Qin Yuan’s prestige

If outsiders couldn't make sense of it, the Qin Family's own Clan Members were even more baffled.

Upon receiving this news, many Elders immediately went to the Council Hall to seek out Qin Yuan and Qin Ming.

Qin Yuan and Qin Ming had long anticipated that someone would come to inquire. They were sitting calmly in the chairs at the head of the hall.

"Family Head, Young Master Qin, why must our Qin Family withdraw from Chenyang City? Chenyang City is rich in resources. Our Qin Family's development has been rapid since occupying it…" An elderly Elder spoke with grave concern, pouring out his grievances.

He was one of the few Elders who, despite his advanced age, still held a seat among the Elders.

"Of course, I have my considerations for doing this," Qin Yuan waved his hand, cutting off the Elder's lengthy discourse.

Soon, all the Elders had gathered one after another.

Qin Yuan cleared his throat and said, "I presume you have all received the news. Now, let me reiterate: our Qin Family will completely leave Chenyang City. Furthermore, we will not return to Liu City.

Even the Family disciples still remaining in Liu City must also withdraw."

"Family Head, why this sudden decision to withdraw? Is it because of the Shen Family from Stone City? We can think of other solutions; withdrawal isn't necessarily the only option!" A young Elder stepped forward, glanced at Qin Ming, and spoke with a cupped-hand salute.

Qin Ming had spoken just days ago about resolving the Shen Family issue. Now, with this sudden withdrawal, the young Elder surmised that Qin Ming must have failed to find a solution to the Shen Family problem, hence organizing the retreat.

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire Council Hall erupted into lively discussion, everyone debating how to survive the Shen Family's threat.

"Silence…" Qin Yuan shouted, slapping the table.

The entire Council Hall immediately fell silent, all eyes turning to Qin Yuan.

"Leaving Chenyang City is not due to the Shen Family's threat. I cannot explain it to you now, but this departure is not meant to force you either.

Those willing to follow me into seclusion may come along. Those unwilling may continue to live in Chenyang City." Qin Yuan's expression was stern and direct, fully displaying the Family Head's authority.

The current Qin Yuan was not the minor Family Head of the past in Liu City. Now, within the Qin Family, his word was law.

"But if we leave Chenyang City, how will we sustain the Family's operations?" someone raised a doubt. "The Qin Family today is not like before. We have a large population; the daily consumption of Spirit Stones is astronomical. Without Chenyang City's support, how will we obtain sufficient resources?"

Qin Yuan laughed. "I naturally have a way. Right now, all you need to do is decide one thing: whether you are willing to leave with me. The rest is not your concern."

Everyone looked at each other. They could see that this matter was not up for discussion. The Family Head wasn't consulting them; he was simply informing them.

"Since the Family Head has decided, of course we will follow you," many Elders began pledging their loyalty.

Qin Ming watched as the crowd was persuaded in just a few words. He knew his father had been remarkably successful as the Qin Family Head.

For such a large Family and such a significant matter, his father merely gave notice without explicitly seeking their consent, yet everyone still supported him. One could imagine how deeply his father's prestige was rooted in their hearts.

"Haha… Good. Rest assured, although our Qin Family leaves now, one day we will return in triumph.

What is ours will ultimately be ours." Seeing everyone's support, Qin Yuan laughed heartily, stood up, and rallied their spirits.

Although the Elders were reluctant to leave Chenyang City, none harbored thoughts of leaving the Qin Family. They all forced smiles onto their faces.