Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal-Chapter 248 - 178: Big Bro, Farewell!

Time flies, and half a year passed by in a flash.

To seize the opportunity of Master Nanyue being here, Zhou Xun has devoted most of his energy to studying formations during this period.

Every day after completing his routine cultivation, he focused on studying arrays.

With the personal guidance of Master Nanyue, a Tier Three Middle-Grade Array Master, Zhou Xun’s knowledge of arrays improved rapidly.

His progress was nearly several times faster than before, mastering a Tier Two Middle-Grade array almost every month.

Master Nanyue also valued Zhou Xun’s talent highly, imparting his own array inheritance to Zhou Xun without reservation,

Even gifting him the materials Zhou Xun lacked for his study of arrays at no cost.

The relationship between the two grew increasingly close, a teacher-disciple relationship in all but name.

If Zhou Xun hadn’t already joined the sect of his close friend, Master White Cloud, he would have certainly taken Zhou Xun as his disciple.

On this day, Zhou Xun and Master Nanyue were discussing the Path of Array in Jingxin Pavilion.

Suddenly, a flash of white light flew by and landed in Zhou Xun’s hand.

It turned out to be a Sound Transmission Talisman.

Because Master Nanyue was there, Weih Qiuxin and others didn’t dare to interrupt, so they relied on Sound Transmission Talismans to communicate with Zhou Xun whenever there was something to report.

Activating the Sound Transmission Talisman, a melodious and pleasant voice emerged:

"Island Master, an elder claiming to be Lv Qingyuan is here for a visit!"

Upon hearing Lv Qingyuan’s name, Master Nanyue’s expression shifted slightly:

"Lv Qingyuan, I remember he is your senior brother and also an Alchemy Master!"

For Master White Cloud’s disciples, Master Nanyue had already met them and naturally recognized them.

"Indeed, Senior Brother Qingyuan is the fourteenth disciple under the master!"

Zhou Xun nodded.

"Martial Uncle, since Senior Brother Qingyuan is here, I must excuse myself to greet him!"

"I’ll go with you!"

Master Nanyue suggested.

He also wished to meet other disciples of Master White Cloud, though it was a pity that Xing Huai’an wasn’t the one who came.

Thus, the two transformed into escape light and flew toward the entrance of Wangchuan Lake.

In no time, they arrived at the edge of the Vajra Five Elements Array.

They saw an elder in a blue robe with graying hair conversing with Weih Qiuxin.

Behind him were more than a dozen cultivators.

Zhou Xun recognized them as descendants of Lv Qingyuan, including his son Lv Jingwen.

Upon sensing the movement on their side, Lv Qingyuan turned to look over.

Instantly, his expression became joyful.

"Disciple Lv Qingyuan greets Martial Uncle Nanyue, fearsome to see Martial Uncle personally greet me!"

Lv Qingyuan bowed deeply to Master Nanyue, then turned to Zhou Xun, offering a cupped fist salute,

"Junior Brother Zhou!"

The Lv Family cultivators behind him followed suit to pay respects.

"No need for so much ceremony, Qingyuan," Master Nanyue replied, showing a gratified expression, and with a wave of his hand, all stood up involuntarily, then instructed,

"Let’s discuss whatever it is inside!"

With that said, he turned and flew toward Lake Heart Island.

"Yes!"

They all nodded affirmatively and followed along.

Zhou Xun went to Weih Qiuxin’s side and instructed,

"Qiuxin, take them to settle down on Little Fish Island!"

When arranging for Weih Qiuxin to send out messages, Zhou Xun anticipated many would come, so he had prepared and built plenty of cave mansions on Little Fish Island for accommodation.

As for his senior brothers.

Zhou Xun had expanded many cave mansions on Lake Heart Island, enough for them to reside.

Back at Jingxin Pavilion, Lv Qingyuan recounted his experiences during this period.

It turns out after they parted that day, he headed north and stayed at a nearby market.

He later saw the message Zhou Xun released and hurried over.

"Any news of your other senior brothers?"

Master Nanyue inquired.

"I don’t have any news either!" Lv Qingyuan shook his head, explaining how everyone scattered and fled that day, and only half a year has passed, so there’s been no chance to establish contact.

Master Nanyue nodded, seemingly aware that they could only wait.

Another month passed when Zuo Qifan and Tian Yu also arrived at Wangchuan Lake.

Their departure points that night were not far apart, so they quickly managed to connect.

Having received Zhou Xun’s message, they came promptly.

Unfortunately, Master Nanyue’s most valued Xing Huai’an still had not arrived.

However, the arrival of Zuo Qifan and Tian Yu gave him confidence.

It proved that Zhou Xun’s strategy was effective; they only needed to wait.

Yet another month passed, and still no one else arrived.

On the contrary, Wang Erniu needed to leave!

...

"Erniu, why are you leaving in such a hurry?"

"Big Brother, I received a letter from the Patriarch. They’ve returned to Red Leaf Square and are rebuilding!"

"However, although the beast tide has retreated, many demon beasts remain around the Red Leaf Square wilderness, so they’ve asked me to return and hold the fort!"

Wang Erniu revealed everything to Zhou Xun without any concealment.

"The Lin Family has returned, that’s great!"

This was the first time he heard news of the Lin Family since leaving that night.

The fact that they could return to Red Leaf Square indicated no significant danger, which greatly relieved him.

"In that case, I won’t keep you!" Zhou Xun nodded.

"However, with so many demon beasts in the wild, bringing Youhe and Shun’er back with you might be difficult,"

"Let them stay here until things stabilize, then bring them back!"

"I’ll trouble you, Big Brother!"

Wang Erniu didn’t refuse, knowing that although he was a sword cultivator with considerable combat power,

Lin Youhe and the others had cultivation levels that were too low. If he brought them along, he wouldn’t be able to care for them all.

With countless demon beasts roaming the wilderness, it would be best to only take Lin Xue’e back with him.

"Between us brothers, no need for formalities!"

Zhou Xun waved his hand.

The next day, on the shore of Wangchuan Lake.

Zhou Xun saw Wang Erniu off.

"Erniu, though your power is not strong, always remain cautious; if you can’t win, run away!"

"Big Brother, I understand, don’t worry!"

Wang Erniu nodded, showing reluctance.

After a brief chat, the two parted ways.

...

A month after Wang Erniu left, Yuan Pan’er and Ding Jiehe also arrived, but there was still no word of Xing Huai’an or Zhou Buqi.

At this point, even Master Nanyue grew restless.

He gathered Zhou Xun, Lv Qingyuan, and the others for a discussion.

After all, more than nine months had passed since Zhou Xun arranged for the message to be disseminated; theoretically, it should have spread throughout Xui Country.

If they heard the news, they should have arrived by now.

"Martial Uncle, do not worry, Senior Brother Huai’an and Senior Brother Buqi both possess Foundation Establishment Peak cultivation, and they have life-saving artifacts bestowed by the master,"

"Typically, even against Fake Pill Cultivators, they can escape unharmed, so you can rest assured, Martial Uncle!"

"They might have already left Xui Country by now!"

"I’ll arrange to spread the message to neighboring countries, and after some more time, they will surely return!"

Zhou Xun consoled.

"Very well, it’s the only option now!" Master Nanyue nodded.

Meanwhile, three thousand miles away from Wangchuan Lake, two figures were hurriedly fleeing, with more than ten figures in hot pursuit.

If Zhou Xun were present, he would recognize that those being chased were Zhou Buqi and Xing Huai’an.