The third was a settlement established by the Pan Family.
The Pan Family was a clan in northern Autumn Deer, with a Mid Essence Condensation patriarch overseeing the family.
After Yang Linghu led a mighty band of Rogue Cultivators here, he entered alone.
The Pan Family's steward was a female cultivator named Pan Yin.
She was at the Third Level of Qi Gathering, cultivated Water and Wood dual techniques, and possessed several spiritual treasures.
Excluding Yang Linghu, her combat strength should have ranked among the top three in this secret treasure.
Pan Yin was a clear-headed woman. After meeting, the two engaged in a brief round of mutual probing.
Once she confirmed that Yang Linghu truly had the strength to negotiate with her, her attitude became more courteous.
She herself approved of Yang Linghu's idea.
She had also taken the lead in launching that first encirclement.
Unfortunately, the leaders of the other two groups were too young and hot-blooded. After driving back the monster and feeling they had shown off enough of their might, they arrogantly refused to join forces with the Pan Family any longer, turning their thoughts back to searching for the secret treasure's valuables.
"Fellow Daoist Zhang speaks reasonably. The Pan Family is willing to act together."
"Many thanks for Fellow Daoist Pan's support. With your family joining us, this matter can succeed. On behalf of all Rogue Cultivators, Zhang is profoundly grateful."
Yang Linghu had assumed the name Zhang Chen, claiming to be a Rogue Cultivator from the Desert Sea.
With the Pan Family joining them, the Rogue Cultivators wandering outside finally had a place to settle, gathering toward the three settlements.
Yang Linghu's plan was simple: bind the cultivators together, and hunting them would become far more difficult for those monster clones.
Once it could