318: I can help you get rid of Liu Xuan.

Staying in the Heavenly Sword Sect has no future!

Liu Xuan wanted to replicate the Liu Family's development in the Red Pine Sect within the Heavenly Sword Sect, but the difficulty was much higher than relying on the Beast Taming Sect to join the war at the Peach Blossom Sect.

Using the Puppet Gu to control Xiao Changfeng was a matter of coincidence; using the same method to control the Heavenly Sword True Monarch was almost impossible.

The Azure Profound Sect was a monolith, and the high-level Cultivators were deeply entrenched. For the Liu Family to develop in the Heavenly Sword Sect was to make an enemy of the entire Heavenly Sword Sect, and perhaps even the entire Azure Profound Sect.

Rather than going solo against such a massive power, it was better to fish in troubled waters during the war between the Beast Taming Sect and the Demon Court.

Currently, the Liu Family occupied the Red Pine Sect, and the Heavenly Sword Sect side would be treated as a Foundation for slow development.

The Peach Blossom Sect battlefield would be treated as a Breakthrough point for rapid development; if it succeeded, all was well, and if it failed, it didn't matter, as they could still return to the Red Pine Sect to develop slowly.

"Dragging it out for a year should be enough to see the war situation clearly!"

Liu Xuan had connections in the Beast Taming Sect, so even if he participated in the war, the safety level would be high, and he wouldn't be on the front lines.

If the war situation changed too much after a year, it wouldn't be suitable to get involved. At worst, he could just hand over Spirit Stones to the Heavenly Sword Sect and stay in the Red Pine Sect; he would never lose out!

The Red Pine Sect was under the protection of True Person Feiyu, Shen Yunshu. It was only a one-year delay, so the Sword Pavilion had no choice but to agree.

Evening.

Liu Xuan announced his exit from seclusion using his own identity. He gathered all the women at the Foundation Establishment Stage along with Yue Li to properly compensate for the practice time delayed during these days.

With Golden Core cultivation in both the Physical Body and Divine Soul, plus the third-rank Joyful Union Secret Art, the cultivation effect was exaggeratedly good, and everyone benefited greatly.

Golden Core True Person Wang Qiao was in seclusion, so the Golden Core Ceremony was simplified. The Sect only went through the motions for the celebration, and everything returned to its previous state.

There were some subtle changes in the hearts of the Sect members, but the Liu Family as a whole hadn't changed much. Apart from a more aggressive strategy regarding the Peach Blossom Sect battlefield, everything else was the same as before.

Lin Xue'er, Lin Yiyi, She Xiaorong, Xiao Ran... many women asked Liu Xuan about Wang Qiao's Core Formation and inquired if Liu Xuan needed to ask for the other party's opinion.

Liu Xuan comforted them and told them not to worry about it for now, as everything should proceed as usual; he had long since made plans.

A month later.

Su Wan suddenly approached Liu Xuan and mentioned an interesting matter: a maid in the West Courtyard wanted to see True Person Wang Qiao through her.

Liu Xuan became interested and asked: "Who is it?"

"Xia Siyu, a direct descendant of the Spirit Plant Hall Revered Master, Elder Xia Yu, who was promoted from a maid to a Concubine not long ago."

The difference between a maid and a Concubine was whether Liu Xuan had touched her. Among the women sent by several Foundation Establishment Families of the Sect last time, several had been promoted to Concubines, and Xia Siyu was one of them.

"To bypass me and see Wang Qiao at a time like this, that's interesting!"

"What did you tell her?" Liu Xuan asked.

Su Wan looked at Liu Xuan, "I told her I would help her ask and notify her when there is news."

Liu Xuan and Su Wan locked eyes. Looking at her expression, he guessed that she, like Yue Li, had long harbored suspicions in her heart and was just using this matter to test him.

"In that case! Take her to the Red Pine Secret Realm on the mountain peak tomorrow. I want to see what she actually wants to do!"

"Alright!"

Su Wan was also very interested in this matter and nodded in agreement.

The next day.

Su Wan took Xia Siyu quietly to the mountain peak. After waiting for a moment by the red pine tree, the barrier automatically opened a door.

After the two entered, they saw Wang Qiao standing with his hands behind his back, as if he had been waiting for them for a long time.

"Greetings, True Person Wang!"

"Greetings, True Person Wang!"

The two bowed in greeting. Xia Siyu's attitude was respectful, while Su Wan's face carried a hint of curiosity.

"There is no need for such formalities, Revered Master's wife. My Revered Master has treated me with great kindness; you and I can address each other by name!"

Hearing these words from Wang Qiao, Su Wan was slightly stunned. Although the voice was different, she was all too familiar with this tone!

Looking at Wang Qiao's familiar gaze, how could she not understand the whole story?

Since Liu Xuan could even use Xiao Changfeng as a servant, she didn't find it strange that he was now impersonating Wang Qiao's Core Formation.

"Wang Qiao, your Revered Master is truly lucky to have a Disciple like you!" Su Wan gave Liu Xuan a meaningful look.

Liu Xuan didn't dwell on this matter with Su Wan. He turned to look at Xia Siyu and asked: "What business do you have with me?"

Xia Siyu hurriedly took out a secret letter from her person and presented it, saying with some fear:

"This... this is a letter from my family's Old Ancestor for you. I don't know what it's about either!"

Xia Siyu was indeed unaware. A few days ago, the Old Ancestor of her clan approached her and instructed her to avoid Liu Xuan and ask Su Wan to see Wang Qiao. The purpose was just to deliver a letter; she didn't know much.

Liu Xuan took the envelope and opened it to check. It stated in Xia Yu's name that there was a major matter to discuss with him and requested a face-to-face talk.

'Going through such a big circle and still not explicitly stating what the matter is, cautious enough!'

However, Liu Xuan was not impatient; on the contrary, he was even more interested. The more cautious the other party was, the bigger the matter they were planning! He just didn't know if it was aimed at Liu Xuan or Wang Qiao himself?

The letter arranged a meeting at a restaurant in Feiyu City. Liu Xuan had Su Wan take Xia Siyu away, and then he flew alone towards Feiyu City.

Top floor of the restaurant.

Wang Qiao flew over, and with a sweep of his Divine Sense, he actually discovered two acquaintances.

There was nothing to say about Xia Yu of the Spirit Plant Hall. What surprised Liu Xuan was the other acquaintance, the Sect Master of the Nether Fire Sect, Fan Yang!

"True Person Fan?"

"You want to see me?"

Liu Xuan pretended to be surprised and said.

"Hahaha!!"

"Fellow Daoist Wang, please sit. You and I can be considered acquaintances, let's drink and chat!"

Fan Yang had only met Wang Qiao a few times in total, yet he was as enthusiastic as if they were old friends.

Liu Xuan was bold and skilled, so he didn't stand on ceremony. He went straight up to sit down and picked up the Spirit Wine to taste it carefully.

"Fellow Daoist Wang's sword Dao is extraordinary. Back then, I felt that you would definitely be able to achieve Core Formation!" Fan Yang personally poured Spirit Wine for Wang Qiao, "By achieving Core Formation through sword Dao, I am afraid this brother can only admit defeat in front of you now!"

"Your Master, True Person Xiao, created the Red Pine Sword Dao and mastered the killing Divine Ability, which can be called unparalleled in combat power, invincible among peers!"

"As his eldest Disciple, you have learned the profound Nine Luminaries Sword Canon and will surely surpass your Revered Master in the future!"

"True Person Fan!" Liu Xuan interrupted: "You invited me over, surely not just to tell me these nonsense words, right?"

The smile remained on Fan Yang's face, but his tone softened a little, "True Person Wang, since you came in person, you must have guessed it, right?"

"Stuck with a crazy Revered Master, and having Liu Xuan, a person good at bootlicking in the Sect, your situation must not be easy, right?"

"Don't beat around the bush, speak your mind!" Liu Xuan feigned an impatient attitude.

"This Liu Xuan has a close relationship with True Person Feiyu, is rumored to have some connections with the upper echelons of the Beast Taming Sect, and has Xiao Changfeng's bias. What is the difference between your position as Sect Master and a Puppet?"

Fan Yang leaned forward and said slowly: "Do you want to eliminate Liu Xuan? I can help you."

Wang Qiao stared at Fan Yang for a while, then nodded slightly, "Alright!"