128: Zhou Xiaozhu was puzzled

“Brother Cheng, come help me see where our home is!”

Li Man’s five-year-old son, Liu Ninth Son, turned and waved to Fourth Young Master Liu Daocheng, saying.

Among the first batch of children, Fourth Young Master Liu Daocheng, Liu Dao Ming, and Liu Ninth Son were the three who possessed Spiritual Roots.

Because of Lin Xue'er and their mothers' special treatment, they were often brought together for private lessons, and thus their relationship was relatively close.

“I... I won’t look, there’s nothing to see.”

Fourth Young Master Liu Daocheng feigned a calm demeanor, as if he had no interest in the scenery below the flying boat.

Little Ninth Son rubbed his head, feeling puzzled. Didn't they agree to look for their home together when they boarded the flying boat? Why did he suddenly stop looking?

He didn't think much of it and turned to join his companions in viewing the never-before-seen scenery.

The flying boat flew higher and higher, and its speed increased. Soon, nothing would be visible.

More than a dozen Concubines, more than a dozen children, a total of over thirty people were playing at the edge of the flying boat, and the Law Enforcement Team Disciples on board were speechless.

Was this really a Sect mission to Yongning, or was it a Family outing?

Some Disciples who were worried about the situation in Yongning and about Robber Cultivators were influenced by this atmosphere, thinking that perhaps the situation was not as bad as they had imagined.

Otherwise, why would Liu Xuan bring so many wives, Concubines, and children?

An hour later.

Liu Family Residence.

The flying boat stopped above the Liu Family Residence. Liu Xuan disembarked with his Concubines and children, while the flying boat continued its journey towards White Crane Lake.

“Husband!”

“Husband!”

“Daddy!”

“Daddy!”

...Xia He, She Xiaorong, Wang Yuwan, and others led a group of children to welcome Liu Xuan.

Lin Anqi, who was beside Liu Xuan, looked back at him, a hint of resentment in her eyes.

She knew that Liu Xuan had many Concubines and children here in Yongning, but seeing so many people appear before her still gave her a strange feeling.

“Let’s go inside first!”

“Xiao Rong, you’ll arrange their accommodations later.”

Liu Xuan led the group into the house. There were too many women and children for him to manage, so he could only let them interact among themselves.

Among the Concubines brought from the Sect, Lin Yiyi and Lin Anqi, both from the Lin Family, held the highest status. In the Yongning Liu Family Residence, Xia He and She Xiaorong held the highest status.

The issue of settling the personnel was mainly discussed by these four women; Liu Xuan only needed the outcome.

“Xiao Rong, how is the situation at White Crane Lake, and have there been any problems with our Merchant Alliance’s industries?”

In the peach orchard of the backyard, after everyone was settled, Liu Xuan called She Xiaorong over and inquired.

“No problems. With husband’s promise to cover any losses, people from various Families are working diligently, however...”

She Xiaorong paused, “The lease for the White Crane Lake industries has expired, and future tax revenues are uncertain. Although no one has said anything, they do have some thoughts.”

Liu Xuan contracted the White Crane Lake industries in the name of the Merchant Alliance. He incurred slight losses in the first two years and made slight profits in the next two, ultimately breaking even.

Fortunately, Liu Xuan bore all profits and losses, and the people from the various Families only received salaries, so there were no objections within the Merchant Alliance.

However, with the uncertain Sect taxes this time and the unclear future lease terms, they worried that Liu Xuan might lose too much and be unable to pay their remuneration.

“No matter!”

Liu Xuan waved his hand, saying, “I will resolve the issues of the lease and taxes. Tell them to do their work well.”

“Also, discuss with Wang Chen and Luo Yun about focusing on long-term operations for the White Crane Lake industries. A little loss is fine.”

“Husband means...”

She Xiaorong had a faint guess in her heart, but she also felt it was unlikely.

“I plan to thoroughly develop White Crane Lake into my Liu Family’s ancestral land. Regarding the Concubines I brought today, discuss with them; it would be best if they could manage a portion of the White Crane Lake industries.”

The Merchant Alliance was merely a transition. Liu Xuan had long intended to claim White Crane Lake for himself.

First, he would let the Concubines temporarily manage these industries, and then when the children grew up, they could immediately take over.

As for the rent and taxes of White Crane Lake, they were not a problem. Xiao Ran wouldn't possibly let him continue to lose money, right!

“I understand!”

She Xiaorong nodded excitedly.

White Crane Lake was the ancestral land of a Foundation Establishment Family. If Liu Xuan could truly hold onto it with the Sect’s authority, the Liu Family’s future would be limitless... Three days later.

Liu Xuan received a message from Xiao Ran, stating that Robber Cultivators were frequently causing trouble, and she often had to lead people to suppress them, urging Liu Xuan to go to White Crane Lake as soon as possible.

Liu Xuan controlled the One Yuan Water Dragon Grand Array of White Crane Lake, which could withstand even a Foundation Establishment Cultivator for a while.

Moreover, Xiao Ran knew that Liu Xuan possessed a talisman treasure given to him by her grandfather, Xiao Changfeng, which was even enough to repel a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Liu Xuan’s physical strength was comparable to a Late-Stage Qi Refining Cultivator, and he also possessed complete Sword Intent.

In Xiao Ran’s view, Liu Xuan’s combat power was no less than that of a Qi Refining Perfection Cultivator, making him perfectly capable of the task of guarding White Crane Lake.

Liu Xuan did not delay and immediately headed to White Crane Lake with his Concubines and children.

Since he planned to make White Crane Lake the Family’s stronghold, Liu Xuan also intended to gradually relocate the people from the county town’s Liu Family Residence to White Crane Lake.

After all, there weren’t many industries in the county town, and so many people staying there had nothing to do. In the future, it would only need to serve as a Family stronghold in the city.

“Dad! Where are we going again?”

His eldest son, Liu Daoyuan, asked.

In the past two days, he had met many brothers and sisters at the Liu Family Residence. With his strong physique and proficient martial dao foundation exercises, he successfully gained the recognition of all the children, who all called him Big Brother.

“To a place called White Crane Lake. Daddy will take you fishing then!”

Liu Xuan smiled and rubbed his head. This boy was only a little over six years old, but his height was already 1.3 to 1.4 meters. He practiced the Green Wood Body Sculpting Art the best, not disappointing Liu Xuan.

“Fishing, good! Good!”

Liu Daoyuan had lived in the Sect since childhood, and after coming out, he was interested in everything... White Crane Lake.

Liu Xuan led the group into Lake Heart Island. Xiao Ran had already left, and only Zhou Xiaozhu was responsible for defense on the island.

Yan Qingyao was also in the team. Half a year ago, Yan Qingyao achieved a Breakthrough to the Fourth Level of Qi Refining, and her age was just under twenty-five, securing her position as an Inner Sect Disciple.

Afterward, Yan Qingyao continued to serve under Zhou Xiaozhu, and is now one of her most trusted aides.

“Junior Sister Qingyao, these wouldn’t... all be Liu Xuan’s women and children, would they?”

After seeing so many people arrive on the island at once, Zhou Xiaozhu was shocked for a moment before asking Yan Qingyao beside her.

“It should... it should be!”

Yan Qingyao had accompanied Liu Xuan to the Sect’s Talisman Master's Small Courtyard and also to the Liu Family Residence. She still remembered these women.

Even though she had seen them before, seeing so many of Liu Xuan’s women and children gathered together again still shocked her.

It was too exaggerated!

Even some Evil Path Cultivators who practiced Dual Cultivation and replenishment might have many women, but Cultivators like Liu Xuan, who had many women and many children, were a first for them.

“He wouldn’t really intend to run this place as the Liu Family, would he?”

Zhou Xiaozhu couldn't understand why Senior Sister Xiao Ran would allow Liu Xuan to do this. How did he gain Senior Sister’s trust?