160: The Mu family underwent a change of power, and the head of the family changed.

Mu Xinhai was consumed by fury as he roared,

"Regardless of everything else, it was Qingling who ultimately saved the Mu Family! What right do you have to speak ill of her?"

"If it weren't for her, the entire Mu Family would have ceased to exist long ago. You all would likely have been hunted to death by Lin Yuner. Where would you get the chance to be so arrogant here with us?"

"Furthermore, there is no way I will ever agree to you, Mu Xin, becoming the Family Head. If Mu Hua were incompetent and tyrannical, I wouldn't say much."

"But you, Mu Xin, misappropriated nearly eighty percent of the Family's resources—resources painstakingly accumulated since the old master's generation. Someone capable of such despicable acts is not fit to be the head of my Mu Family."

Mu Xinhai's words were sharp as he unleashed a barrage of accusations at Mu Xin.

His words immediately caused a deathly silence to fall over the entire hall.

Mu Xin's eyes were filled with coldness and killing intent; at this moment, he wished he could kill Mu Xinhai directly.

However, he knew he couldn't do that.

He hadn't completely taken control of the Mu Family yet. Many people only submitted to his strength. If he killed Mu Xinhai now, it would only cause the dissatisfaction in everyone's hearts to explode completely.

The Mu Family he wanted was one firmly held in his grasp.

If the Mu Family were to disband, it would bring him no benefit whatsoever.

Mu Xin took a deep breath and said with a cold gaze, "I heard Sister Ru has been ill lately and that many physicians have been useless. You should focus on taking good care of Sister Ru before meddling in the Family's internal affairs."

Hearing this, Mu Xinhai's eyes widened as he looked at Mu Xin in disbelief.

Could it be... he did this?

Why?!

He found it somewhat hard to accept that Mu Xin would go to such lengths for the position of Family Head.

Since Yang Ru married him, she was considered part of the Mu Family, yet Mu Xin had committed such an act of harming his own kin.

A while ago, Yang Ru had suddenly become bedridden. At first, Mu Xinhai thought it was an issue with her Cultivation, but after seeking out many people, no one could diagnose the problem.

During this time, Yang Ru's condition had become increasingly severe. If it continued to deteriorate like this, her soul might depart within a month or two at most.

Mu Xin said in a calm tone, "But don't be anxious. I happen to know a Tier 4 Alchemist who seems to have some understanding of Sister Ru's illness. I'll send over some Medicinal Pills later for you to see if they are effective."

His words were already a blatant warning.

Mu Xinhai clenched his fists, his eyes bloodshot as he glared fiercely at Mu Xin, but this time he didn't say anything more.

Yang Ru's life was held in Mu Xin's hands; he couldn't possibly gamble with his woman's life no matter what.

Once Mu Xinhai stopped speaking, the entire hall fell into silence, and everyone lowered their heads, no longer saying a word.

In the current Mu Family, there was no longer anyone who could continue to resist Mu Xin.

Seeing this scene, Mu Hua was also completely discouraged.

He had lost!

"Mu Xin, say no more. I am not qualified to be this Family Head, so I abdicate."

Having reached this point, Mu Hua no longer resisted. Continuing to oppose Mu Xin was meaningless and would only leave them both with no way out.

Mu Hua was no fool.

If they kept fighting, it would truly become a life-and-death struggle.

By ending it now, the worst outcome would just be him being suppressed within the Mu Family, because no matter the reason, Mu Xin couldn't possibly kill him.

The corners of Mu Xin's mouth curled up slightly as he said in a flat voice, "Being able to recognize your own shortcomings is also a form of responsibility."

After saying that, he continued with an air of righteous indignation.

"The Mu Family cannot be without a leader for a single day. In the days to come, I will temporarily take over the position of Family Head. If a more suitable candidate for Family Head appears, I will let them lead our Mu Family."

"Does anyone have any objections?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the hall was silent. At this stage, how could anyone else dare to have an opinion?

Anyone who dared to speak up now would surely be purged once Mu Xin had solidified his position as Family Head.

Mu Hua sighed deeply, then stood up and left the hall on his own.

Mu Xinhai also stood up abruptly and left with a flick of his sleeves, his face full of anger.

Mu Li suddenly shouted and bowed to Mu Xin,

"Greetings, Family Head!"

Mu Geng also followed suit and shouted, "Greetings, Family Head!"

Seeing this, some people in the hall decisively followed and shouted, while others exchanged looks before hesitantly joining in.

Mu Xin slowly walked forward and sat in the seat that originally belonged to the Family Head, a satisfied smile on his face.

He scanned the room and saw the dissatisfaction in many people's eyes.

However, Mu Xin didn't care. As long as he was the Family Head, taking full control of the Mu Family was only a matter of time.

His strength was right there; absolutely no one could shake his position. What followed would simply be a matter of eliminating dissenters.

Mu Xin said indifferently, "From this day forward, Mu Geng will be the Grand Elder of our Mu Family, and Mu Li will be the Second Elder. Although the former Family Head, Mu Hua, was ineffective in leading the Family, he has ultimately done many things for us."

"From now on, Mu Hua will serve as the Chief Manager of our Mu Family's Inner Court. He shall contribute well to the Family to make up for his past mistakes."

He spoke these words with great righteousness, completely shifting all blame onto Mu Hua while portraying himself as a wise and far-sighted Family Head.

"Furthermore, Mu Xinhai's status as an Elder is revoked, and he is demoted to an Outer Sect Deacon."

Although there were many unknowns regarding Mu Xinhai, that Mu Qingling hadn't returned to the Mu Family for so long, so the threat was likely not great.

Hearing this, many members of the Mu Family frowned. They all knew Mu Xin would definitely suppress Mu Hua and Mu Xinhai, but they didn't expect it to happen so quickly.

Mu Li suddenly spoke up, "The Family Head is wise."

With Mu Li taking the lead, the others in the Mu Family also followed suit.

"The Family Head is wise."

Soon, Mu Xin had arranged many of the Mu Family's affairs.

After everyone had left, Mu Xin sat alone in the hall, his face full of a triumphant smile.

"Mu Hua, you probably didn't expect this step, did you?"

"You should have been grateful when I returned to the Mu Family, yet you actually dared to suppress me. If you hadn't done that, I wouldn't have acted so ruthlessly."

Mu Xin's face was full of pride. Before doing this, he had still felt some hesitation in his heart.

But after thoroughly sitting in this position, all Mu Xin felt was enjoyment. Although he was previously the Grand Elder and second only to one in the clan, there was always someone pressing down on him from above.

Now, he was the boss of the Mu Family. This feeling was incredibly comfortable.

Suddenly...

The Void Realm trembled violently as a rift opened, and a figure dressed in a black robe slowly stepped out from within.

"Family Head Mu, you seem to be enjoying yourself quite a bit."

Hearing that familiar voice, the smile on Mu Xin's face instantly vanished. He immediately stood up from his chair and knelt respectfully toward the black-robed figure.

"Greetings, My Lord."

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