Xu Mingxuan left with Princess Yaoyue.
Following this, individuals like Xiao Sutuo and Qi Gu were led by the elders of their respective clans, arriving by reputation. Their goal was the same: to gain entry to the blue stone steps for cultivation. The number of people grew even larger as time went on.
"This is an opportunity to win over allies. Xiaomeng, draft a list. Shi Hao, call over Yun Xi, Shui Hongying, and the Heavenly Fox to help screen them. Tomorrow, I will hold a unified assessment to cull a batch and keep only those with genuine potential," Shi Heng stated.
Because the Shi Clan had so many members, their organization was quite extensive. This division of labor was clear: as their leader, Shi Hao focused on cultivation; Yun Xi handled external relations; Shui Hongying coordinated combat logistics. As for the Heavenly Fox, she had not yet officially joined the clan, but due to her pregnancy, she was forbidden by Shi Hao and the elder women from participating in frequent expeditions. She rarely fought, so she spent her time pondering political intrigue and had become very familiar with the various major powers of the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
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