Chu Family, Council Chamber.
The room was filled with gold and blue.
The dim yellow light shone, expelling the darkness of the night.
Sitting atop the high seats were all the senior members of the Chu Family.
At this moment, they were looking down at the documents, their brows locked in a frown, and the whole hall was enveloped in a solemn atmosphere.
Only after a long time did an old man in the hall slam the table, raise his head and shouted sternly at Chu Qi Tian in front of him, "What the hell is going on here?"
"Within just a few days, seventy-two of the forces affiliated with my Chu Family were wiped out overnight."
"Fifty-eight more forces have announced their withdrawal to set up their own clans?"
"Ever since my Chu Family started its sect, such a thing has never happened."
"But now, you have only taken over the Chu Family's estate for a few days and you've gotten into this mess?"
"Chu Qi Tian, what the hell have you done to me, you brat?"
This white bearded old man was so furious that he could not wait to pick up the walking stick in his hand and knock it directly onto Chu Qi Tian's head.
Not only him, but also the senior clan elders of the entire Chu Family were shocked and angry when they learned of the situation.
In just a few days, the Chu Family had lost a hundred or so affiliated forces.
The strength they had lost in nearly a hundred years combined was not as much as what had come in these few days.
"Second grandfather, I... I don't know either."
Chu Qi Tian lowered his head and spoke in a low voice with trepidation and guilt.
In front of these family elders, this Chu Family's young family head was completely devoid of any semblance of his previous pride and dominance, and his humble and terrified appearance was like that of a child who had done something wrong.
"Don't know?"
"You have the face to say you don't know?"
"Everything was still fine before when Elder Han was in charge of the family's finances."
"But you've only been in office for a few days, and this kind of thing has happened."
"As the person in charge, you still have the face to say that you don't know!"
As soon as they heard this from Chu Qi Tian, the Chu Family's group of clan elders became even angrier.
These affiliated forces, although they were not the foundation of the Chu Family.
However, more than half of the Chu Family's financial resources came from these affiliated forces.
But now, in just a few days, the Chu Family had been cut off by a full hundred arms, which was undoubtedly a huge blow to the Chu Family's daily operations.
One must know that the economic foundation determines the superstructure.
If the source of finance is cut off, the Chu family's operation will definitely be greatly affected.
As the steward in charge of the Chu family's finances, he would naturally be the first to be held accountable.
Seeing that he was being lectured, Chu Zhengliang, who was at the side, wanted to say a few good words, but could not do so.
After all, as the head of the Chu family, he could not openly shield his son.
Therefore, Chu Zhengliang had no choice but to continue to question Chu Qi Tian: "Little Tian, tell me honestly, what exactly did you do?"
"For good reason, how could my Chu Family's affiliated forces suddenly appear in such a big change?"
When Chu Qi Tian heard this, his entire body was on the verge of tears.
"Dad, I really didn't do anything."
"I have just taken over this piece for just a few months, and I have been in the understanding and familiarization stage during this time."
"I really haven't done anything out of the ordinary behind your backs."
"Dad, you have to believe me~"
Chu Qi Tian was aggrieved.
He had thought that his control of the Chu Family's financial resources was the beginning of taking charge of the entire Chu Family in the future.
However, Chu Qi Tian had never dreamed that such a thing would happen just as this position was warming up.
But God knows, he really didn't do anything.
The meeting was still going on, yet just as the crowd was questioning Chu Qi Tian about what he had done, outside the room, it was someone who barged in in a hurry.
"What's going on?"
"Can't you see the meeting is in progress?"
"How dare you barge in without permission?"
At this moment, the crowd was in a state of anger.
Seeing that someone had barged in without reporting, some of the Chu family elders in the hall immediately became furious and scolded them sternly.
The man apologised in fear.
"Alright, what is the matter, just say it."
On top of the high seat, Chu Zhengliang, the Chu Family's head, spoke in a deep voice.
"Family head, it's... It is over in Africa, news has come."
"My Chu Family in Africa, there are twenty-three more affiliated clans that have been trampled down."
"The family members in charge lost their lives and died, and their properties were replaced by others!"
What?
"This... How is this possible?"
When the crowd heard these words, they were all shocked.
Many people were so shocked that their eyes widened.
Even more so, they were so shocked that they directly scurried up from their seats.
"The forces over in Africa, something has happened too?"
As things had developed to this point, the crowd finally realised that something was not right.
Is it a coincidence that the Chu Family's affiliated forces in Africa, Asia, and even Western Europe are in trouble one after another around the world?
Definitely not!
"It looks like someone is playing a role in this, huh?"
"Or rather, someone is trying to get at my Chu family?"
Above the hall, Chu Zhengliang's old face was cloudy and uncertain as he spoke in a cold voice.
Within the words, there was an endless coldness contained within the words.
The palms of his hands, unconsciously, were also clenched tightly.
"Yes, in here, it looks like something is really wrong."
"After so many years, in this world, has someone finally appeared who dares to provoke the majesty of my Chu Family?"
"Suddenly, there's some anticipation."
"I really want to see, what exactly is the origin of this person who dares to lay hands on my Chu Family?"
Below the stage, a group of Chu Family elders were also burning with anger in their hearts.
There was actually an inexplicable fighting spirit burning in the room.
"Pass on my order to send the Chu Family's internal guards to investigate everywhere!"
"No matter what, find out the black hand behind the curtain for me."
"For so many years, my Chu Family has been silent. It seems that some people in this world have forgotten the majesty of my Chu Family."
"Do you really think that any stinky fish or shrimp can take advantage of my Chu Family's head?"
Chu Zhengliang brushed his sleeves and rose, his low, angry voice resounding like a thunderclap throughout the Chu family hall.
That night, several strong members of the Chu family left the clan and went around the world to investigate and find out who was behind the crime.
In the end, the meeting ended in this way. Chu Qi Tian, who had been at the sharp end of the storm, no doubt breathed a long sigh of relief.
Fortunately, he had avoided a scare.
Previously, Chu Qi Tian had thought that he would be dealt with by the family law after such a big incident happened to the property he managed?
"Dad, if there's nothing, I'll go back to rest first."
After the crowd had dispersed, Chu Qi Tian also bid farewell to his own father.
"You come back!"
"Still resting?"
"How can you rest after such a matter?" Chu Zhengliang said unhappily and fiercely.
Chu Qi Tian was suddenly helpless, "But I can't help much either."
"I'm not even a Zong Shi in strength."
"Hmph, you also know that you are not strong enough. I told you to go to your teacher more often to study, did you go or not?" Chu Zhengliang asked.
Chu Qi Tian nodded, "I went."
"According to what you said, I would go to Chu Mun Mountain every week to study at my teacher's place."
"But naive, I can't see my teacher at all."
"It's been more than six months, and no one can be seen."
"Hmm? Half a year without seeing anyone?" When Chu Zhengliang heard this, he also frowned slightly.
Speaking of which, Chu Zhengliang also instantly realized that he too hadn't seen seen Chu Sect Sect Master Tang Yun for almost a year.
"In seclusion?" Chu Zhengliang asked.
Chu Qi Tian shook his head, "Who knows?"
"Anyway, teacher has always been like this, the dragon doesn't see the tail."
"If you want to see your teacher, you have to depend on your luck."
Chu Qi Tian spread his hands and said slowly.