Under One Person: Please Call Me Golden Flash

Chapter 422 Revisiting the Gao Family
His purpose in doing this was to pave the way for the Gao family to later ask the company for reliance on him!
Gao Tian had already inquired and found out that the regional head of Nadutong in Northeast China had not yet been appointed.

What they were eyeing was the position of regional head.

Gao Tian knew very well that the so-called board position was ultimately just a "stopgap measure" for the company to stabilize the situation.

Although nominally a company "director," in reality, he is still just an outsider.

But the regional head is different; he is a real "regional governor" with great power in his hands!

The Gao family is no longer as glorious as the "Four Families" before the war. If the Gao family wants to continue, joining the company is the best choice!

Ideals are often lofty, but reality is often harsh.

Before I even had a chance to put this idea into practice, such a huge thing happened.

Leaving aside the relationship between Zhao Fangxu, the current chairman of Nadutong, and Zhao Zhen, the fact that the area outside the Great Wall is in such chaos, yet the Gao family is completely helpless about it.

With this kind of performance, how could he possibly ask the company for the position of regional manager?

Just as Gao Tian was feeling extremely frustrated, a voice full of surprise suddenly rang in everyone's ears.

"Master...Grandma! It's Grandma! Grandma's back!"

Upon hearing these words, not only Gao Tian, ​​but everyone in the Gao family present stood up excitedly.

Gao Tian walked excitedly to the Gao family member who had brought the news.

"What did you say? Where is your grandma?!"

"Hey, you Gao boys, all looking so worried. Did your family lose some precious treasure?"

Suddenly, a cheerful voice rang out.

Gao Tian looked up and saw a person walking out of the gate.

The man was tall and straight like a pine tree, dressed in coarse cloth clothes that had been washed until they were faded, with a peaceful and gentle face and deep, calm eyes.

Although he hadn't seen that face for many years, Gao Tian would never forget it!
Zhao Zhen, former chairman of Nadutong!
On his shoulder, a snow-white little fox with bright, mischievous eyes was swishing its bushy tail triumphantly. Who else could it be but the missing Aunt Hutu?!
"Aunt?!"

"It's my great-aunt!!"

"She's alright! That's great!"

The Gao family erupted in cheers of surprise, instantly dispelling the oppressive atmosphere.

Gao Yao took an excited step forward, his eyes even turning red.

However, just as everyone was overjoyed, Gao Tian's gaze swept over Hu Tu with delight before fixing itself firmly on Zhao Zhen with unbelievable awe.

"Chairman Zhao... Chairman Zhao?!"

Gao Tian's voice trembled slightly, and he subconsciously used the honorific title he had used back then.

The pipe in his hand fell to the ground with a "thud," scattering a few sparks.

The entire council chamber fell silent instantly.

The commotion that had just started because of Hu Tu's return came to an abrupt halt, and everyone's eyes were focused on Zhao Zhen, filled with shock, bewilderment, and a sense of awe from the depths of their souls.

Zhao Zhen, the "Golden Thunder Lord"!
That legendary figure who once suffocated the entire world of supernatural beings, single-handedly founded Nadutong and established its supreme status, and then quietly retired at the peak of his career!
He actually... came back?! And right in front of us?!
Zhao Zhen seemed oblivious to the momentary silence and the countless shocked gazes. He walked calmly into the hall as if taking a leisurely stroll.

The stubble on its shoulder was even more arrogant, its little head held high, enjoying the moment when everyone was watching.

"Gao Tian, ​​it's been many years, and your smoking habit has gotten even worse."

Zhao Zhen's gaze swept over the pipe on the ground, his tone flat, revealing neither joy nor anger. Gao Tian suddenly snapped out of his daze and quickly bowed deeply, adopting an extremely humble posture.

"Chairman Zhao... no, Brother Zhao, it's been so many years, you still look as dashing as ever..."

"Grandma, so you were looking for me? Thank you so much, Chairman Zhao, for bringing me back to the Gao family."

His voice still trembled slightly with excitement.

Zhao Zhen nodded slightly. Without exchanging pleasantries, he glanced at all the tense-looking members of the Gao family present and asked directly:

"No need for words of gratitude. Hu Tu came to me, and it is my duty to protect her."

"Gao Tian, ​​I ask you, how long has Hu Tianbiao been missing? How far has the rampage of the 'Soul-Binding and General-Distribution' beyond the Great Wall progressed? What clues have you found?"

The three questions went straight to the point, without any beating around the bush.

The aura of someone who had long held a high position and controlled the overall situation spread silently, causing the elite members of the Gao family present to involuntarily hold their breath, as if they had returned to the moment when they faced this iron-fisted chairman at the company headquarters.

Gao Tian took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the turmoil in his heart, his face showing bitterness and solemnity.

"Brother Zhao, Master Biao has been missing for over half a month. As for the disaster of the capture of the spirit and dispatch of generals outside the Great Wall... it is far more serious than we initially anticipated!"

He quickly organized his thoughts and explained the situation in detail.

"Initially, there were only a few scattered reports of 'evil cultivators' using strange methods to subdue or injure spirits, similar to the methods of binding spirits and commanding generals."

We sent several teams of experts to investigate, but... they all disappeared without a trace, neither alive nor dead!

"Later, the situation deteriorated rapidly. More and more people gained the ability to control spirits and command them. They were well-organized, acted swiftly, and specifically targeted spirits with profound cultivation, using extremely ruthless methods."

Not only did they forcibly bind spirits, but some even...suggestedly used a method of 'spirit possession'!

When Gao Tian spoke of the "method of absorbing spirits," his voice was filled with barely suppressed anger and a hint of fear.

"The method of absorbing spirits?"

Zhao Zhen frowned slightly, a flash of coldness passing through his eyes.

This vicious method, as expected, still managed to spread.

"Yes!"

Gao Tian nodded emphatically.

“At several locations where the incidents occurred, we sensed strong lingering resentment and unique Qi fluctuations from the forcibly devoured spirits, which are consistent with the characteristics of the spirit-summoning and spirit-controlling methods recorded in the annals.”

Biao Ye... disappeared while investigating one of the important strongholds.

His last message back was that the stronghold was heavily guarded and had extremely strong protective barriers.

Upon hearing this, Hu Tu gripped Zhao Zhen's collar tightly with his little paws, his eyes filled with worry.

"Uncle Biao... he must be trapped by those bastards! Zhao Zhen, we have to go save him right away!"

Zhao Zhen patted Hu Tu's head reassuringly, his gaze sharp as a knife: "Location of the stronghold?"

Deep in the Changbai Mountains lies a secluded valley called "Hantan'ao".

We attempted a direct assault, but the area was riddled with restrictions targeting elves, and the enemy seemed to anticipate our movements. Our attempts failed several times, resulting in significant losses for our forces.

(End of this chapter)