On the morning of his third day back at Hundred Blossoms Mountain, Liu Changxu immediately summoned the lineage elders to a meeting in the Clan Affairs Hall.
In the Clan Affairs Hall on Hundred Blossoms Mountain, Liu Changxu sat in the seat of honor as the lineage's only Golden Core cultivator.
His father, Liu Shihao, and the other elders of the Liu Lineage sat along both sides of the hall.
Liu Changxu swept his gaze over everyone in the hall and found that all the elders at Hundred Blossoms Manor had arrived.
Even his grandfather, Liu Baishan, and older clansmen such as Liu Baichuan had attended the meeting.
Sadly, Grand Elder Liu Qiusheng and Second Elder Liu Qiushui had both passed away during the years Liu Changxu had been away from the lineage.
Once everyone had settled into their seats, Liu Changxu began:
"Esteemed elders, brothers and sisters in cultivation! I've called this meeting today to discuss two very important matters with you!"
"Go ahead, Changxu!"
Ninth Uncle Liu Shijia said.
His eldest brother, Liu Changyong, also hurried to speak:
"Go ahead, Seventh Brother!"
"First, I intend to upgrade Red Lotus Island's spirit vein to the third tier and make it my cultivation residence within the lineage.
"As for why I'm not upgrading Hundred Blossoms Mountain's spirit vein, that decision takes several factors into account!
"Second, to reduce the threat demon beasts pose to the lineage, I intend to lead our clansmen on a northern expedition. Our first objective will be to eliminate the third-tier Blackflame Tiger on Black Tiger Mountain. Elders, please share any thoughts you have!"
Everyone present grew excited at Liu Changxu's words. To them, every expansion of the lineage's influence was an opportunity to make a fortune.
Although Clan Head Liu Shijie was delighted, his usual