Immortality Cultivation: I Can increase My Stats Using Clansmen's Qi-Blood

At this moment, they all kept their heads low, not daring to breathe heavily.

Because they knew that the Family Head was in a terrible mood right now.

And the reason for the Family Head's foul mood was, of course, the sudden intrusion of the black-robed figure into the Luo Family.

"Speak up, what exactly happened here?" Luo Ping's voice was filled with icy fury. "Why did that black-robed figure barge into our Luo Family?"

Upon hearing this, everyone remained silent.

They too could not understand why this black-robed figure had suddenly intruded into the Luo Family.

What shocked them even more was the horrifying power of that black-robed figure.

If not for Zhen, one of the three Shadow Guard Commanders under the family's ancestor, appearing in time,

things might have taken a disastrous turn here.

Luo Ping eyed the crowd, who were silent and speechless, and his fury flared even more.

He slammed the table abruptly and shouted furiously: "Are you all mute? Why don't you speak?"

The crowd was startled by Luo Ping's sudden outburst and lowered their heads even further, not daring to meet his gaze.

They understood that the Family Head was in a state of wrath, and any misstep could have severe consequences.

"Hmph!"

Luo Ping snorted coldly and then slowly said, "That black-robed figure possessed terrifying strength. If not for the timely intervention of Shadow Guard Commander Zhen under the ancestor, our Luo Family might have faced a major catastrophe today."

Hearing this, everyone gasped audibly.

They hadn't imagined that the black-robed figure's strength would be so alarming.

In Qingshi City, within the Luo Family's hall of deliberation.

The atmosphere in the hall was extraordinarily heavy.

The Luo Family's current Patriarch, Luo Ping, sat at the main seat, his brows tightly furrowed, his eyes deep and unreadable.

Below him, the crowd dared not make a sound, fearing to provoke the Family Head.

Ever since the black-robed figure intruded into the Luo Family and was slain by Shadow Guard Commander Zhen, the entire Luo Family had been shrouded in a cloud of unease.

They all understood that this matter was far from simple.

The identity of the black-robed figure and why he could so easily infiltrate the Luo Family remained pressing mysteries to unravel.

What worried them even more was whether this incident would bring greater trouble to the Luo Family.

Luo Ping remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking: "Regarding that black-robed man, what are your thoughts?"

Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances but dared not speak lightly.

They knew this matter concerned the security of the Luo Family, and a careless word could spell disaster.

Finally, an Elder stepped forward hesitantly. After a moment's pause, he spoke: "Family Head, I believe that black-robed figure is likely connected to a faction that bears enmity toward our Luo Family."

"Moreover, the black-robed man already harbored grudges against our Luo Family in Qingshi City. Therefore..."

Upon hearing this, Luo Ping nodded slightly and said, "I also suspect the same. However, who could have such deep-seated animosity with our Luo Family to send such a powerful cultivator to assassinate us?"

Once again, silence fell among the group.

None of them had an answer to this question.

Although the Luo Family was one of the top forces within the Northern Desolate Divine Continent, in the broader world, Qingshi City's Luo Family did not rank as a particularly powerful presence.

They had never expected someone to dispatch such a formidable adversary to target them.

"This matter must be investigated thoroughly!" Luo Ping's voice was filled with resolve and determination. "No matter who dares to lay a hand on our Luo Family, they must pay a steep price!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's spirits lifted.

They knew the Family Head had made up his mind to get to the bottom of this.

Though unease lingered in their hearts, they understood that this was a challenge the Luo Family had to face.

In the following days, the Luo Family threw themselves into investigating the identity of the black-robed figure and the force supporting him.

They mobilized all their resources and connections, even spending a hefty sum to hire spies from the underworld to assist in the investigation.

However, the results of the investigation left them even more despairing.

The black-robed figure's identity seemed to be cloaked in mystery; no matter how they searched, they could find no useful clues.

Until, roughly a month later,

news arrived from a spy embedded in the Qin Family within the Nanhuang Divine State.

Only then did Qingshi City's Luo Family learn the truth.

It turned out that the black-robed man who had suddenly appeared in their ancestral lands had been sent by the Qin Family of Nanhuang Divine State.

The Qin Family, learning that the black-robed man already had enmity with the Luo Family of Qingshi City,

decided on this course of action without hesitation.

...

Qingshi City, within the Luo Family's ancestral land.

Inside the room of the Luo Family Patriarch.

At this moment, Luo Ping, the current Family Head of the Luo Family, sat silently at the main seat.

His expression was as dark as ink.

Sitting beside him was Luo Yao, whose countenance also appeared somber.

Surrounding the room were members of the Luo Family's Brain Trust in Qingshi City.

They kept their heads bowed,

not even daring to breathe audibly.

Even someone completely clueless about the situation could sense the heavy atmosphere in the room,

and would realize that calamity was looming.

"You've all heard the news by now, haven't you?"

"The black-robed man was sent by the Qin Family in Nanhuang Divine State."

Luo Ping looked at the people before him and spoke with a frosty tone.

"Family Head, if this matter isn't handled carefully, I fear it could bring disaster upon the Luo Family," an Elder said worriedly.

Luo Ping nodded and replied, "I'm well aware of the risks, but since the Qin Family has already made their move, we Luo Family cannot afford to sit idly by."

His eyes flashed with a sharp glint as he continued, "Moreover, the Luo Family is not a soft target to be toyed with. If the Qin Family dares to act against us, we must show them that the Luo Family is not to be trifled with!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd felt a surge of energy.

They knew the Family Head had made his decision to act.

Although they still harbored fears, they understood that this was a fight the Luo Family could not shy away from.

"Family Head, how should we proceed?" an Elder asked.

Luo Ping pondered for a moment before replying, "First, we must bolster the defenses of our ancestral land to prevent the Qin Family from sending assassins again. Second, we must quickly uncover the Qin Family's subsequent plans in the Nanhuang Divine State. Only then can we formulate an effective strategy to counter them."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

They knew this was the most prudent course of action at the moment.

In the days that followed, the Luo Family diligently strengthened their defenses.

They increased patrol frequencies, tightened access controls, and even invited seasoned Guest Elders with high cultivation levels to help secure the premises.

Simultaneously, they escalated efforts to investigate the Qin Family's activities in the Nanhuang Divine State.

Mobilizing even greater resources and connections, they sought to uncover the Qin Family's future plans and assess their overall power.

Still, the investigation results were disheartening.

The Qin Family in Nanhuang Divine State remained as enigmatic as ever.

Nonetheless, the Luo Family refused to give up.

They knew that with persistence, the truth would eventually surface.

During this period, the Luo Family did not halt their development because of the Qin Family.

Luo Family members continued to focus on cultivation, enhancing their strength.

They understood that only with sufficient power could they survive in this world where the strong prey on the weak.

...

Time flowed onward.

In the blink of an eye, half a year had passed.

During this time, the Luo Family had not experienced further attacks.

The matter of the Qin Family in Nanhuang Divine State was gradually relegated to temporary obscurity among the Luo Family members.

But just as everyone thought the issue was over,

a shocking news spread suddenly across the Northern Desolate Divine Continent.

"The Qin Family of Nanhuang Divine State has been annihilated!"

This news struck like a thunderbolt, causing an uproar across the Northern Desolate Divine Continent.

Countless people were stunned by this revelation.