Don’t panic if you get scammed, give him a Desert Eagle instead.

So that night, lying in bed, the two pondered the problem repeatedly, but could not come up with a solution.

"Have we stumbled into a dead end? Think about it carefully. Logically speaking, these subterranean humans, as products of a super-powered civilization, should possess a vast empire. Why have they only formed a city-state-like civilization?"

"I guess it's probably to control the birth rate."

In reality, they don't know much about these superhumans.

"How about this, if we really have no clue, we'll go to the Earth's core again tomorrow to have a deeper conversation with them and find out the real situation. After all, they know everything about us, while we know nothing about them, which is really putting us at a disadvantage."

The next day, the couple visited the palace again, this time for a private visit.

When they raised these questions, the leader burst into laughter.

"I knew you would ask these questions. It's actually very simple. An ancient war once broke out in our ancient history."

Few survived the battle, and the surface was no longer habitable. Some proposed building an underground city-state, but many more believed it couldn't support such a large population.

Ultimately, because the surface was indeed unsuitable for habitation, most people chose to leave their homes.

"We stayed because we love the earth. After generations of reproduction, we have become what we are today."

It turns out this is a very large family.

"Of course, our ancient war is similar to your current situation. At that time, two different camps engaged in various struggles and could not find a suitable solution. In the end, both sides were provoked and launched a nuclear war."

After listening, Jiang Chuan roughly understood the reason.

“We were all crazy back then, and looking back now, our ancestors were incredibly foolish. But what I didn’t expect was that you humans would repeat the same mistakes.”

Jiang Chuan shook his head after hearing this.

"There's nothing we can do; there will always be some people who are stubbornly unrepentant."

"The only thing to be thankful for is that your world has a country called Kyushu, which is your homeland."

After listening to these accounts, Jiang Chuan seemed to realize a key point: perhaps this time it wasn't an intentional exaggeration...

In other words, human society may indeed be evolving in the direction predicted by these ancient ancestors, the only difference being that humans today possess a certain restraining force.

“Right now, what I’m most concerned about is the future of humanity. Based on the various clues we’ve gathered, it’s very likely that humanity will face another devastating catastrophe in the near future—otherwise, why is my son still considered the savior who has descended to earth?”

Jiang Chuan desperately wanted to verify the truth behind his son's identity from every angle.

After all, as a father, his greatest wish is simply for his child to grow up safely.

“I understand your anxiety as a father.”

Those inhabitants from the inner world dared not reveal the truth.

The reason is as simple as it gets.

When they revealed the truth last time, it triggered a mass extinction of life on Earth.

All that era left these subterranean inhabitants with were harrowing and terrifying memories.

"I am truly sorry. I know that hiding this will not benefit anyone, but I implore you to understand the most direct fears in the hearts of our subterranean people."

Jiang Chuan could only sigh and give up.

So why did he come all the way here?
If these problems cannot be solved now, one will become a burden.

Moreover, Xu Jiajia is still waiting for him to return.

The world is currently at a critical stage of recovery. As the man with the greatest potential to restore the world to its original state, he naturally yearns to understand the future trajectory of the world. Even if he cannot see the whole picture, he should at least have a clear understanding of the specific situation. But what exactly does this hesitant attitude signify?
"I've noticed that you all always do this when it comes to the crucial points. I've encountered similar situations many times, and they always end up being left unresolved. Anyway, I'll take my leave."

Jiang Chuan felt utterly helpless. If these people were unwilling to be honest, why have they invited him in the first place?
In particular, those prophets collectively extended an invitation, but upon his arrival, they all fell silent.

"Ugh!"

In desperation, one of the officials could only shake his head and sigh.

"We would like this too, but if I tell you the truth, can you guarantee that it will never be leaked? You can't even tell your superiors a thing."

"What kind of conditions are these?"

Jiang Chuan looked displeased.

“My superiors have always worked closely with me, and this gentleman will certainly do his utmost to protect the secret. If even he wants to keep it from me, what's the point of me knowing this secret?”

"No matter how brilliant your superior is, he is still the top leader. At all times, his primary concern will always be national security."

This person in charge clearly identified a problem.

"But didn't you just say that Kyushu will play a more important role in the future? If we don't tell him the truth, are we supposed to blindly explore the path of development in the dark?"

Jiang Chuan felt extremely frustrated.

"That's the reality. We came here seeking cooperation. But I don't think you all genuinely want to join forces; you might even be trying to manipulate us, right?"

Upon hearing this, the officials waved their hands repeatedly, looking aggrieved. They would never have invited Jiang Chuan if they hadn't desperately wanted to find a way out.

The crux of the problem lies in their shared fear. While they trust Jiang Chuan, they find it difficult to trust anyone else, especially their superior who could potentially become a hindrance in a critical moment.

But in today's world, Kyushu is the only country worth cooperating with. If we don't want to continue being isolated and helpless, why should we maintain close ties with them?
"Mr. Jiang, may we have a moment to discuss this internally? We didn't expect there would be so many concerns. We need to reach a consensus."

"Okay, please do it as soon as possible."

Jiang Chuan had no choice but to agree. He hadn't expected to encounter such a situation at this crucial moment, but he had no other choice at the moment, as he needed to gain the approval of these people.

The inhabitants of the subterranean immediately gathered and nervously discussed their next steps.

“My thinking is very clear: if we tell Jiang Chuan the truth, he will definitely report it to his superiors.”

"But what can concealment change? Kyushu is an ideal ally; wouldn't it be better to rely on them?"

"The key question is whether they can truly solve our predicament? If they can't, why reveal their hand?"

……

As everyone was discussing the matter, the person in charge suddenly shook his head and interrupted.

"How short-sighted!"

If it weren't for the previous unforeseen events, this person in charge would never have invited Jiang Chuan to appear. But in the world beneath this giant stone town, a crisis is spreading that leaves them helpless...

“Our ancestors have all been able to open their third eye through a specific method, but this method consumes a great deal of vital energy, as you all know. Now, if we can obtain the assistance of this human, perhaps we can resolve the current crisis. Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds?”

The crisis the person in charge was referring to was an unknown disease that had recently broken out in the community.

This disease is nothing to fear for humans on Earth.

Therefore, the ideal solution would be for Jiang Chuan to assemble a research team or send someone to Chen Tianfei's laboratory for assistance. (End of Chapter)