Lu Tao was essentially forced to swear an oath, justifiably peeving him. He looked at Lu Tianqi and sneered, "Acting head of the family, I've taken the oath. What about you?"

"Head of the family, don't do it!"

"Head of the family, there's no need for you to make a pledge!"

"The Lu Family is ours, why should we swear an oath to them?"

Before Lu Tianqi could respond, those behind her became anxious. If, in the imminent Elder Council session, all four elders from Lu Tao's side were to align and culminate in a vote against Lu Tianqi as head of the family, this would be a scenario with no feasible resolution.

Lu Tianqi, young and hot-blooded, prone to impulsiveness, they had to remind her. Otherwise, if she were to make an oath, she'd be walking right into the trap Lu Tao had set.

Lu Tianyue too, frowned slightly, uncertain of her little sister's reliance. The situation seemed straightforward. On one side, Lu Tao had four people, whereas her side only had three. The family head could indeed appoint a new elder, but this would necessitate an Elder Council vote.

Given the current power dynamics, this was practically checkmate!

Lu Tianyue cast an anxious look at Lu Tianqi. Yet nothing was revealed in Lu Tianqi's countenance. She simply stood quietly, observed Lu Tao's group, and then glanced at Chu Mo. She mustered a sweet smile and said, "I'm truly sorry, Brother Tianming, for dragging you into this spectacle."

"We are all family here, refrain from talking about strangers." Chu Mo commanded in a deep voice while looking at Lu Tianqi, "Are you confident? If not, I will kill them all!"

Lu Tao's party was instantly outraged, glaring fiercely at Chu Mo and rebuking his words.

"Insolent! You are way out of line! This is the Lu Family and it's our internal affair, how dare an outsider like you speak so recklessly? Aren't you afraid your tongue will pay for it?" One of the collateral elders standing beside Lu Tao huffed at Chu Mo.

"Boy, you should be more careful. Kill us? You think you're capable? Don't think that just because you've cultivated for a few days, you're unstoppable. Your tears will fall soon!" Another collateral elder mocked with a cold laugh.

"Tch, he's just asking for death, there's no need to pay attention to this insignificant fellow. Let's have someone capture him later and interrogate this spy." The third collateral elder chuckled contemptuously, disdainfully looking at Chu Mo.

At this point, Lu Tao felt a sense of unruffled assurance. The three collateral elders were indeed standing by his side. To be crowned as the Lu family's most influential elder, Lu Tao was no fool, his wisdom and schemes were indeed profound.

Hearing Chu Mo's words, Lu Tianqi smiled lightly and said: "No bother, Brother Tianming. I'll drink with you later! We'll catch up then."

Chu Mo could sense Lu Tianqi's confidence. He used the Technique of Energy Observation, observing the qi movement around her. He found that the qi movement on this formerly confounding tomboy was incredibly strong, almost resounding.

Chu Mo was slightly taken aback and puzzled. Given the current circumstance, things were clearly at a stalemate. It was the Lu Family's internal affair; outsiders couldn't intervene. Chu Mo's idea about killing everyone was impractical. Could it be possible that Lu Tianqi had some backup plan?

Chu Mo furrowed his brows, suddenly remembering Lu Zheng. Although their interactions were minimal, Chu Mo felt that Lu Zheng was an extremely cunning individual. Surely Lu Zheng must have anticipated the upheaval in the Lu family after his passing.

So… if he didn't leave any backup strategy and directly placed Lu Tianqi as his successor, this was like pushing her into a burning pit.

Would he push his own daughter into a fire pit?

Obviously not!

Upon this realization, Chu Mo began to understand. Before Lu Zheng passed away, he had certainly anticipated today's situation. Therefore, he had definitely left a trump card with Lu Tianqi that could balance the power dynamics within the Lu family!

With this understanding, Chu Mo eased up. He chuckled and watched Lu Tianqi, "Alright …"

Lu Tao interrupted Chu Mo's words coldly. He sneered at Lu Tianqi and impatiently said: "Enough, Acting head of the family, don't waste time here, it's useless! Get on with the oath!"

Lu Tianqi nodded, "Of course I must swear an oath." Ignoring the anxious faces behind her, she said calmly, "I, Lu Tianqi, the acting head of the Lu family in Jinxiu City, today accept the impeachment vote of the Elder Council and bear all the aftermath of the Council's decision. If I betray this, may I be subject to annihilation by heaven and earth!"

After saying this, Lu Tianqi smiled at Lu Tao, "Satisfied now?"

Lu Tao took a deep breath and a sardonic smile appeared on his face, "Sure."

At that moment, he could already picture the scene of the Tianqi Sisters leaving the Lu family in dejection. He wouldn't kill the sisters, on the contrary, he would leave them with substantial holdings.

After all, behind Lu Tianyue, loomed the formidable Lingdong Mountain. Although he had the backing of the Blood Demon Sect, the relationship was by no means as intimate as the bond between Lu Tianyue and Lingdong Mountain. Moreover, for the sake of maintaining a good reputation, he couldn't obliterate his counterparts.

But from today onward, the Lu Family would belong to his lineage!

This would be a day to remember, the day he ascended to the seat of the Lu family's head, a day witnessing his accession to the hall of fame of Jinxiu City!

As for his son, Lu Tianqiang… he was momentarily forgotten. After all, Tianqiang wasn't his only son.

"The impeachment vote against Acting Head Lu Tianqi by the Lu Family Elder Council commences now!" Lu Tao looked around, brimming with confidence, and announced loudly: "I agree to revoke Lu Tianqi's position as acting head because she simply lacks the capability to guide the Lu family along the path of prosperity!"

As he spoke, Lu Tao raised his arm high. Then, with a victorious gaze, he looked at the somewhat frail-looking Lu Tianqi across from him, which left him slightly taken aback.

Because Lu Tao noticed for the first time that Lu Tianqi had put on some makeup today!

Nobody had ever seen Lu Tianqi in makeup since she started wearing women's clothes, especially during the mourning period for her father, her face was always devoid of makeup. But today, she had actually applied a touch of light makeup!

If one did not examine closely, it would be difficult to tell that she had applied makeup.

To those familiar with Lu Tianqi's character, this was simply inconceivable.

Upon closer inspection, Lu Tianqi, with a touch of makeup, was really beautiful and not at all inferior to her sister, Lu Tianyue.

But… so what?

Lu Tao sneered in his heart: Does she think that she can reverse the situation by flaunting her appearance?

The three elders beside Lu Tianqi chanted in unison, "We object! Miss Tianqi absolutely has the capability to guide the Lu family to greater prosperity!"

"What's the point of your objection? It's futile…" Lu Tao retorted and abruptly heard an uncontrollable gasp from the crowd.

The smile on Lu Tao's face intensified as he looked at Lu Tianqi sarcastically, "Second Miss… it's time for you to step down!"

"Oh? Is it? Elder Lu Tao, would you mind turning your head and look?"

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