Though they had only spoken in fragments.
Zeng Rongyu, his cousin, had still heard this earth-shattering revelation from the father and son.
Astonishment showed on her delicate face.
Yet she did not voice any opinion.
The entire room fell silent for a long while.
Only the somewhat hurried breathing of father and son could be heard.
After a long time, Zeng Shilin slowly raised his head and looked at Zeng Anmin, his voice low.
"All of this is merely conjecture and speculation. We need to find irrefutable evidence."
Hearing this, Zeng Anmin slowly nodded.
He understood. Since his father had said this much, it meant that deep down, he already leaned more toward Zeng Anmin's conclusion.
"I know." He looked up at Zeng Shilin. "Father, there are many things in this world that demand our full attention."
"Especially in a man-eating place like the officialdom of the capital."
"Better to believe it exists than believe it does not."
"Mm." Zeng Shilin's face remained solemn from beginning to end. He slowly raised his head and looked south.
"It is time to find a way out for father and son."
"Oh?" Zeng Anmin raised a brow slightly. "Do you have any good ideas?"
"The Southern Mountains of the Myriad Demon Mountain Range."
Zeng Shilin did not hide anything from his fine eldest son.
Zeng Anmin frowned. "I understand your plan, but even if father and son march out and conquer the Southern Mountains, Emperor Jianhong... he will likely send someone else to take them over."
"We will discuss that when the time comes. Remember, do not reveal any clues before anyone."
Zeng Shilin lightly smoothed the wrinkles in his clothes, his expression deep and secluded.
"Otherwise, given our emperor's temperament, he will not leave father and son even a chance to catch