The Six Paths of the Glass Gate acted even more ruthlessly, directly issuing a public announcement.
They refused any financing, stating it was either "You kill me, or I kill you."
Iceberg Cold Moon, the guild leader of Moon Palace and the only female boss among the three major guilds, was undoubtedly a prime target for other families.
Everyone wanted to get a good deal, but that didn't mean they were willing to let others exploit them.
Once acquired, the guild leaders of the three major guilds would have to work for those young masters. This wasn't even the most galling part.
The most frustrating aspect was the possibility that these young masters might deliberately make things difficult for them, gradually forcing them out of the guilds. That would truly be a case of losing more than they gained, considering they had some idea of how these major families rose to prominence.
At this moment, Iceberg Cold Moon was extremely furious.
"Moon Palace was created by my own hands. If you resort to such unscrupulous means, I won't hesitate to disband Moon Palace entirely!"
"Miss Cold Moon, the Moon Palace guild is your life's work. You wouldn't want to see it perish, would you? Our Ouyang family can make a promise to you. As long as Moon Palace becomes our Ouyang family's guild, we are willing to provide ten billion funds as compensation!"
People at Iceberg Cold Moon's level no longer viewed money as just a number.
Individuals with hundreds of millions in assets no longer pursued wealth for its own sake. They were driven by their dreams or simply the desire to realize their aspirations.
"Mr. Ouyang, while I am still rational, please leave my company. If you wish to impose a ban, feel free to do so. Anyway, our Moon Palace's industries have always been based on the game. Unless you can alter the game, you lack the qualification to bring us down!"
Online game guild companies are different from other physical industry companies. Their focus is on the game, not on tangible assets.
It was genuinely difficult to sanction an online game company unless there was another online game guild company of comparable scale.
The leaders of the three major guilds dared to confront those prominent families precisely because they had this advantage.
Of course, what awaited them was an endless battle.
Take the Heavenly Mountain Guild, for example.
The Heavenly Mountain Guild, jointly operated by Single Saber and Ji Liu, also received offers from various prominent families.
"Brother Saber, what do you think?"
Ji Liu was somewhat undecided, as the primary say in the Heavenly Mountain Guild rested with Single Saber!
However, Ji Liu was more inclined to cooperate with other families.
Single Saber shook his head and said, "I don't lack money, nor do I lack people. Why should I cooperate with those unscrupulous merchants? If Young Master Ji intends to cooperate, then our partnership can be dissolved!"
Ji Liu was greatly startled. At this juncture, major guilds had become coveted assets in the eyes of prominent families.
Their Heavenly Mountain Guild, being a renowned guild besides the top three, had already recruited over a thousand registered members after its initial operations.
While they couldn't rival the scale of the three major guilds, the Heavenly Mountain Guild had at least gotten on the right track.
"What are you saying, Brother Saber? I founded this guild with you. How could I possibly betray you?"
"It's good that you know. I believe we understand the intentions of those prominent families better than anyone. If you wish to be ordered around like a dog, I won't stop you!"
"It's best if you don't! Otherwise, don't blame me for disregarding our brotherhood!"
Ji Liu was disappointed. Single Saber, with his stubbornness, refused such an excellent opportunity to align with prominent families.
After all, he held a 40% stake in the Heavenly Mountain Guild. Just because Single Saber refused the acquisition didn't mean he couldn't sell his shares.
Ji Liu's plan was simple: sell his 40% stake to a prominent family, gain their protection, and enable his own family to develop better within the city, potentially surpassing the Dou family.
Ji Liu's father was waiting for him in his office.
Ji Wuchang was awaiting news from his son. If that Single Saber agreed, everything would be perfect.
If he refused, then they couldn't blame the Ji family for being ungracious.
"How did it go?"
"That Single Saber refused!"
"Hmph, shallow-minded. Such a great opportunity to associate with prominent families! Even if we are abandoned in the end, we can still make a fortune before that happens. Since he refuses, let's not show any sentimentality. I will contact the Chen family now. Get your 40% share certificate ready!"
"Understood! Dad, after this matter is settled, can we go propose marriage to the Dou family?"
Ji Wuchang frowned.
"The Dou family? The Dou family is thriving now. It might be quite difficult to marry Dou Junwan!"
"No, Dad. Once this contract is sold, we will be allied with the Chen family. If I can win over that Dou Youyou, then our future..."
"Slap!"
Ji Wuchang slammed his hand hard on the desk.
"Are you trying to court disaster? Is there something wrong with your brain? Do you think your life is not long enough? Dou Youyou is someone that several major families want to possess. If we dare to interfere, we won't even know how we died. Keep such thoughts buried deep within you!"
Ji Liu was startled. He had only spoken his mind, and he hadn't expected his father to fly into such a rage.
"Dad, I understand. I won't dare to do it again!"
"Hmph, if you had half of your sister's intelligence, you wouldn't be so neglected by me. Prepare the paperwork!"
"Understood!"
After Ji Wuchang left, the office door opened again, and a tall woman walked in.
"Little Ji, your dad lectured you again?"
The person who entered was Ji Liu's sister, Ji Chi, whose capabilities were no less than their father's.
"Sister, why doesn't Dad appreciate my abilities? Even though I've achieved such a great feat, Father still looks at me coldly!"
Ji Chi shook her head. It was just that her brother had left too poor an impression on their father previously.
Although he had done quite well this time, it still didn't change his image in his father's eyes.
"It's alright, just work harder next time. Your sister will support you from the sidelines!"
"Mm, Sister, are you still in contact with that Dou Junwan? She hasn't been answering my calls for the past couple of days."
Ji Chi said, "After the major problems the Dou family encountered, I haven't dared to contact them easily. What, do you miss your sister-in-law?"
Ji Liu smiled, "Not at all. I was just thinking, if I secretly managed to win over Dou Youyou, would Father look at me differently?"
Ji Chi shook her head and said, "You'd best not have any ideas about Dou Youyou right now. So many people are watching her. You know the saying about the nail that sticks out gets hammered, right? If you want to prove yourself, you can start from other areas, not necessarily from women!"
Ji Liu sighed. Why didn't they believe him?
Regarding his relationship with Dou Youyou, if he just added a bit of fuel, perhaps it would truly succeed.
If you ask me, this Ji Liu really thinks too highly of himself.