Besides the deep care and concern shown to him by these two powerful figures, Wang Zheng also recognized the nation's intention to nurture him.

At this moment, Young Master Wang no longer intended to do business.

As they spoke, he took out the map he had obtained back in Yunnan from his storage ring and handed it to the two big shots...

Of course, it's a photocopy.

Wang Zheng always felt that the animal skin on the original document was somewhat mysterious, and that he might discover other secrets inside it in the future. So he simply made a copy without changing anything and kept the original.

Zhao Yucai initially paid little attention to the paper Wang Zheng handed him, but after taking it and examining it carefully, his expression immediately changed, and he handed it to Li Guofeng without making a sound.

Where did you get this map from?

Wang Zheng naturally told the truth, recounting in detail how he saved people in Yunnan, how Li Ershao entrusted his orphan to him, and how he discovered the map after returning to Jingnan.

After hearing Wang Zheng's story, Zhao Yucai sighed.

Although the minister who managed all the Awakened Academy in China hadn't known Wang Zheng for very long, he had investigated Wang Zheng.

Of course, they knew that this kid was usually stingy and wanted to take all the good things home for himself.

Although he mostly tricked the Imperial Capital Research Institute to heal his principal, which can be considered a show of loyalty and righteousness, it's clear from his previous words how reluctant he is to part with the reward.

The fact that he could say such a thing at this moment shows Wang Zheng's determination.

Then he thought of the fact that the Wang family had two grandmasters, and that his parents had served the country their whole lives, making them a family with impeccable revolutionary credentials. Moreover, although the boy was a bit mischievous, he ultimately had the country in his heart.

Putting everything else aside, he proactively reported the information he had discovered without any hesitation, and unlike his previous research on the Candle Flame Crystal, he didn't negotiate any conditions.

Given this kid's strength, it probably won't be long before he transcends the mortal realm. So he and Li Guofeng exchanged a glance and nodded.

Li Guofeng also carefully reviewed the information marked on the map, and his approval of Wang Zheng increased even more.

"You're lucky, kid. This map is indeed helpful to us, filling in the gaps in several restricted areas."

Alright, alright, we know you're reluctant to part with it. All the rewards Old Zhao mentioned are yours. Feel free to ask us anything you want to know, and we'll try our best to answer you.

However, some content involves state secrets, and I won't tell even you, do you understand?

"A restricted area?"

Wang Zheng keenly grasped this new term, thinking to himself that the country indeed possessed information about these illusions, and nodded in agreement repeatedly.

However, he wasn't in a hurry to find clues about this ancient demon; he had too many doubts in his mind.

If he were to rashly raise such a question now, these two big shots might not necessarily answer. So Wang Zheng decided to look for an entry point by examining how the map was obtained, and took the initiative to ask about the situation in Yunnan.

"This map was originally obtained in Yunnan, but Li Hao had already died from the beast tide. The only survivor was his 14-year-old sister."

If Commander Li wants to find clues about the capital, perhaps he could start by tracing Li Hao's movements back then.

"Speaking of the situation in Yunnan, I heard that the Peacock Demon King has gathered several hundred demon kings on the border. Now, using the national border as a barrier, they are guarding the strategic location. Many demon kings in the country have also been affected and have gone there to join him."

"We Chinese have even evacuated several border towns. Is he planning a decisive battle with us?"

It is now mid-July, more than half a year since the Yunnan-Guizhou monster riots at the beginning of the year.

Hearing that Wang Zheng was still concerned about the situation in the southwest border region, Li Guofeng secretly admired the young man for his kind heart and concern for the people's livelihood in a distant place.

With a sigh in his heart, he explained the situation in the border region to Wang Zheng.

"Don't worry about national defense, kid. The evacuation only involved some civilians. Military regions from all over the country provided assistance. After six months of rest and reconstruction, Yunnan has almost recovered, so you don't need to worry too much."

As for the Peacock Demon King, that guy is a ruthless and ambitious man. We underestimated him too much. In the end, we underestimated the wisdom of these demon kings.

Actually, we should have killed this wicked beast when it gathered the so-called Eighteen Demons of Yunnan. We used to think we could use demons to kill demons and stop the invasion of foreign demon kings, but we didn't expect to be outmaneuvered by it.

In retrospect, his conflicts with the foreign demon king were most likely just an act for us to see.

Now that he has gained fame through the previous riot and recruited the Demon King, he will definitely take further action.

However, although this demon was extremely ambitious, he dared not return to China. This beast knew that China was far more powerful than the small countries in Southeast Asia, which is why he continued to expand westward.

They even sent representatives to negotiate with us, demanding that China recognize their status, which is utterly ridiculous.

We beheaded that demon envoy and sent him back. If it weren't for the fact that we are currently in a turbulent period with unrest and the demon kings in Xinjiang, Mongolia, and Tibet causing trouble, and the strange changes in the East China Sea, we would not have spared him for daring to instigate beasts to attack the city.

"Hmph, we'll deal with him when we're free. He'll pay for this in blood!"

Hearing Li Guofeng's account, Wang Zheng recalled his time at Fengqiwu and couldn't help but feel more apprehensive about the Peacock Demon King.

It was at this moment that Wang Zheng truly understood the domineering presence of the Grand Marshal who commanded all the military forces of China, a Grandmaster who had transcended the four attributes.

When he spoke of the Yunnan-Guizhou Incident, he was no longer the elegant old man he once was; the aura emanating from him even made Wang Zheng's heart tremble.

However, Wang Zheng was also somewhat worried when he heard Commander Li talk about the unrest in various parts of the country's borders.

He had always heard that the domestic situation was dire, but he never imagined that China was already on the verge of being besieged on all sides. Don't be fooled by the fact that most cities now appear peaceful and prosperous.

This rare peace is only possible because someone is bearing the burden for us.