The younger generation below exchanged glances, but no one spoke up. They weren't foolish; they could somewhat see the manipulation between Second Elder and Mu Feng, and though initially eager, now they didn't even want to go, let alone lead the team.
"Since no one is willing to go, we will make the appointments ourselves," Second Elder said.
Everyone's heart hung in suspense, afraid that Second Elder might thrust the hot potato into their hands. It wasn't that they lacked a sense of kinship or were unwilling to help a dying relative; they simply lacked the strength to bear such a heavy responsibility.
"Mu Hanyan, as the City Lord's eldest son and also the Family Head's eldest son, you are effectively the legitimate leader of our Family's branch in Heishi City. You will lead the team to Heishi City this time," Second Elder pretended to ponder for a moment before he looked at Mu Hanyan and declared.
