The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

Chapter 1282: Chapter 381: So I Still Get Nervous After All!

And the two of them had already fought side by side many times with perfect tacit understanding.

More importantly, this girl could be called his lucky star. Whether it was grinding points before or obtaining Master Xuanqing’s inheritance, her help had been indispensable.

"That’s great!" Seeing Zhou Qing agree, Lu Yaoyao cheered excitedly.

Just then, a light knocking sound came from outside the door.

Right after, Mo Xingjian entered in single file with Ghost Mastiff, Luo Lingling, and Yan Xiaohu.

The four first saluted Shen Hanyi, then Mo Xingjian spoke up, "We all know about Old Fourth’s matter, and we’d like to do our part this time as well. Senior, could you perhaps grant us this favor?"

Shen Hanyi said calmly, "My Array needs six people to guard the formation cores, no more than that."

She looked at Zhou Qing. "You’ll decide the details."

Zhou Qing swept his gaze over his master and the other three, seeing the earnest look in their eyes, and nodded solemnly. "Of course. With you all here, I can be at ease."

"In that case, there’s no time to lose. Let’s set out as soon as possible." Shen Hanyi flicked her wide sleeve, and a dark-blue spatial rift opened in response.

Everyone followed close behind and stepped into it...

...

Two months later, a silver-white Flying Ship silently descended amid an endless stretch of mountains.

The mountain range here rolled on like ink strokes, ancient trees pierced the clouds amid drifting mists, and twisted branches coiled like azure dragons.

This place lay within the territory of Cyan Nether Mansion under Longyuan County. It had always been seldom visited by people, with Demon Beasts running rampant.

Within several million li around, there wasn’t a single Human Race city; it was the ideal place for secluded cultivation.

While Zhou Qing was adjusting his state of mind, Shen Hanyi had long since finished scouting this area.

"Are you satisfied with this place?" Shen Hanyi’s cool voice sounded.

Zhou Qing surveyed the surroundings and nodded. "It’s practically perfect. You’ve gone to a lot of trouble."

Shen Hanyi said nothing more. She then controlled the Flying Ship to descend, slowly landing in front of a newly opened Cave Mansion.

Shen Yunzhou took in the carefully arranged Cave Mansion and couldn’t help saying, "Sis, how come I never realized you were this thoughtful before..."

But before he finished speaking, he felt a chill down his back, hurriedly shut his mouth, and hid behind Zhou Qing.

"Stay here and get yourself ready." Shen Hanyi turned and walked out. "Everyone else, come with me."

Mo Xingjian looked at Zhou Qing, a gratified expression on his face. He stepped forward and patted Zhou Qing on the shoulder.

"Don’t be nervous. Relax. Your master believes in you—you can definitely do this!"

Zhou Qing’s lips curled slightly. "Do I look like I’m nervous, Master?"

"Hahaha!" Mo Xingjian laughed heartily. "Back when you were at Nascent Soul, I failed to protect you properly. This time, just leave everything to your master."

Zhou Qing took a step back and bowed solemnly.

Ghost Mastiff and Luo Lingling opened their mouths, then closed them again.

In the past, when their Cultivation had been ahead, they could still give their little junior brother some pointers.

But now, facing the Spirit Severing Realm—a realm they might never reach in this lifetime—they really didn’t know what they could say.

They were even more afraid that if they said the wrong thing, they’d only add to his pressure.

Zhou Qing glanced over everyone and naturally understood their concerns.

He smiled lightly, handed the old hen in his arms to Yan Xiaohu, and said in a deliberately relaxed tone, "Once this is done, where are we having the celebration feast? Let’s make it clear first—this time I’m not footing the bill for nothing."

Hearing this, everyone’s taut expressions immediately eased.

Yan Xiaohu patted his chest and stepped forward. "You’ve been gone these years, and your senior brother hasn’t exactly been slacking off on saving up. This meal’s on me—I’ll make sure you all eat to your heart’s content."

"Zhou, I..."

"Ah, enough, don’t say it. You all know my sister’s temper. It’s always us waiting on her. If we make her wait on us, that’s asking for trouble!"

Before Lu Yaoyao could say a few words, Shen Yunzhou dragged everyone out without giving them a chance to protest.

Struggling, Lu Yaoyao looked back and shouted, "Zhou, you can do it! After you advance, no matter what happens next, this time, I want to face it together with you!"

Zhou Qing watched their backs as they fled in a rush and couldn’t help but shake his head with a soft laugh.

When the laughter gradually faded, he slowly turned around.

In the empty stone chamber, only his own footsteps echoed.

"So, in the end..." Zhou Qing looked at the Moonlight Stones on the stone walls that were lighting up one after another and murmured to himself, "I’m still nervous after all."