Since Zhou Chun succeeded as the Clan Leader of the Zhou Family and took control of the family's great power, the frequency of elder council meetings noticeably increased.
This was related to the numerous events that occurred after his succession, but the most significant reason was that he himself preferred these meetings.
Zhou Daoyi was considered a very enlightened Clan Leader, but even during his tenure, such elder council meetings would be avoided if possible.
In the hearts of cultivators in this world, the authority of Clan Leaders and Sect Leaders was unquestionable. Calling an elder council meeting, allowing the elders to intervene in clan management, was seen as a weakening and questioning of their authority.
Therefore, except for certain matters involving the life and death of the family or sect, most of the time, those in charge of clan and sect powers would not convene an elder council, as this would dilute their authority.
But Zhou Chun was different. He wasn't afraid of his Clan Leader authority being taken by anyone else, because he was confident that there was no one in the Zhou Family more suitable for the position than himself at the moment.
If someday a person of exceptional ability truly emerged within the Zhou Family, he would, like the former Zhou Daoyi, happily step down to make way for them.
Moreover, everything has its pros and cons. While the elder council meeting might dilute the power of the Clan Leader, it would also distribute the responsibility.
The decisions made by the elder council represented the backing of all the family's high-level figures, meaning that if there were any serious negative consequences later on, it would be everyone's responsibility.
And when everyone shares the responsibility, it means no one is responsible!
This was also very important!
At this time, since the decision to convene a family elder council meeting had been made, Zhou Chun sent notifications to all the elders and Supreme Elders first, and then he instructed his staff and handlers to compile the materials needed for the meeting.
A report-style conference was a change Zhou Chun brought to the Zhou Family.
From initial surprise to current adaptation and anticipation, all the Zhou Family elders had personally experienced it.
In past elder council meetings, every elder who attended would feel very somber, as it surely meant the family faced some serious, difficult-to-resolve issues.
But now, before attending the meetings, they all had a sort of expectation in their hearts.
Although as elders they had the right to review various data and keep up to date with all of the clan's personnel changes and financial movements at any time,
Out of trust in Clan Leader Zhou Chun, and not wanting to waste too much time on checking data, they didn't actually do this.
Thus, attending the elder council meetings became their most convenient method of understanding the family's changes.
This time was no exception.
When, half a month later, the elder council meeting presided over by Zhou Chun was closed-door convened in the Central Peace Hall, aside from a few who were occupied with important matters and could not attend, including two Supreme Elders and four Family Elders, all attended this elder council meeting.
At that time, once everyone had arrived, Zhou Chun looked at the crowd and, with hands clasped in salute, began, "Supreme Elders, Elders, the reason for convening this meeting is that a recent incident has caused me great concern and unease, and I would like to hear your opinions and advice."
After speaking, he described the actions of Zhou Zhengxin and Zhou Xinli, his punishment of them, and his subsequent worries.
This matter had recently spread within the Zhou Family, but among the high-level cultivators at the elder level, not many knew about it.
After all, these elders typically focused on cultivation; unless someone deliberately informed them, they generally wouldn't pay much attention to these internal disciplinary matters of the clan.
After hearing Zhou Chun's words, many showed expressions of surprise.
"Zhengchun, the matter you mentioned truly requires our immediate attention,"
"Times have changed, and although our Zhou Family's power has grown stronger, it has also become a larger target. There are countless people who envy our Zhou Family in secret,"
"If we ourselves are not careful and give others the opportunity to make trouble, it will surely bring needless trouble and loss to the family!"
Zhou Mingde said gravely, setting forth his view first.
He felt this most deeply, indeed.
For the Golden Core battle that took place outside the family's mountain gate was drawn to the family due to his fault.
And to resolve this issue, the Zhou Family had undoubtedly paid a significant price.
Given this, he naturally did not want similar incidents to happen within the family again.
"What the Supreme Elder said is absolutely right. Our Zhou Family can not be afraid of trouble, but we also cannot actively invite it,"
"In recent years, the family has developed too quickly. Those younger members within the family have only enjoyed the benefits of rapid development, having no experience of the family's previous hardships and struggles, unaware of how hard-earned their current way of life truly is!"
"Previously, because our efforts were focused elsewhere, we neglected this aspect of education, which is why this incident occurred,"
"Now, it's time to pay attention to this matter. We must reverse this improper trend, grinding away the arrogance of those clan members to prevent such incidents from happening again!"
The one who spoke these words was the fourth elder, Zhou Jiarui.
As a veteran of the Zhou Family and the designated Acting Clan Leader when Zhou Chun was away, his knowledge and participation in family affairs were the deepest among all the elders.
He also interacted with the family's youths more often and thus had a clearer understanding of the thoughts and styles of these young cultivators.