The Luo Family of Huacheng

In the ten-li city of flowers, undercurrents hide beneath the prosperity. The Luo family holds the foundation of Huacheng; outwardly a respectable clan, inwardly brothers feud and hearts harbor hidden schemes. When a sudden upheaval leaves the family authority vacant, various forces eye it hungrily, old enemies seize the chance to strike back, and even those closest have their own calculations. The protagonist stands at the center of the vortex, without innate power to shield him, advancing step by step, maneuvering through the games of all sides with calm strategy. Internally, he strips away the pretense of family affection, distinguishes the loyal from the treacherous, gathers those he can use, and dismantles the schemes of internal rivals; externally, he faces the coercion and temptation of both the underworld and the establishment, shattering the conspiracies of outside enemies gnawing at the Luo family's assets. Without relying on brute force, in Huacheng where conspiracy, deals, loyalty, and calculation intertwine, the protagonist takes charge of the family amid the storm, carving a path to survival through treacherous strife, protecting the Luo family's legacy and reshaping the landscape of Huacheng. — Description from novelcodex.org