The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

Chapter 1279: Chapter 381: So, I Still Get Nervous!

When Zhou Qing stepped into the gates of Duobao Trading House, even before the attendant could announce his presence, Elder Mo Tianheng’s hearty laughter reverberated in his mind.

"Young friend, it’s as if we truly have a spiritual connection! I was just about to seek you, and here you are."

As soon as he finished speaking, Mo Tianheng, full of joy, greeted him, but fatigue was evident between his brows.

"Greetings, Elder Mo," Zhou Qing respectfully saluted, his gaze dwelling briefly on the other’s somewhat weary appearance, feeling a touch of emotion for a moment.

Mo Tianheng nodded with a smile and turned his gaze toward Lu Yaoyao, taking a few more glances at her frost-like silver hair.

This inadvertently reminded him of the woman he encountered on his way back.

"Junior Lu Yaoyao, a disciple of Zhou Qing senior, pays respects to the elder!" Lu Yaoyao politely saluted.

When the nine Spirit Severing experts were present at Bibo Celestial Lake last time, she only saw this Trading House President from afar.

Now meeting him up close, she realized how approachable he was.

A flash of understanding crossed Mo Tianheng’s eyes.

Being a disciple of Taiqing Sect and personally brought by Zhou Qing, naturally, she was trustworthy.

"I’ve long heard of the silver-haired veiled woman’s close relationship with the young friend, and seeing her today confirms the rumors." Mo Tianheng stroked his beard with a smile.

Zhou Qing merely smiled without speaking, then showed concern: "Elder Mo, did you encounter something coming back early this time?"

Mo Tianheng gave a small smile, flipped his palm, and a storage bag embroidered with gold thread appeared out of thin air: "Mission accomplished!"

Zhou Qing’s pupils constricted as he hurriedly took it.

The moment his Divine Sense entered the bag, his breath caught — those rare materials he couldn’t find were all present in the bag.

"It was truly a fortunate coincidence," Mo Tianheng explained, "My first stop was Zhuge Family, and who would’ve thought those people I parted with at Bibo Celestial Lake were all gathered there."

A mischievous glint flashed in his eyes: "I heard that the Secret Realm of Vast Mansion’s Witch Ancestor Mountain Range hasn’t opened yet, and even Lin Daochen responsible for breaking the restriction gave up."

"A few of them were discussing exploring it together, and here we are, the materials you needed fell into place flawlessly!"

"What else could you call this but fate?" Mo Tianheng laughed heartily, "Young friend truly has profound blessings!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing’s eyebrows lifted with happiness, though he hadn’t expected the affairs at Taichu Dojo still hadn’t concluded.

"Thank you, Elder Mo. How much does it all cost approximately?" Zhou Qing asked earnestly.

After all, last time the materials were given freely.

Mo Tianheng changed the subject: "Just as I returned to the Trading House, I heard about your solo battle against a Spirit Severing expert. The strange thing is..."

He looked at Zhou Qing meaningfully, "The Spiritual Power fluctuations around you are clearly still at the Divinity Transformation Realm, you must’ve used some Secret Technique."

"These rare materials... I previously guessed wrong, they are for refining the Four-Color Array."

He paused, a rare look of excitement on his aged face emerging, "Could it be... the young friend is about to step out on that path?"

Zhou Qing calmly met his burning gaze: "Elder Mo has keen insight."

"Did you use the Xuanyuan Family’s secret medicine?" Mo Tianheng asked eagerly.

Zhou Qing shook his head.

Instantly, Elder Mo was so excited his beard trembled slightly: "Good that you didn’t use it, very good! In which case, I prematurely congratulate the young friend...no, I should call you Daoist friend!"

"May Daoist friend’s Spirit Severing succeed, aiming directly at the Dao!"

Zhou Qing respectfully returned the gesture: "Thanks to Elder Mo’s auspicious words."

"These materials..." Mo Tianheng waved his great hand, "Consider them a congratulatory gift from this old man, Daoist friend, please don’t refuse."

"How could that be, one thing shouldn’t interfere with another!" Zhou Qing quickly declined upon hearing.

Mo Tianheng’s expression suddenly grew solemn, raising a hand to interrupt: "Listen to me."

He slowly stroked his beard, his eyes showing a hint of reminiscence: "Back then, I exhausted half of my fortune to exchange that Spirit Severing secret medicine from the Xuanyuan Family and successfully broke through Spirit Severing."

He sneered self-mockingly, "As you can see, that medicine... had issues."

"For over two thousand years, I’ve tried numerous methods, still difficult to advance further, remaining stuck at the early-stage Spirit Severing Realm."

He turned to gaze out the window, his voice low, "The other dozen or so are the same. As for wealth and treasures..."

With a shake of his sleeve, a Top-Grade Spirit Stone turned to powder in his palm, "This old man has long become indifferent to them."

He suddenly turned around, his sharp eyes fixed on Zhou Qing: "Cultivators, who doesn’t covet life? I’m no exception."

His aged voice carried a self-deprecating tone, "Back then, choosing to invest in the Fourth Prince was partly due to his virtuous character, partly hoping that upon ascending the throne, he’d lend me a hand."

Zhou Qing contemplated: "The Old Emperor Xuanyuan Chong has reached Late-stage Spirit Severing, Xuanyuan Shuo is at Mid-stage, but you outsiders in Spirit Severing..."

His gaze turned sharp, "Have always been trapped in the early stage, could it really be that the issue lies with that medicine?"

"Exactly!" Mo Tianheng’s eyes blazed with light, "If the mystery within can be unraveled, with the strength of my Trading House’s thirty-five sub-branches, perhaps I too shall progress further."

His tone turned gentle, "The young friend has extraordinary talent, one day if there’s a chance, I hope for some assistance. Of course, if no opportunity arises, it matters not."

"Consider these materials as a token of my Heart Intent, please accept them with a smile."

Zhou Qing pondered briefly and took out a thousand Top-Grade Spirit Stones: "Elder Mo’s numerous helps have been deeply appreciated. If the chance arises, I will certainly provide full assistance."

"But the Dao of cultivation emphasizes contentment. Especially since I’m soon entering Spirit Severing, I must not become greedy."

Mo Tianheng was stunned at first, then laughed heartily: "Look at my memory, almost imposing an obsession on you."

He briefly inspected the storage bag, "The count is just right!"

Then, he put away his smile and took a step back, formally saluting: "If there’s an opportunity, the young friend will be relied upon!"