The head master has a new female apprentice

Chapter 254 It must be that I opened it the wrong way!
In this way, Zhou Qing's heart finally settled down after the flying boat completely crossed the border and steadily entered the human area.

"Thank you!" After a few days, No. 6's face was still pale, but his spirit had improved slightly, and he slowly walked out of the cabin.

Seeing this, Zhou Qing quickly stood up and handed the control of the flying boat back to her.

"Your Shengwu Dynasty was definitely extraordinary a long time ago!" Number Six said straight to the point as soon as he saw Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing had actually guessed this a long time ago.

Seniors Dongtian, Suanni, and Xuanqingzi from Taiqing Sect, and even General Zhongli Bo who once came from the Starry Sky Battlefield, have all appeared.

Including the old Peng King who had reached the great perfection of the Soul-Slaying Realm. After he was killed, the other party was too lazy to even search his body, leaving him to sleep in the abyss until his body became a spirit.

But Zhou Qing still had to pretend to be shocked and cooperate with No. 6's words.

"Now, I think you're the only one who can open that island and enter, but don't tell anyone. When I get back, I'll find a way to shorten the opening period, and I might have to trouble you again then!"

Number Six showed a rare look of embarrassment on his face.

Zhou Qing nodded and said sincerely, "It's okay, it's okay. If you need any help, just let me know."

Number Six showed a look of relief on his face, but then he sighed slightly.

"The demon beast I fought was called the Jade Fire Black Turtle, and it had already reached the Great Perfection of the Soul Severing Realm. I have a feeling that there are even more terrifying beings deep in the ruins, perhaps even at the level of a Demon Emperor."

"Unfortunately, everything I had with me was used up in the battle with it. The spiritual medicines and spiritual stones were also absorbed in the past few days."

She never thought that one day she would become so embarrassed.

"But you've helped me so much this time, yet I haven't gotten anything in return. How about I repay you generously next time we meet? Also, I owe you another favor!"

"As long as it doesn't violate morality and principles, I will do my best." No. 6 added again.

Zhou Qing quickly waved his hands and said, "Senior, you are too kind!"

"Anyway, I'll remember this favor!" Number Six said, turning his gaze to Lu Yaoyao, who was looking reluctant, and said in a gentle voice, "Thank you for taking care of me these days."

Lu Yaoyao was already filled with melancholy, and after hearing these words, she felt even more empty and bitter.

To be honest, she was really happy that the three of them had been traveling together all the way from Taiqing Gate to now.

Number Six noticed her disappointment and soothed her softly, "I've corrected a few errors in the Ice Lotus technique for you. Just focus on your cultivation from now on. I look forward to meeting you next time!"

After saying that, Number Six nodded slightly to the two of them, then turned around and left.

Zhou Qing looked at her back as she walked away and let out a long sigh.

This matter has finally come to an end, and he has more important things to do next.

"Heartless!" Lu Yaoyao turned around angrily with red eyes until No. 6's back completely disappeared from her sight, and scolded Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing was stunned and asked innocently, "Why am I so heartless? Do I have to cry and scream to show my loyalty?"

"Hmph!" Lu Yaoyao became even more annoyed when she heard this. She swung her arms vigorously and turned away in a huff.

Seeing this, Zhou Qing sighed helplessly and hurried to catch up.

After all, he now fully understood Lu Yaoyao's temper, which came and went quickly. It wouldn't take long for her to recover.

"Brother Zhou, do you think the next time we run into the Dragon King, will he be afraid of us? After all, he's just a fox relying on the tiger's might."

"That's the border. We're already here, don't you want to go see some old acquaintances? In my opinion, Jiang Pojun and the others are worth making friends with. Maybe we can help each other in the future."

"There's no spaceship this time. I'm afraid we'll have to take the teleportation array. I don't know how long it will take to get back."

"When we get to Haomiao Mansion, why don't we stop by Baiyu Taixu Courtyard and visit Master Lin."

……

Looking at Lu Yaoyao who was chattering again in front of him, Zhou Qing stuffed two balls of cotton into his ears without leaving any trace.

In an instant, the world became much quieter.

……

Two months later, Haomiao Mansion!

"Greetings, Master Lin!" Zhou Qing came to the academy and saluted Lin Daochen respectfully.

Lin Daochen was really happy to see Zhou Qing, his eyes full of surprise and relief.

He walked quickly forward, enthusiastically took Zhou Qing's arm and walked towards his humble home.

The small courtyard is quiet and peaceful, with a few green bamboos swaying gently in the breeze.

Lin Daochen invited Zhou Qing to sit down and personally brewed a cup of fragrant tea for him. The lingering aroma of the tea made people feel much more relaxed.

"I heard that a secret realm had appeared in the eastern region of Lingyun Mansion, and both Master Wu and Master Su were seriously injured. Are you okay?"

Lin Daochen looked solemn and asked with concern.

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "Don't worry, Master Lin, I didn't go into that place."

"That's good, that's good. Where is Senior Si?" Lin Daochen looked around and didn't see Si Yunya, so he couldn't help but ask.

Zhou Qing really wanted to tell him that the second uncle was not called Si Yunya. After all, he had different appearances and names in different places.

Now even he himself doubts whether what we see on a daily basis is his true face.

Take the time at the border for example, when the Second Uncle was dealing with Xuanyuan Shuo, he was clearly a completely different old man.

"He has some personal matters to attend to!" Zhou Qing had no choice but to answer briefly.

Lin Daochen nodded thoughtfully and said, "I understand. Senior Si, as a powerful being in the Soul Severing Realm, has a lot to deal with, so naturally he can't help himself. What happened that brought you here?"

Zhou Qing thought for a moment and said, "It's nothing serious, I just came to see you on the way, but..."

Zhou Qing seemed to suddenly remember something when he was speaking. He quickly took out a jade slip from his pocket and handed it to Lin Daochen. "Master Lin, I really need your help with something."

Lin Daochen took the jade slip with a puzzled look on his face and looked at it, only to see that there were only two portraits inside.

"This is my senior sister Luo Lingling, and the one next to her is my brother-in-law, Bai He. We haven't heard from them since they arrived at Haomiao Mansion a few years ago."

"I'm thinking that it's likely that he entered some secret realm or ruins within the Haomiao Mansion."

"Master Lin, you have extensive connections and are well-informed in this area. I wonder if you have heard of their whereabouts?" Zhou Qing looked at Lin Daochen with anticipation.

After Lin Daochen finished looking at the portrait, his expression was full of apology.

"You know I'm oblivious to what's happening outside. Previously, in order to advance to level three, I stayed in the academy almost all day, never leaving the house."

"After returning, I immersed myself in studying the notes left by Master Situ Jiuyao. But don't worry, since you entrusted it to me, I will pay close attention to it. Leave it to me!"

Lin Daochen patted his chest and promised.

The territory of Haomiao Prefecture is vast, far more vast than Lingyun Prefecture. In addition, the war between several major sects in the two southwestern regions is in full swing, so it is really not easy to find an unknown secret place.

At least it takes some time.

Zhou Qing certainly understood this, and described to Lin Daochen in detail the cultivation level of his senior sister and brother-in-law in the Spirit Transformation Realm, as well as some other minor clues.

Lin Daochen listened carefully and nodded from time to time.

The secret realms and ruins that can trap powerful people in the Spirit Transformation Realm must be of high level and dangerous degree. In this way, the scope of investigation can be greatly narrowed.

Afterwards, Zhou Qing asked about Master Lu's recent situation.

"She never came back after she left last time. It seems she went to Qingming Mansion. What did you say to her?"

Speaking of this, Lin Daochen couldn't help but ask curiously.

Zhou Qing smiled slightly. He had sternly warned Lu Yuanzhi to keep the matter of "Nine-Leaf Spirit-Concentrating Flower" being able to treat the sequelae of breaking through the Soul-Severing Realm a secret, and not to reveal anything to outsiders.

After all, whether that thing can be effective depends on the person, and there is great uncertainty.

Furthermore, this is also for Master Lin's sake. If the news leaks out and someone tries it with hope, and the treatment ultimately fails, it is very likely that the blame will be put entirely on Master Lin.

"It's nothing special. Maybe Master Lu went to look for rare treasures to cleanse Junior Sister Lu's meridians and marrow." Zhou Qing lied calmly.

Seeing that Zhou Qing was unwilling to talk more, Lin Daochen tactfully continued to ask, then said, "It's just right that you're here. I've been pondering the contents of the formations and restrictions recorded in Master Situ's notes for a long time, but I still only have a vague understanding, especially this one..."

As he spoke, Lin Daochen seemed to suddenly remember something important. He hurriedly took out his notebook and pointed to an obscure paragraph.

Zhou Qing pondered for a while. He had a different understanding of this. The two began to discuss it enthusiastically, going back and forth and expressing their opinions.

At this time, Lu Yaoyao returned from the inner courtyard. She was looking forward to seeing Master Lu, but after asking around, she learned that Master Lu had not returned yet, and her face was immediately filled with disappointment.

When she found Zhou Qing, she saw that the two were concentrating on discussing the formation, so she did not go forward to disturb them.

Instead, he quietly walked to the side, squatted down, closed his eyes and concentrated on practicing.

Three days later, after saying goodbye to Master Lin, they went to the Treasure Pavilion again.

Ever since the Lord of Lingyun Mansion was injured, Xiao Cancan and Li Shitao hurried back to Lingyun Mansion to take care of him. Now that Xiao Ji is fine, the two have returned to the Treasure Pavilion to help.

"Brother Zhou, you're here!"

After seeing Zhou Qing, Zhang Wanbao and Xiao Cancan came forward happily to greet him.

Zhou Qing was happy to see his old friend again, especially the notebook recording natural treasures that Zhang Wanbao gave him for free last time, which helped him a lot in broadening his horizons.

"We were just passing by and came to see you. By the way, I heard that you and Sister Tao went to Taiqingmen to look for me last time?"

Zhou Qing looked at Xiao Cancan and asked.

Xiao Cancan nodded and said, "It's nothing, it's mainly my sister who came to see Brother Xiaohu."

"Your sister? Sister Tao?" Zhou Qing looked confused and couldn't help but repeat.

Before Xiao Cancan could speak, Zhang Wanbao rushed to explain, "Now that Li Shitao has been adopted as Uncle Xiao's adopted daughter, she naturally becomes Cancan's sister."

When Zhou Qing heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he felt sincerely happy for Li Shitao.

After wandering for a long time, she was finally no longer a lonely ghost, but had a stable home.

Xiao Cancan also nodded and added, "We left the secret realm in the eastern region of Lingku Mountain. My father was seriously injured. Sister Tao took good care of him. Plus, we have similar personalities, so this matter is a natural progression."

Zhou Qing expressed his understanding, but when he looked around, he did not see Li Shitao.

As if seeing through Zhou Qing's doubts, Zhang Wanbao took the initiative to say, "Sister Tao has a sharp tongue but a kind heart. She recently met a pregnant woman, and she keeps running to take care of her."

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhou Qing and Lu Yaoyao's expressions suddenly changed, and a familiar figure instantly appeared in their minds - Li Niang!
"Why, do you know each other?" Xiao Cancan asked curiously when she saw the strange expressions on their faces.

Zhou Qing hurriedly asked, "Is it Li Niang?"

Zhang Wanbao and Xiao Cancan both shook their heads and replied, "We don't know. She's extremely cautious and hasn't revealed her name yet." "Besides Sister Tao, she doesn't interact with anyone else. But we can tell she's very powerful, at least at the Spiritual Transformation Realm!"

After hearing this, Zhou Qing and Lu Yaoyao were basically certain that the woman was most likely Li Niang.

After all, Zhou Qing met her in Haomiao Mansion last time and helped her solve some problems at that time.

Li Niang is too obsessed and is truly a pitiful person.

After saying goodbye to Zhang Wanbao and the others, the two went to the main street of Haomiao Mansion again, intending to visit the dean Weng Yunqi.

According to the second uncle's inference, Old Man Weng did not belong to the Shengwu Dynasty, and he seemed to come here to heal his wounds, or for other reasons.

In less than five hundred years, the White Jade Taixu Academy he created became famous in Haomiao Prefecture and became the sacred institution that everyone dreamed of.

Moreover, he also provided help and suggestions when I was trying to understand the artistic conception.

He has always kept this kindness in his heart.

When the two arrived at the grocery store, they found the door closed and a sign that read "Out for Collection" hung alone on the door, swaying gently in the breeze.

Zhou Qing quietly released his spiritual sense and carefully explored the surroundings. However, the shop was dead silent inside and outside, and he did not sense any trace of life.

"It seems like he's really not here!" Zhou Qing felt a little regretful.

Lu Yaoyao was full of curiosity. She moved closer to the crack in the door and looked inside.

The dean of the academy, a peerless master in the Soul-Severing Realm, actually lives in such a shabby place?

"Let's go. I'll visit you again next time I have the chance." Zhou Qing said helplessly.

Lu Yaoyao nodded, then looked at Zhou Qing with admiration.

"Brother Zhou, you are incredible. How many people never have the chance to see a Soul Severing Realm expert in their entire lives, but you have been in frequent contact with them since you established your foundation."

Zhou Qing couldn't help but smile. Thinking back carefully, it was indeed true.

The Second Master, Xuanyuan Shuo, Number Six, the Dean, the First Master of the Taiqing Sect, Fu Kui, the Peng Emperor, the Jiao Emperor, the Spider Emperor, the Qingluo Beast, Yan Sen...

These alone are direct contact.

When I think about it this way, I realize that I am indeed lucky.

"Let's go home!" Zhou Qing looked at the bustling scene on the street, took a deep breath, and strode towards the teleportation array square with Lu Yaoyao.

……

More than two months later, the two quietly returned to Taiqing Gate.

After Cao Zhengyang learned the news, he rushed over immediately.

He was somewhat disappointed to learn that the senior had left, as he had originally wanted to get to know him.

Fortunately, Zhou Qing and Lu Yaoyao successfully helped their predecessor, and invisibly established a connection between Taiqing Sect and this powerful man, which was also a great gain.

"Another peak master has come out of seclusion. Together with the Supreme Elder, our Taiqing Sect now has ten people who have reached the Great Perfection of the Spiritual Transformation Realm!"

After Cao Zhengyang left, Mo Xingjian excitedly said to Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing was also excited after hearing this.

According to this trend, within three years, all the peak masters of the thirteen peaks of Taiqing Sect will reach this level of cultivation.

"Okay, you've been traveling all the way, so take a good rest. I won't disturb you anymore." Mo Xingjian said with concern.

Zhou Qing nodded. This time he had harvested nine drops of the Golden-winged Roc's blood essence, plus the Yin Ling Stone. He was planning to have a good retreat and step into the middle stage of the Spirit Transformation Realm in one fell swoop.

There is also the Wudao Ancient Tea Tree, which will probably be ready for use soon.

"Master, has Lao Si returned? I've taken such good care of his hens. Look at their feathers, so shiny and glossy!"

Yan Xiaohu's loud voice soon rang out from outside.

However, as soon as he finished speaking, he was scolded by Mo Xingjian and driven away.

One of them takes Niu Guangmo and others around to make money all day long, while the other one helps Zhan Lingjing, invisibly expanding his network and circle.

In this comparison, the gap is too obvious!

At this time, Zhou Qing smiled and shook his head. He took out his identity token and talked to his third senior brother before activating the soundproofing restriction.

He took out the token of Shenxu Heavenly Palace and looked at it carefully.

Now, only Purple Ball No. 7, Sikong Yan, is online, and he is enjoying the simulation.

By the way, is the restricted area he saw somewhere in the eastern region of Lingyun Prefecture?

Some other day, I could find an opportunity to test his attitude and find out more.

After adjusting his condition and identifying his essence and blood to make sure there were no hidden dangers, Zhou Qing resolutely swallowed a drop and began to refine it with all his strength.

And simultaneously absorb the energy contained in the Yin Ling Stone.

……

A year later, the remaining four retreating masters of Taiqing Sect all came out successfully and broke through to the great perfection of the Spirit Transformation Realm without any suspense.

The remaining seven people, including the head sect leader Cao Zhengyang, could not wait to choose to go into seclusion, and all matters of Taiqing Sect were handed over to Mo Xingjian.

Thanks to No. 6's precise guidance on cultivation techniques, Lu Yaoyao is taking advantage of this cultivation craze and making every effort to advance towards the late Nascent Soul stage.

Until half a year later, a huge soul image appeared from the sky above Shenyue Peak, emitting rich spiritual energy fluctuations. Its appearance was almost exactly the same as Li Daoxuan.

"Breakthrough, I finally broke through!"

As everything was gathered, Li Daoxuan's hair flew wildly, and his whole body exuded a high-spirited aura. He walked out of the secret room with joy in his heart.

"Master, Junior Sister, did you see that..."

Li Daoxuan shouted loudly, but soon the smile on his face froze.

Because outside at this moment, it was completely silent, not a single person was in sight.

Only a few solitary pines swayed gently in the breeze, accompanied by a few withered yellow leaves, which occasionally rolled in the wind and then drifted away slowly.

Li Daoxuan just stood there alone, staring blankly at the empty space in front of him. The light in his eyes quickly dimmed, replaced by a deep sense of loss.

"I must have opened it the wrong way!"

After a brief moment of shock, Li Daoxuan felt unwilling to give up. He murmured something in a low voice and then went into the secret room again.

After waiting for about half an hour, his eyes were filled with excitement again. He pushed open the stone door and rushed out.

"I have finally become a god—"

He shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice cracking, but he was stunned again.

There was still no one in front of him. The fallen leaves on the ground were blown up by the wind again, hitting Xuan'er and finally blowing on his face.

This situation and scene is filled with an indescribable sadness.

"No, what's going on? When Luo Lingling broke through, all the senior uncles and uncles from the other peaks came to celebrate. Now it's my turn to break through, someone should at least come!"

Li Daoxuan's lips trembled slightly, and he felt aggrieved. He raised his hand to wipe his eyes, then hurried towards the mountain ahead.

"Master has been in seclusion for a year?"

"Junior Sister is also in seclusion?"

"He Han and the others are guarding the secret realm of Lingku Mountain?"

"The leader of Tianji Sect has fallen?"

"What secret realm appeared? And the Ghost Emperor?"

"What the hell? We almost went to war with the Qingyu Immortal Sect? Why?"

……

Along the way, various news kept coming into Li Daoxuan's ears, and each one shocked him.

Director Li Bin of the Spiritual Field Department has passed away, the leader of the Qingyu Immortal Sect is nearing death, four palace masters are seriously injured, and two third-level formation masters are nearly killed...

No, I was just in seclusion. What did I miss?

Fortunately, not long after, the acting headmaster Mo Xingjian arrived with several peak masters, with a smile on his face.

Congratulations on his successful breakthrough and entering the Spirit Transformation Realm.

"Thank you, uncle masters—" Li Daoxuan hurriedly expressed his gratitude respectfully, but there was hardly any joy on his face.

In his heart, without the congratulations from his master, fellow junior students, the joy of this breakthrough always seemed to be missing a crucial piece and could never be complete.

"This is not the right time for a breakthrough!" After sending Mo Xingjian and the others away, Li Daoxuan squatted alone on the stone steps on the mountain, feeling helpless and self-deprecating.

At the same time, Xiaoling Peak!

Zhou Qing also slowly opened his eyes at this time, and with a powerful fluctuation of spiritual power, it suddenly swept wildly in all directions with him as the center.

The spirit in his sea of ​​consciousness became more solid and powerful. With a slight raise of his hand, he could attract the spiritual power of heaven and earth to respond, and his sea of ​​consciousness became even more turbulent.

However, such violent fluctuations in spiritual power did not last long and soon returned to calm.

Zhou Qing carefully felt the spiritual power rushing through his meridians like a rushing river, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose.

"Spiritual Transformation Realm, mid-stage!" He whispered softly. Although his voice was not loud, it revealed full confidence and satisfaction...

After a while, Mo Xingjian, who got the news, ran over excitedly.

Feeling that Zhou Qing's aura had not yet stabilized, he put his hands on his hips, raised his head and laughed out loud.

At the age of less than forty, he has already entered the middle stage of the Spirit Transformation Realm. With such talent, even in a fifth-level cultivation country, he can be regarded as a monstrous existence.

The four flowers gathered at the top of the head, it was really terrifying!
It’s a pity that Taiqing Sect is just a small sect in a remote corner with scarce resources.

If Zhou Qing were in a super sect, with its endless resources, he would be able to be sculpted to be more dazzling and his achievements would be limitless.

It’s not like today, where people act cautiously and are on guard at all times, for fear that showing off their talents will make others jealous and bring about fatal disasters.

"Well done!"

After a long time, Mo Xingjian stopped laughing, strode forward, patted Zhou Qing's shoulder heavily, his face full of relief.

(End of this chapter)