In Mr. Luo's heart, although Luo Baicheng is his son, he is extremely mediocre in intelligence. If it weren't for having a good son like Luo Zongfang, he might not even hold as high a position within the Luo Family as some collateral members.

"Dad, say something!"

Seeing Elder Luo remain silent, Luo Baicheng stomped his feet anxiously, almost ready to lead the charge against the Qin Family himself.

Elder Luo raised his head, his gaze falling on Luo Chang'an and Luo Qianqi who stood beside Luo Baicheng: "What do you think we should do?"

Although Luo Qianqi had warned Luo Chang'an to behave himself during this time, he still managed to hear some clues from some Luo Family members regarding the significant happenings in the Luo Family.

Back at Longjing Villa, after being humiliated by Ye Guichen and Feng Wuji, Luo Chang'an had held a grudge. Surprisingly, Ye Guichen came to Qinghe, not only proclaiming he would tear down the Qi Family's Martial Arts Top Scholar plaque but also declared to protect Mi Lan of the Qin Family.

Although he usually kept a low profile, anyone with a modicum of sense could guess that the kidnapping of Luo Zongfang was somehow connected to Ye Guichen.

"Grandpa, do you even need to ask? Hmph, just kill the chicken to scare the monkeys!" Luo Chang'an glanced at Luo Qianqi, seeing her in silence. He stepped forward and said, "My elder brother married a Qin Family woman to give them face. Now the Qin Family doesn't appreciate it and even went after my elder brother's life. Why should we spare them any face?"

"Indeed, Dad, Chang'an is absolutely right!" Luo Baicheng applauded gleefully, "Dad, issue the order now, and I'll immediately lead the rescue to free Zongfang and level the Qin Family."

Elder Luo still said nothing, turning his gaze to Luo Qianqi. "What about you?"

Luo Qianqi furrowed her brow, hesitated briefly, and said, "Grandpa, we haven't figured out the details of this matter yet. In my view, we should first clarify the whole story. After all, the Qin Family is supposed to marry my brother. If things really get tense, how will we face each other in the future?"

"Hey, girl, what do you mean by that?" Luo Baicheng was instantly infuriated, glaring and shouting, "It's not you being held captive, is it? You're saying we haven't figured it out? When has our Luo Family ever needed to be so timid? Hmph, are you hoping Zongfang dies? If Zongfang dies, then you'd be all satisfied, for no one in our Luo Family would fight you for the family inheritance, right?"

"Uncle, you can't talk about my sister like that." Luo Chang'an saw Luo Baicheng's offensive remarks and immediately argued back.

Luo Baicheng sneered, shooting a glance at Luo Chang'an: "Chang'an, you know nothing, yet you speak for this girl? I bet if she sold you, you'd help count the money. Grow some sense! Your sister Qianqi has too many schemes."

As he spoke, Luo Baicheng gave Luo Qianqi a hateful glare.

Luo Qianqi pretended not to hear Luo Baicheng, looking at Elder Luo and said, "Grandpa, we'll follow whatever you say."

"Cheh." Luo Baicheng sneered, muttering, "Brown-noser."

Elder Luo gave a faint smile, looked at Luo Qianqi meaningfully, then waved and said slowly, "Ah, you all know, I've aged and my health is declining. I probably won't live many more years. I can't let the Luo Family fall under my watch. Although I've never said it explicitly, years ago I actually handed off the family affairs for you to handle."

"Since we've encountered such a matter today, I'll speak plainly now." After a pause, Elder Luo turned his eyes to Luo Baicheng: "Baicheng, as the eldest, you should act like a big brother. Although Zongfang is your son, he's also part of our Luo Family, my eldest grandson. I share your anxiety, but what good is it?"

Luo Baicheng opened his mouth, subdued, and lowered his head silently.

"So, I want to take this opportunity to clarify that the reason our Luo Family stood firm in Qinghe all these years is due to the foundation laid by our ancestors and a capable Family Head. Let's not mince words; if anyone can perfectly resolve the Qin Family matter today, he will act as the temporary Family Head. What do you think?"

"Wow!"

Elder Luo's words caused an immediate uproar.

Although Luo Family descendants had fought openly and secretly for years, Elder Luo had always firmly held the position of Family Head, and nobody dared overstep.

But now, with Elder Luo saying it plainly, it took on a totally different meaning.

If someone resolves the Qin Family issue, that person becomes the next Family Head candidate. The temptation was immense.

However, Elder Luo's statement was not absolute.

What exactly does 'perfectly resolve' entail?

No one knew.

But it also implied, Luo Family members could deploy any means, any methods.

After brief commotion, Luo Family's eyes glittered with anticipation.

No one wasn't intrigued by the Family Head position, which had seemed unattainable before, but now might be an opportunity.

"Alright, I've said what needed saying. You may leave now." Elder Luo gave the order to leave.

Soon, everyone vacated the room.

Old Ghost, however, raised a concerned query: "Old Master, won't this cause internal chaos?"

Elder Luo lifted his gaze, glanced at Old Ghost, and chuckled dryly: "This world operates on survival of the fittest. Many Luo Family descendants have become too complacent. If they can't overcome this challenge, they should leave the Luo Family; no point in keeping them here as burdens."

"I see." Old Ghost's eyes brightened, a look of sudden realization.

If others heard Elder Luo's words, they'd be astonished.

Elder Luo seemingly endorsed family infighting, disregarding blood relations, indifferent even to his own kin's death.

Of course, the fervent Luo Family members were too engrossed to contemplate Elder Luo's deeper meaning.

Once out of his room, most began choosing sides.

Aside from a few taking a gamble on themselves, many gathered around Luo Baicheng.

"Elder Brother, what should we do? We'll follow your lead!"

"Yes, Zongfang is captive, and we are all infuriated! We must settle scores with Qin Hanzhong!"

"Hmph, how could they dare touch our Luo Family member? Who gave them such audacity!"

A dozen or so people surrounded Luo Baicheng, expressing indignation for Luo Zongfang.

Apart from Luo Chang'an, only a few stood by Luo Qianqi.

"Sis, what do we do?" Luo Chang'an, despite wanting trouble with Ye Guichen, had no plan, looking helplessly at Luo Qianqi.

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