Qi Yuanxiao glanced at everyone and replied, "I have a long-time friend who also went to Mu Yang's secret realm this time. Whether it's true or not, we'll know once we ask."
Upon hearing this, everyone's faces were filled with anticipation.
Fourth Brother quickly said, "Third Brother, ask quickly. If that kid Xiao Liang is lying, the family will definitely not let him be the head."
Qi Yuanxiao didn't speak but took out his phone and dialed a number.
The phone rang a few times before the other party answered.
"Brother Qi, I was just about to contact you, but you called first. Congratulations indeed."
As soon as the call was connected, a middle-aged man's congratulatory voice came from the other end.
Qi Yuanxiao and the others were stunned, somewhat confused by the other party's meaning.
He then asked, "Brother, congratulations? What, what is this about?"
The middle-aged man on the phone was taken aback, "As the third master of the Qi family, don't you know?"
"Brother, stop playing coy. What exactly is going on?" Qi Yuanxiao couldn't help but ask.
The middle-aged man's voice sounded again, "Your Qi family has found a powerful backer this time!"
Everyone exchanged glances.
The middle-aged man continued, "The Mu Yang secret realm trip this time, the Qi family and the Ren family will likely benefit the most."
"What do you mean?" Qi Yuanxiao asked again.
"Before your family head died, he chose to help a young man named Chen Mo. That young man's strength is unfathomable. With a single palm strike, he killed a Grandmaster!"
In an instant, the scene fell silent.
Everyone's eyes widened, filled with disbelief.
Qi Yuanxiao exclaimed in shock, "Brother, is what you're saying true?"
"Do I have a reason to lie to you? Moreover, behind that young man, there is a terrifying existence. At that time, he alone repelled several Grandmasters and even killed a few."
"What!"
Qi Yuanxiao gasped.
The voice on the phone continued, "According to our speculation, that elder should be a Great Grandmaster!"
"So I congratulate your Qi family. With the protection of such a power, your status will undoubtedly rise significantly. Even some major families would not dare to offend you lightly."
Qi Yuanxiao was too shocked to speak.
He only wanted to confirm if what Qi Xiao Liang said was true.
Unexpectedly, he learned that behind Chen Mo, there was also a Great Grandmaster!
That was a Great Grandmaster!
With such a connection, wouldn't their Qi family's status be able to rank among the first-class families?
"Brother Qi, I have some matters to attend to, so I'll hang up now. In a few days, you must treat me to drinks." The voice on the phone sounded again.
"Okay, okay, definitely." Qi Yuanxiao finally snapped out of his shock and quickly responded.
After hanging up the phone, the people present remained silent for a long time.
Qi Chen, standing nearby, said sourly, "Dad, it's just that Qi Xiao Liang was lucky. If we had gone to Mu Yang, perhaps this opportunity would have been ours."
"Slap!"
As soon as Qi Chen finished speaking, Qi Yuanxiao raised his hand and slapped Qi Chen across the face.
Qi Chen was completely stunned.
He covered his face in bewilderment and looked at his father with confusion.
Qi Yuanxiao glared at Qi Chen, "That is the head of the Qi family. Is it appropriate for a junior like you to address the family head by his name?!"
Qi Chen was startled by Qi Yuanxiao's expression.
He quickly shut his mouth, not daring to speak carelessly.
"I didn't expect the family head to gain such an opportunity and even take that Chen Mo as his master. Won't our Qi family prosper from now on?!"
"More than prosper, our family head's master has a Great Grandmaster behind him. In the entire Jinling, no one would dare to provoke us!"
Everyone spoke, their faces filled with excitement.
"It seems we haven't paid our respects to the family head yet," a young man suddenly reminded.
"Right, right, how could we forget this?"
Saying that, everyone walked towards the door.
At this moment, they all wanted to leave a good impression on the new family head.
Meanwhile, after Qi Xiao Liang handed the wooden box to Qi Yuanlang.
Qi Yuanlang intended to leave.
Today, Qi Yuanlang experienced both joy and sorrow.
The sorrow was that his elder brother had passed away. The joy was that his brother had exchanged his life for the glory of the Qi family, and Qi Xiao Liang had successfully ascended to the position of family head.
His old ailments might even be cured.
However, as Qi Yuanlang opened the door, his expression changed.
Because Qi Yuanlang discovered that the doorway was already packed.
Qi Yuanlang said solemnly, "Didn't the family head tell you to go back? What are you all doing here?"
Hearing the commotion outside, Qi Xiao Liang also slowly walked out of the room.
"Greetings, Family Head!"
Suddenly, everyone outside cupped their fists and bowed ninety degrees.
Qi Yuanlang's expression froze.
Qi Xiao Liang also appeared somewhat confused.
"Family Head, we shall take our leave now and not disturb your rest."
Qi Yuanxiao was extremely respectful. His previous rudeness and disdain had vanished without a trace.
Qi Xiao Liang nodded slightly, saying nothing.
Then, Qi Yuanxiao and the others turned and left.
"Xiao Liu, stay behind," Qi Yuanlang called out.
A man among the crowd heard this and stopped.
This person was not from their direct lineage but was very good at business and had been exceptionally admitted into the family's council.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Liu quickly stopped.
Seeing everyone else leave, Qi Yuanlang asked, "What's going on?"
He was now afraid that Qi Yuanxiao was up to some trick.
Xiao Liu quickly recounted the events.
When Qi Yuanlang heard that Qi Xiao Liang's master had a Great Grandmaster behind him, his eyes widened, and his face was filled with shock.
Qi Yuanlang said happily, "It seems that no one can shake the position of Family Head anymore."
"Family Head, I'll be going back now."
Qi Xiao Liang nodded.
However, after taking just two steps, Qi Yuanlang suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, Family Head, before you returned yesterday, the Ren family sent an invitation."
"An invitation?" Qi Xiao Liang was surprised, as he hadn't heard Ren Zixin mention it.
"It says it's an engagement banquet, inviting our Qi family to attend."
Upon hearing this, Qi Xiao Liang nodded, "The Ren family and our Qi family have been friends for generations. We must attend this engagement banquet. When is it?"
"Next weekend. There's still some time," Qi Yuanlang replied.
Qi Xiao Liang nodded in agreement.
However, as for who was getting engaged in the Ren family, Qi Xiao Liang didn't pay much attention.
And the Ren family had not yet announced it to the public.
Seeing Qi Yuanlang leave.
Qi Xiao Liang's figure suddenly stooped, his face showing extreme fatigue.
He also knew that if it weren't for his master, the family that his father had painstakingly managed for twenty years would likely have changed hands.