Jia Ma Empire, Imperial Capital
As one of the Three Great Families of the empire and the wealthiest power in the Jia Ma Empire, the Mittel Family's headquarters stood on the Imperial Capital's most prosperous street.
Eleven figures sat within the spacious council hall, and the atmosphere was rather grave.
"Ya Fei, is what you said true?" an Old Man asked in a low voice, addressing the graceful figure seated at the head of the table.
"Misty Cloud Sect has several informants we have cultivated over the years. The strongest among them has now become a member of their Elder Council, and this news came from his own mouth." The alluring woman leaned back in her chair and sighed. "Today, Yun Shan discussed matters with the elders. In seven days, they will send strong individuals to coerce and take over the Mittel Family. Any who refuse will be killed without mercy!"
"Hmph! That damned Misty Cloud Sect has been suppressing us openly and in secret all these years, and now they want to wipe us out in one stroke?" One hot-tempered elder slammed the table and rose to his feet, roaring in anger.
"Elder Qiu, please calm down!"
Ya Fei smiled helplessly and rubbed her aching temples. She had been running herself ragged these past few days and had not slept for two whole days.
Hearing Ya Fei speak, the elder regained his composure. After offering an apology, he obediently sat back down.
This young and beautiful woman was now the helmsman of the Mittel Family. With her astonishing management skills, she controlled the family's auction houses throughout the Jia Ma Empire. Ordinary elders no longer dared to defy her!
However, that did not mean there were none. An elder seated near the front snorted coldly and said, "This was