The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

Chapter 1299: Chapter 386: Zhou, You’re Actually My Real Father (6k)

Back then, when Zhou Qing and Luo Lingling went to the Imperial City, they also made a side trip to Lingyun Mansion.

After all, that little fatty Zhang Wanbao had been running all over the place collecting Wood Attribute Spirit Stones for him; that kind of friendship naturally had to be thanked in person.

When they met, Zhang Wanbao told him his wedding news with great delight, only that Xiao Cancan demanded he must break through to Nascent Soul before they could marry.

At that time he was only at the Mid-stage Golden Core Realm, but as the young master of Wanxiang Auction, relying on his clan’s foundations, he was determined to pile up enough Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to force his way into Nascent Soul.

Back then, Zhang Wanbao was a bit embarrassed, and hoped that when that day came, Zhou Qing could come drink his wedding wine.

Zhou Qing naturally agreed readily, and afterward Zhang Wanbao even gave him a map to the Imperial City, while he, after leaving Wanxiang Auction, went to look for Second Senior Sister.

Second Senior Sister had already bought him Mr. Ji’s mask, which led to that later trip to the Imperial City.

Now, in the blink of an eye, more than ten years had passed, and this guy who said he’d form his Nascent Soul in thirty years had actually done it ahead of schedule.

Only, Zhou Qing was now the first Fourth-level Array Master of the Holy Martial Dynasty, a dignified Spirit Slash Great Power.

Perhaps feeling he couldn’t reach that high anymore, or perhaps following his elders’ instructions, Zhang Wanbao hadn’t informed him this time.

Instead, Li Shitao specifically invited Yan, but that straight man couldn’t be bothered to go; he only let it slip in casual conversation.

This time, taking advantage of the Royal Family’s Hidden Dragon Path, plus Zhou Qing happily using Space Traversal and Flying Ship to hurry along, the journey that would originally have taken three months only took twenty days before they arrived at Lingyun Mansion.

The entire city was abuzz, everyone talking about the Mansion Master’s daughter marrying the young master of Wanxiang.

"We’re early. The formal rites aren’t until seven days from now." After inquiring, Zhou Qing smiled.

Lu Yaoyao, hugging the old hen, suggested, "Then shall we go find Zhang Wanbao first?"

Zhou Qing nodded.

He had originally planned to show up on the wedding day to back his brother up, but on second thought felt it wasn’t quite appropriate—given his current status, he’d probably steal the spotlight from the newlyweds.

Better to meet in private beforehand.

"Let’s go." Zhou Qing tore open space with Lu Yaoyao in tow, and in an instant they were at the Zhang Mansion.

...

The residence was festooned with lanterns and decorations inside and out, filled everywhere with festive cheer.

The servants were busy hanging red silk, and the maids wove through the courtyards carrying trays of wedding sweets, each face lit with a genuine smile.

"So he still hasn’t reached Spirit Severing Realm." Zhou Qing stood in midair, his gaze falling on the busy Fu Kui.

After carefully sensing him, he found that this "senior" was just one step away from Spirit Slash, yet seemed to have no intention of breaking through.

Fu Kui, who had been directing the servants to hang celebratory banners, suddenly felt something and whirled around.

Seeing Zhou Qing’s smiling face, he froze on the spot.

"Zhou! You actually came!"

After hearing Fu Kui’s announcement, Zhang Wanbao, who had been trying on his wedding robes, rushed out excitedly, not even having time to straighten the hem of his robe.

Zhou Qing took in the sight of the clearly much slimmer Zhang Wanbao and said with a smile, "Congratulations, you’ve finally won the beauty’s hand."

Lu Yaoyao smiled sweetly as she handed over a brocade box. "Brother Wanbao, I wish you and Sister Cancan a hundred years of harmony, early sons and noble heirs, and growing old together in white hair!"

"Sister Lu!" Zhang Wanbao hurriedly waved his hands. "You’re already a Divinity Transformation Great Power, while I’m just a small Golden Core. That ’Brother’ will crush me to death—just call me Wanbao."

"Golden Core Realm?" Zhou Qing paused, then after carefully sensing him, said in surprise, "You’re only at the Late Stage Golden Core? Didn’t you say you had to break through to Nascent Soul before you could marry?"

Zhang Wanbao’s face flushed bright red. "This... this is all thanks to you, Zhou."

"Me?"

"When I heard you’d advanced to Spirit Slash, I was overjoyed and wanted to go celebrate with you, but my old man wouldn’t let me..."

Zhang Wanbao rubbed his hands, stammering. "Later I went drinking with Cancan and Tao, and, well, we kind of ended up doing that."

Zhou Qing suddenly understood. "Shotgun marriage?"

Zhang Wanbao nodded shyly. "Master Fu took her pulse and said it’s twins."

"Hahaha!" Zhou Qing laughed heartily. "You brat sure got an early start. The higher the cultivation, the harder it is to conceive, and the slower the fetus grows. Congratulations on becoming a father so early!"

"Yeah," Zhang Wanbao scratched his head and said, "my dad said some Demon Emperors carry a pregnancy for hundreds of years."

"But when their offspring are born, they might already be at Divinity Transformation or Spirit Slash." As Zhou Qing sighed with emotion, he couldn’t help thinking of Lady Li.

Someone at Foundation Establishment Realm who dragged it out all the way to Divinity Transformation Realm, and by that means comprehended a Realm.

Fortunately, that painstaking effort wasn’t wasted in the end; she directly nurtured a Buddha Son.

Lu Yaoyao suddenly looked at Zhou Qing’s profile, worry clouding her eyes.

If Mother really is Sister Shen, with her Spirit Slash Great Perfection cultivation, plus Father now at Spirit Slash, with such a powerful pairing, how many years would it take to carry me?

Also, when are you two actually going to get around to doing it?

No, maybe it’s some female bodhisattva at Jiyuan Temple instead...

Lu Yaoyao secretly shook her head, deciding it was better not to get too involved.

After all, cause and effect are unfathomable; if something went wrong by accident, the current her might not be the original her anymore.

"Zhou, please, come in!" Zhang Wanbao hastily stepped aside to invite him in.

Before long, upon hearing that Zhou Qing had arrived, Zhang Yifu and Xiao Ji hurried over.

But when they respectfully knocked on the door, they saw only Zhang Wanbao open it.

"Where is Master Zhou?" the two asked anxiously.

"He already left." Zhang Wanbao replied.

The two immediately showed looks of disappointment.

Zhang Wanbao, however, was in high spirits. "Then I’ll go try on my new clothes. That custom-made set feels a bit tight."

Watching their son’s departing back, the two elders exchanged wry smiles.

...

A few days later, Zhou Qing and Lu Yaoyao arrived at the White Jade Taixu Courtyard in Vast Mansion.

Ever since Dean Weng Yunqi returned to the Celestial Fate Sacred Dynasty and announced the dissolution of this place, the academy had long been deserted.

The instructors were successively recruited by various sects; now in the desolate Inner Courtyard, only Master Lin remained, still studying the Level 3 Array Zhou Qing had left behind back then.

That morning, Master Lin, who had long since seen through the ways of the world, was leisurely sweeping the fallen leaves in the courtyard.