The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

Chapter 1293: Chapter 384: Lu Yaoyao’s Fingers Turned Transparent! (6k)

"Perhaps..." Zhou Qing’s eyes lit up, "I can continue to pretend that I’m raising it without a care!"

Since it is related to the Starry Battlefield and likely the vessel for that black heart, it must have something that protects its life.

If I find myself in danger and have it with me, perhaps at a critical moment, something unexpected might happen as it tries to save itself.

With this thought, he smiled slightly, carefully moving to the side of the bed.

After hesitating for a moment, he reached out and gently stroked the old hen’s head, then down its neck and across its back feathers.

"Quite silky..." he murmured softly, pinching its white, tender claws.

Besides, I’ve bathed you many times and slept with you, what else is there to fear?

At the worst, I will treat you better in the future; who knows, one day if you truly awaken, you might grant me an opportunity for all my efforts, even if not meritorious.

...

The following year, Zhou Qing consolidated his cultivation while seizing the opportunity after the old hen disappeared to enter the Divine Ruins Celestial Palace.

Watching that heart gradually dry up, he found the Corpse Wax Crow as a sparring partner, leading a rather cozy life.

However, advancing to Spirit Severing exhausted his savings, and now he’s a pauper again.

The Number Six has never logged in again, and he wonders how things are now?

On the other hand, Lu Yaoyao has been continuously improving her understanding of her own Realm, achieving an integrated offensive and defensive effect.

Three "selves" are on offense, and three "Shen Hanyi" are on defense.

However, at the moment, she can only control one "self" and one "Shen Hanyi."

But as her cultivation progresses, the number should increase.

Still, she is particularly fond of Zhou Qing’s powerful move that combines Spirit Seal and Thunder.

Not only is its power astonishing, but performing it is magnificent, which she greatly envies.

For the past half year, she’s been pestering Zhou Qing to demonstrate repeatedly, hoping to replicate this killing move as a trump card for self-preservation.

Though Zhou Qing patiently cooperated, she couldn’t grasp the essence, eventually giving up in disgruntlement.

She thinks that once her cultivation advances and her spiritual power increases, perhaps she’ll be able to comprehend it.

...

And on this afternoon, Lu Yaoyao poked her head out from the courtyard entrance with a cheerful smile, immediately spotting the old hen lazily sunbathing in the middle of the courtyard.

She easily picked up the old hen, humming a little tune as she walked into the house.

Oddly enough, she circled the room once but couldn’t find a trace of Zhou Qing.

It wasn’t until she exited the room that she realized Zhou Qing had been sitting on a sunning chair in the courtyard all along.

This scene was something she was long accustomed to.

Initially, she assumed it was due to a flaw in the cultivation method, but later learned from chatting with fellow sect members that everyone subconsciously ignored Zhou Qing’s presence.

This phenomenon was quite perplexing, but on second thought, now that Brother Zhou is a prominent Spirit Severing Realm powerhouse, it makes perfect sense for him to be elusive.

"Brother Zhou," she blinked her lively big eyes and asked, "since advancing to Spirit Severing, don’t you feel bored?"

Zhou Qing slowly opened his eyes, looking at her with a smile: "What are you trying to say?"

Lu Yaoyao pouted, gently placing the old hen on the ground, then tugged on Zhou Qing’s sleeve, swaying it gently: "I miss Sister Shen."

"Say it plainly." Zhou Qing cast her a sidelong glance.

"I want to replicate your grand move!" Lu Yaoyao stomped her foot, "But my cultivation is insufficient, and I’m stuck at the Realm for improvement."

"You know, my Realm is inspired by you and Sister Shen, requiring more profound experiences to perfect it..."

As she spoke, she took out a thick manual and opened it, the last page still depicting the scene of everyone guarding Zhou Qing.

"Life’s too dull now, no inspiration at all," she said, sounding pitiful.

Zhou Qing helplessly rubbed his forehead: "I warned you earlier that once your Realm is condensed, you can change the subject. Insisting on including Shen Hanyi now has backed you into a corner, hasn’t it?"

"What’s the use of saying this now!" Lu Yaoyao stomped her foot anxiously, "So what are you going to do, stay cooped up in the sect?"

Zhou Qing leisurely crossed his legs: "What’s wrong with that? Occasionally discuss Dao with the Lu Family sisters, go out sightseeing when free; a lifespan of six thousand years, many would kill for that."

"That’s being complacent!" Lu Yaoyao glared at him angrily.

"From the Five Sects War to the Imperial City, up till now, been running around for so long..." Zhou Qing stretched lazily, "Can’t I take a break?"

Lu Yaoyao’s face turned red; she suddenly blurted out, "If you don’t want to go out, then find a Dao companion and have kids!"

"Cough..." Zhou Qing almost choked on his own spit.

Lu Yaoyao snorted: "A truly comfortable life is a warm home with wife and kids! Aren’t you bored being alone?"

"Not bored at all," Zhou Qing spread his hands contentedly, "Being alone is so free, no worries at all."

"You!" Lu Yaoyao jumped up and down in anger, finally throwing out a "Ignore you then," and turned to leave.

Watching the maiden’s retreating figure, Zhou Qing laughed heartily.

Then his laughter gradually ceased, his gaze falling on the Jade Scroll map left by Shen Yunzhou, his expression turning serious.

"Perhaps... it’s time to go out for a walk," he murmured to himself, "at least see if there’s an opportunity for another Talent Skill to emerge."

From [Lowering Presence] to [Heart Mirror Vision], then [Daily Reflection] and [Random Sticker].

These four Talent Skills have helped him countless times.

To be honest, he’s really curious about what kind of surprise the next three Skill Fragments will combine into.

...

Meanwhile, Lu Yaoyao, who walked away in a huff from Little Spirit Peak, was kicking stones on the road, venting, "Stubborn Dad, bad Dad, always making me mad..."

Before she could finish, she suddenly stumbled, kneeling with one knee on the ground.