Bai Family.

Bai Yunzong sat upright in the main hall, his face ashen.

Even now, he seemed unable to accept the news that his son, Bai Lei, was dead.

In this Data World, death means being decomposed and disappearing into data.

No remains!

He didn't get to see him one last time, there was no body; his son was simply gone.

So it's understandable how Bai Yunzong feels.

But his actions and his current frenzied state devoid of composure are hard to comprehend.

Actually, Bai Yunzong isn't that brainless; as the patriarch of the Bai Family, he didn't build up the family to its current scale by relying on luck.

Bai Yunzong does have some tactics.

It's just that when it comes to his son Bai Lei's death, Bai Yunzong has completely lost his mind.

Or perhaps, he knows the consequences are severe, but he doesn't care; without his son, the Bai Family has no purpose!

"Have the Bai Family professionals assembled?" Bai Yunzong asked calmly.

"They have been assembled and can set off at any time," the butler replied carefully.

"That's good, the message should have spread throughout the Imperial Capital by now, right?" Bai Yunzong continued to ask.

"Of course, but..." The butler hesitated.

"Speak your mind, you know I don't like beating around the bush," Bai Yunzong frowned.

"I've also heard about Lu Ran's situation. Our open confrontation like this might be too risky and cause big trouble for the Bai Family," the butler said.

But in truth, he thought:

This is beyond big trouble; this is suicide!

"The Bai Family isn't just here for show. A mere provisional member, I don't believe the Four Major Guilds will do anything to us," Bai Yunzong sneered, overconfidently leaving some speechless.

"Well... okay then." The butler said no more.

In Bai Yunzong's current state, talking more was useless.

We can only take it one step at a time.

"Have you found any news about Lu Ran? Where is he?" Bai Yunzong asked.

"Still in the Tianfu Society. After killing the young master, Lu Ran hasn't left Tianfu Society." The butler truthfully relayed the investigation details.

"Hiding? So you see, if he were truly so important to the Four Major Guilds, he would seek protection from them after causing trouble, instead of hiding in Tianfu Society?" Bai Yunzong said presumptuously.

"..." The butler didn't know how to respond and could only remain silent.

"Does he really think Tianfu Society can protect him? Deploy troops, go to Tianfu Society and demand him! I want to see if Shen Man from Tianfu Society dares not to hand him over when I, Bai Yunzong, demand him!" Bai Yunzong stood up and shouted.

The butler, helpless, could only prepare to deliver the order for the Bai Family to deploy troops.

But before he could leave the room.

Suddenly, someone came stumbling in.

The butler, his heart leaping, quickly stopped and asked, "Why the panic? What's happened, speak directly."

Evidently following Bai Yunzong's typical expectation that his subordinates speak plainly.

Only then did the subordinate say, "The Liu Family, the Liu Family suddenly canceled all business cooperation with us, even sacrificing a large number of resources; all industries in collaboration with the Bai Family are rapidly being stripped away, and at this rate, we'll be completely detached from Bai Family's industries in half an hour!"

What?

Bai Yunzong was stunned.

He opened his communication device to check.

Only then did he see Liu Qinghe's insulting words.

"That damned Liu Qinghe, he must be out of his mind, at this critical moment, instead of thinking of preserving the industry, he wants to sever ties with the Bai Family. Fine, fine, fine, he will regret this; I want to see how the Liu Family can stand in the Imperial Capital after forcibly breaking off cooperation, greatly injuring themselves!" Bai Yunzong cursed, his face red with rage.

At such a critical moment.

The Liu Family pulls such a move.

Even though it's severely damaging for the Liu Family, it's just as bad for the Bai Family!

What made Bai Yunzong fume the most was that Liu Qinghe, his old friend for many years, didn't help him in this matter, but instead went to great lengths to clear relations with the Bai Family, injuring both sides severely.

It was simply stabbing the Bai Family while it was fuming, even if it meant self-harm!

Bai Yunzong now harbored a grudge against the Liu Family.

But what he didn't know was that Liu Qinghe didn't care at all. Liu Qinghe just wanted to protect the Liu Family to the fullest and sever ties with the Bai Family!

"Forget it, don't worry about the Liu Family. Without their cooperation, our industries will also face problems. First, stabilize the situation, address each industry..." Bai Yunzong still thought of stabilizing the Bai Family's industries; at least he retained some sense.

After all, that's the foundation of the Bai Family!

But just as he finished speaking.

Another subordinate rushed in.

This time, without prompting, the subordinate shouted directly, "Bad news, the authorities, the authorities have deployed a supervision team; they've stationed themselves in all our Bai Family's industries and are conducting a thorough investigation. They've also frozen massive funds from the Bai Family and taken control of industry personnel. We can't intervene anymore."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yunzong finally showed a trace of panic.

The authorities deployed a supervision team?

As one of the great families of the Imperial Capital, Bai Yunzong knew well what this meant.

This means the state's intervention!

If they thoroughly investigate, whose business foundation is clean?

But why would the state intervene all of a sudden?

Could it be because of Lu Ran?

Gulp~

Bai Yunzong swallowed hard.

If it really is because of Lu Ran, that even caused the state to intervene directly, then the issue is serious!

He suddenly understood why Liu Qinghe and others advised him not to go after Lu Ran.

Could it be that Lu Ran has state protection?!!

"How could this happen? How could this happen..." Bai Yunzong muttered.

Suddenly realizing something.

He pondered, "So the reason the Liu Family so quickly severed cooperation with the Bai Family's industries must be because they caught wind of something. Damn, the Liu Family runs fast!"

He could understand the Liu Family's actions now.

With the state's intervention, the Bai Family's issues pose a huge problem!

If the Liu Family doesn't sever industrial cooperation with the Bai Family, they'd be on the same sinking ship, doomed together!

Now, while stripping industries causes significant damage to the Liu Family, it's still better than dying with the Bai Family!

The Bai Family... is finished...

"Deploy troops, deploy troops immediately, head to Tianfu Society!" Bai Yunzong shouted.

The Bai Family is already finished.

Putting aside whether Lu Ran truly has state backing, this revenge must be taken!

Or rather, the arrow is already drawn and must be released!

Even if they don't go after Lu Ran, there's no room to turn back now.

The declaration to kill Lu Ran has already been made; now claiming otherwise, who would believe?

The momentum has been built; masks have been worn; planning to escape quietly now?

No way!

So, let's gamble!

Kill Lu Ran, even if it costs the entire Bai Family as the price!

Although he regrets declaring to kill Lu Ran, there's no other choice left.

It's a pity...

The vision is beautiful, but reality is ruthless!

On the street outside the Bai Family's gates, troops were quickly assembling!

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