"Yes, I understand."
Chu Qingjian was no greenhorn fresh out of the Sect. The waters of Heavy Mountains ran deep, and she naturally agreed at once.
The Ore Vein was of paramount importance, and the Sect's production could not be neglected. After some thought, Zhi Yu said:
"That said, we cannot overlook the strength of rogue cultivators. Quite a few spirit treasures with the 'attached fire' property have emerged from the fire veins that erupted recently. The fire toxins within them are fierce, scorching flesh and injuring the body. Cultivators are still needed to enter and mine them."
"In that case, gather some of the rogue cultivators lingering around the Market Ward and permit them to absorb the spirit vigor here. Then keep them in line with rewards and consequences. That should make for a sound arrangement."
"Martial Nephew Yu, I'll leave this matter to you. If you encounter any difficulties, discuss them with Martial Nephew Xie."
Having finished speaking, Zhi Yu singled out a young man of exceptional bearing from the crowd.
Yu Xiuyuan quickly stepped forward and bowed:
"Yes. This disciple respectfully obeys your immortal edict, True Person."
This was an excellent assignment. At those words, quite a few cultivators present cast envious glances his way. It afforded enormous discretion—whether to give a little more or a little less was entirely up to him.
Of course, all that depended on nothing going wrong. Rogue cultivators were undisciplined and carefree, shortsighted, and rarely persistent. They were not easy to manage; it would take considerable finesse.
"Also, didn't the Sect send a group of artifact refiners here? Set aside a plot beside the fire veins and let them tinker away."
After giving that instruction, Zhi Yu turned back to the cultivators below:
"Continue."
"Yes. Reporting to the True Person, the