Clan Cultivation: Starting from Foundation Establishment on Mount Luoxia

Li Changhu was in charge of overall reception and general affairs coordination, and he was so busy in the newly built "Welcome Hall" that he barely had time to breathe.

Li Xiangping, along with his core combat personnel including Scar Wolf and Iron Bow, stood before the sand table and map.

He explained to the team leaders of each family the surrounding terrain, the distribution of monsters, resource points, and the "survival rules" that the Li family had figured out.

"Fellow Daoist An, please take a look."

Li Xiangping pointed to a valley marked in red on the sand table.

"We call this place 'Golden Wind Valley' because strange winds containing sharp golden energy often blow out, which quickly erodes the protective spiritual power of Qi Refining cultivators."

"However, if one can use specific magical artifacts or formations to resist, the 'essence of Geng metal' may occasionally condense within, which is quite beneficial for sword cultivators to temper their sword intent or forge flying swords."

He looked at the young man from the An family who carried a long sword and had a cold expression.

An Jia's young man clasped his hands in a fist salute, his voice as concise and sharp as his personality:

"An Jia, An Chi. Cultivating the 'Gengjin Sword Soul Path'. Thank you for telling me."

His gaze lingered on the Golden Wind Valley marker for a long time, clearly taking it to heart.

On the other side, Li Tongya led people from various families who were interested in formations and spiritual plants.

Visit the Li family's purification core area and experimental spiritual field, and share some practical tips for resisting evil influences and their experience in cultivating crops in this area.

"Fellow Daoist Wan, Fellow Daoist Wang, this is our improved 'Minor Five Elements Spirit Gathering Array'."

"Although its grade is not high, it has the advantage of low energy consumption. It can slowly transform the turbid evil in a half-acre area. With the help of the 'Purifying Evil Water Lotus', it can barely cultivate some low-grade spiritual grains."

Li Tongya introduced the two families, both known for their expertise in agriculture and commerce.

The leader of the Wan family was a middle-aged cultivator with fair skin and a smile that preceded his words. Upon hearing this, he nodded repeatedly: "Brilliant! Adapting to local conditions and turning harm into benefit!"

"My name is Wan Yongnian. My family has been in the business of spiritual plants and general merchandise for generations. I admire Fellow Daoist Li's ingenuity to the fullest! I will certainly have to learn from you in the future."

The elder of the Wang family was more composed. He stroked his beard and said, "I am Wang Shouzhuo. I moved here with some of my clansmen, seeking only a peaceful place to live and pass on the family tradition of farming and studying."

"Fellow Daoist Li, it is truly remarkable that you have created such a magnificent landscape in this harsh place. I admire you greatly. I hope you will continue to support me in our future exchanges."

The group of independent cultivators who called themselves the "Hundred Herbs Group" was led by a gentle and graceful female cultivator named Su Wan.

She was particularly interested in the strange-looking, mutated plants in Li's garden that could survive in the evil energy.

He had a very pleasant conversation with Li Tongya and exchanged many insights on identification and initial utilization.

Another group of independent cultivators called themselves the "Xuange Alliance," led by a burly man with a thick beard named Tu Gang, who possessed a fierce aura and spoke frankly.

"Second Master Li! The brothers of our 'Xuange Alliance' have all lived on the edge, specializing in exploring dangerous places and hunting monsters!"

"If you ever encounter any tough challenges or need someone to pave the way, just let us know! We understand the rules: it's a profit-sharing system, no questions asked!"

Li Xiaoyao smiled and gave him a high five, finding Tu Gang's personality to his liking.

Finally, it was the Xiao family that caught Li Mutian and Li Xiaoyao's attention.

There were only five or six people, and the leader was a young man who looked to be in his early twenties and whose eyebrows and eyes bore a slight resemblance to Xiao Chulan. His name was Xiao Chuhuan.

His clothes were not fancy, but they were made of fine materials. His demeanor carried the inherent reserve of a scion of a noble family, but also a hint of sharpness as if he were eager to prove something.

Li Daoyun privately informed them that this was a collateral branch of the Xiao family in Yunzhou, who wanted to set up their own household and make their own way in the world.

In terms of seniority, Xiao Chuhuan is Xiao Chulan's cousin, both belonging to the "Chu" generation.

Good heavens, it's a small pond with many powerful figures.

The young man at the head of the group stepped forward and bowed to Li Mutian and Li Xiaoyao, saying, "Xiao Chuhuan, a member of a collateral branch of the Xiao family of Yunzhou, greets the two fellow Daoists from the Li family."

Before he left, Brother Chu Lan instructed us that if we came to this world, we should seek advice from the Li family.

His attitude wasn't particularly warm, but he was very polite. When he mentioned Xiao Chulan, his expression darkened slightly, as if he had some complicated emotions.

Li Xiaoyao immediately replied with a beaming smile: "So it's Fellow Daoist Chu Huan! The guidance from Steward Chu Lan last time was of great benefit to my Li family."

"Since you are Steward Chu Lan's cousin, you are no outsider! Please come in, let's have a chat."

He led Xiao Chuhuan into the inner room and served him spiritual tea.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, your elder brother, Steward Chu Lan, came to inspect our place a few days ago and even praised it as quite interesting."

Li Xiaoyao chuckled as he poured Xiao Chuhuan a glass of his homemade fruit wine.

"I didn't expect to see Xiao Jiajun again so soon. What a coincidence."

Xiao Chuhuan took the wine cup, his expression softening slightly: "Brother Chulan did indeed mention this place. Fellow Daoist Li," he addressed him more naturally this time.

"My branch of the family has left the main branch and has limited resources. We are newcomers and will need the Li family's help in the future."

"We should look out for each other."

Li Xiaoyao waved his hand, "Fellow Daoist Chu Huan, you chose to establish yourselves on that 'Qixia Hill' in the east? You have a discerning eye."

"The geological ley lines there are relatively stable, and there are underground rivers, making it easy to obtain water."

"Just thirty miles to the north, there is a fissure in the ground, which we call the 'Netherworld Rift,' where a chilling and bone-chilling 'female water evil energy' often surges up."

"If you are a Qi Refining stage cultivator and do not have special protective measures, it is best not to approach within a hundred feet of the rift. If you need to collect the 'Frosty Marrow Grass' that grows there, you must be fully prepared."

Li Xiaoyao's intention to befriend him was evident in the information he revealed.

Although Xiao Chuhuan was arrogant, he was not stupid. He knew that this experience could save him a lot of trial and error and even bloodshed, so his attitude gradually warmed up.

After a flurry of activity, the six newcomers were finally settled in, and their initial activity areas and resource collection zones were roughly defined.

They also agreed to hold a "meeting" once a month at Houtu Jinya to exchange information and coordinate any potential conflicts.

After seeing off the last group of Wang family cultivators who came for "consultation," Li Xiaoyao rubbed his face, which was stiff from smiling, and slumped into a chair.

"Goodness, this is even more tiring than fighting a Foundation Establishment demon beast. These newcomers are all incredibly shrewd; they ask such detailed questions."

Li Mutian also breathed a sigh of relief: "At least things are initially stable. With the Immortal Sect's official recognition of the Thousand-Mile Autonomous Territory, we have much more initiative."

"But with these people coming in, things have become even more murky. The collateral branches of the Xiao family, the sword-wielding An family... none of them are to be trifled with."

"When the water is murky, it's easier to catch big fish."

Li Xiaoyao sat up straight, his eyes shining.

"Brother, things are temporarily stable at home. Shouldn't we... go and claim the greatest reward from the Immortal Sect?"

"That fourth-grade cultivation technique, and the permanent access to the flying boat—just thinking about it makes my heart itch!"

After a moment's thought, Li Mutian nodded decisively: "It's time to go. This matter concerns the very foundation of the family. Xiaoyao, you should lead the team."

"Xiang Ping needs to be stationed at the defense, Tongya is currently at the pass, and Changhu cannot be left out. Chi Jing went out with you last time and gained a lot of experience; this time, I'll take him out for further training."

"Bring more people and take all the 'Fire Fiend Crystals,' 'Bone-Corroding Moss,' and 'Golden-Patterned Lichen Essence' that are piling up in the warehouse. Dispose of them at the post station and exchange them for urgently needed items."