This kind of thing has happened before.

In the past few months, the Qi Family's original partners have one by one stopped cooperating with them.

The reasons they give are all sorts of strange excuses.

Qi Yutang gritted his teeth and said word by word, "Hmph, aren't they just kicking us when we're down? Once the ancestor returns, they'll all be desperate to cooperate again."

However, this time, Qi Guangmao did not get angry.

Instead, he fell silent.

Three years have passed.

It's been more than three years since Lu Changsheng left.

Yet, there hasn't been a single word from him.

He now has to consider a very real problem.

What if Lu Changsheng can't come back?

What will become of the Qi Family?

Will it return to its original state?

No, it's likely to be worse than just going back to the original state.

Last time the Qi Family was in Zhang City, they could disperse their wealth and preserve the family by migrating elsewhere.

But now, where can the Qi Family migrate to?

They might be exterminated before they even reach their destination.

Qi Guangmao thought about it carefully.

He realized... there was no way.

Yes, the Qi Family currently has no options.

Not even a single Ancestor Realm member.

Once Lu Changsheng can't return, falls in the Blood Swamp Mountain Range,

it would be a devastating blow to the Qi Family!

"If only there was one Ancestor Realm among us, how could the Qi Family be in such a plight?"

Qi Guangmao shook his head.

"Yutang, you should select some of the outstanding members of the family."

"One must leave some fire seed for the Qi Family..."

Qi Guangmao's words made Qi Yutang widen his eyes.

"Father, is it really that dire?"

Qi Yutang could never have imagined that his father was preparing for the worst scenario.

He was already reserving the fire seeds for the Qi Family.

But in his view, things were just a bit rough in business.

Even if they stop doing business, the Qi Family members won't starve.

How could it be similar to a moment of life and death?

Qi Guangmao did not explain.

Though Qi Yutang has gained much experience over the years,

he cannot understand certain things without having experienced them himself.

Not just the Qi Family.

Even other families.

Even Immortal families could be annihilated overnight, let alone the Qi Family?

Qi Yutang bit his teeth.

He could only follow orders and make arrangements.

From his father's words, Qi Yutang also vaguely knew that the Qi Family was again at a critical moment of life and death.

There must be no slack.

Time flew by, and several months passed.

The situation of the Qi Family worsened day by day.

Every day now, the Qi Family's situation deteriorates.

As time goes by, other forces grow more aware that Lu Changsheng has already left the Qi Family.

Before they only probed indirectly.

Stopping business cooperation for various reasons.

But they dared not go too far.

Now it's different.

Those forces have used various means, yet Lu Changsheng still hasn't appeared.

This already speaks volumes.

Lu Changsheng is definitely no longer in the Blood Swamp Mountain Range.

As a result, various forces are now almost openly seeking to completely divide the Qi Family.

At this time, Qi Guangmao directly released a piece of news.

He said the Qi Family's "Old Ancestor Lu" went to the Blood Swamp Mountain Range to seek the Immortal Vein and will return to Lu City shortly.

This news immediately shocked all parties.

"What, the Old Ancestor Lu went to the Blood Swamp Mountain Range to seek the Immortal Vein and broke through?"

"This is information released by the Qi Family. Could they be deceiving us to buy time?"

"Given the current situation of the Qi Family, it's normal for them to want to buy time. But what's the use? Even if they delay a day, they will still be divided. After all, the Qi Family has not a single Ancestor Realm member. How can they survive long in Lu City?"

"Maybe the delay is real, but the Old Ancestor Lu's breakthrough in the Blood Swamp Mountain Range could also be true. If the Old Ancestor Lu truly went to the Blood Swamp Mountain Range to breakthrough, it's only been three years; this doesn't prove much. After all, traveling from our Lu City to the Blood Swamp Mountain Range, even with the aid of an Immortal Treasure, takes at least three years for an Ancestor Realm."

"But, a place like the Blood Swamp Mountain Range, once entered, it's tough to come out alive. Even True Immortals could fall, seeking the Immortal Vein there, breaking through to the Immortal Realm, how many can succeed?"

"Old Ancestor Lu is likely gone forever..."

Many people believe it's unlikely Lu Changsheng will return.

As for breakthrough to Immortal?

There's a possibility, but it's extremely slim.

After all, of those who went to the Blood Swamp Mountain Range seeking a breakthrough in the Ancestor Realm,

those who succeeded in breaking through to True Immortal and emerged successfully are almost one in ten thousand!

How can the Qi Family's Old Ancestor Lu possibly achieve that?

Despite various opinions,

some forces still don't believe it, even intensifying their pressure on the Qi Family.

But some forces choose to wait and see.

These forces have their ways of dealing with situations.

They are very cautious and careful.

They will never jump out when the situation is unclear.

After all, they've been around for a long time.

Even if they devour the Qi Family completely, what's the big deal?

If they swallow a little less of the Qi Family, there's no loss.

Better to wait quietly.

What if Lu Changsheng really comes back?

Or even breaks through to Immortal?

Never fear the unlikely, only the possibility.

Though the Blood Swamp Mountain Range is full of dangers, it has also seen many miracles.

Qi Guangmao is now facing a difficult choice.

Qi Yushu bit his lip, his face looking a bit pale.

Qi Yutang's face was red, showing his reluctance.

Just now, the Chen Family came with a marriage proposal.

The ninth son of the Lord of the Chen Family intends to marry Qi Yushu.

If it's merely about marriage, that's understandable.

For the Qi Family, a strategic marriage is also an option.

But the key issue is the conditions of the Chen Family.

Qi Yushu must bring at least one-third of the Qi Family's assets as dowry.