"In front of the Fang Family is a sheer cliff thousands of feet high; there's nowhere to advance, no way to retreat."

The beautiful woman sighed softly.

"Today, the Zeng Family's battle brought disgrace to them, losing half of their family business, but their strength hasn't diminished much. Losing just a couple of young talents won't shake their foundation."

"In order to reclaim their honor, and possibly make up for their losses, the Zeng Family will definitely target my Fang Family. They won't delay too long; it might happen as soon as tomorrow."

Li Feng responded with an 'oh', not expecting this beautiful woman to see things so clearly. Previously, Li Batian had also told him that although the Zeng Family lost half of their business today and some face, their strength wasn't very diminished.

Even without his two nephews, or even him, the Zeng Family still had over a dozen Golden Cores, more than three times the number in the Fang Family, leaving the Fang Family unable to resist.

"Isn't the Fang Family at least a third-tier family? They should have some foundation, right?"

The Zeng Family alone has more than a dozen Golden Cores, and even a declining Fang Family is still a third-tier family, so how could they be worse than the Zeng Family?

The mistress of the Fang Family bitterly smiled: "I'm afraid the reality of the Fang Family's situation has long been seen through. Actually, there are still some Golden Cores in our Fang Family, but those standing with me are only five or six."

"Before, due to the struggle for the Family Head, although Zhoushan became the head, it also caused friction between the second and third branches of the Fang Family. These two branches wanted autonomy and have now left the Fang Family, taking with them most of the Fang Family's Golden Cores."

Her husband took the Golden Cores of the main branch, resulting in a disastrous loss, and he himself died violently outside. Although the Fang Family still has quite a few Golden Cores, most belong to the second and third branches. A struggle for the Family Head directly fragmented the Fang Family.

Though it seemed she won this struggle, she also lost. If the Fang Family had ten years, she believed with the family's accumulated foundation, they could establish a firm footing, but the problem is, who will give the Fang Family ten years?

Not to mention ten years, there's not even ten days or half a month.

As for her natal family, they are even less dependable. They wouldn't help; it's a blessing if they don't kick them while they're down. Otherwise, why else would she come seeking Li Feng's help?

"Although the Fang Family has a foundation, it cannot form real strength in a short time. What the Fang Family needs most now is time."

"Three years, as long as the Li Family Head shelters my Fang Family for three years, I am willing to offer half of the Fang Family's assets to the Li Family."

"I don't know how much half of the Zeng Family's business is worth, but before the trouble, the Fang Family wasn't weak in the Fifth Ring. Despite having several industries in the city, outside of Ancestor Dragon City, there are also several manors extending hundreds of miles."

The beautiful woman directly offered an enticing price—a third-tier family's half-assets, accumulated over centuries, are definitely substantial.

If not for the Fang Family repeatedly encountering disaster, or if someone hadn't secretly plotted against them, the Fang Family wouldn't have fallen to this situation.

It's important to know that in Ancestor Dragon City, the higher up the family, the harder it is to be replaced. Like the eight royal aristocratic families and twenty-two first-rank wealthy families, there has been almost no change over a thousand years, whereas second-tier families experience some changes, but very few.

Even during the three great wars between humans and demons, which were apocalyptic, these families still stood high above.

Li Feng didn't answer directly. The price offered was tempting. Although Li Feng established his family in the Sixth Ring, this is not just about buying a house and marrying a wife to call it a family.

A family requires a foundation, not only soft power but also hard power. This soft power includes money, people, and connections.

If you have neither money nor authority, where will you get people, let alone connections? Li Feng, outside, is well versed in this, as he manages billions in funds, making him a kingpin in Huacheng, capable of doing whatever he wants.

Although Ancestor Dragon City is rooted in cultivation civilization, cultivation requires vast resources, and resources need to be purchased.

Moreover, only with money can you gather people, and even use money to win some hearts. As for relying on countless generations of inheritance to accumulate, that's too long-term.

Li Feng still wants to leave this Kunlun World in a short time.

Li Feng doesn't know the exact value of half the Zeng Family's assets, but it's certainly not small. However, for Li Feng, it's definitely not enough.

Families within Ancestor Dragon City have been operated for at least several generations. Since Li Feng can't compete with these families in terms of time, he'll have to find another path.

Therefore, money is very important.

This active offering from the Fang Family to provide half their assets for his protection seems risky but also brings great rewards. At the very least, there's currently no better way for Li Feng to amass this wealth quickly.

"How do you want me to protect the Fang Family?"

Li Feng pondered for a moment and slowly spoke.

The beautiful woman breathed a slight sigh of relief: "I can have Zhoushan acknowledge you as a mentor, and the Fang Family will offer half their assets as a mentor's gift. As long as you agree, the Fang Family will publicly send people over tomorrow."

Zi Yan, hearing Li Feng was inclined to agree, hurriedly walked over to him and whispered in his ear: "You don't really intend to agree, do you?"

"This is a hot potato; we've barely managed to establish ourselves."

Zi Yan truly didn't want any unforeseen complications. Previously, Li Feng's conflict with the Zeng Family already kept them on edge for days. After barely making it through, she couldn't bear to see Li Feng jumping into another pit of fire.

Li Feng glanced at Zi Yan: "I'm aware of the situation."

"Alright, I'll take the apprentice. As long as you send him over, I'll ensure his safety."

In Ancestor Dragon City, family relations include three layers: blood, master-servant, and marriage alliances. There's another layer outside, the mentor-apprentice relationship, which is also crucial for interests.

Seeing Li Feng nod, the beautiful woman said, "Alright, I'll head back to the Fang Family to prepare, and tomorrow I'll bring people to acknowledge you as a mentor." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"I'll take my leave for now, having disturbed you today."

Li Feng directly saw his guests off, and after sending away the Fang Family mother and son, he closed the door. Zi Yan, along with Ran Yue and Xiao Luobing, blocked Li Feng.

"Did you fancy that beautiful woman from the Fang Family and have ideas because she's pretty?"

Xiao Luobing, with hands on her hips, glared at Li Feng, questioning him.

Zi Yan was also worried: "Li Feng, I heard from Li Batian too; there are too many eyes on the Fang Family. Snatching from a tiger's mouth will definitely bring big trouble. We've just established our ground and aren't stable yet."

Li Feng looked at the three women and said, "Do you really think staying honest and low-key will keep trouble away? You all know my identity. The Ji Family won't step forward to help us any longer, and the Vermilion Bird Bloodline I'm carrying is even more troubling."

"Right now, no one dares to provoke me, but if the Sikong Family doesn't acknowledge us, do you think we can stay stable?"

"If we follow the traditional path, how much time would we need to grow strong?"

"Without time, we can only rely on money and resources to quickly strengthen ourselves. The Fang Family is in trouble and sought me out not only for help, but perhaps we can use the Fang Family to bolster ourselves. At the very least, the Fang Family is a third-tier family with deep foundations."