Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming-Chapter 1989 - 724: Battle with Yinyue True Person

Afterward, with a serious expression, he said to Zhou Chun: "The path of Ghost Cultivation is not accepted by the Cultivation World. In those days, we were unaware of the truth and committed taboos, which might be forgivable. But now, our family has gained such a grand scale, with thousands of members. Such a taboo could lead to the extermination of our family; remember it must never be repeated!"

Upon hearing these words, Zhou Chun was slightly taken aback. After a long pause, he seemed to understand and replied solemnly: "I understand, please rest assured, if there are any reckless individuals in the family in the future, I will not hesitate to clear our name personally!"

"It’s good that you understand!"

Seeing his change in expression, Zhou Mingde knew he truly understood his meaning and showed a gratified expression.

He then spoke with sentiment: "I have been revising the family history recently, looking back, and through reviewing the powers defeated by our Zhou Family, I have gained some insights."

"For a power to thrive continuously, and still be safely passed down during decline, aside from having a prominent leader, the more crucial aspect is to maintain good traditions, avoiding inviting trouble by provoking mighty figures!"

"We used to have nothing, striving to survive by all means was sometimes inevitable."

"But now, with our vast assets and abundant resources, sometimes we shouldn’t act too extreme, leaving no way back for ourselves!"

These words coming from him greatly surprised Zhou Chun.

And even brought some comfort.

In the past, Zhou Chun often debated with this elder on certain principles, and each had their victories.

Sometimes Zhou Mingde was persuaded by him and stepped back to agree with his approach.

Other times, seeing he couldn’t change the elder’s decision, he could only choose to compromise.

For Zhou Mingde to say such words now, which he never would have uttered before, filled Zhou Chun with deep reflection.

Indeed, people’s thoughts change over time and the environment.

He couldn’t help but sincerely respond: "What you said is entirely correct, I’ve always thought the same!"

With Zhou Mingde handling Zhou Daoquan’s hidden trouble, Zhou Chun felt relieved from a concern.

Only they among the Zhou Family elders knew this matter, and everyone tacitly refrained from mentioning it again, merely destroying the Ghost Cultivation Method stored in the family’s secret vault.

Three years later, a piece of surprising intelligence suddenly reached Zhou Chun.

It turned out that a cultivator from the Zhou Family found traces of an alleged Qinglian Temple Hidden Vein descendant during their travels!

According to the intelligence, the Zhou Family’s Purple Mansion Phase female cultivator Wang Shengnan was tasked to Yueguo Country’s Bamboo Leaf Island to help the local clan members eradicate a troublesome Demon Beast, unexpectedly discovering that the beast was the Spirit Pet of a certain cultivator.

During her engagement with the Purple Mansion Phase cultivator, under her persistent pressure, the opponent was forced to exhibit the Green Lotus Temple’s symbolic Lotus Birth Secret Technique.

Over these years, the Zhou Family never ceased searching for descendants of the Qinglian Temple Hidden Vein, maintaining a reward task prominently in the Affairs Hall.

Upon realizing her opponent might be a Qinglian Temple Hidden Vein descendant, Wang Shengnan withdrew from battle voluntarily, then swiftly returned to the family to report it.

Zhou Xinyan, knowing Zhou Chun’s emphasis on Qinglian Temple Hidden Vein descendants, promptly delivered the intelligence upon receiving Wang Shengnan’s report.

After reading the delivered intelligence, Zhou Chun personally summoned the female cultivator to his abode for questioning.

"The junior greets the Clan Leader, wishing the Clan Leader good health."

It was Wang Shengnan’s first time visiting Zhou Chun’s establishment; seeing this legendary Zhou Family member made her extremely nervous and excited. She immediately knelt and performed a grand worship ceremony.

Glancing casually at the kneeling woman in black on the ground, Zhou Chun spoke softly: "No need to be nervous. I brought you here just to ask about the possible Qinglian Temple descendant you encountered in Yueguo."

"Yes, the junior will tell everything without omission!"

Wang Shengnan eagerly agreed, promptly recounting the event.

From her detailed narration, Zhou Chun gained a general understanding of the matter.

After learning that the beast troubling the Zhou Family cultivators in Bamboo Leaf Island was driven by an alleged Qinglian Temple Hidden Vein descendant, he squinted his eyes and murmured: "Interesting. As a Hidden Vein descendant, not diligently cultivating to restore the sect but actively provoking our Zhou Family, could this be a grudge clouding judgment, or is there another agenda?"

Always cautious, he sensed that this matter might not be straightforward.

Nonetheless, having finally obtained intelligence, whether truly targeted by someone, Zhou Chun was determined to investigate and uncover who was behind it!

After pondering, he decided to personally visit Yueguo for a closer inspection.

Of course, to prevent the enemy from luring him away, Zhou Chun only brought Fengyuan Monarch and Mu Sang, while Fushan Monarch and Silver Dragon Monarch remained stationed with Luo Qingni at the sect’s gate.

Unexpectedly for Zhou Chun, just as he arrived at Yueguo’s Bamboo Leaf Island, the person behind the scenes revealed themselves!