When he took out his phone and saw the displayed number, he was stunned.
"It’s the Thunder Emperor!"
"Is it him?"
The few people beside him were also surprised one after another.
"He’s calling at this time? Could it be that he already knows everything?" Elder Yan asked.
There was a hint of schadenfreude in his heart.
Because those two people had nothing to do with their families.
Even if the Thunder Emperor called to settle accounts, it wouldn’t involve them.
Of course, their faces still showed worried expressions.
Su Ming couldn’t help but feel a little nervous.
After all, it was the Thunder Emperor, one of the strongest in Yan Country.
Moreover, he himself was feeling guilty.
But as the saying goes, if it’s a blessing, it’s not a curse; if it’s a curse, you can’t escape it. Besides, he had lived for decades and seen all sorts of big storms.
He took a deep breath and pressed the answer button.
"Elder Su."
The Thunder Emperor’s voice sounded.
"I suppose you know the purpose of my call, right?"
Su Ming laughed and said, "Sorry, Thunder Emperor, I don’t quite understand."
"Then let me remind you, Elder Su. You should recognize Gong Bo and Yu Jianqiao, right?"
"Them? Of course, I know them, notorious wanted criminals. How could I possibly not know them? I saw the news this morning that you caught them, great, the sooner those two are gone, the better!" Su Ming cursed vehemently.
As if those two had nothing to do with him at all.
The few people beside him kept their eyes fixed, pretending not to hear or see.
Basic maneuver; if it were them, they would also play dumb at this time.
However, the Thunder Emperor was not a fool and wasn’t easy to deceive.
Sure enough, when the Thunder Emperor’s voice sounded again, it was already tinged with displeasure.
"Elder Su, if you continue like this, there’s no point. The reason I called this time is to avoid conflict between us so that the Fierce Beasts won’t take advantage. Let’s cut to the chase. This time, your actions against the Awakeners, I can overlook it as if it never happened. I just hope there won’t be a next time."
The Thunder Emperor said.
He was able to reach this stage not just through his own efforts but also with the help of the Elder Council.
Back then, when they repelled the Three-headed Beast Emperor, they and the Elder Council had contributed significantly.
Moreover, if he and the War Emperor clashed, it would inevitably mean opposing the Ice Emperor too.
Unless absolutely necessary, he didn’t want things to escalate to that point.
"The Thunder Emperor is joking."
Su Ming’s tone softened, "We’ve never targeted you. Given the Fierce Beast’s aggressive approach, we should indeed unite and fight against them together."
After all, Gong Bo and Yu Jianqiao had already fallen into the hands of the Awakened Association.
There was no other option but to accept it.
"Elder Su, that’s good to hear. Besides that, I need to remind you and the other elders who should be around you, right?"
Su Ming glanced around and said honestly, "Yes, they are."
"I already know about your issue with Chen Fan. No matter if those two were following your order to hunt him down, he certainly believes so. I know him quite well, and this matter will not simply end here."
"Hmph, and so what?"
Su Ming was instantly furious, "A little brat, does he really think he can overturn everything?"
"Exactly, that brat dared to kill my grandson; I will make sure he pays with his blood!" Xu Hu also spoke up.
The other three remained silent.
Of course, they also wanted Chen Fan dead. After all, the enmity was already there, but wanting him dead and being able to kill him were two different things.
"Words are pointless."
The Thunder Emperor stated bluntly: "Chen Fan’s current strength is such that even I am not confident I could defeat him."
With these words, Su Ming and Xu Hu felt like roosters with their throats cut off, suddenly speechless.
"He, he’s that strong?" Zhao Chunyuan asked tremulously.
"Very strong. What’s even more terrifying is the speed at which his strength is growing."
The Thunder Emperor squinted his eyes subconsciously, "I remember the last time I saw him, I was confident I could defeat him. But when I saw him yesterday, I realized I couldn’t see through him at all anymore. And only three days had passed between those meetings. Who knows if, by the next meeting, his strength will surpass mine."
He was speaking sincerely.
But to Su Ming and the others, it sounded as if he was intentionally trying to scare them.
Who could grow stronger by the day?
Especially at the Celestial Human Realm, it often took decades to see any improvement.
"I know you don’t believe me, but I still want to give you some advice. Reconcile with him quickly. This will be beneficial for both you and Yan Country."
"Reconcile? How would we even do that?"
Zhao Chunyuan asked first.
As soon as he spoke, Su Ming and Xu Hu cast unfriendly glances at him.
"I was just asking. If a true reconciliation could happen, wouldn’t it be good for both sides?" Zhao Chunyuan said.
When Chen Fan was still unknown, he believed that anyone who dared to defy the Elder Council’s authority deserved death!
But seeing that Chen Fan now had the power to rival the Elder Council, he hesitated.
"Old Zhao is right. Our enmity with him initially stemmed from the Song Family. Now that even the Song Family no longer exists, what’s the point of holding on to this grudge?" Elder Yan also quickly said.
"I agree with their opinion."
Elder Qin also spoke at this time.
"You!"
Xu Hu felt about to explode in anger.
Previously, those standing with him, wanting Chen Fan dead, were them.
Now, those advocating for reconciliation were also them.
So, does this mean his grandson died for nothing?
"What kind of reconciliation?"
The Thunder Emperor’s voice rang out, "I’m not sure because this is a matter between you two. But I’m willing to act as a mediator and inquire about Chen Fan’s conditions, then relay them to you. If you agree, this matter can be put to rest."
"Then please ask on our behalf," Zhao Chunyuan hurriedly said.
"What about your opinion, Elder Su?" the Thunder Emperor asked.
Su Ming was extremely reluctant.
But given the current situation, they were indeed at a disadvantage.
Without having their family’s ancestor or the Ice Emperor intervene, there was no way to deal with Chen Fan.
However, the Thunder Emperor had just said that Chen Fan’s current strength was already comparable to his. Unless their several family ancestors acted together, it would be very difficult to kill him completely.
But just consider if it was possible to persuade several ancestors to act together?
Unless the family faced a life-and-death crisis, it was impossible for the ancestors to act. The ancestors were the ones they served, not the other way around.
So, after careful consideration, he finally spoke, "Then please ask on our behalf, Thunder Emperor, but his conditions shouldn’t be too outrageous. We are seeking resolution for the greater good, not because we’re afraid of him."
"Fine."
The Thunder Emperor finished and hung up the phone.
He actually understood clearly that the chances of reconciliation were very slim.
Even if Chen Fan agreed to reconcile, his conditions would likely cause the Elder Council considerable loss.
But he still harbored a bit of hope. If possible, he didn’t want to see a full-blown conflict where everyone would be dragged into it.
"Zhao, what do you mean?"
After the call, Xu Hu vented his anger on Zhao Chunyuan, "Are you scared? Huh?"
"Xu, what are you talking about? Scared of what?"
"If not scared, why would you want to reconcile with that brat?"
"I just asked the Thunder Emperor to check. It’s not even certain if reconciliation is possible."
"Really, no matter the conditions, I won’t agree! He killed my grandson, and I want him to pay with his blood!" Xu Hu said excitedly.
Neither the Zhao Family, Qin Family, nor the Yan Family had suffered any loss.
It seemed like the Su Family lost two people, but those two were just pawns, their deaths weren’t significant.
However, Xu Lian was a direct descendant of his Xu Family, and the most promising one.
If reconciliation happened, wouldn’t Xu Lian die in vain?
He couldn’t accept it!!!