Si Yuanzhi held an intense discussion with the Grand Elder and the Second Elder, and they finally reached a consensus.
From among their current clanspeople, they would select the first group to leave on a voluntary basis, choosing those at the Sorcerer Realm or above who already had children.
Once these people went out, they would serve as the main force against the Ghost Cultivators and would need to improve their strength as quickly as possible. The clan's limited resources would be directed toward them.
Although they would have resources supporting them and could absorb the true power of the stars, they would also be the most likely to lose their lives. Therefore, only those who already had children could join the first group to leave.
After they had settled the matter, Si Yuanzhi instructed the Grand Elder and the Second Elder to finalize the personnel as soon as possible.
After the Grand Elder and the Second Elder left, Si Yuanzhi said, "Qingtong, the Second Elder spoke out of turn just now. Please be forgiving!"
Xu Qingtong hurriedly cupped his fists and said, "The Second Elder was acting for the sake of the clanspeople. It's understandable!"
"Qingtong, you have already learned the cultivation methods below the Witch Spirit Realm, so you may pass them on to your wife. This hide contains our Witch Clan's cultivation methods from Witch Wisdom to Witch Immortal. Keep it safe, and never let it fall into anyone else's hands!" As Si Yuanzhi spoke, he handed Xu Qingtong a piece of hide.
"Clan Chief, we'll head back now. If anything comes up, just give us your instructions!"
Xu Qingtong took his leave of Si Yuanzhi and returned to their wooden hut with Du Siwen.
The night passed uneventfully, and in the blink of an eye, the