A chance to survive

The next morning, Zhou Yuan had just finished Cultivating, and in his hand, there was an additional Medium Grade Fourth-Order Lightning Talisman.

This was something he had just drawn, and it had three Talismanic Incantation halos on it.

Zhou Yuan was very satisfied; he hadn't expected his Talismanic Incantation technique to improve so quickly!

If he continued at this speed, in at most two years, he might be able to become a Fifth-Order Talisman Master!

At that time, his cultivation would experience a qualitative leap, and his cultivation would be comprehensively enhanced!

Just then, Jie Yunzi entered and cupped his fists towards Zhou Yuan, saying, "Third Master, the Grand Elder requests your presence!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yuan nodded, then put away the Medium Grade Fourth-Order Lightning Talisman in his hand and walked towards where the Grand Elder was.

When Zhou Yuan arrived, he was slightly startled to find that besides Gao Jianjun and Gao Ge, Gao Yan, Qin Yangyu, and Zhou Su were all there.

Zhou Yuan truly didn't know when they had arrived.

A hint of worry appeared on Gao Jianjun and Gao Ge's faces, and they nodded upon seeing Zhou Yuan!

Zhou Yuan felt the atmosphere was somewhat oppressive and found a seat to sit down.

Gao Jianjun glanced at everyone, then spoke, "Everyone, I have just returned from attending a meeting."

"Yesterday's great battle has just concluded, and our Songhu Region suffered heavy losses. To prevent a sneak attack from the Thousand Needle Domain, we need to thoroughly investigate the situation in the Thousand Needle Domain!"

"Our Gao Family has also been assigned the task of reconnaissance, so let's discuss who would be best to send?"

Hearing Gao Jianjun's words, Zhou Yuan couldn't help but frown; he had a premonition that this matter was very likely directed at him!

Gao Yan glanced at Zhou Yuan, deeply hiding the hatred in his eyes within his heart.

When he returned last night, hearing that 'Gao Fei' had a Six-Rank Ferocious Beast, his eyes almost popped out!

To be honest, his heart was filled with jealousy, and at the same time, deep fear!

If it were before, Gao Yan would have directly spoken up and assigned this most dangerous task to Gao Fei.

But the Third Elder was killed by Gao Fei, and Gao Chongjin was also killed by him, which made Gao Yan feel the other party's cold-bloodedness, and he didn't dare anymore!

Zhou Yuan's gaze swept over everyone; Gao Yan didn't dare to speak, but he did!

"Grand Elder, going out to gather information shouldn't be dangerous. My Elder brother is the future heir of our Gao Family, and he should naturally set an example for us!"

"Moreover, his prestige is extremely high, and many Elders look to him as their leader, so it is most suitable for him to lead people out to investigate!"

After Zhou Yuan finished speaking, his eyes swept over Gao Yan, Qin Yangyu, and Zhou Su, his face expressionless.

The three of them, swept by Zhou Yuan's gaze, couldn't help but tremble, as if they were being stared at by a venomous snake.

If it were before, a few people would immediately counterattack, but today, the three of them all opened their mouths but didn't dare to say anything.

Since ancient times, evil people have always been dealt with by other evil people!

The 'Gao Fei' of the past was always the target of bullying, but now he has taken charge!

"Grand Elder, my injuries have not fully recovered, so the task of gathering information should be handed over to Elder Qin or Elder Zhou!"

Gao Yan didn't dare to confront Zhou Yuan directly, so he could only point the finger at the other two outer Elders!

Qin Yangyu and Zhou Su's expressions slightly changed upon hearing Gao Yan's words.

They knew very well that gathering information could be said to be the most dangerous thing, after all, the exchange of information always required a price.

Gao Jianjun glanced at Gao Yan and Zhou Yuan, then shifted his gaze to Qin Yangyu and Zhou Su, calmly speaking, "Elder Qin, Elder Zhou, are any of you willing to go?"

Although Gao Jianjun seemed to be asking, he was actually telling them that the choice was between the two of them!

Qin Yangyu and Zhou Su exchanged glances, and a bitter smile appeared on both their lips!

Qin Yangyu stood up and cupped his fists, saying, "Grand Elder, I will personally lead the team!"

Upon hearing Qin Yangyu's voluntary agreement, Gao Yan and Zhou Su simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief.

"Grand Elder, my two subordinates are also free, so let them accompany Elder Qin; it can also be considered a contribution to the Family!"

Zhou Yuan spoke directly without waiting for Gao Jianjun to make a decision.

Zhou Yuan's words surprised the people in the hall, as his words were beyond their expectations.

The happiest was Qin Yangyu; although he was a Mid Nascent Divinity Realm cultivator, he knew that the two people beside the Third Master, one being an Early Stage Huashen Realm and the other a Nascent Soul Realm Peak, were indeed a great help.

Although Gao Jianjun was quite suspicious, he thought that since the other party had a Three-Headed Spirit Snake by his side, there was indeed no need to keep two people with him!

Thinking of this, Gao Jianjun couldn't help but nod, then spoke, "This matter is settled! Go prepare; we depart in a quarter of an hour!"

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded and then left one after another.

Zhou Yuan returned to his residence, called Jie Yunzi and Zhe Qinghe aside, and briefly explained what had just happened.

"Sending the two of you is a chance for survival that I'm giving you; after you go, you don't need to come back!"

Upon hearing this, Jie Yunzi and Zhe Qinghe simultaneously cupped their fists towards Zhou Yuan.

At this moment, both of them felt a lump in their throats. Especially Zhe Qinghe, he had already embraced the determination to die.

Moreover, they knew very well that the enemies Zhou Yuan had to face were getting stronger and stronger, and their cultivation levels were indeed of little significance if they stayed by his side!

Thinking of this, a hint of bitterness simultaneously appeared in both their hearts!

"Thank you, Young Master!"

Both cupped their fists at the same time.

Zhou Yuan smiled slightly, then spoke, "Zhe Qinghe, after you return, tell my Revered Master about what happened here!"

"Tell him not to worry; I will be fine."

"Also, I suggest they release the captured Third Master; perhaps there will be unexpected gains!"

Zhe Qinghe quickly cupped his fists and nodded, then retreated with Jie Yunzi.

Looking at their departing backs, Zhou Yuan's eyes were bright.

To be honest, he was also soft-hearted to make such an arrangement.

Zhou Yuan could feel countless pairs of eyes staring at him from all around.

However, if he were to disappear right under their noses, he wondered what they would think?

Of course, Zhou Yuan was not ready to leave yet; since he had promised to help the Thousand Needle Domain, he naturally had to do more!

Soon, the Gao Family dispatched a five-person team, besides Qin Yangyu, Jie Yunzi, and Zhe Qinghe, there were also two Early Stage Nascent Soul Realm individuals.

Such a combination was absolutely powerful, but unfortunately, there were two traitors in the middle, and the strength was instantly greatly reduced!

Zhou Yuan deliberately showed up and saw them off for a while before returning!

Time flew by, and two days passed. During these two days, Zhou Yuan stayed in his room drawing Talismanic Incantations, performing Talismanic Incantation Fusion, and upgrading Talismanic Incantations!

Two days later, he had four additional Five Elements Earth Wood Talismanic Incantations, four Five Elements Thunder Fire Talismans, and one Five Elements Metal Wood Talismanic Incantation!

Looking at these nine Talismanic Incantations, Zhou Yuan's eyes couldn't help but light up!