Clan Cultivation: Starting from Beast Taming Chapter 1570 - 606: The Name of Feihu, Wilderness Crisis

Even if the destruction of Longxing Valley resulted in the loss of dozens of people, there are still hundreds left here.

If these people do not withdraw, and the Jade Mining Mountain Base and those small bases are discovered, repeating the fate of the Longxing Valley Stronghold, then the loss to the Zhou Family will be substantial, a crippling blow.

But if they withdraw now, not to ntion how to settle these people and ensure they don’t leak secrets after returning to Jingguo Country, the financial blow to the Zhou Family will be enormous!

It must be noted that the financial contributions from the Wasteland Territory now account for thirty percent of the Zhou Family’s total inco, and this does not include the trade with the Scale Frog Alien Clan!

If they completely abandon these bases and mines, the Zhou Family’s financial deficit will skyrocket rapidly, and the ensuing shortfall will be unavoidable and nearly impossible to redy.

This enormous consequence makes Zhou Chun hesitant to make such a decision lightly.

After pondering heavily for a long ti, he summoned Xu Fu and instructed: "For now, abandon the mines and bases that are on the front line with Longxing Valley and secretly withdraw the relevant personnel. I will have the Spirit Pet assist covertly in covering their tracks."

He then sent out the Wood Charm, Mu Sang, to assist in the evacuation.

Next, he personally visited the Scale Frog Alien Tribe and t with the High Priest Bahar of the Scale Frog Alien Clan.

Through his conversation with Bahar, Zhou Chun learned that the situation within the waters of the Dragon Abyss Marsh is currently stable and not much different from usual.

This made him realize that the Flood Dragon Clan might not be fully prepared yet, and the Beast Tide might not break out for another two or three years!

This also gave him a discreet sense of relief, knowing that he still has ti to weigh his options and strategize.

He then tasked Bahar with monitoring the situation in the waters, instructing that any unusual activity should be promptly reported to the Zhou Family.

Afterward, he returned, heavy-hearted, to the Jade Mining Mountain Base.

Several days later, when Wood Charm and Mu Sang successfully escorted the returning cultivators back, Zhou Chun let them temporarily remain around the Jade Mining Mountain Base to provide vigilance, while he himself returned to Tuyun Ridge.

Upon returning to the Zhou Family, Zhou Chun imdiately reported the situation to Zhou Mingde, who was waiting for news, and discussed whether to completely withdraw from the Wasteland Territory.

"Completely withdrawing all personnel from there at the current mont is likely not realistic!"

"Firstly, the family here doesn’t have the capacity to accommodate so many unfamiliar cultivators, and secondly, each additional year of holding out there provides an additional year’s financial cushion for the family!"

"Moreover, the family has invested a lot of resources there over the years, and abandoning everything now would result in too great a loss!"

Within the cave dwelling, after hearing Zhou Chun’s proposal, Zhou Mingde quickly furrowed his brows and expressed opposition.

Substituting for Zhou Chun over the years to oversee the family, he is fully aware of all aspects of the family’s situation, clearly understanding the serious consequences that Zhou Chun has overlooked.

After stating his opposition, he promptly continued, "My suggestion is to first abandon so of the less critical mines and bases and cease acquiring wild resources, increasing manpower investnt in extracting the remaining mines!"

"On the other hand, those clan mbers and family loyalists with good potential can be withdrawn first to prevent premature losses there."

"Lastly, the family should start communicating in advance, gradually reducing unnecessary expenditures across the board, cutting clan mber benefits and stipends, and stockpiling war preparation materials!"

At this point, he seemingly thought of sothing and quickly added, "Additionally, the family should prepare an escape route in advance, arranging for so younger juniors to be sent out, so in case we truly can’t hold on, the family will still have a chance for resurgence!"

"You speak very reasonably, so we’ll make preparations as you have suggested!"

Zhou Chun nodded thoughtfully and imdiately agreed to these suggestions.