Gao Han turned his head and found that the voice came from Zhongli Tingzhou, who was lying on the sofa with a lazy look.

Zhongli Tingzhou glanced at the communicator and sat up lazily.

Turning on the communicator, the majestic appearance of Patriarch Zhongli appeared on the floor-mounted holographic screen, as if the entire person was standing in front of him.

"What's with the video on the Internet? Have you been tricked?" The head of the Zhongli family frowned, and the majestic aura between his brows became even stronger.

But it is useless to Zhongli Tingzhou.

Gao Han came over, "Master Zhongli..."

Zhongli Tingzhou interrupted him, "Call me brother."

Patriarch Zhongli also agreed and said, "Call me Big Brother. It sounds better."

Gao Han: “…Brother.”

"Okay." Patriarch Zhongli nodded with a smile, and the next second, his expression became serious again, "What's going on?"

Gao Han helped Zhong Li Tingzhou explain, "She is Chen Jiaqing's sister. I suspect that the Yuan family arranged for her to go to Penglai. This is the first move of the Yuan family. There should be other means in the future."

"With Yuan Zhengshan's ability, he won't stop there. The reason he's so anxious is also related to the Yuan family being summoned by the Elders' Council. Yuan Zhengshan can't wait any longer." The head of the Zhongli family said thoughtfully.

"Council of Elders?" It was the first time that Gao Han heard such a new word.

Zhongli Tingzhou on the side said lazily, "It is the highest decision-making body of the Chinese government. There are no ordinary humans, and they are all composed of spirit cultivators."

Patriarch Zhongli said, "Yes, the Yuan family made a big mistake in City No. 2 this time, and the Sima family lost a top-class warrior because of this. They will not let the Yuan family go, which is why they pushed for this summons."

"If the Yuan family cannot give a satisfactory answer, the Elders Council will definitely impose sanctions on the Yuan family in order to appease the anger of the Sima family."

"Then what benefit will it bring to the Yuan family if they make a big fuss about Zhongli Tingzhou?" Gao Han asked.

"The matter of Tingzhou will inevitably distract the Zhongli family. The one who wants the Yuan family to be sanctioned the most is definitely the Zhongli family. The Yuan family does not want to give the Zhongli family the opportunity to stand on the same front with the Sima family to deal with them."

There are many complex relationships and various interests involved here, which cannot be explained clearly in a short time.

Gao Han did not continue to ask, as asking further would involve more things. "Since the incident has become so serious, will Tingzhou be in trouble?"

The head of the Zhongli family sneered, "With the Zhongli family here, they won't be able to touch Tingzhou at all. However, before the investigation is thorough, Tingzhou will have to pay a price."

Gao Han's heart tightened, "What's the price?"

Patriarch Zhongli saw his expression change and smiled instead, "Don't worry, it's not a big deal, he's just restricted in his freedom and under investigation. With the old man here, they dare not do anything to Tingzhou. Even if they take him away, they will treat him like a Buddha."

"Do I have to be taken away for investigation?"

"We have to take him away. Before the incident became a minor issue, we could still negotiate, but now it has become such a big issue, the government can do nothing about it. We have to make a gesture first, for everyone to see."

Speaking of this, the face of the head of the Zhongli family became more serious.

"The main disaster area is ready to make a move, and a bigger disaster may break out at any time. If the people are not appeased, once the disaster breaks out, it will be guided by people with ulterior motives and trigger a chain reaction. The worst case scenario is that China may fall into chaos."

Gao Han had already thought of it. For example, the evil spirit was a potential threat.

"The best thing to do now is to find evidence as soon as possible to prove Tingzhou's innocence." Patriarch Zhongli said again.

"Don't worry about this. I have already asked someone to investigate and now we have some clues. Just leave this matter to me and you can just focus on dealing with the Yuan family." Gao Han said immediately.

Patriarch Zhongli raised his eyebrows in surprise. He was also investigating, but he didn't know as much as Gao Han because Zhongli Tingzhou didn't tell him part of what happened. The information he got was limited. "Are you sure?"

"Of course, the biggest commotion right now is between Chen Jiaqing and Wang He. I already have evidence on Chen Jiaqing's side, and now I'm just waiting for Wang He's case."

The two were the most representative "victims" of the Demon King incident. If it could be proven that they were killed by Zhongli Tingzhou because of their evil deeds, then there would be no problem with the others.

For no reason, Zhongli Tingzhou would not have nothing better to do than to kill those small characters.

Patriarch Zhongli had not expected that he was so prepared. He looked at him with increasing admiration, “Then I will leave Tingzhou’s affairs to you.”

"Don't worry, big brother. I won't let the Yuan family take advantage of me." Gao Han promised, then paused and said, "But there is something I need your help with."

"you say."

"Wang He supported many people in the past and left a lot of information and data. I would like to trouble you to help check it out..."

The more the Zhongli family head listened, the more satisfied he became. Before hanging up the video, he said to Zhongli Tingzhou, "You have a good eye."

"Of course, it doesn't matter who finds it." Zhongli Tingzhou raised the corner of his mouth.

The head of the Zhongli family was very pleased. He didn't care what Gao Han thought and just hung up.

"How is it, our little brother? The person you like is good, right? Can you rest assured now?"

The head of the Zhongli family put away the communicator and looked at his second brother Zhongli Yunfeng, who had remained silent, with a smile.

"Not bad." General Zhongli said stubbornly. In fact, he had already accepted Gao Han in his heart. It was just that his beloved brother was suddenly taken away by another man. He felt a little uncomfortable and couldn't accept it for a while.

"If you think it's okay, then take another look at this information." The head of the Zhongli family threw Gao Han's investigation materials in front of him.

This information was obtained when we first learned of Gao Han's existence.

In a big family like theirs, everyone who is close to their family members must go through such an investigation.

General Zhongli picked up the document and glanced at it once or twice, then he finished reading the entire content. His body instantly tensed up even more.

"Except for not being able to have children, Gao Han is not inferior to Tingzhou in every aspect. If he is just okay, I'm afraid no one in the world is worthy of Tingzhou. There is one more thing you have to admit."

General Zhongli had to admit that Gao Han's information was extremely incredible. He said irritably, "Anything else? Tell me all at once."

"Gao Han is the only one who can make Tingzhou change. He thought we didn't know and never confessed to us, but he told Gao Han." Thinking of this, the head of the Zhongli family was also full of emotion. "Once upon a time, we were all worried that Tingzhou would always be like that. Now there is someone who can make him change. Isn't this a good thing?"

"Brother, you don't have to keep emphasizing it. I'm not the kind of person who can't tell right from wrong, or urgency from urgency." General Zhongli let out a breath. Of course he would accept anything that was good for his brother.

Patriarch Zhongli stood up and patted his shoulder, "There should be a limit to brother control."

General Zhongli's face suddenly turned black.

The head of the Zhongli family laughed and walked out.

…

Things were just as the head of the Zhongli family said, as the news of Zhongli Tingzhou's "indiscriminate killing of innocent people" spread more and more widely.

Chen Jiaqing's former classmates stood up again when public opinion was not as strong as it was at the beginning, and jointly requested the government to investigate Zhongli Tingzhou and to give justice to the innocent people killed by Zhongli Tingzhou.

The government has to face up to this problem, but they don't really want to get involved in it.

Some time ago, old man Zhongli was fighting to protect humanity in City No. 1. Before he could even claim credit for his contributions, they were already punishing his most beloved youngest son in the imperial capital.

This kind of behavior not only chilled the heart of Old Man Zhongli, but also the hearts of other soldiers defending the city.

But if nothing is done, people will lose confidence in the government, which is not what they want to see. There is no other way but to step in first, stabilize one side, and then solve the problem.

Not long after, the people from the Spirit Refiners Association were ordered to find Gao Han and Zhongli Tingzhou again.

As if they were afraid that Zhongli Tingzhou would resist, the Spirit Refiners Association sent the strongest man in Genshan, President Yu, and Vice President Zhang also came.

Of course Vice President Zhang had to come. The bald man he sent was killed by Gao Han, and even Li Jun was missing.

Although his body has never been found and no one saw how he disappeared, his intuition told him that it must be related to Gao Han and Zhongli Tingzhou.

This time he came here with the purpose of asking for an explanation.

当然，以他对钟离庭洲的了解，这一次他未必会乖乖束手就擒，到时就是他的机会。

“又见面了。”俞会长笑眯眯对高寒说道，全然不像是来找茬，态度温和可亲。

高寒微微点下头，瞥了张副会长一眼，说：“俞会长可是来找庭洲的？”

俞会长也不拐弯抹角，“确实如此，我们也是奉命行事，还望二位给点面子，事情一日不解决，大家也一日不得安生，你说是不是？”

高寒对俞会长的印象还不错，倒是愿意给他这个面子，虽然他本来就和钟离家主已经谈好了。

“你怎么说？”高寒看向钟离庭洲，他愿意给俞会长面子，却不会主动要求钟离庭洲一定要跟他们走。

钟离庭洲强盛的气焰，并没有因为站在自己面前是两位一等强者就有所收敛，相反，还爆出更强大的气势，而目标嘛，正是张副会长。

俞会长明显的感受到了，眼中掠过一丝诧异，还以为是之前的恩怨。

张副会长涨红了脸，是气的。

“我跟你走一趟不是不行，但我有一个条件。”钟离庭洲掀起嚣张的嘴角，懒洋洋的说道。

俞会长问道：“什么条件？”

“我希望贵协会，就张副会长派李军和一个光头暗杀高寒一事，做出一个交代。”钟离庭洲盯着张副会长的眼神，既阴沉，又冷酷。

俞会长立刻看向张副会长，目光冷冽审视，“怎么回事，你派李军去暗杀高寒？”

张副会长咬着牙齿，本来是想就李军的事，先下手为强，将他们一军，没想到会被钟离庭洲抢先，顿时失了先机，只得解释道：“会长可不能凭他片面之词，就认定是我做的，李军想做什么，是他个人的行为。”

俞会长虽不清楚经过，但从李军最近一直不见踪影，已经看出端倪。

张副会长说不是他做的，可能性很低，不过结果多半是偷鸡不成蚀把米。

“你们放心，李军这件事我会彻查到底，给你们一个满意的答复。”俞会长向钟离庭洲和高寒承诺道。

他决定回去就让人去查查看，李军到底做了什么，他早就烦了张副会长。

如果是和平时期，他可以不管，但是人类面临主灾区的威胁，他还成天只想着勾心斗角，就不能容忍了。

“希望俞会长说到做到。”钟离庭洲意味深长地说完，就昂首挺胸的走了。

高寒差点就想把他拉回来，转念又知道钟离家主不可能骗他。

“小心一点。”

等他走到门口，又忍不住叮嘱一句。

钟离庭洲背着他挥挥手，潇洒又自信。

张副会长阴沉着脸跟在后面，眼睛盯着他的背影，目光闪烁。

又多了一个会在背后搞鬼的敌人，高寒意识到自己必须加快脚步了。

钟离庭洲被带走的当天下午，他也拽起富贵，离开了学校，根据姑姑给的信息和地址，找到雇佣兵的集市。

雇佣兵的集市，不在帝都。佣兵界门槛低，什么三教九流的人都有，在帝都眼皮底下活跃，如同在天子脚下晃动的流寇，所以市集设在帝都的边缘。

高寒飞过去，不到半个小时就到了。

和帝都一些带着正经气息的圈子不同，这里的空气都是带着腥味的，不过气息更热闹，熙熙攘攘的街道，就像普通的菜市场。

他在街道入口前，见到了袁余仙给他安排的人，一个二十来岁的青年，眼睛咕噜咕噜的转着，似乎在找人。

发现走过来的高寒，青年的眼睛像灯泡一样亮起来。

“你是救世者吗？”

听到这个充满中二气息的代号，高寒嘴角轻轻抽动一下，他心里是拒绝的，奈何袁余仙根本不给他抗议的机会。