In the hall that was once extremely enthusiastic just now, because of Yao Zhongmin's words, there was a short dead silence.

To say that the remaining eight families work together to investigate the destruction of the Zi family and other four families, whether it is a person or a contribution, more or less, they will not have the slightest complaint, after all, it is a matter of their own body, no one can shirk their responsibilities and be alone, and once they incur any bad results because of shirking responsibility, it is not something they can afford.

However, forming an offensive and defensive alliance, and merging their family into the alliance, changing its appearance, and unified management, they have to think carefully.

Moreover, the most important thing is that the Yao family has always been very close to the Guo family, and there is a faint meaning that the Guo family is the head of the horse, and they usually have a lot of saddle before and after the Guo family, they don't know whether it is Yao Zhongmin's own meaning or Guo Lao's meaning.

If it's just Yao Zhongmin's meaning, if they don't agree, they can directly deny it, or directly as Yao Zhongmin himself said, when he let out a fart and ignore it, but if Yao Zhongmin is just a messenger, who said this on behalf of Guo Lao, then it is not good, but it will offend the Guo family.

Some of them secretly looked at Guo Lao's face, wanting to see what Guo Lao's attitude was towards this matter, but unfortunately Guo Lao's expression remained unchanged, and no one could see what he was thinking in his heart.

After being silent for a while, someone finally couldn't help but ask: "Old Guo, I don't know what you think of the Yao family master's words?"

It was Xu Zhiping, the head of the Xu family, who spoke, and he felt very awkward about Yao Zhongmin's words, and he didn't like Yao Zhongmin's way of behaving in the world, so he asked.

"Yes, Guo Lao, you are an elder, this matter is not trivial, whether it is okay or not, you have to make a statement." Lin Xiaozhi said, he looked like an honest man, and when he said this, his expression and tone were very sincere.

When the others heard this, their eyes fell on Guo Lao's body, waiting for Guo Lao's answer.

Guo Lao put down the teacup in his hand, his slightly cloudy gaze swept around everyone, and then said slowly: "I am against it."

Am I against it?

The three words that are not light or heavy fall on everyone's ears, but they have completely different meanings, some people are surprised, some people are puzzled, and some people are a little relieved.

They were still worried that Guo Lao would follow Yao Zhongmin's words, but now that they heard Guo Lao say this, it seems that Yao Zhongmin's words are completely his own meaning, not for the Guo family.

Yao Zhongmin's face was anxious, and he said urgently: "Guo Lao, I personally think that this building is still very good, the strength of our single family is still too weak, and I think that no one is sure that he can deal with the invisible black hand behind him alone, the current situation can be described as extremely critical, if there is no alliance, it is very likely that the other party will be defeated one by one, and once an alliance is formed, a powerful living force will be formed, and the crisis will be naturally resolved, I don't understand, why should you object, even if I respect your old identity, You'll have to give me an explanation."

Yao Zhongmin jumped up and down in a hurry, scratching his cheeks and ears, and his nose was red in a hurry, like a monkey whose tail had been stepped on.

Guo Lao shook his head and said seriously: "When I say opposition, it doesn't mean that your construction is not good, but that the feasibility is not very high, and besides, if as you said, the eight families form an offensive and defensive alliance, who will do this alliance leader?

Yao Zhongmin smiled bitterly: "Old Guo, whether it is prestige or seniority, this alliance leader is naturally up to you, what is there to think about?"

"No, I'm old, where can I take on this great responsibility, it's better to leave it to you young people, and it can be regarded as adding a burden to you young people." Guo Lao waved his hand and said.

"Since you said so, Elder Guo, then you see, who is more suitable to be the leader of this alliance?" Yao Zhongmin looked at the people present and asked.

Everyone's hearts tightened, obviously Guo Lao had denied Yao Zhongmin's mention before, but after such a round, it was as if they were being bypassed by Yao Zhongmin.

But listening to Guo Lao's voice, he suddenly raised a few points, slapped his thigh and laughed: "Master Yao, if you really have you, you almost got me into it, the old man, I didn't promise you that if you form an offensive and defensive alliance, this alliance will not be visible, what kind of alliance leader to choose."

Then Guo Lao beckoned again: "If you still have any ideas, even if you say them, you don't have to hide them, just like the head of the Yao family, don't be afraid to say the wrong thing, if you are afraid of having any ideas but not saying them, it will be bad."

Saying this, Guo Lao glanced at Zhong Quan without any appearance, and when he touched the corner of Guo Lao's eyes, Zhong Quan didn't know that he was referring to Sang and scolding Huai, but he just snorted lightly and didn't say anything.

"Old Guo, what the head of the Yao family said, I think it's okay." Jiang Zhuyou, the head of the Jiang family, said.

"Master Jiang, what do you mean?" Guo Lao asked with a sigh.

Jiang Zhu said: "My twelve cultivation families, I usually boast of the same qi and branches, advance and retreat together, and share honor and disgrace, but this time the matter of the four major families such as the Zi family is undoubtedly the same as the iron fact, and slapped us viciously, as a member of the twelve families, I feel heartache and humiliation, I believe that you must be the same as me, and empathize with me."

"Needless to say." Guo Lao nodded.

Jiang Zhu continued to speak, he looked a little excited, and said loudly: "As you said, Guo Lao, within my twelve families, the surface is united, but in fact it is a mass of scattered sand, each guarding one acre and three points of territory, it is okay, but at the critical moment, it exposes a fatal shortcoming, if it is like this, I think, it will not be long, the fate of the Zi family and other families is our end, is it difficult, this problem, what do you still have doubts?"

Xu Zhiping coughed, raised his head and said, "Master Jiang, will this be too serious?"

"Yes, even though I'm in a bit of trouble right now, I shouldn't mess up my position like this." Wei Ting said with a little dissatisfaction.

"Is that serious?" Jiang Zhu sneered and said, "Before the Zi family and the other four major families had an accident, who would have thought that something like that would happen? What I am saying now is just a precaution, of course, if any of you think I am wrong, then I have nothing to say."

"It's not that you're wrong, but ...... It's ......" Wei Ting sighed softly, and hesitated for a moment to say the next words.

"Everyone should talk about things, and there should be no quarrels, let alone blame each other, except for normal discussions, of course." Guo Lao said in a timely manner.

"I'm sorry, I'm too excited, but I'm also thinking about the future of the Twelve Families, and I hope Elder Guo won't blame." Jiang Zhu hugged his fists and said.

"What is the Jiang family master, what we are doing now is for the consideration of the twelve families, the foundation left by our ancestors, even if we are unable to forge ahead, then we must guard it well, how can we blame you." Boss Guo raised his face and said.

After a pause, Guo Lao said again: "The words of the Jiang family master are still a little reasonable, of course, the words of the Xu family master and the Wei family master are not wrong, now the identity of the enemy is unknown, we can't mess up, so as not to give the other party a chance to take advantage of it, but you must know that just like this, it is far from enough, you must be prepared, don't give the other party a chance to start."

"Guo Lao's single-minded plan for the future of my twelve families is admirable, my Lin Xiaozhi is not talented, but I am not the kind of person who is stubborn and pedantic, I also think that the construction proposed by the head of the Yao family is feasible, and at the same time, I even built the alliance when it was established, Guo Lao, you served as the leader of the alliance." Lin Xiaozhi suddenly stood up and said to Guo Lao with a fist.

"Master Lin, I also expressed the attitude I just expressed, you are embarrassing me." Guo Lao said helplessly.

"Guo Lao, I know that this makes you embarrassed, but you can do extraordinary things at extraordinary times, and only you can take on this great responsibility, and please Guo Lao do not shirk." Lin Xiaozhi said solemnly, word by word, sincere, and loud.

Guo Lao smiled bitterly, stretched out a finger and pointed at Lin Xiaozhi, and said: "Lin family master, you, this is to roast me on the fire, do something for the twelve families, it is my business, logically speaking, I should not refuse, but I must also make everyone happy and convinced, I, an old man, am not so convincing."

Yao Zhongmin said at this time: "Guo Lao is polite, if you think you can't do it, to put it mildly, I really can't think of anyone else who can do it, otherwise you see how it is, anyway, everyone is here today, you might as well go through a process, everyone raise your hand to vote, and agree to form an offensive and defensive alliance with a raise of hands, if you don't agree, then forget it, in this way, it can be considered fair."

"This-" Guo Lao hesitated.

"What the head of the Yao family said is right, just do it, I, Lin Xiaozhi, am the first to raise my hand in favor." As he spoke, Lin Xiaozhi raised his right hand high.

"Count me in." Yao Zhongmin raised his hand.

"I'm for it too." Jiang Zhu raised his hand.

Shui Baimei, Xu Zhiping and Wei Ting all frowned secretly, they were naturally unwilling to form an offensive and defensive alliance, but the current situation was a little complicated, because there were already three people who raised their hands in favor, counting one Old Man Guo, that is, four, whether they raised their hands or not, today's matter, I am afraid that it cannot be transferred by their will.

But at this moment, Zhong Quan sneered: "Old man Guo is really a good means, it's better if I didn't come today, Zhong still has some things to deal with, so I'll leave." O