she was nominally related to Ye Fan, the reality was that their connection was merely in name. From childhood to adulthood, they had exchanged only a few words. How was this relationship any different from that with a stranger?
Unexpectedly, upon returning home from Zhang Nanhai's place, Jiang Yuqing found her parents had prepared a table full of food.
"Mom, what's happening? Why is there such a lavish spread? Are we expecting guests?" Jiang Yuqing entered the room, swapping her shoes while asking with a smile.
The aroma of the food on the dining table was enticing, and she, already hungry, felt her stomach growling.
Without bothering to wash her hands, she dashed barefoot to grab a piece of meat.
"Hey, wash your hands first!" Ye Xilan, Jiang Yuqing's mother, reached out and lightly patted the back of Jiang Yuqing's hand.
Jiang Yuqing chuckled and, after washing her hands, eagerly inquired about who was coming.
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