Although the people here did not cultivate spiritual energy, that did not mean their talent for cultivation was poor. Quite the opposite: cultivating Haoran Righteous Qi was even more difficult. It was simply that, after generation upon generation of selection, everyone here who could not cultivate Haoran Righteous Qi had died.
For that very reason, people had been left with the impression that Haoran Righteous Qi was easy to cultivate.
Although Ying Jiu and Fifteen had remained hidden throughout the journey, they had spent most of their time gathering information. Their idea of staying behind was not a sudden whim, but something they had carefully considered.
During this time, they had seen the potential of the people here, as well as their loyalty. If they were allowed to stay, they were confident that, given time, they could train an absolutely loyal and formidable army for their Highness. Ultimately, fifty of them were still far too few.
Xue Fuyao cast a soundproof Barrier around them to prevent anyone from overhearing their conversation.
After hearing Shadow Three out, she remained silent for a long time. At last, she said, "I remember Ying Jiu and Fifteen both joined Sects. I'm afraid their Sects won't agree to let them stay here."
Xue Fuyao was still making one last struggle.
It would have been a lie to say Ying Jiu and Fifteen's plan did not tempt her, but she did not want to risk their lives.
"Rest assured, young master. Ying Jiu and Fifteen's Sects fully support their decision and will even provide assistance."
At that, Xue Fuyao's heart seized for a moment. They were making her seem like the villain.
Still, she remembered that neither Ying Jiu's nor Fifteen's Sect was small. With those two Sects helping, they ought to be considerably safer here.