Family Rise by Daily Intelligence

"How could this be?"

Liuu Qingyun knew full well that Wanning was his daughter, so how could anyone in the Liuu Family dare to lay a hand on her.

Could it be...

Ping Xingyang's body trembled.

He quickly took out a Communication Jade Talisman, activated a technique on it, and the talisman lit up briefly before completely extinguishing:

"Something has happened to the Liuu Family!!"

Ping Xingyang's expression changed, and he quickly flashed out of the Soul Hall, heading straight for Xinlan Garden.

.....

Xinlan Garden.

Under the Tier Two Silver Cypress Tree.

The Ping Family Patriarch, with a smile, poured tea for the patriarchs of the similarly ranked Ninth-Grade Cao Family and Hee Family:

"Brother Cao, Brother Hee, this is Black Spirit Tea freshly picked this spring. Please have a taste."

"Good tea."

The Cao Family Patriarch took a sip and remarked with a smile.

Then quickly exchanged a glance with the Hee Family Patriarch, and continued:

"Brother Ping, you previously suggested supporting the Liuu Family in Anyang County to become a Quasi-Ninth-Grade Noble Family. At that time, when the Yunshan County territory yields, our three families will divide it four-two-two, leaving Liuu Qingyun with only twenty percent and still having to pay a tribute of ten percent to the Court. Are you sure he'll accept this condition?"

The Ping Clan Leader put down his teacup, flicked his sleeve, and his smile did not waver in the slightest:

"If Liuu Qingyun really accepts our support, it would clearly mean opposing the Shangguan Family. The Shangguan Family is an established Ninth-Grade Noble Family, while the Liuu Family only has Liuu Qingyun, an Early-Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator. If he wants to establish roots in Pingshan County and preserve the entire Liuu Family, he must wholly submit to our three families. Not to mention one percent of the profits, even if we give him zero, wouldn't he and the Liuu Family have to comply obediently?"

"Brother Ping is indeed considerate. However, if our relation with the Liuu Family becomes public, the Shangguan Family would not let the Liuu Family off easily, even for pride's sake."

"That's why I invited the two of you here today. Besides helping the Liuu Family register as a Quasi-Ninth-Grade Noble Family in South Huai Prefecture, we need to station one Foundation Establishment Cultivator from each of our families at Liuu Family's new territory. With four Foundation Establishment cultivators combined, even if the Shangguan Family wants to act, they must think carefully!"

"Haha, Brother Ping, that is a wonderful plan!"

In this way.

The Liuu Family would become completely puppets in their hands.

The three families would gain a piece of territory for free.

Moreover.

The Foundation Establishment cultivators stationed in the territory would also have a Tier Two Spiritual Spring to cultivate, greatly reducing the pressure on the clan. Of course, it would also give a mighty blow to the Shangguan Family, which constantly feuded with them, achieving multiple goals with one action, bringing real delight.

The three were discussing how to better tap into the resources of the territory.

Ping Xingyang, without any notice, rushed in hurriedly and anxiously, making the Ping Clan Leader frown:

"Third brother, didn't you see I have guests here?"

"Clan Leader, something is terribly wrong. Liuu Qingyun is likely... likely to have been assassinated by someone from the Shangguan Family!"

"What?!"

The three who had been leisurely drinking tea were now shocked, their faces showing it unmistakably.

The Ping Clan Leader quickly came around, gesturing with his hand:

"Impossible. The Liuu Family hasn't been registered yet. Even if the Shangguan Family couldn't tolerate them, they wouldn't dare defy the Court's laws to assassinate Liuu Qingyun. The people from the Court's World Suppression Bureau aren't so easily deceived by just words."

Even if it was hiring an assassin.

The skill of the World Suppression Bureau would still uncover the mastermind behind the scenes.

As long as the Liuu Family isn't registered, the Shangguan Family can't act against them. This is why they only sent Foundation Establishment cultivators to protect Liuu Qingyun after the registration of the Liuu Family.

Ping Xingyang realized he had misspoken, but still reported honestly:

"Clan Leader, Wanning's Life Soul Lamp has gone out, and Liuu Qingyun cannot be contacted. Most likely, something has gone wrong within the Liuu Family."

"Have the spies stationed near the Liuu Family's clan mountain sent any reports back?"

While the Ping Clan Leader was speaking.

Suddenly.

The Communication Jade Talismans on the waists of the three patriarchs all lit up simultaneously.

The three were momentarily stunned.

They exchanged glances and activated their techniques.

Then the same sentence came out from each:

"Reporting to the Clan Leader, early this morning, Liuu Family's elders took Liuu Qingyun's head to the Shangguan Family's doorstep to offer apologies!"

What?!

Liuu Qingyun is indeed dead.

Moreover.

It was the Liuu Family themselves who did it.

This....

How is this possible?

The Liuu Family would have to be insane to kill their own clan leader, especially since he was a dignified Foundation Establishment cultivator, while the other elders were only at the Qi Refining Stage, how could they possibly kill him?

The three patriarchs exchanged looks.

Their eyes filled with deep shock.

The Cao Clan Leader coldly said:

"It must be that the Shangguan Family, knowing Liuu Qingyun was to register with us in South Huai Prefecture today, couldn't resist taking action early! Brother Ping, do you think we should report this to the World Suppression Bureau immediately?"

The Ping Clan Leader's mind raced.

Shaking his head, he replied:

"The Shangguan Family is currently led by Shangguan Feng, that old fox. He wouldn't put the entire Shangguan Family at risk over Liuu Qingyun."

"Then who was it that killed Liuu Qingyun?"

The crowd looked bewildered.

The Ping Clan Leader's eyes narrowed slightly:

"This culprit must hail from a Qi Cultivation Clan in South Huai Prefecture."

According to the Court's decree.

Only when families of equal status engage in conflict, the World Suppression Bureau will not intervene.

Unbeknownst to them.

Apparently.

Someone in a Qi Cultivation Clan has already broken through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, and they killed Liuu Qingyun for the territory of Pingshan County.

Except.

Before this.

He hadn't received any news.

In a flash of thought.

The Ping Clan Leader's pupils contracted:

"The Fu Family!!"

Yes! It must be the Fu Family.

Otherwise.

Why would the Shangguan Family pay no heed to the already Foundation established Liuu Qingyun? If a Ninth-Grade Noble Family emerged under their jurisdiction, the rewards from the Court would be too rich to refuse.

The Shangguan Family's calmness.

Indicates they had already chosen a candidate for Quasi-Ninth-Grade Noble Family.

Looking at the current situation.

The four major families of Anyang County.

The Wu Family is unlikely.

The only remaining choices are the Lei Family, who activated their Mountain Protection Array, and the Fu Family.

According to reports from his spies in the Lei Family, the Soul Lamps of the Lei Family's high-ranking members all extinguished for unknown reasons, leaving only a Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer elder in charge.

So.

After all considerations, it must be the Fu Family that changed things!!