"This is how things are. We can only rely on ourselves from now on." As soon as Sima Yang finished the meeting, he came to find Zhongli Tianlang. He was not surprised at all to see Zhongli Tingzhou and the others were there.

"That's exactly what I meant. I don't feel safe leaving it to them." Zhongli Tianlang had expected this and was not as angry as expected.

Zhongli Tianlang added, "Don't blame Xiao Zheng. He has his own considerations. This raid failed, and he still has to explain to others. Those old guys are troublemakers. Only Xiao Zheng can tolerate it. If it were me, I would have killed them with a hammer long ago."

Even though they formed a united front with the Council of Elders to deal with the Yuan family last time, in fact, that was only temporary.

The relationship between the Council of Elders and the big families has always been unclear.

Once there is a conflict of interest, the other party will change their attitude faster than turning the pages of a book.

Therefore, generally speaking, if they can avoid having direct relations with them, large families will try not to deal with them.

Gao Han had no idea about the relationship above. Last time, the two major families and the Council of Elders worked together to deal with the Yuan family, and they thought they were allies.

"Dad, let me go on this investigation." Zhongli Yunfeng waited until they finished speaking before speaking.

Old Master Zhongli was not surprised, but still shook his head, "You can't. Your safety is related to the stability of the military. Once something happens to you, the balance of the military will be broken. Humans haven't figured out how to deal with the mutant creatures on the seabed, but they have already started fighting among themselves."

"Second brother really can't go, so I'll go. One more or one less won't make much difference anyway." Zhong Lihe immediately stepped forward.

Old Master Zhongli was actually interested in letting the third child go, but...

"You can't do that either. You're not strong enough."

"Dad, I have at least first-class cultivation, so why can't I do it? And don't keep saying no, no, it always makes me have bad associations and want to prove myself." After less than a few seconds of being serious, Zhong Lihe started to make jokes.

Old Master Zhongli glanced at him calmly and said, "Do I need you to close the curtains and prove it in public?"

Zhong Lihe coughed violently, choking on his own saliva. He looked at his old father in disbelief, "Dad, when did you become such a rogue?"

"I specialize in dealing with hooligans." Old Master Zhongli snorted coldly.

The most uncomfortable person here was Sima Yang. Seeing that the father and son were about to quarrel, he quickly coughed and interrupted them, "Zhongli Tianlang, I will send one person, and you will send one person. Let's discuss it first. Tell me when you have decided. I'll leave first."

If I stayed any longer, I wouldn't know how much rude words I would have to listen to from the father and son. I didn't expect that the people in the Zhongli family would get along like this in private.

A father is not like his father, and a son is not like his son.

"Oh my god, it's decided." Zhongli Tingzhou retracted his gaze and his cold voice put an end to the dispute.

The ward fell silent in an instant.

After a long while, old man Zhongli sighed and said to him, "This matter is not a joke. All the things that happened before were just my guesses. Before the facts are confirmed, that place is a time bomb and problems can occur at any time."

"If you go and never come back, how can I live? You should understand that my father is old and can't stand the torment anymore."

Gao Han found it very strange. It sounded like deliberately sensationalism.

Looking at Zhongli Tingzhou's unmoved and cold expression, they are indeed a family.

"As long as your body can handle it, stop talking nonsense. I have made up my mind." Zhongli Tingzhou looked impatient.

Old Master Zhongli shut up immediately and secretly glared at the second brother. Didn't he say that Tingzhou already knew what happened that year? Why did he still have this expression?

Zhongli Yunfeng touched his nose and felt that he was innocent. How could he know why? This matter was told to him by his elder brother. His elder brother would not lie to him about such a thing, right? It was not a good thing.

Grandpa Zhongli became serious, "Little one, Daddy is not kidding you, it's very dangerous there, more dangerous than any other place on Earth."

"It's not because of the mutant creature, but there is a mysterious power there. When Dad first discovered that place, he didn't feel much. But these days, he has been there several times in succession, and the feeling has become stronger each time."

"You mean, that kind of strange power is constantly expanding?" Gao Han asked hurriedly.

Elder Zhongli glanced at him and said, "Yes, it is different from the feeling that the mutant gave me. Although the mutant was extremely powerful, I still felt that I could defeat it. But that power is not like that. The stronger it gets, the more powerless it feels. That aura makes it impossible for me to resist."

Gao Han calmed himself down and said, "So, as long as we solve the mystery of the black crystal fragments, we will know all the answers."

"In theory, we can say that the mutant creature suddenly summoned back all the black crystal fragments. The most likely reason is that it wants to break through and then resist this force. Only in this way can we be sure."

At this point, the old man asked again, "Do you have any black crystal fragments on you?"

"How do you know?" Gao Han asked. He could hide it from outsiders, but there was no need to hide it from the old man.

"It's very simple. When the incident at Heitanling happened, several advanced mutant creatures there were not only killed, but their lairs were also raided. According to the information we received in advance, those advanced mutant creatures should have black crystal fragments in their hands, especially the Black Dragon. He should have the most black crystal fragments in his hands, but I heard that he is missing too. Most likely, he is in your hands too. Of course, the most important thing is the Silver Essence Lizard on you." The old man narrowed his eyes, and the shrewdness in his eyes revealed the wisdom of strategizing.

Hearing someone talking about him, Fugui immediately popped his head out. His pair of dark eyes met the old man's gaze. He was immediately startled and shrank back.

The old man smiled and said, "Although this silver lizard is weak, its bloodline is extraordinary. Its teeth can eat all the ores in the world. Treat it well. Maybe there will be some surprises waiting for you in the future."

For now, Gao Han didn't see any surprises, but instead felt that it was becoming increasingly difficult to support his wealthy family.

Now it won't eat anything except high-level crystal cores or high-level mutant creature meat.

"It doesn't matter whether we are surprised or not. We want to go to the main disaster area to investigate. I want to go with Tingzhou." Gao Han said.

"No." Several voices immediately sounded in the ward.

The only one missing was Zhongli Tingzhou, who even raised the corner of his mouth, "Then let's go together."

Old Master Zhongli frowned, "His cultivation is too low. There are often high-level mutant creatures in that place. It will be of no benefit to you if he goes there."

From their point of view, what the old man said was true, and Gao Han didn't feel hurt.

"I won't hold him back."

"It's too dangerous. If your parents and grandfather knew about it, they wouldn't allow it." Zhongli Yunfeng also disagreed with him going.

Gao Han said, "I didn't intend to tell them that you have things you want to figure out, and I have things I want to figure out too."

Zhongli Tingzhou said to him gently, "Don't pay attention to them, just agree with me."

The family of three, headed by Grandpa Zhongli, "..."

What should I do if my son and younger brother forget about their family after they got married? I feel so heartbroken.

"Forget it, you can go if you want, I don't care." Old Master Zhongli was so upset that he decided to let go.

"Dad." Zhongli Yunfeng and Zhongli He shouted at the same time.

"What do you mean by dad? Your brother has already said that he doesn't need to care about us. Can you change his mind?" The old man said confidently, "I have let it go now. If they really want to go, I will support them. After all, I am a good father."

"You make it sound like we're not good brothers." Zhong Lihe muttered.

The old man glared at him.

Gao Han was stunned for the first time when seeing this painting. This old man's position was too unsteady.

"You'll get used to it." Zhongli Tingzhou put his arm around his neck calmly, "Let's go first."

Not long after they left, Zhongli Yunfeng and Zhongli He took the old man back to the Zhongli family to recuperate.

Because City No. 1 no longer had the old man guarding it, after the return of the head of the Zhongli family, even Zhongli Changqing finally had the opportunity to return to the imperial capital, the Elders' Council could only send their own people to guard the city.

On the other hand, Yuan Yue got furious when he returned. After telling Yuan Zhengshan the decision of the Elders' Council, he left the rest to him to handle.

"Father, do you believe what Zhongli Tianlang said, that the mutant creature voluntarily stayed deep in the main disaster area, where there are things that truly threaten the earth?" Yuan Liu didn't quite believe it.

Yuan Zhengshan had a cold smile on his face. "If there really is something under the sea that threatens the earth, how could the Elders Council be so calm?"

Yuan Liu was slightly surprised. "You mean, that thing might be an excuse made by Zhongli Tianlang to cover up his mistakes? If that's the case, the Elders Council will definitely be dissatisfied with him."

There are many areas where the Yuan family can take charge, and perhaps they can even take the opportunity to avenge the huge fine they were previously fined.

"This matter seems strange. I have to find an opportunity to ask about it." Yuan Zhengshan's voice seemed to be talking to himself.

Yuan Liu didn't hear the last sentence, "What did you say?"

"Go find Tang Yuan and tell him I have something to discuss with him." Yuan Zhengshan said to himself.

Tang Yuan is the head of the Tang family and Tang Yuxi's father. When Yuan Liu came to them, they were also discussing this matter.

"What does Yuan Zhengshan want to do with my father? Is he plotting something against the Zhongli family? They were fined a huge sum of money by the Elders Council last time, but they haven't given up yet." Tang Yuxi sneered.

"Tang Yuan, Yuan Zhengshan is good at scheming and plotting. If the Tang family had not withdrawn quickly last time, we would have been implicated by the Yuan family." Tang Jian is the strong man of the Tang family. It is because of him that the Tang family has its current status in the imperial capital.

Tang Yuan still took the old ancestor's words very seriously, "So, does the old ancestor mean that he will not cooperate with Yuan Zhengshan anymore?"

"You can test what he is planning, but there is no need for cooperation. With Yuan Zhengshan's methods and schemes, he may want to use the Tang family as his shield." Tang Jian shook his head.

Although he also disliked the Zhongli family and the Sima family, to be honest, he would rather deal with these two families than the Yuan family. The Yuan family was definitely not a good partner.

"Father, what our ancestors said was right. It is better for us not to board the Yuan family's pirate ship." Tang Yuxi also said.

"I understand what the ancestor means. Let's test the Yuan family's intention first. As for Gao Han..." Tang Yuan paused. Gao Han and the Zhongli family are now inseparable, so it is difficult to take action.

Tang Jian thought for a moment, "I remember that Gao Han came from the Tang family branch in Qing City?"

Tang Yuan's eyes lit up, "What the ancestor said is right. He is the nephew of Tang Zhenping of the Tang family in Qing City. It is said that when Tang Zhenping took him back to the Tang family, he treated him very well."

"If force doesn't work, then let him try." Tang Jian made the decision directly.

"I'll have someone call him to the imperial capital right away." Tang Yuan said immediately.

Several people subconsciously ignored the fact that Tang Zhenping brought Gao Han back to participate in the trial where the Tang family's mortality rate was not low.

The next morning, Tang Zhenping received news from his master. He heard that it was about Gao Han. Although he felt very uncomfortable, he immediately set off for the imperial capital. When he arrived at the Tang family mansion, he saw his haggard son Tang Minghao at the gate.

"Father." Tang Minghao looked at his father with a gloomy face, not knowing what to say.

Ever since Gao Han arrived in the imperial capital, his cultivation and connections have been rising like a rocket. Within a year, he had left them far behind.

Tang Minghao, who had originally planned to take revenge, watched Gao Han climb higher and higher. In a blink of an eye, he had become a powerful cultivator of the second-class cultivation level, but he was still in the same place. Not to mention revenge, it would be difficult for him to catch up with him in this life.

Gao Han had become so strong that he was completely dazed. His once firm goals also gradually disappeared. He didn't even know what he should do to get revenge on Gao Han.

Kill Gao Han's adoptive parents and make him regret it for the rest of his life?

They lived in the military compound, and even the Yuan family couldn't get in, let alone him.

Ruining his reputation?

It's not like he hasn't been corrupted before, but people just ignored him or even made a light statement about it. He put in a lot of effort, but in Gao Han's eyes, he might just be a clown.

Tang Zhenping motioned him to stop talking and asked, "Why are you here? Did the master of the family ask you to come?"

Tang Minghao shook his head. "No, I came to the master's house to look for someone, but I didn't expect to meet my father. So, father, you go and do your work first."

Tang Zhenping looked at his son in surprise, as he seemed to have matured but lost his edge, and ultimately said nothing.