Donglai Island, Reach the Summit's Decision Hall.
Fang Xuan was reading through some documents when Tang Yan walked in.
"Brother Yan!" Fang Xuan rose to greet him.
Tang Yan sat down across from Fang Xuan, who took out a teacup and poured him some Spirit Tea.
"We're so far from the mainland. Coordinating everything must be inconvenient, right?" Tang Yan asked with concern.
Fang Xuan smiled without a word of complaint. "It's not as convenient as before, but at such a perilous juncture, being able to keep every part running through teleportation formations is already no small blessing.
"Besides, now that our development has slowed down, I'm happy to enjoy some leisure."
Tang Yan nodded. "Come to me if there's any trouble you can't resolve.
"Being far from the mainland does hamper our development at every turn. For instance, it'll be difficult to hold the next session of our Pill Dao School.
"But we're not at a dead end.
"Get Qin Yue'er to take the lead in compiling our teachings into books. Once they're printed, send people to deliver them to the major alchemy sects along the frontier and express our interest in cooperating.
"Once they've learned most of it, go ask whether they're willing to work with us.
"Then cooperate with those who will, and beat the rest into submission."
Fang Xuan's eyes lit up. "That's a good idea! It'll keep our expansion on track," he said delightedly.
"Mm. We can recruit talent slowly and discreetly, but don't let it fall by the wayside," Tang Yan instructed.
"I'll make the arrangements." Fang Xuan nodded.
As they chatted, a member of the Wind-Chasing Hall strode inside. "Greetings, Gang Leaders!"
"Shengyou, what is it?" Fang Xuan asked gently.
Zeng Shengyou took out some documents and presented them. "A new batch of