The new plan was approved by all nine regions, but it was blocked because of this unexpected incident. As long as the regions want to investigate, they will surely be able to find out about the Qin family's shady dealings.

Moreover, the leak of this secret to the Meli Federation has implicated the God-Making Faction and caused the Ninth District to become alienated from other districts. Division, betrayal, and cults are all things that the districts cannot tolerate, and they certainly cannot let the Qin family act recklessly.

Unless the Qin family can regain control before the regional authorities find evidence of their crimes, they will have no chance of turning the tide.

The faction that created the god-like figure was both preparing for their own future plans and forcing the Qin family to take action.

In the early morning, Chang Le responded to the invitation from the God-Making Faction.

A post by @造神派 (Zao Shen Pai) from the officially verified Dragon Faction of the Ninth District of Middle-earth:

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The prompt reply sparked a flurry of enthusiastic responses from the public, especially the younger generation in Middle-earth, who joined in the chorus of criticism against the Dragon faction. In contrast to the less clear definition of the God-Making Faction in the Western Continent, Middle-earth had long established it as a "cult."

Since the expulsion of the main force of the God-Making Faction from the Central Plains more than two hundred years ago, the people of the Central Plains have naturally harbored a sense of rejection towards them. Furthermore, the culture of the Central Plains naturally fosters a spirit of unity and solidarity, and many people in the Central Plains hold the Nine Districts in high esteem. Therefore, the God-Making Faction's actions, intended to sow division and provoke conflict, naturally enraged many people in the Central Plains.

Zhongtu subsequently issued a statement, solemnly declaring that Chang Le is an outstanding young man of Zhongtu, and that no one will be allowed to slander or spread rumors about him without cause.

After the Dragon faction and the regional government made their statements, the online public opinion situation improved somewhat, with opinions on the Dragon faction being mixed.

However, at the same time, concerns and dissatisfaction within the Central Plains regarding Chang Le and the Dragon faction continued to rise.

At noon, the Management Council's Sky Tower issued an order, which was approved by the regional highest meeting, requiring Chang Le to return to Hua'an City as required and to accept the restarted investigation into the energy of the Northern Battle.

This time, apart from the Gu family, Si family, Wei family, Feng Huo Tang, and Jiu Quan Hui who abstained, and the Hua family and Wolf Faction who expressed opposition, all other families and forces agreed. This forced Chang Le to return to Hua'an City as soon as possible.

Longpai ignored the first and second calls.

The third time, a secret order was issued directly, and at the same time, the investigation team set off to arrest the person, deploying troops in the border area between District 9 and District 1.

The situation became tense.

District Nine is located in the northern part of District One. Within District Nine, the Dragon Sect's Golden Domain is in the north, and the Wolf Sect's Gray Domain is in the south, separated by Six-Foot Alley. People from Hua'an City who want to go to the Dragon Sect to retrieve someone must pass through the Wolf Sect; otherwise, they must detour around the Wolf Sect and reach the Dragon Sect from District Eight in the northwest or Beixun Whale Island in the northeast.

The Wolf Faction has always clearly sided with the Dragon Faction. After learning of Hua'an City's orders, although they did not deploy troops to resist, they also did not open the door to any evasion.

Gray area.

Lu Jin'an hurried in: "Godfather, the investigation team just set off from Xuanjian Lake in Hua'an City. Something's not right. There are many unfamiliar faces among the team members, and the number doesn't match the list released by the region."

Lu Yanhuai raised his hand to indicate the information he received on the screen on his wrist: "I know, the Qin family has made a move, and Chang Le was prepared."

"So, does that mean we don't need to stop the investigation team?"

"The investigation team isn't important; what's important is the group of people who aren't part of the investigation team but are acting together. It's not something an ordinary person can do. Chang Le has Luo Xuan and the others with him, and they've made preparations, so there's no need to worry."

Lu Jin'an frowned: "Then we just do nothing?"

Lu Yanhuai raised his eyes, chuckled, and asked, "So what do you want to do?"

Lu Jin'an smiled and said, "I can always do it, whether it's being an audience member or inviting an audience member."

Lu Yanhuai smiled and nodded: "Okay."

Golden Domain, North City, Dragon Scale Society.

Jiang Tinglan, who was temporarily staying there, received a message from Gu Lianghan early in the morning, telling her to return immediately. She was worried about the research on the Golden Medicine and hadn't yet seen Chang Le, so she came to the Dragon Scale Society to look for him. Hua Lanshi and Ying Huaixia also came along.

As for Ding Yu, he had been in the Dragon Scale Society for a long time and kept pestering Chang Le to see him, but he never got to meet him.

When Jiang Tinglan asked, Iris replied, "The young master and the guild master said that if you all arrive, please go to the greenhouse."

The four followed Iris to the greenhouse in the backyard garden.

With spring in full bloom and flowers vying for attention in the garden, the simple yet elegant greenhouse is a sight to behold.

The group walked over and saw two people sitting inside, with an easel set up in front of them.

Ye Buqi, with silver hair, leaned on the easel with one hand while listening to Chang Le speaking beside her.

“Look, this is another way to paint petals. By mixing colors like this, you can create a gradient effect.” Chang Le said as he painted. “Like this. It’s just that I don’t paint much, so I’m still a bit rusty and the lines are a little awkward.”

Ye Buqi spoke very little, but every word resonated with her: "It's very beautiful."

Chang Le noticed someone was there, turned around, saw the group of people walking over, stood up and waved: "Gentlemen, please come in and have a seat."

Ye Buqi also stood up, with a completely different appearance and temperament from Chang Le.

Hua Lanshi stared intently at Chang Le, not daring to let her gaze drift to Ye Buqi beside her, for fear that she might see this person who shouldn't be next to Chang Le and reveal some flaw.

Ying Huaixia sized up the two of them, her expression unreadable.

Chang Le greeted them politely with a smile. Iris tidied up the seats so that everyone could sit around the small table in the center, and then stood behind Chang Le.

Jiang Tinglan explained her purpose.

Chang Le politely declined, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Madam, but my health has improved considerably after a year of recovery, so I won't trouble you any further."

Jiang Tinglan didn't ask any more questions and told her that she was about to set off to return.

Chang Le looked at Hua Lan and said, "Fourth Brother."

Hearing her address her like that, Hua Lan felt a lump in her throat and quickly responded.

Chang Le said, "Things here are a bit busy for now. I'll go back to visit my mother when I have some free time."

Hua Lan hesitated for a moment, then said, "Lele, I want to talk to you alone for a few minutes."

Chang Le paused for a moment, then turned to look at Ying Huaixia and Ding Yu. The implication was clear: if you two have nothing else to say, I'll see you out; I need to talk to my brother.

Ying Huaixia smiled and said, "I was just worried about you and wanted to visit you. I'm glad you're doing well. You...you should take care of yourself."

"Thank you very much, Young Master Ying," Chang Le replied politely.

Chang Le harbored suspicions about this person whose background was unclear and who claimed to have been there to help but failed to save Fu Guang.

Ding Yu sternly told her that she must immediately obey orders and go to Hua'an City without delay, and informed her that the investigation team had already set off. If the investigation team arrived here first and took her back, it would have a different meaning than if she went back on her own.

Jiang Tinglan and Ying Huaixia listened, each with their own thoughts, but said nothing.

Chang Le simply smiled faintly: "I understand."

That was the last thing said; the guest was then seen off.

Ding Yu snorted and left, while Ying Huaixia stayed behind and said, "If Chang Le is going back, take me with you. We can travel together and look out for each other."

Chang Le gave him a deep look.