Chapter 2240 - 2213: The Qiu Family’s Foundation

Qiu Zhengfeng sat there, not saying a word until Qiu Tianrui finished speaking, and then he slowly spoke: "I already know about this matter. Tian Rui, tell me your opinion."

Qiu Zhengfeng did not express his own opinion. For him, he had already handed the Qiu Family over to Qiu Tianrui, so naturally, it was up to Qiu Tianrui to decide. At most, he would guide Qiu Tianrui back if he went astray. His role now was similar to that of Old Sir Lu, merely a guide. How to proceed was entirely up to Qiu Tianrui. He could protect the Qiu Family for a time but not for a lifetime.

"Grandpa, we must assert our authority forcefully and annihilate all the spies daring to monitor our Qiu Family, leaving not a single one."

Qiu Tianrui’s eyes glinted with a trace of ruthlessness as he said: "We will let their blood tell everyone that whoever dares to monitor our Qiu Family will pay with their life."

Upon hearing these bloodthirsty words from Qiu Tianrui, Qiu Zhengfeng was slightly startled. He clearly hadn’t expected his grandson, who was previously somewhat gentle, to have such a murderous side.

After a long time, Qiu Zhengfeng sighed slightly and said: "Tian Rui, do you know what you’re facing by doing this? You’ll be facing the siege of all forces in China, including hatred from the top families, the Tang Family and the Yang Family."

"I know."

Qiu Zhengfeng said heavily: "But Grandpa, do you think we have any other choice now? Once the Third Young Master of Lu Family has any accident in Beijing, do you think those forces will let us go just because we distance ourselves from him? Their consistent principle is rather to kill wrongly than to let it go."

At this point, Qiu Tianrui slowly exhaled a mouthful of turbid air: "Since no matter what we do, those forces won’t spare our Qiu Family, we might as well bring out our swords forcefully, declare our relationship with the Third Young Master of Lu Family. If we do so, perhaps those forces will see us as thorns in their eyes, hating us to the bone, but as long as the Third Young Master of Lu Family is alive, no force would dare do anything to us. More importantly, should we encounter danger now, with our forceful stance, we could ask Cangwu to intervene. With Cangwu guarding Qin Island, who else would dare to act rashly against us? Unless they aren’t afraid to die."

"Tian Rui, have you considered what if the Third Young Master of Lu Family loses?" Qiu Zhengfeng said calmly.

"Grandpa, regardless of whether we clarify our relationship with the Third Young Master of Lu Family, as long as he loses, our fate will be the same – a dead end. Since it’s a dead end anyway, why not take a gamble?"

Qiu Tianrui’s eyes shone with a frenzied look: "Grandpa, you’ve always told me that life is a gamble. If we win, it’ll be a great success, but if we lose, at worst, we’ll be wiped out. Right now, we have no other paths to take, so let’s gamble that the Third Young Master of Lu Family will win. If we win the gamble, our Qiu Family will be seen as the most reliable ally in the eyes of the Third Young Master of Lu Family, and our Qiu Family will ascend to the grandest stage, becoming China’s top family."

Qiu Tianrui’s firm voice echoed in the study, leaving Qiu Zhengfeng astonished. He never dreamed that his grandson, previously known for mischief, would change so much, showing hints of family leadership qualities. With time, Qiu Tianrui would certainly be a qualified Family Head. Even if Qiu Zhengfeng isn’t around in a hundred years, Qiu Tianrui may not elevate the Qiu Family but would definitely prevent its decline.

"Grandpa, that’s why I came to you tonight. I want to continue supporting the Third Young Master of Lu Family, to physically demonstrate our alliance and let him know our Qiu Family will always be his ally." Qiu Tianrui spoke again.

"If you want to do it, go ahead!"

Qiu Zhengfeng took a deep breath and said: "As long as it’s what you want to do, Grandpa will support you unconditionally."

"Grandpa, thank you."

A trace of excitement flashed across Qiu Tianrui’s face. Before coming, he felt somewhat anxious, fearing Qiu Zhengfeng might reject his request. Now it seemed he was overthinking.

"You are my grandson; who else would I support but you?"

Qiu Zhengfeng smiled slightly, then, as if recalling something, looked at Qiu Tianrui and said: "Tian Rui, now you’re grown, from now on, the future of the Qiu Family will depend on you. This item should now be handed over to you."

With that, Qiu Zhengfeng didn’t give Qiu Tianrui an opportunity to speak but stood up directly from his chair and slowly walked to the bookshelf, pressing lightly on a book on the shelf.

"Snap!"

"Snap!"

Immediately, the sound of mechanisms moving echoed. The originally closed bookshelf opened to both sides, revealing a hidden compartment.

Under Qiu Tianrui’s bewildered gaze, Qiu Zhengfeng slowly opened the hidden compartment, retrieved a brocade box from inside, and placed it lightly on the desk.

"Tian Rui, are you curious about what’s inside this?"

Qiu Zhengfeng seemed to know what Qiu Tianrui was thinking.

Qiu Tianrui nodded slightly, indeed very curious.

"This is our Qiu Family’s last power."

Qiu Zhengfeng said calmly: "Did you really think our Qiu Family’s strength comes solely from me? Without them, our Qiu Family would have been wiped out by the Sun Family long ago, and we wouldn’t have survived till today."

"Originally, I planned to hand this to you when you truly had the bearing of a Family Head, but now it seems you already have the qualifications. Tian Rui, from now on, you are the true Family Head of the Qiu Family."

As his words fell, Qiu Zhengfeng slowly opened the brocade box. Inside it was nothing else, just an ordinary token. But upon seeing the token, Qiu Tianrui’s body shook uncontrollably, his face showing a trace of shock: "Family Head Token!"

Family Head Token!

The Qiu Family’s Family Head Token!

In the Qiu Family, a legend has been circulating, saying the Qiu Family secretly hides a very formidable power, protecting the Qiu Family in secret. Once faced with a crisis of extermination, this power would emerge to annihilate all enemies.

However, mobilizing this power is extremely difficult. In the Qiu Family, only the Family Head with the Family Head Token can command this power. Even in the most extreme situation, even if one is the Family Head of the Qiu Family, without the Family Head Token, soliciting this power is impossible. Moreover, the Family Head Token has always been held by the Family Head of the Qiu Family.