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At the next moment, they heard Ji Bochang say:

"For today's matters, let's leave it at that for now and discuss it another day."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Bochang was the first to walk out of the great hall.

Ji Qingfei followed closely behind.

The two quickly passed through several areas and finally arrived at a secluded place in the back mountain.

This was once the cultivation spot of Ji Haoyuan.

At this moment, there were two people standing there.

Wasn't it Ji Haoyuan and Master Binghuo?

"Haoyuan!"

"Uncle!"

Upon seeing Ji Haoyuan, both Ji Bochang and Ji Qingfei were evidently very delighted.

But soon, they noticed Master Binghuo standing beside Ji Haoyuan.

While surprised, they quickly prepared to step forward and pay their respects.

However, they were interrupted by Master Binghuo with a smile.

"Old clan leader, there's no need for such courtesy with me, nor for those formalities."

Regarding the relationship between Ji Haoyuan and Master Binghuo, Ji Bochang was evidently quite familiar.

At this moment, upon hearing Master Binghuo's words, he instinctively glanced at Ji Haoyuan.

He saw Ji Haoyuan smile and nod to him.

"What Senior Sister said is correct.

Uncle, between me and Senior Sister, we truly don't need to be so formal."

After a brief pause, they heard Ji Haoyuan continue:

"The reason I specifically reached out to you two was to speak privately about some matters."

Saying this, Ji Haoyuan explained to them that he had become an official elder of the Demonstration Sect.

In addition, he also shared the purpose of his return to the clan with Ji Bochang and Ji Qingfei.

After hearing this, both were noticeably surprised.

Unexpectedly, after all these years, Ji Haoyuan had already become an official elder in a Nascent Soul major sect.

For the Ji Family, this was undoubtedly great news.

It was as if they had gained another layer of backing.

And it was the kind that others wouldn't dare to provoke lightly.

However, regarding the matter Ji Haoyuan mentioned afterward, both showed a cautious stance.

Especially Ji Bochang.

He looked at Ji Haoyuan and said seriously:

"Haoyuan, taking some clan members with you to join the Demonstration Sect, I personally have no objections.

But what I'm afraid of is that some people might use your status to intimidate others."

At this, Ji Bochang paused slightly, then said with a more serious demeanor:

"To be honest, before you came, we were in the middle of discussing further standardizing and perfecting the clan's rules.

I'm sure you know, over the years, because of your relationship, our clan has been developing rapidly.

But it's precisely because of this fast growth that some clan members' mentalities might develop issues.

Arrogance, oppression of the weak, feeling superior...

You can ask Qingfei, there have been quite a few clan members he had to personally deal with over the years."

"Indeed."

At this time, Ji Qingfei also nodded and interjected:

"I didn't think this before, but once a clan grows to a certain size, similar problems seem unavoidable.

Fortunately.

Currently, it's just the beginning; if we tighten the clan rules and adjust some plans, it should be reversible."

"Therefore..."

Ji Bochang once again looked at Ji Haoyuan.

"If you want to bring clan members into the Demonstration Sect, you must choose those with suitable dispositions, and I'd personally recommend keeping the numbers small.

Because no matter where you are, once there are too many people, problems are bound to arise.

When that time comes, you'll inevitably bear corresponding responsibilities and influences.

Because they were marked with your label from the beginning.

Even if they are fortunate enough to become disciples of a certain elder in the future, this won't change."

It's undeniable that every word Ji Bochang said was considered from Ji Haoyuan's perspective.

And he spoke with reason, not making baseless statements.

Ji Haoyuan naturally wouldn't fail to appreciate Ji Bochang's good intentions.

In fact, he hadn't planned to take too many people back this time.

Even though his current status and position in the Demonstration Sect were extraordinary.

In magical combat, he was even considered the top below the Nascent Soul level within the sect.

But he wasn't Nascent Soul yet.

Some things he could do, and others wouldn't say much publicly.

But as Ji Bochang mentioned, if the people he brought caused problems in the sect, he would unavoidably bear corresponding responsibilities and effects.

Most importantly, his intention in bringing people to the Demonstration Sect was to cultivate talents, providing them with a more suitable platform, not to be their nanny.

So...

Ji Haoyuan looked at Ji Bochang and Ji Qingfei, and after giving it some thought, said:

"In that case, let Uncle help me select three people.

Their cultivation level doesn't matter, even early Qi Refining is fine.

But as Uncle just mentioned, their character must be ensured to have no issues."

Speaking of this, Ji Haoyuan seemed to think of something, and looked at Ji Qingfei, saying:

"Right, Qingfei, do you want to join me this time?"

Hearing this, Ji Qingfei just smiled and shook his head.

"Thank you, Uncle, but I think I won't go.

After all, here, I have plenty of things you left me, so I'm not lacking in cultivation resources.

Moreover, the most important thing is that the clan currently still needs me."

What he said was true.

Currently, Ji Qingfei had already established considerable prestige within the Ji Family.

Many major and minor matters usually needed to go through him.

Most importantly, he wasn't really lacking in cultivation resources.

At least for now, he wasn't missing much.

Given his real bloodline relationship with Ji Haoyuan, going to the Demonstration Sect wasn't particularly significant.

On the contrary, staying in the clan might provide more freedom and scope for action.

"Then that's up to you."

Ji Haoyuan reached out and patted Ji Qingfei's shoulder.

"But remember one thing, as cultivators, cultivation and strength are the most important at all times and places.

Including power, status, and everything else, once removed from your own cultivation and strength, they are just like castles in the air, liable to collapse at any moment."

"Yes, grandchild will remember Uncle's teachings!"

At this moment, Ji Qingfei also felt a slight stir in his heart.

Indeed.

Recently, he had somewhat slacked in his cultivation.

Unexpectedly, Uncle noticed it at a glance.

"By the way, Uncle, take this."

Suddenly, Ji Haoyuan seemed to remember something and handed a jade box to Ji Bochang.

He said: "This item is called East Cyan Jade Marrow, it can keep a person's vitality at its peak before their end comes.

Right now, this is all I can do for the time being.

Once I enter the Fuya Secret Realm, I will help you find if there is any spiritual object that can repair your damaged foundation."