Ji An shook his head and said:

"This matter has significant implications. The sect is bound to scrape off a layer of land.

If it’s discovered that the fleeing families have done shameful things, what will happen to those abandoned family disciples?"

The sect will not tolerate betrayal from these families; when such things happen, it usually results in a bloody slaughter.

A sect that has grown from a weak gap to a juggernaut must have gone through countless mergers and battles to reach today, how could their hands not be stained with blood.

"It is said that those who stayed behind are just some mediocre Early-stage Qi Refining cultivators and mortals, the cultivators are sent to the mines as mining slaves, never to see the light of day for the rest of their lives.

As for the mortals, they will not be in any danger, they will just be dispersed and allocated within towns under the direct control of the sect."

Many cultivators in the sect with poor aptitude and limited lifespan choose to migrate to these towns with their families.

The Daoist schools in these Immortal Cities are an important source for sect disciples.

Liu Yu paused, a flicker of coldness in his eyes:

"I am quite curious, what exactly did these families do?"

Since establishing the Western Continent’s dominance, the sect’s external rules have not been harsh, one could even say somewhat appeasing.

Even if those families committed serious mistakes, infringing on sect interests, they would just be penalized with more resources.

These people would rather abandon their foundation and flee, in his view, it must be a grave crime like annihilating the sect.

Ji An took out some dried mulberries from his storage bag and said:

"The sect will handle it, no need for us to worry.

By the way, do you know if the Chen Clan from Pu Yun Mountain is on the escape list?"

When settling in Red Flame Peak, he was attacked, there is a great possibility that it was the Chen Clan’s doing.

True Loose Cultivators don’t have the guts to assault sect disciples in sect territory, the Chen Clan has motive.

After advancing to the Chao Origin Stage, he intends to find an opportunity to investigate the matter from years ago.

After all, he is not a Demon Cultivator, he cannot simply arrest people and perform Soul Searches just based on suspicion.

"Yes, the Chen Clan has two Late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators, with several disciples remaining in the sect, the first to be found missing among the upper echelons was their clan."

Liu Yu slightly raised his brows, lowered his voice and said:

"Are you asking specifically about the Chen Clan because you have a grudge against them?"

This junior has always quietly stayed in Red Flame Peak, with little contact between fellow disciples, he couldn’t think of any intersection between them.

"I suppose so. Before I chose Red Flame Peak as my Grotto Mansion, it was rented by the Chen Clan.

The Chen Clan disciples even approached me at that time, offering a price for me to give up Red Flame Peak as my Grotto Mansion choice.

I didn’t agree, and the matter ended unpleasantly, there were several conflicts afterwards.

It’s said that Red Flame Peak can provide considerable annual profits for the Chen Clan, presumably that’s the reason."

Ji An concealed the eruption incident at Red Flame Peak, giving only a brief account.

Liu Yu felt that the Chen Clan must have pressured the junior back then, otherwise, the other wouldn’t still keep it in mind.

"Cutting off someone’s financial road will naturally invite resentment, although Red Flame Peak originally belongs to the sect’s area, these families will selectively forget.

I will make a trip to Yingri Peak, contact Senior Brother Li Yuangong through the Law Enforcement Hall, asking him to pay special attention to the Chen Clan’s situation.

Should there be any news, I’ll inform you immediately."

Ji An cupped his hands and smiled:

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

"No trouble at all."

Liu Yu waved his hand and added:

"I wanted to ask, how long did it take you to open up the Wood Element Divine Mansion?" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

He wants to use this as a reference to estimate the time it would take to open up his Fire Mansion.

"About three months."

Liu Yu nodded slightly and said:

"Every three years, I can only receive three Vermilion Bird Flame Grass Pills from the sect, even with the additional two acquired through exchange, the pill gap remains huge.

I need you to support me with some Tier Two Middle Grade Fire Element Spirit Fruits. I still have three Monster Beast Inner Cores, six pieces of Beast Hide, and some Demon Beast Essence Blood, all are Late-stage Foundation Establishment materials.

Additionally, I have two pieces of Chao Origin Stage Demon Beast Hide, several bottles of Essence Blood, and some Fire Element Demon Beast Fur that can be used to make Talisman Brushes, these materials can all be exchanged with you."

The growth of high-tier spiritual medicine takes time, the sect’s Spirit Farmer foundation isn’t strong, the supply of pills is limited.

He heard from Senior Brother Jia Yu that the extra pills exchanged mostly come from trades in Luofeng Valley.

Ji An gladly agreed and said:

"Sure, how about we use the Treasure Pavilion’s exchange rate as the basis?

After the transaction is completed, I’ll gift you two Spirit Fruits."

Since breaking through to the Chao Origin Stage, he began accumulating Middle Grade Fire Element Spirit Fruits, his Grotto Mansion Secret Vault has four hundred Spiritual Peaches and eight hundred Spiritual Apricots.

Continuously new Middle Grade Spirit Plants are being cultivated, exchanging some with the other party is not a problem.

"Thank you, junior brother, you’ve been a great help to me."

Liu Yu smiled, without the other’s assistance, he would have to save up resources and wait for the Merchant Flying Ship from the Middle Continent Cultivators.

He took out the Beast Hide and other resources, placing them on the table.

Ji An took out the Treasure Pavilion’s exchange Jade Slip, placing it on his forehead to appraise the resources:

"Chao Origin Stage Beast Hide, flawless, can be cut into forty Talismans, exchange for four thousand Small Merit."

"Chao Origin Stage Beast Hide, heavily damaged, can be cut into thirty Talismans, exchange for three thousand Small Merit...

All materials can be exchanged for a total of nine thousand six hundred Small Merit."

He handed over the Jade Slip, "Senior Brother, verify everything to see if anything is missing."

Liu Yu didn’t hold back, picked up the Jade Slip and verified it:

"No problems."

Ji An scratched his head and said:

"I will deliver the Spirit Fruits to you within three years."