The Family Head Changes Hands
January 3rd, Wu City at the Ringwater Continent, before dawn.
At this moment, all was quiet, and the bright streetlights were turned off in advance because sunrise was approaching.
The densely packed buildings made the Wu City in the dark seem particularly enclosed.
However, this crowded layout of houses was disrupted at one point.
The Bo Xi residence is quite spacious and magnificent, with five courtyards covering a considerable area.
The entire Bo Xi Family remained quietly asleep, completely unaware that chaos was quietly approaching.
Bo Xiwan stood outside his room, which was located on the outer edge of the Bo Xi Family, furthest from the head of the family.
To be honest, Bo Xiwan didn't really have any obsession with becoming the head of the family.
He's just used to arguing.
As a child, he fought for a bite to eat; as he grew older, he fought for a penny; and now, he's just fighting for his own life.
Perhaps it was because the plan was about to begin, but for the first time in a long time, Bo Xiwan was filled with a myriad of thoughts.
When did he begin plotting to seize power?
Did she witness her mother's tragic death when she was five years old, or was she blatantly poisoned when she was six?
Is it due to the increasingly obvious malice directed at him by his siblings in recent years, or is it due to the long-term, nurturing education he received from his "father"?
Or perhaps, when he discovered that it was the Bo Xi Family who were suppressing his Caravan, he gave up all illusions about this place.
But it doesn't matter anymore.
The night breeze ruffled Bo Xiwan's brown hair, pulling him out of his reverie.
Since you don't want to let me leave, and are trying to tie me to your ship as a cash cow.
Then don't blame me for usurping the position of head of the family and taking it for myself!
"Let's do it."
The calm voice was exceptionally clear in the quiet night; the next moment, a thunderclap boomed!
"Bang!"
The main hall behind the gate of the Bo Xi Family mansion collapsed instantly, and thick smoke rose up after the loud noise.
With the large number of guards at the gate briefly blocked from entering, the race against time to force the emperor inside the compound officially began.
The servants in the mansion were the first to react.
Their caution and instinctive awareness of the atmosphere made them the first to realize that death was imminent.
But what's the point?
Bo Xiwan has no intention of appointing the previous generation of lackeys.
These ubiquitous yet inconspicuous "worker ants" are the most well-known, yet also the most fickle, creatures.
He already had his own team before he even formulated his plan to seize power, so naturally he wouldn't leave any potential threats alive.
A soldier dressed in the same uniform as the guards of the Bo Xi Family brought down his knife.
"Laugh!"
The servant's head rolled to the ground, his eyes wide with disbelief and terror.
This scene was playing out in various parts of the courtyard, and at the same time, the same thing was happening in the main courtyard of the family.
Even when Bo Xiwan arrived, the somewhat obese old patriarch had already been dragged out.
Father, how have you been?
The old patriarch was brought before Bo Xiwan. In the dim light, he could see the face of the person in front of him clearly; it was both familiar and unfamiliar.
Immediately afterwards, he was stunned by the young man, who looked like the leader of the gang, calling him "father."
"You... you are... Bo Xiwan?"
He called out somewhat uncertainly.
After all, in his memory, that child seemed to have only some mediocre business talent.
"It's kind of you to remember my name. As a token of gratitude for your kindness in raising me, I'll grant you a quick and painless death."
"You! You unfilial son!"
Whether it was the condescending, disdainful look that provoked him, or the realization that the person in front of him was indeed his son, he didn't know.
The old body, hollowed out by lust and pleasure, wriggled and straightened, and the old patriarch suddenly became erect.
"Laugh!"
Bo Xiwan burst out laughing when he saw Bo Xiwan's ugly appearance.
"You...!"
Before the old patriarch could say anything more, a sharp scimitar suddenly appeared in Bo Xiwan's hand.
Thump!
The old patriarch's head fell to the ground, and the splash of crimson blood had not yet touched Bo Xiwan before it was completely blocked by the misty Psychic Energy.
No one present raised any objections; they all bowed their heads, silent as warm statues.
Bo Xiwan habitually straightened his appearance before calmly making the announcement.
"The patriarch suddenly fell ill and could not be saved. Before his death, he entrusted the Bo Xi Family to me."
"From this day forward, I will inherit my father's will and assume the position of head of the family."
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone in the audience knelt down on one knee in unison on the bright red carpet.
At that moment, the first rays of morning sunlight began to spread across the horizon, shining through the smoke and screams of the explosion onto Bo Xiwan.
From then on, he secured the position of head of the family.
This is only the first step; the most important thing next is whether they can hold onto this position.
"Ridiculous! The patriarch has never mentioned any intention to give you the position. I have reason to doubt the credibility of this matter!"
"Second Elder, this is a fact that everyone agrees on. Please stop making things up."
"Yes, Second Elder, the most urgent task is to help the family head stabilize the situation, and then we should demand an explanation from Shengtian!"
Inside the meeting room, a group of energetic old men were sitting.
Listening to their conversation, it seemed they were arguing about something related to the change of head of the Bo Xi Family.
Judging from the seating arrangement, the old man sitting some distance away from everyone else seemed to be in a group of his own.
In fact, the Second Elder, filled with rage, did not want things to turn out this way.
However, while the old master was still alive, he was the old master's yes-man, the most "loyal" dog.
It's also the dog that most shamelessly bullies others.
That's why he was promoted to the position of Second Elder, and that's why he was at odds with the First Elder.
This has led to the terrible situation of being isolated we see today.
Just as the Second Elder was about to say something and struggle a bit more, the meeting room door was suddenly opened.
He had originally thought that Bo Xiwan to come in, but instead, several clearly formidable servants arrived.
"The Second Elder colluded with Bo Xiqian at Shengtian Public School, plotting to seize the position of family head. His intentions are despicable; take him away!"
"I didn't...!"
Before the Second Elder could even utter a rebuttal, his mouth and nose were covered.
The moment he was captured by the two, his cultivation level in the Earth Realm suddenly and rapidly disappeared like water flowing from a burst dam.
He had no way to resist and was dragged away in front of all the elders.
"Gentlemen, to prevent the traitor from escaping, I have no choice but to capture him as soon as possible."
Bo Xiwan strode into the conference room, brushing past the Second Elder who was being dragged along.
He said apologetically, "Please forgive me if I have offended any of the elders."
"What are you saying, Master? In times of emergency, expediency is necessary; you needn't go to such lengths."
"The patriarch's concern for the Bo Xi Family is undeniable."
What the elders were thinking was unknown, but on the surface, they were all very amicable.
For a moment, the entire conference room was filled with an atmosphere of unity and solidarity.
Bo Xiwan watched their performance calmly. After a moment, he raised his hand to quiet himself, and it took him a while to stop talking.
A hint of mockery flashed subtly in his eyes as he steered the meeting to the main topic.
"Gentlemen, let's now discuss how to respond to Shengtian Public School's attempt to seize control of my Bo Xi Family."