409: Two places

This was his first time experiencing meditation.

He hadn't thought about it before, but just a moment ago, the idea had suddenly popped up.

Without hesitation, it felt as if this was exactly what he should be doing at this very moment.

After Pan Han became an Intermediate Evolver, he always felt that something hadn't quite broken through yet.

While in meditation, he didn't even have a sense of self; his entire mind was extremely relaxed, and the entire apocalypse, and even the whole universe, flashed rapidly through his mind.

Without a sense of self, he merged with everything, and instead, he could see things more clearly.

One second he was still amidst the zombie hordes of the apocalypse, and the next, he had crossed to the other side of the galaxy, swimming in a sea of storms.

It wasn't until Mo Li knocked on the door that he gradually woke from his dream.

Looking down at his watch, it was already evening.

In Pan Han's impression, it seemed like less than five minutes had passed.

He hadn't expected that after entering meditation, the difference in time perception would be so great!

Opening the door, Mo Li looked at him with a face full of smiles.

"Brother-in-law! Did you bring good news?"

"Come inside and talk." Mo Li nodded slightly, effectively acknowledging it.

Pan Han happily lit a cigarette for Mo Li. After the two sat down, Mo Li spoke directly: "You kid are really lucky!"

Coming out with such a nonsensical remark right off the bat, it left Pan Han a bit confused.

"Brother-in-law, what do you mean?"

"I just reported your request to the higher-ups, and the highest directive came down immediately. Not only will Ellie be allowed to evolve into an Intermediate Evolver, but Cheng Xiao can too."

"What?" Pan Han was somewhat incredulous; he had just asked casually and hadn't held much hope.

After all, when he had evolved into an Intermediate Evolver, he had fought his way out of a trial of ten billion.

It hadn't been long since then, so how could Ellie and Cheng Xiao obtain the qualification for Intermediate evolution for free?

"I don't know either, but the directive came from the highest level. I can only say you're lucky, kid!"

Mo Li leaned back in his chair, exhaling a large smoke ring.

Pan Han vaguely felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't put his finger on it.

"What, you're frowning, are you not happy?" Mo Li said, displeased at seeing him like this.

"No, no. It's just that this happiness came too suddenly, and I'm not quite used to it." Pan Han came back to his senses and hurriedly waved his hands.

"Perhaps it's because your resources are too scarce. Those cigarettes and alcohol are still luxury items even now." Mo Li said thoughtfully, looking at the cigarette in his hand.

Over the past six months, he had received countless cartons of cigarettes from Pan Han.

This had given him a lot of convenience in communicating with his superiors.

Even some of his competitors had faintly backed down from him.

It was all because he had Pan Han, this big financial backer, behind him.

"Brother-in-law, was that last box of stuff enough? If it's not, I'll immediately send people to deliver another large batch."

Since Mo Li mentioned cigarettes, alcohol, and sugar, Pan Han certainly had to show his appreciation.

"It's not a matter of enough or not enough. The higher-ups didn't say, and I can't figure out if I should stop taking them or if I should just let you decide what to bring."

"Damn! Brother-in-law, is the situation that awkward?"

After hearing this, Pan Han was a bit confused. Thinking about it carefully, it felt like Mo Li wanted to ask for more himself.

"Yeah, anyway, just handle it as you see fit."

"Then once Ellie's replication is complete, will she be an Intermediate Evolver? Or does she need to go through the process again?"

"Of course she'll be an Intermediate Evolver directly. Since it's being done manually, why would she need to go through the process? It's really strange, your luck, kid, is so strange!"

Mo Li explained while shaking his head, as if he still couldn't accept this conclusion.

"What about Cheng Xiao's?"

"You take a dose of the potion back. Anyway, both you and Dili Abasi have evolved, so you can guide Cheng Xiao then."

"Got it! This is excellent! Thank you, brother-in-law. As soon as you stepped in, you hit a double! Rather than saying I'm lucky, it's more that you have impressive connections, brother-in-law!"

Pan Han was naturally overjoyed and quickly flattered Mo Li.

"For the next few days, I'll get you a temporary pass. You can go to the gym, the game room, and the cafeteria. But don't go anywhere else. Got it?"

"Got it, brother-in-law."

"Alright, I've said what I needed to say, I'll bring you the card tomorrow."

Mo Li stood up to leave, but was grabbed by Pan Han.

"Brother-in-law, there's something I'd like to ask your advice on."

"Oh? Go ahead." Mo Li checked the time, seemed to feel it was still early, and sat back down.

"Our base is about to go to war with several other states. Do you think there's anything inappropriate about that?"

Pan Han actually wanted to ask about the attitude and opinions of the Twelve Palaces.

After all, when they went to war, they would either win or lose, so what was the point of asking for opinions?

"Oh? You kid are expanding again?" Mo Li raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

In his memory, it hadn't been long since the last unification of All States.

"Yeah. I checked, and the three states bordering us don't have any Intermediate Evolver. Since that's the case, I might as well incorporate them and manage them together."

"Sure, if you have the ability, then go for it."

"Brother-in-law, I'm asking about the opinion of the Twelve Palaces."

"What opinion could we possibly have?"

"This... we haven't encountered your direct subordinates yet. What if we have a conflict one day, will it..."

"Anyway, I won't have any objections, as for others, it's hard to say. But in the end, it still depends on your strength."

Mo Li rubbed his chin, feeling that this was a big topic, so he reached out for another cigarette.

"If, I mean if, one day I unified the whole country?"

Pan Han most wanted to know if the Twelve Palaces, as a whole, would come out to oppose him.

Instead of whether members like Mo Li would oppose him.

"Unify the whole country? Are you sure?" Mo Li grabbed Pan Han's hand, a heavy force traveling through his fingers, causing extreme pain.

"Brother-in-law, what's wrong? Why are you suddenly so agitated!" Pan Han was somewhat panicked by his sudden attack.

If the two of them fought, Pan Han would likely not be the opponent.

"Pan kid, some things cannot be said carelessly." Mo Li also realized he had lost his composure and let go of his hand.

"Brother-in-law, this is my real thought, I'm definitely not speaking carelessly."

"Since you've said it, you must achieve it." Mo Li said, enunciating each word, his gaze burning.

"This..." Pan Han was momentarily speechless, not expecting Mo Li to give this answer.

"If you can't achieve it, don't go around saying it. It's enough that I know."

"Brother-in-law, what does that mean? Why am I a bit confused?"

"Are you trying to ask if we, the Twelve Palaces, will stop you from unifying, or if we are worried about you becoming too powerful?"

"Yes!" Seeing Mo Li take the initiative to clarify, Pan Han simply met his gaze and admitted it on the spot.

"Then you've thought wrong. We not only won't stop you, but we even hope that someone can unify the country, or even unify the globe."

"No way. If someone else unifies the globe, what will happen to you, the Twelve Palaces?"

"What do you mean? Who said we wanted to unify the globe? We've never thought about that!"

"Brother-in-law, but you are currently equivalent to having unified the globe!"

Pan Han really couldn't imagine anyone who could have more power than the Twelve Palaces.

They were the only ones living well globally, branches were everywhere, and countless Evolvers listened to their orders.

"Perhaps some people might think that way, but the Twelve Palaces as an organization has never thought that way."

Mo Li answered in a firm tone.

"Could it be that your highest level is so laid-back?"