Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 190 Position
The elders' discussions echoed throughout Changlin House, with most favoring sending troops to Daishan.

Li Chengzhi was particularly radical, saying, "The Soul Suppressing Sect suffered a great loss. They either retreat to protect themselves or retaliate fiercely. Either way, they cannot afford to pay attention to the small Flying Fox Cave."

"Now is the perfect opportunity for us to strike. If we can take over the Maojing mine in one fell swoop, we will not only have all the resources in our hands, but we can also show the world the power of the Li family."

Li Chengzhi meant that the Li family should not hide their strength and should directly intervene in the disputes in Daishan.

The situation in Daishan was already complicated. The addition of the Li family would be like adding a drop of water to the ocean, and would not cause much of a stir.

In addition, Daishan is much larger than Dangguishan, and its mineral resources are particularly abundant.

The Maojing mine is only one aspect; if the Li family can establish a foothold in Daishan, it will greatly benefit the family's future development.

"It's easy to seize a mineral vein, but difficult to protect it!"

Li Chengdian shook his head and said earnestly, "Although the Soul Suppressing Sect is temporarily unable to attend to other matters, it will eventually come to its senses. At that time, how should we face its wrath?"

“This Dai Mountain is not the domain of the Zhenhun Sect alone. If the Zhenhun Sect pushes us too far, we can join forces with the Shengyi Sect. The Shengyi Sect would probably love to have another ally.”

Li Chengzhi was resolute and insisted on his own opinion.

As the discussion deepened, the senior members of the Changlin family gradually split into two factions.

One faction, led by Li Chengzhi, advocated actively expanding the Li family's influence in Daishan to seek greater benefits; the other faction, represented by Li Chengdian, worried that the Li family's direct intervention would trigger a direct conflict with the Zhenhun Sect, bringing unnecessary risks.

Both sides had their reasons, and the dispute remained unresolved for a time.

Li Xiangming was still relatively unfamiliar with this situation. Although he had attended many meetings within the Changlin branch, those were just simple discussions among young people, and whether their words were right or wrong, they would not directly affect the family's decisions.

Ultimately, the decision rests with the clan elders.

Now, everything is different.

Because those present included most of the high-ranking members, including the clan elders.

These people are the undisputed decision-makers of the family. Even Li Qianxiong, the head of the family, is just one of many decision-makers.

The consensus reached here basically represents the dynamics of the family in the coming months, years, or even decades.

For example, more than a decade ago, it was these people who decided that Li Xiangming would become a disciple of the Green Cloud Cave at a young age.

Now it's Li Xiangming's turn to be one of them.

Perhaps every word Li Xiangming says and every viewpoint he expresses now will affect the fate of many unseen members of the Li clan.

Unconsciously, the image of Li Qianzhong, who had already died in battle, flashed through Li Xiangming's mind.

"Xiangming, if your family wants to help Flying Fox Cave, can your animal trapping station send people?"

Suddenly, Li Qianxiong asked.

Li Xiangming looked up, trying to find answers in the calm, still face of the family head, but to no avail.

He could only respectfully cup his hands and reply, "Master, the Beast Capture Office is currently undergoing changes and is temporarily unable to allocate manpower to support Dai Shan."

In reality, the situation at Puyin Mountain is relatively stable.

Although the animal trapping center is undergoing reforms, these reforms are implemented at varying paces. For Li Xiangming, transferring a few elites to participate in the competition for the Maojing mine is not a difficult task.

But he still chose to refuse, because it represented his stance.

In Li Xiangming's view, the family's strategic focus should be on Puyin Mountain.

Puyin Mountain is rich in resources, especially monsters, which are as numerous as hairs on a cow, making it a perfect fit for the Li family to develop the art of beast taming.

Previously, whether it was establishing animal breeding and trapping facilities or cooperating with the Geng family and Yuyuan, it was all based on the Li family's ability to influence Puyin Mountain.

Therefore, deepening and consolidating the Li family's interests in Puyin Mountain is the top priority.

This is why Li Xiangming is so determined to protect the Puyin Mountain Guild Hall and to try to establish a demon-hunting guild.

Furthermore, the central section of Puyin Mountain already has over a thousand independent cultivators, possessing enormous commercial potential. If properly exploited, its profits would far exceed those of the Maojing Mine. Not to mention, recruiting outstanding talent into the Military Affairs Institute would directly enhance the Li family's strength.

All of this demonstrates the importance of Puyin Mountain.

It should be noted that the Li family currently has neither internal nor external troubles. Look at the Geng family in the south; although they also have the advantage of location, they have been fighting with the Qin family of Red Stone Valley for several years and are inevitably exhausted. Then look at Dai Mountain in the north; there are constant disputes, and the rogue cultivators turn pale at the mention of it and flock south.

Today, the middle section of Puyin Mountain has become a hub for the flow of people that should have been diverted from the upper and lower sections of Puyin Mountain. The number of cultivators has increased dramatically, and demon-hunting teams are emerging one after another, far exceeding Li Xiangming's initial expectations.

But this is not a bad thing; the more cultivators there are on Puyin Mountain, the greater its potential.

The Li family should cherish this peaceful and golden period, diligently cultivate Puyin Mountain, and consolidate their position there.

At this critical juncture, diverting resources to intervene in Daishan seems to be akin to wanting more after gaining something already.

Besides his own stance, Li Xiangming also needed to consider the stance of the family head.

Because Li Xiangming has always been a confidant of Li Qianxiong.

If Li Qianxiong needs Li Xiangming's support, he will definitely seek out Li Xiangming to discuss it beforehand.

However, this time, Li Qianxiong directly involved Li Xiangming in the meeting.

This shows that Li Qianxiong was conflicted and had not yet decided whether to advance into Daishan; he just wanted to hear everyone's opinions first.

Surprisingly, most of the high-ranking officials agreed to intervene in Daishan.

At such a time, Li Xiangming's opposition is especially important.

Because Li Qianxiong was able to use this to balance the power of the two factions and take back the decision-making power into his own hands.

Conversely, if Li Xiangming fully supports Li Chengzhi, the situation will become one-sided, and even if Li Qianxiong is unwilling to get involved in Daishan, he may be forced to compromise.

Moreover, Li Xiangming's excuse was quite good.

Changing orders frequently is a major taboo. The animal trapping house is undergoing reform, and it is understandable that Li Xiangming does not want to disrupt the house's plans. The elders could hardly criticize him for this.

As expected, when the elders heard that Li Xiangming was unwilling to send anyone, they did not object, but instead looked troubled.

Although the Beast Capture Room was split off from the former Police Department and is mostly composed of young people, it has gathered a group of elites from the Xiang generation. Even after losing Li Xiangchuan and Li Qianzhong, it still has five Qi Refining Level 7 cultivators and other Qi Refining Level 6 cultivators.

These people are all usable flowing forces.

Without them, if the Li family wants to gain a foothold in the competition for the Maojing mine, they will have to draw key personnel from other departments, which will undoubtedly affect the family's daily operations.

Just then, Li Xiangyu spoke up: "Let Xianghua come back to be in charge of guarding the hall, and I will go to fight Daishan."

These words sparked a flurry of discussion in the hall.

Li Xiangyu is incredibly powerful. He is one of the two Foundation Establishment cultivators that the Li family has been cultivating. Apart from Foundation Establishment cultivators, there are very few people present who are qualified to fight him.

If Li Xiangyu is transferred to Daishan, then the Li family will not need too many skilled fighters.

However, Li Chengweng shook his head vigorously: "This is inappropriate. Xiang Yu is at a crucial stage of his cultivation, about to establish his foundation. How can we let him venture into dangerous places?"

As the darling of the second wife, Lee Sang-woo carries too many hopes and expectations.

At the last clan meeting, Li Chengweng went so far as to support Li Qianxiong in carrying out sweeping reforms to the family's organizational structure, all to ensure that Li Xiangyu could enter the Shouyu Hall without any mishaps.

The purpose was to secure a peaceful environment for Li Xiangyu to cultivate.

Otherwise, given Li Xiangyu's cultivation and strength, he would have been sent to a more crucial position long ago.

Now that Li Xiangyu is finally about to complete his foundation, how could the second wife bear to leave him in the dangerous Daishan?
Li Chengweng's determination resonated with the elders of the second branch of the clan.

For a moment, the scene became somewhat chaotic.

"Since everyone has different opinions, let's discuss it again tomorrow."

(End of this chapter)