As more disciples were recruited, their numbers only increased.

Unless the Tianyin Sect faced a major crisis.

Otherwise, the number of ordinary pill refiners would only continue to grow.

“Four groups targeted these pill refiners at the same time?” Jiang Hao asked.

“It wasn’t at the same time,” Liu Xingchen glanced at the courtyard and said.

“Shall we go inside to talk?”

“Senior Brother, after you,” Jiang Hao gestured politely.

After entering, Liu Xingchen looked around and couldn’t help but remark.

“Junior Brother, the flowers and plants you’re cultivating are growing more abundant.”

Jiang Hao just smiled slightly without responding.

“Actually, these four groups probably don’t know each other,” Liu Xingchen explained while sitting on a wooden chair.

“The first two groups started it. The first group was decisive and swift, severely injuring thirty-eight pill refiners. The second group was also quick, but they made some noise, injuring a total of nineteen.”

“Comparatively, the first group took down anyone with a single move, while the second group wasn’t as effective, their attacks were neither light nor heavy. They probably only had the cultivation of early Golden Core or peak Foundation Establishment. The people from the first group must have been far beyond the early or middle stages of Golden Core.”

“What about the other two groups?” Jiang Hao asked calmly.

However, Liu Xingchen, despite evaluating two groups, hadn’t mentioned who was discovered first.

“The other two were after the spiritual medicines. These two groups were bold enough to steal and run. Their strength must be stronger, and they were more swift,” Liu Xingchen said.

“Weren’t they found out?” Jiang Hao questioned.

“On the contrary,” Liu Xingchen said with a smile.

“Except for the first group, the other three were all found out. I don’t know the specifics. But I heard that most of them were from the Candlelight Alchemy Court. So the Enforcement Peak didn’t intervene, letting them settle it among themselves.”

“There will be some punishment, but getting the spiritual medicines back is unlikely. After all, such incidents are somewhat common, personal grudges, quirky personalities, and so on, it’s nothing new, it’s just that this time it’s a bit more serious.”

So, it was an inside job?

Jiang Hao thought pill refiners also liked to kick someone when they’re down.

However, he had seen resource snatching before, but most people didn’t engage in such acts unless the person was ostracized by many.

Like the inner disciple he once helped, who at forty had not reached Foundation Establishment.

Now his whereabouts were unknown.

The likelihood of him being alive was almost zero.

“So they just let the first group go?” Jiang Hao asked casually.

“It seems so,” Liu Xingchen said with a hint of regret.

“Since it was just an injury, the Enforcement Peak wouldn’t normally get involved. But because dozens of pill refiners were severely injured this time, the matter was significant, so they stepped in to investigate and incidentally found out who was responsible. It was just a simple check, and it turned out those people were so easy to find.”

“Isn’t it very dangerous for pill refiners to be robbed like this?” Jiang Hao asked with confusion.

“The first incident wasn’t a big deal, and this time the main cause was those people, no one wanted to delve deeper. After all, digging deeper could lead to major conflicts between the six veins and the Candlelight Alchemy Court. The Enforcement Peak doesn’t allow such incidents to happen.”

“Small frictions between the veins are normal, but the balance among the twelve main veins cannot be broken. Once broken, major conflicts will arise, and if the Enforcement Peak can’t control it, then the Baiyue Lake vein will step in.”

“The Baiyue Lake vein will intervene?” Jiang Hao asked, puzzled.

“What do they plan to do?”

Speaking of this, Liu Xingchen’s eyes shone as he organized his words:

“Junior Brother, do you know that the sect’s twelve veins were established gradually? In fact, during the establishment, there was a vein that secretly instigated conflicts between the other veins, eventually leading to strife. At that time, the Enforcement Peak failed to detect the problem in time, resulting in uncontrollable situations. Elder Bai Zhi then led her vein, along with other Protector Elders, to take action. And then...”

Liu Xingchen looked at Jiang Hao and continued calmly:

“Then the vein that instigated the conflicts was completely wiped out and restarted. As for the other veins that caused trouble, they were either killed for participating in the resistance or they gave up resistance and waited for punishment. Now the lineages in the sect has become much more restrained; in the past, battles would result in rivers of blood.”

Jiang Hao was somewhat surprised; an entire lineage was exterminated.

He was curious whether the Candlelight Alchemy Court would face the same fate if it caused trouble.

After all, pill refiners are considered a treasure to many sects.

“As for the dangers faced by pill refiners, it’s not trivial. Pill refiners are fundamental to the sect’s foundation. If someone frequently interferes and hinders their growth, can you imagine how grave the crime would be?” Liu Xingchen said with a smile.

“I see.”

Fortunately, Jiang Hao had no intention of continuing the conflict. Otherwise, it would have been a serious crime that shook the sect’s foundation.

“By the way, there’s something I need to tell Junior Brother. The person from Tianhuan Pavilion is ready for promotion, but he lacks a proper cauldron,” Liu Xingchen said earnestly.

“So he’s been suppressing his own power. During this time, Junior Brother must avoid appearing before him. Otherwise, it would be dangerous.”

Jiang Hao was alarmed and nodded in gratitude. Staying away from Tianhuan Pavilion was indeed the right decision.

Liu Xingchen continued, “Right now, the Enforcement Peak has issued a mission to search for a ‘Charming Body.’ If it’s found, Junior Brother’s great crisis will be averted. However, that person’s resentment is a bit difficult to dispel.”

“What if it’s not found?” Jiang Hao suddenly asked.

“It’s hard to say,” Liu Xingchen pondered before speaking.

“Your master’s attitude is very important. It depends on whether he’s willing to protect you when the time comes. As long as he’s willing, even if that person from Tianhuan Pavilion loses his mind and attacks, he could be stopped.”

Jiang Hao realized he needed to become stronger as soon as possible.

If Tianhuan Pavilion could wait, he thought about seeking them out in a few decades to resolve any grudges.

“Oh, and one more thing. Due to changes in the mine, there seems to be some trouble in the Demon Cavern. Every so often, each vein has to send some people in. Junior Brother should be prepared, as there aren’t many idle disciples at Duanqing Cliff,” Liu Xingchen reminded.

“What kind of problems have arisen in the Demon Cavern?” Jiang Hao asked in surprise.

“It’s difficult to say, but many demons have appeared from all different realms, far beyond the usual Foundation Establishment level,” Liu Xingchen said cautiously.

Jiang Hao wasn’t particularly worried, or rather, he was somewhat intrigued.

Killing demons also yielded benefits.

It was a good opportunity to grow stronger.

He just needed to be careful of those targeting him, as well as traitors who had their eyes on him.

Since people from all twelve veins were going in, it meant he could encounter anyone.

After chatting for a while, Jiang Hao began to appraise Liu Xingchen to see what was going on with him.

【Liu Xingchen: A true disciple of the Haotian Sect, born with the aura of Dragon Slaughter. He has been entangled by an Ancient Witch after entering the mine, and witchcraft is currently eroding him. Once fully eroded, he will be possessed by the witch. Undercover in the Tianyin Sect’s Enforcement Peak, he befriends you to get closer to the Heavenly Fragrance Dao Flower and to watch the drama unfold. Currently taking a great interest in you.】

Jiang Hao: “...”

Once again, a possession was taking place.