Hou Niao had nothing special to prepare, as he had already shared his thoughts about challenging for a True Inheritance with his two brothers; nothing much was likely to happen.
Just as he said, it was still too early to discuss these matters, since considering them now would be somewhat premature.
In the Cultivation World, waiting is a science, and patience is a form of art.
... The Northwest is the poorest region of the Jinxiu Continent, not because its people are lazy, but entirely due to climate-related factors.
Drought, sandstorms, lack of water systems, and poor soil quality... A combination of these factors has led to a sparse population in most parts of the Northwest, with low productivity as a result.
With scarce population and tough living conditions, one cannot expect Cultivation powers to be very developed in such an environment. This is determined by economic conditions, which cannot be changed by mere human wishes.
