It's actually just people who don't like following social norms and spit in the face of most rules respectable sects follow for the most part.

"Fengyu Sect is one of the major sects though our importance isn't defined by that. After all, everyone has times when they need something found." It was his way of ensuring the safety of the disciples under his care: as long as Fengyu Sect's services were important no one would touch them. "Though I don't particularly enjoy participating in inter-sect politics...to the disappointment of my head disciple."