441: Chapter 441 Tactical Retreat

Several days later.

The Peach Blossom Sect mountain gate was officially renamed 'Beast Taming Sect Southern Frontier Star Courtyard', or 'Star Academy' for short.

The Beast Taming Sect Star Academy was actually the former Southern Courtyard of the Beast Taming Sect, just with the addition of the Peach Blossom Demon Lord's Yao Race force.

Since it was a Beast Taming Sect force, it was no longer appropriate to call it the Peach Blossom Sect. The Peach Blossom Demon Lord suggested directly renaming it the Southern Courtyard of the Beast Taming Sect, and she would oversee the southern area as the Grand Elder of the South Courtyard.

However, An Haoran felt this suggestion was not good. The Peach Blossom Sect mountain gate was now constantly bathed in starlight, so 'Star Academy' was more fitting.

Furthermore, the Southern Branch of the Beast Taming Sect was no longer what it used to be. A new name signified a new beginning and had better implications.

Peach Blossom spent her days with Liu Xuan in joyful abandon, so why would she care if a name was good or not? If An Haoran thought Star Academy was good, then Star Academy it was!

Having been with Liu Xuan for a long time, she had gradually developed a magnanimous character that turned big problems into small ones and small problems into nothing.

True Lord Haoran was Liu Xuan's father-in-law, so the Peach Blossom Demon Lord didn't quibble over details. Except for matters of fundamental importance, the Star Academy was actually still under True Lord Haoran's control.

An Haoran even felt that his words carried more authority than when he was in the South Courtyard before. Previously, Grand Elder Ye Gu would still contradict him, but now with the Peach Blossom Demon Lord's support, Ye Gu had no say at all, and he made most of the decisions.

"Why does the Peach Blossom Demon Lord trust me so much, and only me, not others?"

An Haoran looked puzzled, "Is it just because of that kid Liu Xuan? He's just a bit talented and handsome, what else can he do?"

"It shouldn't be because of Liu Xuan. She must be interested in my Gentlemans Academy background, and her real purpose is to use me to establish a connection with Lady Yaoguang!"

True Lord Haoran shook his head slightly and chuckled, "Although Lady Yaoguang is of the Yao Race, she adheres to the Human Race's etiquette. The Peach Blossom Demon Lord will likely be wasting her efforts!"

Believing he understood everything, True Lord Haoran confidently took charge of the Star Academy's overall situation.

...

Star Academy.

Liu Family Mansion.

An Yunmiao was very capable, and Revered Master Shen Yunshu was also very capable. The mansion was built to be both spacious and luxurious, with a decoration style that Liu Xuan liked.

"Excellent! Excellent, Revered Master, you've worked hard."

Liu Xuan held Shen Yunshu's jade hand, praising her without reservation.

Shen Yunshu was in charge of all affairs in the Liu Family Mansion. For the mansion to be built so perfectly to his liking, she must have put in a lot of effort.

Shen Yunshu enjoyed Liu Xuan's praise and smiled, "It's not all my credit. Xiao Ran and Lu Ping handled all the decoration details. They know your preferences."

Not many Liu family members had moved to the Star Academy Liu Family Mansion yet. Besides Xiao Ran, Lu Ping, and a few other women and their confidantes, most of the others were still in Great Sun City.

There weren't many children either, only the disciples of the Liu Family Army led by Fourth Brother. The rest were not in a hurry to come here.

Simply put, the Liu clan members who had moved to the Star Academy now all had important business, and their strength was relatively high. If anything changed, they could flee at any time.

"Father, it's not that I'm lecturing you, but how can you always think about running away? With such behavior, how can you advance bravely?"

Fourth Brother Dao Cheng had just proposed expanding the Liu Family Army to Liu Xuan. After being rejected, he was grumbling indignantly.

This kid had gained countless benefits for free in the previous war and had smoothly fought until the end of the war. He was at a time of great ambition and arrogance.

He felt that now, the timing, geographical advantage, and human harmony were all with the Liu Family. It was time for their Family to vigorously develop in the Star Academy. How could they be timid?

"Stupid!"

Liu Xuan rarely got angry and reprimanded, "That's not running away, that's a tactical retreat. You idiot, learn from it!"

"It seems I've given you too much freedom, daring to question your old man. Effective immediately, your military power is confiscated and will be temporarily managed by your Aunt Xiao."

"No!!"

Fourth Brother fell to his knees with a thud, "I was wrong, this child was just joking and talking nonsense, please forgive me!"

Liu Xuan's expression remained unchanged. He knew Fourth Brother's character very well. This kid pretended to be submissive on the surface, but was very stubborn inside and would never genuinely admit his mistakes.

For ordinary matters, it was fine. However, a pioneering spirit was important for a normal Cultivator, and Liu Xuan didn't want his son to act exactly like him, after all, they didn't have a System.

However, ambition does not equal recklessness, and fearlessness does not mean stupidity, if one cannot even see the basic situation clearly.

To fight to the death knowing one is outmatched, to charge forward knowing the danger, that is foolishness!

"Fourth Brother, do you really think this war is as simple as you imagine?"

"Do you really think your smooth journey was due to your own strength? You're almost forty! Be more flexible, don't be like a brute!"

"If you can't figure out the key points, you'll never be able to command troops alone, lest you implicate your brothers and sisters!"

After Liu Xuan finished speaking, he waved his sleeve, and a pushing force sent Fourth Brother out the door. The room instantly fell silent.

"Husband, calm down. The children were just too well protected by you since childhood and lack experience. They will slowly grow in the future, no need to rush."

Lu Ping stepped forward and helped Liu Xuan sit down on a chair, then stretched out her soft, tender hand to massage and relax Liu Xuan. After a while, she said:

"Rui'er is more steady in his actions and is most suitable for commanding military power. Husband, would you like to see his resume?"

"Rui'er?"

"What is his cultivation level now?"

Liu Xuan closed his eyes, enjoying it, and asked casually.

"Qi Refining ninth layer, almost at Perfection!" Lu Ping said casually, but there was a hint of pride in her eyes.

Liu Daorui was ranked one hundred and ten, with a sixth-grade Spiritual Root. She usually didn't pay much attention, and most of his childhood was taught by Liu Miao. She didn't expect this kid to catch up later, almost reaching the Peak of Qi Refining before the age of thirty, entering the first echelon among the Liu Family's descendants.

The Liu Family adhered to the principle of 'mother's status determined by her son's achievements', and Lu Ping, as a mother, gradually recognized her son's talent and tried to seek benefits for him.

Liu Xuan communicated with the spirit treasure genealogy with his Divine Sense, turning to Liu Daorui's page. His cultivation was indeed at the ninth layer of Qi Refining.

He had some impression of this child, Daorui. He was steady, even a little sinister and cunning. Although he hadn't been taught by Lu Ping since childhood, his style of doing things was very similar to his mother's.

Such a person was indeed suitable for leading an army. Liu Xuan nodded slightly, knowing that Lu Ping had selfish motives, but still said, "You arrange it!"

"Thank you, Husband!"

Lu Ping's delicate little face, like a two-dimensional anime girl, showed surprise. She hooked her arms around Liu Xuan's neck and fell into his embrace, cooing, "Husband, Ping'er has learned a new way to relax, would you like to experience it?"

Liu Xuan loved all sorts of new tricks. Hearing this, he opened his eyes, just about to try out this new relaxation method, when the Peach Blossom Demon Lord suddenly appeared beside him, urgently saying:

"Husband, something big has happened!"

"I received news from the Demon Court that Demon Saint Xuanyu has ordered the entire Demon Court to assemble the Yao Race army, and they will attack in a few days."

Liu Xuan's heart tensed, his desire completely extinguished. He asked, "How many days is 'a few days'?"

"At most half a month, at least three days, the army will enter the Peach Blossom Sect territory."

Liu Xuan pondered for a moment, then stood up and said, "I'll retreat first, you follow when you see the situation!"