Raising My Children With My Personal Spatial Ability Chapter 3139: Most Afraid of Their Covert Moves

Qing Qiushi offered his answer with certainty.

Naturally, he kept silent about knowing the Saintess Sect's intentions to seize the children from their own clan, lest he become the target of everyone's fury.

They would all point fingers at him, while conveniently overlooking the transgressions of the Saintess Sect.

"This desolate expanse is indeed the pathway to the Merciful Continent," several Family Heads, who possessed prior knowledge, concurred with Qing Qiushi. They were, after all, aware of the entrance to the Merciful Continent.

"It's been said that this small settlement was formerly a hub for people, once even a considerable city. However, ever since the passage to the Merciful Continent was sealed, it lost its original purpose and, consequently, its former splendor."

In contrast to Huayan Peak, the Merciful Continent was, in bygone days, a realm accessible to cultivators.

Furthermore, since the passage was situated within the desert, venturing into it necessitated the purchase of water and provisions. This settlement thus became a mandatory stop for anyone on the Seasonal Moon Plane aspiring to reach the Merciful Continent, compelling them to expend funds on sustenance.

Hence, its former prosperity.

But ever since the Merciful Continent was prohibited, the place has dwindled significantly from its former glory.

The once expansive city, through tens of thousands of years of transformation, has now shrunk to a mere township, its populace regrettably sparse.

And the root of this decline is attributed to the Saintess Sect, thus fostering intense animosity towards its disciples among the locals, almost to the point of universal desire for their expulsion.

"My scouts recently discovered that three days prior, disciples of the Saintess Sect descended upon the small town and absconded with a substantial quantity of food and water. When the townsfolk resisted selling, they resorted to forceful appropriation."

One Family Head relayed.

"Tsk, that certainly aligns with the typical conduct of Saintess Sect disciples,"

Another Family Head clicked his tongue softly. None of these Family Heads from the prominent clans of Yin City held any fondness for the Saintess Sect, largely due to their disdain for the sect's overbearing arrogance.

"What additional intelligence was obtained?"

"According to the local populace, there are two contingents of Saintess Sect disciples. One group, comprised entirely of females, ventured into the desert a fortnight ago, while a second group, consisting of several males and children, entered the desert just three days past."

The Family Head who oversaw the intelligence gathering elaborated.

"The collective number of Saintess Sect disciples approximates six to seven thousand. With the inclusion of the men and children accompanying them this time, the total likely exceeds ten thousand."

"The others are of secondary concern; our primary objective remains the Saintess Sect's disciples," stated another Family Head.

Even if these men are devoted to the Saintess Sect's disciples, their allegiances might waver when faced with the prospect of their own demise.

As for the children, their innocence renders them beyond the scope of such considerations. We are embarking on a rescue mission; how could we possibly confront them with aggression?

Even if we were to, they are merely children, not to be taken seriously.

"Even setting aside others, confronting the Saintess Sect's disciples alone presents a formidable challenge."

"Indeed, while the individual cultivation levels of Saintess Sect disciples may differ, their arsenal of treacherous techniques is vast, and their most perilous asset lies in their covert maneuvers."

Several Family Heads voiced their lingering apprehensions. Despite bringing forth the elite members of their respective families, they found their numbers insufficient. The ultimate outcome remained shrouded in uncertainty.