262: I was too kind!

According to intelligence from the Yongning Merchant Alliance, this war was not quite what Liu Xuan had imagined.

After the Beast Taming Sect's army entered the territory of the Peach Blossom Sect, the main enemies they encountered were the Snow Wolf Demon, with little other resistance.

After capturing territory, the Beast Taming Sect gathered resources and was in no rush to push deep into the Peach Blossom Sect.

Once they established a foothold and built a Formation, it would become extremely difficult for the Snow Wolf Demon race to take it back.

What surprised Liu Xuan was that high-level Cultivators on both sides had no intention of making a move; he had not heard of any Golden Core True Person-level existences acting.

For this reason, Liu Xuan checked relevant materials under the identity of Xiao Changfeng and understood the reason for the matter.

A Golden Core True Person has the strongest combat power within the Sect Grand Formation that they have managed for many years, even capable of fighting enemies above their level, and even if they couldn't win, they could still escape.

Therefore, in the Early Stage of the war, unless it was a last resort, Golden Core True Persons on the defensive side rarely took the initiative to fight.

For some Golden Core True Persons, if the territory was gone, it was gone; they would drag it out until the opponent reached the Sect, and if they really couldn't win, they would just leave.

As a noble Golden Core True Person, why risk one's life like a Mortal at every turn?

The Beast Taming Sect had sent troops from tens of thousands of miles away and certainly wouldn't give up easily; acting as a target at such a time might lead to death at any moment.

The situation reached a stalemate; the Beast Taming Sect occupied the border and operated steadily, pushing bit by bit into the depths, while the Peach Blossom Sect and the Snow Wolf Demon retreated their battle lines toward their Golden Core Sects.

If nothing unexpected happened, the first large-scale war would take place within these Sect Grand Formations.

...

Red Pine Sect.

West Courtyard.

Liu Xuan was watching a map sent by the Lingshu Pavilion, which detailed the territory occupied by the Beast Taming Sect, as well as the detailed layouts of several Golden Core Sects adjacent to the Peach Blossom Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Lingshu Pavilion now incorporated the intelligence organization originally controlled by Su Wan within the Red Pine Sect, and now spies were all over the Red Pine Sect and surrounding areas, making the news extremely well-informed.

Even within the Beast Taming Sect, there were people from the Lingshu Pavilion; although they couldn't find out confidential information, there was no problem summarizing ordinary information.

For things like intelligence, as long as there were enough channels, even if it was just some ordinary news, important information could be analyzed. Liu Xuan was not pursuing secret agents now, only the breadth of the news.

Beside Liu Xuan was Su Wan holding little De Yun. While she was playing with the child, she said:

"The Peach Blossom Sect's attitude is strange. It seems that the Demon Court doesn't fully trust them either. Before the Beast Taming Sect's full army arrives, it is estimated that these are all small skirmishes."

Liu Xuan nodded in agreement, "The Peach Blossom Sect previously belonged to the Azure Profound Sect, and the Beast Taming Sect is not exterminating the Yao Race, so it is normal for the Demon Court to not trust her."

"The war situation is stable. The Beast Taming Sect controls the territory, develops spirit mines, restores spirit plants... all of this requires manpower. Our goal is to take a sip of the soup from it."

"Also, Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Talismans, Formation Plates... these must also be grasped tightly. We have a local advantage; no matter who wins or loses the war, we will definitely profit."

These days, the Beast Taming Sect's army brought back countless corpses of the Yao Race, spirit mines developed from the border, spirit plants... various trophies.

After selling them to shops, they bought strategic materials such as Talismans and Medicinal Pills.

The sales of Liu Xuan's Guanghui Tower and the Qing Feng Tower next door were rising every day; they were making a fortune.

Although the sales of Guanghui Tower could not compare to Qing Feng Tower, the things sold were produced by the Sect itself, the cost was relatively reduced, and the profit was exceptionally considerable.

Especially Alchemy and Magical Artifacts; the Liu Family had always specialized in Yao Beast Medicinal Pills, which perfectly matched the needs of the Beast Taming Sect.

As for Magical Artifacts, ordinary Magical Artifacts were not much different in various shops, but the cost difference for large Magical Artifacts like Flying Boats was very large.

This thing belonged to core strategic resources. In the surrounding area, only the Liu Family could refine it, and only Qing Feng Tower could transfer goods from the Heavenly Sword Sect, and the cost was higher than that of the Liu Family.

The orders for the black crow flying boat had already been booked until ten years later. Liu Xuan earned countless Spirit Stones just by collecting deposits.

"Yes! I know, I am keeping an eye on these at all times, and also..."

Su Wan wanted to talk to Liu Xuan about the Fusion of the Merchant Alliance and the Sect's Dual Cultivation Hall, but little De Yun was bouncing hard in her arms.

"Mother~"

"De Yun is hungry!"

Su Wan's face turned red, and she quickly said, "I am not your mother!"

De Yun was Xiao Ran's child. Just now, Xiao Ran left because of something, so she threw the child to Liu Xuan to hold. Liu Xuan played with him for a while and then threw him to her.

Su Wan and Xiao Ran were 30% similar; little De Yun was only a few months old, so it was normal for him not to recognize them.

"Hungry~"

"Hungry~"

"Waaa waa waa~"

...

The little guy didn't care if it was his mother or not; he just wanted to drink milk when he was hungry!

"Here you go!"

When the child cried, Su Wan was suddenly flustered and confused. After coaxing for a while and failing, she handed the child to Liu Xuan.

Liu Xuan found it funny. He didn't take him, but ordered the maid on the side, "You take Grandmistress to feed the child."

Feeding the child was a basic skill for Liu Xuan's personal maids; they were very skilled.

Just as the maid led Su Wan out, a maid in charge of guarding the outer hall ran in hurriedly.

"It's bad!"

"Master, it's bad!"

"Young Miss Ling Meng and Young Miss Ling Lu have been kidnapped!"

Liu Xuan frowned, got up, and asked sternly: "What do you mean by kidnapped? Explain it clearly!"

Ling Meng was Lin Xue'er's daughter and her only child with a Spiritual Root. This girl was very smart and was extremely doted on by Liu Xuan and Lin Xue'er.

Ling Lu was Yang Xiaoyun's daughter, with a Grade 6 Spiritual Root. She followed Ling Meng around every day and was equally doted on.

The two little girls were only sixteen years old and usually stayed in the Sect. How could they be kidnapped?

"This morning, the two Young Misses were in the Spirit Plant Hall learning how to tame Spirit Beasts. Later, they heard that there would be Yao Beast cubs for auction in the city soon. A female Disciple told them that there was a fluffy rabbit Yao among them, and Young Miss Ling Lu was very interested..."

"After the auction, the two Young Misses disappeared. After a while, someone sent this."

The maid handed a letter to Liu Xuan.

Liu Xuan suppressed his anger and opened it. A location was written on it, along with a line of warning:

"Before dark, thirty thousand Spirit Stones, come alone, otherwise, bear the consequences!"

"Kidnapping!"

Liu Xuan laughed in anger!

The location was very interesting; it was not far from the suburbs of Red Pine City.

Glancing at the maid kneeling on the ground, Liu Xuan ordered Da Shuang, who had rushed over: "Watch her for me. She is not allowed to leave, and she is not allowed to see anyone."

"Yes!"

Da Shuang took the order and, without giving the maid any chance to resist, directly controlled her.

Liu Xuan twisted his fingers lightly, and the letter paper instantly turned into dust.

Although the suburbs were not far from the Sect, he could not send people to rescue them in the name of Xiao Changfeng directly.

Since the other party dared to choose such a close location, they must be confident that they would receive news in advance.

I'm afraid that if there is the slightest movement from the Sect, Ling Meng and Ling Lu will be killed.

"Going to such great lengths, it seems that someone in the Sect is dissatisfied with me!"

"Sigh!"

Liu Xuan sighed, a flash of killing intent in his eyes.

"I was still too merciful!"