The Li Family came from Wind-Sand Star, which lay not far from Cangwu Star. Once a clan of great renown on Wind-Sand Star, the Li Family had nevertheless declined over the long years. No power, however mighty, could remain at its peak forever.
The Li Family was no exception.
When the Li Family teetered on the brink, its eldest daughter, Li Yuntong, took charge. She personally persuaded the family's Guards to stay and used what few Origin Crystal Stones remained to buy goods for resale.
She had dragged the Li Family back from the edge of the cliff by sheer force!
But the Li Family owed too much and had too many enemies. Though Li Yuntong threw herself into running the Li Family Merchant Guild, its income still could not cover its expenses.
The one consolation was that Li Yuntong's efforts and care had finally earned the Li Family's recognition.
At its height, the Li Family had employed three Marquis-Rank Creation Attendants. Now only Marquis Vastsea remained, and even he had been preparing to leave. Fortunately, Li Yuntong stepped forward. That, coupled with the debt of gratitude he owed the Li Family, persuaded him to stay.
And this time...
The Li Family received news of upheaval in the Calamity Demon Land of the Chaotic Star Sea. Many powerful experts were heading there, and Li Yuntong keenly realized that the region would soon be in urgent need of all kinds of supplies.
After careful consideration, Li Yuntong decided to commit all the Li Family's assets to a shipment bound for East Sun Star, where they would trade with the East Sun Merchant Guild.
She had even consulted Marquis Vastsea, who approved the plan. To set everyone's minds at ease, Li Yuntong had come along herself.
After all, this deal would determine