Family System, Conspiracy

Once the matter had been settled, everyone withdrew one after another.

Before long, Li Xinge was the only one left in the council hall.

As the great doors slowly closed, Li Xinge silently called out in his mind, "System."

A transparent, minimalist light screen appeared in response, freezing before Li Xinge's eyes.

Rows of data were laid out on the screen in perfect order.

He focused his gaze...

[Lineage Name: Green Maple Li Clan]

[Patriarch: Li Xinge (Early Qi and Blood Realm)]

[Lineage Level: Level 1]

[Family Fortune: White]

[Number of Clan Members: 1,231]

[Number of Branch Clan Members: 103,456]

[Lineage Combat Strength: Qi and Blood Realm: 1 person, Body Realm: 12 people, Body Forging Realm: 478 people]

[Lineage Wealth: 20,578 taels (gold)]

[Lineage Territory: jpg (Your phone does not currently support viewing this image)]

[Lineage Buffs: None]

[Patriarch Buff: Beginner Cultivation Speed Boost (Patriarch's cultivation speed increased by 20%)]

[Lineage Cohesion: 71 (Fairly united)]

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[Beginner Quest: Bind the Family Fortune]

[Quest Progress: 99%]

[Reward: Clan Fortune Blessing (Note: When the host is within the lineage's territory, they will receive the Family Fortune's blessing, increasing their strength. If they leave the lineage's territory, the farther away they are, the weaker the blessing becomes. At the same time, using the Clan Fortune Blessing will consume Family Fortune. Once the Family Fortune is exhausted, the host and the host's lineage will be directly destroyed by an irresistible external force. Please use with caution.)]

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[Main Quest: Lead the Family Out of Crisis]

[Quest Progress: 0%]

[Quest Description: After the old patriarch's death, the lineage lost the deterrence of its top combat strength. The lineage's enemies have already begun to act. Please lead the lineage out of this crisis as soon as possible!]

[Reward 1: Beginner Family Cultivation Buff (All clan members' cultivation speed increased by 10%)]

[Reward 2: More Children More Blessings Buff (The lineage's newborn birth rate increased by 10%)]

[Reward 3: Profound Tier Intermediate Cultivation Method ×1]

[Reward 4: Profound Tier Intermediate Martial Skill ×1]

[Reward 5: Host's cultivation talent increased to seventh rank]

This Family System was Li Xinge's greatest support.

Beyond the system, he also carried a heaven-shaking secret in his mind.

He was not a person of this world.

He came from Blue Star.

Seventeen years ago, an accident had caused him to be reborn into this world in an infant's body.

He had become a direct descendant of the powerful Green Maple Li Clan.

This was not some so-called useless-trash opening.

On the contrary, everything had gone smoothly for him.

From a young age, he had displayed remarkable cultivation talent and had been nurtured as a key member of the clan.

Two years ago, he had even been named the Li Family's Young Master.

He had become the heir to this powerful clan.

Until Li Xuanfeng's sudden death.

Li Xinge had hastily succeeded to the position, and with it came the first crisis of his life.

Yet to him, this was both a crisis and an opportunity.

Li Xinge clenched his fists and silently told himself.

In the blink of an eye, another three days passed.

Flying Snow Tower.

Inside Heaven Room Number Seven.

Four figures sat facing one another.

They were the patriarchs of the Zou Family, Zhang Family, and Jin Family, along with the Great Saber Sect Master.

Other than the Zou Family and Zhang Family, the rest had once been subordinate forces of the Li Family.

"Gentlemen, after our probing over the past few days, it seems the news is true. That old ghost Li Xuanfeng really is dead."

The bearded Great Saber Sect Master drained the fine wine in his cup in one gulp and laughed in gloating delight.

The others also burst into hearty laughter.

The Zhang Family Patriarch raised his cup and shouted, "Come, let us celebrate! From today onward, without a Qi and Blood Realm Cultivator guarding the Li Family, they can no longer lord it over us!"

"Cheers!"

"Hahaha!"

The group toasted one another.

As they talked.

The Great Saber Sect Master rose to his feet, a cold smile on his face. "However, gentlemen, the Li Family still seems not to understand its own situation!"

The others looked over.

Frowning, they asked, "What do you mean, Brother Wang?"

The Great Saber Sect Master gave a cold snort and stood up. "Just yesterday, the Li Family actually sent an envoy to my Great Saber Sect's grounds, declaring that we were to hand over this month's tribute—or bear the consequences."

He drained another cup of wine.

Then he furiously smashed the empty cup onto the floor.

He roared, "They truly do not know the height of heaven or the depth of earth! What, do they still think they are the Green Maple Li Clan of old? While Li Xuanfeng was alive, I gave him some respect. Without Li Xuanfeng, what the hell is the Li Family?!"

Those words.

Struck a chord with everyone present.

In their eyes.

Without a Qi and Blood Realm Cultivator to hold the fort, the Li Family had no right to make them swallow their anger.

"Brother Wang is right. The Li Family no longer has a Qi and Blood Realm Cultivator, yet they still dream of riding on our heads and throwing their weight around. That is simply a fool's dream. In my view, it is time to make the Li Family wake up."

The effeminate-looking Zou Family Patriarch said sinisterly.

The others' eyes lit up.

"What brilliant idea does Brother Zou have?"

The Zou Family Patriarch sneered.

"I would not dare call it brilliant. As far as I know, tomorrow is the day of the Li Family Patriarch's funeral procession. Why not have our four families join forces and visit the Li Family tomorrow? We can pressure them and give them a show of force, make them spit out everything they have swallowed over the years, then force them to cede their businesses and offer apologies."

"On the day of the funeral procession? Is that not inappropriate? That would mean completely falling out with the Li Family."

The cautious Jin Family Patriarch frowned in concern.

"So what? With our four families united, what can the Li Family do to us? Rely on that old fossil Li Xuantong?"

"Though Li Xuantong is old, he is still a Great Perfection of Body Realm cultivator. He cannot be underestimated."

The Zou Family Patriarch waved his hand.

Smiling, he said, "Rest assured, gentlemen. Li Xuantong alone is nothing to fear. Besides, I have long made preparations."

With that said.

The Zou Family Patriarch lightly clapped his hands.

A trace of respect entered his voice as he said, "Mister Su, come out."

Under everyone's puzzled gazes.

An Old Man dressed in black robes, his face cold and stern, slowly emerged from behind a screen.

The moment they saw him.

Everyone's expressions froze.

It was clear that they recognized the Black-Robed Elder's identity.

The Black-Robed Elder smiled faintly, cupped his hands, and said casually, "Su Yun greets you all, fellow Daoists."

The others came back to their senses and hurriedly returned the gesture.

"Mister Su's identity requires no introduction, I presume. Tomorrow, Mister Su will accompany us to the Li Family."

The Zou Family Patriarch said with a smile.

"Mister Su's great name is known to all throughout Baihe County. To meet you today is truly the fortune of three lifetimes."

"Precisely, precisely."

"With Mister Su holding the field, tomorrow's matter will surely be foolproof."

Their words overflowed with flattery.

Clearly, the Black-Robed Elder's identity was far from ordinary.

Su Yun, the Great Elder of the Mangshan Su Clan.

A fifty-year-old Great Perfection of Body Realm cultivator. Rumor had it that he had already sensed a trace of Qi and Blood power, making him far stronger than others of the same realm.

Though everyone wore smiles, their hearts began to beat like drums.

They had not expected the Su Family to be involved behind this gathering to plot against the Li Family.

One had to know that the Su Family was no small household. It was a colossal force with a Qi and Blood Realm Cultivator holding the fort.

His involvement made everyone realize that matters might not be so simple.

Sure enough.

Su Yun smiled and said, "Gentlemen, you should know the relationship between our Su Family and the Li Family. We have long been like fire and water."

"Li Xuanfeng is dead. Now is the perfect opportunity to destroy the Li Family, and naturally, my Su Family will not let such a chance slip away."

"However, for certain reasons, my Su Family cannot conveniently act openly. I will remain hidden in the shadows. Tomorrow, you need only provoke the Li Family. Leave Li Xuantong to me."

"After the Li Family is destroyed, aside from the Silver Ridge Mine, my Su Family will not take a single coin from all other gains."

Su Yun's words made everyone's hearts pound.

The Li Family was an old and powerful clan that had endured for over two hundred years.

The wealth and resources it had accumulated over so many years were bound to be no trifling matter.

If they could obtain them, it would be an enormous improvement for both themselves and the forces behind them.

Moreover, in their eyes, with Su Yun acting from the shadows, destroying the Li Family would not be too difficult.

This was a business with no capital required.

They made their decision almost instantly.

The group exchanged glances and cupped their hands. "We shall obey Mister Su's every command."

Having received the answer he wanted, Su Yun laughed heartily. "Gentlemen, you will certainly not regret the decision you have made today."

Inside the room.

The group traded cups and drank, their laughter and chatter unending.