Chapter 1196: Chapter 360: Is This the Blood Connection Between Father and Daughter? (6k)
"Stop, stop, stop!" Zhou Qing hurriedly interrupted, then helplessly looked at Lu Yaoyao, who had a face full of curiosity.
What did this girl say to Shen Yunzhou along the way?
"Forget it, as long as everyone’s safe. You stay here, I’ll go meet them!" Zhou Qing said seriously.
Upon hearing this, Shen Yunzhou immediately showed a lewd smile: "That’s the way, why give up the whole forest for one tree?"
"Zhou, let me say this one last time, no matter which one of them you favor, if there’s a kid in the future, I must be the godfather this time. You’re already the Buddha Son’s..."
"I’m leaving now; I’ll definitely be watched afterwards. I’ll use the Jade Scroll to contact the second senior sister, and we’ll act according to circumstances!"
Before Shen Yunzhou could finish, Zhou Qing hurriedly greeted and left in a rush.
Lu Yaoyao opened her mouth to call out to him but was gently pulled by Luo Lingling’s sleeve: "Let him go, it’ll be fine."
As she spoke, she put on her mask again, nodded slightly at Shen Yunzhou, and then walked towards the bustling crowd...
...
In the center of Bibo Celestial Lake, seven White Jade Platforms floated mid-air.
Each jade platform was three zhang in diameter, entirely crystalline, with ancient runes flowing on the surface.
The seven Spirit Severing Realm experts each occupied one side. Although they deliberately restrained their aura, the occasional leak of their pressure still kept the lake surface within ten li calm as a mirror.
As they were exchanging secret communications, a sudden commotion came from the lakeshore.
A cyan figure emerged slowly from the shore, with toes lightly stepping on the lake surface, walking toward the center of the lake as if treading on flat ground.
The person wore a simple cyan robe, had a handsome face, bright and clear star-like eyes, and a faint trace of a smile at the corners of his mouth.
He exuded a gentle and jade-like temperament, yet also bore a certain detached nonchalance.
The originally noisy crowd suddenly fell silent, with numerous eyes all focusing on that figure.
For the past three days, everyone only dared to watch from the periphery; no one had ever dared to approach the location of the seven Spirit Severing experts.
"That’s..." An observant cultivator suddenly widened his eyes and hurriedly took out a shadowstone.
Light and shadows flowed on the stone, clearly depicting the figure manifested in the heavens and earth anomaly the other day.
"It’s Taiqing Sect’s Mr. Ji Zhou Qing! Master Zhou has really come!"
This exclamation was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly raising waves upon waves.
Numerous cultivators quickly pulled out shadowstones to compare. After confirming, the lakeshore instantly became boiling.
"It’s really him!"
"I thought he wouldn’t come, truly so young!"
"A Level 4 Array Master, half-step Spirit Severing Realm, what’s even rarer is that he’s so young and elegant..."
"Look at you being all starstruck, don’t forget you’re a guy!"
"Get lost! Can’t you see that I’m a girl disguised as a man, are you blind?"
...
Amidst the discussions, Zhou Qing had already reached thirty zhang into the lake center.
With every step he took, a miniature array appeared underfoot, steadily supporting the lake water.
From afar, it seemed like lotus flowers blossomed with each step, leaving a trail of radiant light on the lake surface.
At this moment, the seven Spirit Severing experts and their accompanying juniors all glanced over, smiling at the corners of their mouths.
Afterwards, everyone got up in unison, greeting him with smiles.
"Zhou Qing of the Taiqing Sect, greetings to all the seniors." When he reached three zhang before the jade platforms, he clasped his hands in salute, his voice neither humble nor arrogant.
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[Heart Mirror Points +9]
In the crowd by the lakeshore, Lu Yaoyao watched the figure in the spotlight, starlight shimmering in her eyes, full of admiration.
The note above her head labeled [Good Dad] instantly transformed to [Brilliant], shining brightly.
"A real man should be like this!" Ghost Mastiff breathed heavily, filled with envy.
Shen Yunzhou gave a light cough, pretending to be profound and said, "Ah, this really brings back memories. Back in the day, I was as eye-catching as this..."
"You?" Lu Yaoyao glanced at him suspiciously.
"Of course!" Shen Yunzhou confidently said, "Didn’t I tell you during the meal at Jade Dining Hall, the first time I comprehended a realm, the entire Shen family had rain fall from the sky..."
"Stop!" Before Shen Yunzhou could finish, Lu Yaoyao seemed to have remembered something, felt a wave of nausea, and quickly raised her hand to stop him.
Although Ghost Mastiff and Luo Lingling were curious, they could not afford to ask questions at this moment, all eyes were drawn to the lake center, speculating on Zhou Qing’s choice.
In the distance, although the crowd couldn’t hear the conversation, they saw Zhou Qing’s body suddenly erupt with spiritual light.
Then countless Spirit Seals appeared out of thin air, pouring like a river of stars, dazzling.
As the Spirit Seals spun and flew, they transformed into a stream of light that entered the lake, instantly causing the lake to ripple. A crystalline jade platform rose from the water, firmly stationed at the center of the seven jade platforms.
Zhou Qing gracefully took his seat, choosing no particular faction.
Seeing this, the watching cultivators all displayed expressions of "just as expected."
After all, choosing one side over the others in front of the Spirit Severing experts would be akin to slapping the other six factions in the face.
Zhou Qing’s move showcased both magnanimity and avoided disputes.
"Oh, what a lively scene indeed!"
At this moment, a hearty laugh came from the void.
Space tore like cloth, and a figure stepped out of the air.
He wore a plain white long robe, with dark golden coin patterns flowing through it, looking refined, while a simple bronze coin spun like a butterfly between his fingers, enhancing his extraordinary demeanor.
It was none other than the President of Duobao Trading House, Mo Tianheng!
He strolled forward, with a golden line suddenly appearing underfoot, using coins as a lead to pave a golden avenue in the void.
As he reached the lake center, he lightly tossed the bronze coin from his fingertip, in an instant, countless golden rays burst from the coin’s hole, intertwining over the lake to form a splendid spirit platform, landing firmly among the seven jade platforms.
Zhou Qing looked at Mo Tianheng, a knowing smile crossed his lips, then he pretended not to be familiar and ceremoniously saluted, "Greetings, President Mo—"
