521: Chapter 521 Going Home

Fangcun Tower.

Since the last incident at Liu Family Immortal Workshop, Liu Xuan had completely handed over the market business to the Merchant Alliance and his various fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law.

If anything happened, they were told to go directly to True Lord Haoran or the Academy, conducting business strictly within the rules.

The Academy's beauty pageants had also stopped to avoid giving anyone an opening to cause unnecessary trouble.

"It's finally done!"

In the basement level beneath the water of the pavilion, the air was filled with the silvery-white power of illusory space. The entire room appeared more than a hundred times larger than it looked from the outside.

'A Rank Four Low Grade Spatial Teleportation Formation. Let's test its effect first!'

Complex runes lit up on the hall floor, making the entire hall appear blurred and surreal.

With a thought, Liu Xuan vanished instantly. Ten thousand miles to the north, a ripple of spatial fluctuation appeared in mid-air, and Liu Xuan manifested.

"Not bad. It's much smoother than using mana to perform Spatial Teleportation. Not only is the distance further and the consumption lower, but it's also difficult to detect."

After carefully experiencing the teleportation, Liu Xuan raised his hand to form a seal, and a spatial vortex gradually emerged in front of him.

Stepping into it, a moment later, he returned to the basement hall of Fangcun Tower at Biyou Pool.

"A one-way teleportation Formation. If I hadn't comprehended the Law of Space and laid this Formation myself, coming back would have been troublesome!"

This teleportation Formation was for escaping. Theoretically, it was a one-time Formation that would be destroyed after use.

The reason Liu Xuan could travel back and forth was that he himself was well-versed in the Law of Space; he was merely using the Formation as an aid. In truth, he was still utilizing his Divine Ability.

With a flicker of his body, Liu Xuan vanished from the hall again and appeared in the flower garden on the top floor.

Peach Blossom Demon Lord was tending to some spiritual flowers she had newly planted. Seeing Liu Xuan appear, she chuckled softly and asked, "Is the spirit wood used up again?"

As she spoke, a black tree shadow appeared behind her, and she reached out to snap off a branch to give to Liu Xuan.

"No need!" Liu Xuan quickly reached out to stop her. "The teleportation Formation has reached the current limit of my Formation skills. I don't need any more spirit wood."

The phantom behind Peach Blossom slowly dissipated. She looked at Liu Xuan and suddenly asked, "Is Husband about to leave?"

Liu Xuan was stunned! He stepped forward and put his arm around her slender waist. "My lady is indeed brilliant. You know exactly what I am thinking!"

He handed her a silvery-white Jade Slip and instructed, "This contains the detailed usage of the spatial Formation. Study it well. If you sense danger, escape immediately."

Liu Xuan had come to Biyou Pool primarily for Peach Blossom's safety and to gather intelligence.

Now that both issues were resolved, there was no point in him staying here. Instead, he might become a burden to Peach Blossom. It was better to return to Star Academy and live comfortably.

"Husband, please return without worry. I can handle things alone." Peach Blossom reached out to touch her lower abdomen, a hint of maternal instinct appearing on her face as she said gently, "It will take about three more years for the child to be born. If everything remains the same then, I will find a reason to return."

Three more years. Counting from the start of her pregnancy to the birth, it would be ten years in total.

Liu Xuan placed his hand over Peach Blossom's and comforted her, "You need not worry about what happens in three years. I will handle everything for you."

With Tong Xiao as a precedent, Liu Xuan valued the child in Peach Blossom's womb more than anyone. He could not allow her to give birth in a place full of uncertainty like Biyou Pool.

Even if he had to pay a price or reveal some of his strength, he had to ensure the safety of mother and child.

If it came to the absolute worst, he would find a reason for her to return to Star Academy to give birth, and then slowly deal with Daoist Lord Lihuo later.

Peach Blossom Demon Lord was already extraordinary in strength, and now she had Liu Tongxiao, a Rank Five Bloodline Golden Core Yao Beast. As long as she didn't openly betray him, Daoist Lord Lihuo shouldn't push too hard.

The war situation in the Southern Border was blurred and confusing. Daoist Lord Lihuo had to consider the consequences of his actions; otherwise, he wouldn't still be afraid to come in person.

"Mhm! I believe in Husband." Peach Blossom leaned on Liu Xuan's shoulder, feeling inexplicably at peace.

After the two shared a moment of tenderness, Liu Xuan called over the Concubines from the Academy and informed them that he was about to leave Biyou Pool to return to Star Academy.

"Those who wish to come with me, pack your things quickly. If you don't wish to come, that is fine too; you may stay here to accompany Peach Blossom Demon Lord."

Liu Xuan had already sent the pregnant Concubines back long ago. Those remaining were the ones who hadn't conceived yet, so it was fine if they wanted to stay.

"I am willing to go with Husband."

"Me too!"

"Me too!"

...

Upon hearing that Liu Xuan was leaving, none of them wanted to stay; all were willing to follow him to Star Academy.

They had all heard that Star Academy was the ancestral land of the Liu Family. Half of the Rank Four High Grade spiritual lands and the vast territory spanning over a hundred thousand miles were controlled by the Liu Family. Going there, they would be people of high status.

There wasn't much to prepare. By evening, Liu Xuan took the dozen or so Concubines to the basement level of Fangcun Tower.

Converting his Golden Core mana into silvery-white spatial power, Liu Xuan enveloped all the women within his mana, then activated his Divine Ability with the assistance of the Formation.

*Buzz!*

With a flash of light, the group vanished silently and appeared at the location where Liu Xuan had manifested earlier.

"Wow! Spatial Teleportation, how amazing!"

Luo Xin felt her vision go dark and then bright, and she was in this strange place. Judging by the surroundings, they were definitely far from the Biyou Pool area.

Liu Xuan had offended True Lord Nianci of the Academy, so she had originally worried that this trip might be dangerous. She hadn't expected Liu Xuan to teleport them away directly.

"Stop staring and let's go!"

Liu Xuan waved his hand to release an ordinary Rank Two Flying Boat, called everyone aboard, and flew straight toward Star Academy.

...

Star Academy.

Liu Xuan revealed the token that only high-ranking members of the Liu Family possessed. He passed through without hindrance, flying the boat directly over the Liu Residence.

Since he hadn't given prior notice of his return, no one from the residence came out to greet him.

"The Master is back!"

It wasn't until Liu Xuan reached the entrance of the rear courtyard that Da Shuang and Xiao Shuang (Younger Twin), who were assisting the First Madam Lin Xue'er with Family affairs, spotted him.

"Sister, stay with Master. I'll go inform everyone." Xiao Shuang (Younger Twin) gave Liu Xuan a bow and then ran excitedly toward the courtyard.

As one of the power centers of the entire Star Academy, everyone was quite busy while Liu Xuan was away.

The administration of the Immortal City, Merchant Alliance affairs, the Pill Refining Tower, the Artifact Refining Workshop, and even the tax collection from local Sects all required members of the Liu Family to handle.

Furthermore, the management of Cultivators in the Immortal City and various regions, the maintenance of Family rules, and matters involving the Law Enforcement Team, Inspection Team, and Construction Team also needed the Liu Family's refinement.

In their spare time from cultivation, the members of the Liu Family were extending their reach into every Domain of Star Academy.

The news of Liu Xuan's return spread. This was a matter more important than any official business, and everyone dropped what they were doing to come and welcome him.

"It really is good to be home!"

Liu Xuan felt the familiar power of the Star Array augmenting him, and a sense of peace spread through his body.

In a great mood, he ordered Lin Xue'er to hold a grand celebration on the pretext of holding a delayed Core Formation Ceremony for Tong Xiao, to be celebrated by all.

With Liu Xuan's return, the Liu Residence, which had been cold and filled only with official business, seemed to suddenly come to life. Even the colors of the flowers in the courtyard seemed more vibrant.