The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple-Chapter 770 - 253: I Must Be Doing Something Wrong! (Part 2)

Zhou Qing pondered for a moment and said, "Actually, it's nothing big, just passing by to pay you a visit, but..."

Halfway through his sentence, Zhou Qing seemed to remember something, hurriedly took out a Jade Scroll from his pocket, and handed it to Lin Daochen, "Master Lin, I do have a matter that requires your help."

Lin Daochen accepted the Jade Scroll, his face filled with confusion, and checked it, finding only two portraits inside.

"This is my elder sister Luo Lingling, and the one beside her is sort of my brother-in-law, called White Crane. A few years ago, they disappeared without a trace after arriving at the Vast Mansion."

"I figured they likely entered some Secret Realm or relic within the Vast Mansion's domain."

"Master Lin, you are well-connected and informed in these matters; have you heard of their whereabouts?" Zhou Qing looked at Lin Daochen with eager anticipation.

After looking at the portraits, Lin Daochen's expression was filled with apology.

"You know, I don't bother with outside affairs; in the past, I spent almost all my time confined within the academy to advance three levels."

"Later, upon returning, I focused entirely on studying Master Situ Jiuyao's leftover notes. But rest assured, since you entrusted this to me, I will take it seriously; you can count on me!"

Lin Daochen assured, patting his chest.

The Vast Mansion is vast, far larger than Lingyun Mansion, and now with the major sects' wars intensifying in the Southwest Two Domains, finding an unknown Secret Realm is really not easy.

At least, it requires some time.

Zhou Qing naturally understood this and detailed the Divinity Transformation Realm cultivation of his elder sister and brother-in-law along with other miscellaneous clues to Lin Daochen.

Lin Daochen listened attentively, nodding occasionally.

To trap a Divinity Transformation Realm cultivator, the level and danger of the Secret Realm or relic must be high, which can significantly narrow the search scope.

Subsequently, Zhou Qing inquired about Master Lu's recent situation.

"After leaving last time, she hasn't returned; it seems she has gone to the Cyan Nether Mansion; what did you tell her exactly?"

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

Zhou Qing smiled slightly; regarding the Nine-leaf Concentration Flower's ability to treat Spirit Slash Realm breakthrough aftereffects, he had sternly warned Lu Yuanzhi to keep it confidential and never reveal a single bit to outsiders.

After all, whether it works depends on the individual, with considerable uncertainty.

Moreover, this was also for Master Lin's sake; if the news leaked, someone holding hope might attempt, and if the treatment failed, they could very well lay all the blame on Master Lin.

"Nothing special, perhaps Master Lu went seeking heavenly materials for Lu's Washing Marrow." Zhou Qing nonchalantly lied.

Seeing that Zhou Qing was reluctant to discuss further, Lin Daochen wisely refrained from probing more and instead said, "Now that you're here, some Array Restriction content recorded in Master Situ's notes, I've pondered for a long time but still only understand half; especially this part..."

As he spoke, Lin Daochen seemed to recall something important, hurriedly took out the notes, and pointed at a cryptic section.

Zhou Qing fell into contemplation; he had a different understanding, and the two began enthusiastically discussing, going back and forth, expressing their views.

At this moment, Lu Yaoyao returned from the Inner Courtyard, initially full of anticipation to see Master Lu, but after inquiring, found out Master Lu hadn't returned, leaving her visibly disappointed.

Upon finding Zhou Qing and seeing them engrossed in exchanging ideas on arrays, she did not disturb them.

Instead, she quietly walked to the side, squatted down, closed her eyes, and began concentrating on her cultivation.

Three days later, after bidding farewell to Master Lin, they made a visit to the Treasure Pavilion.

After the Lingyun Mansion Master was injured, Xiao Cancan and Li Shitao had hurried back to Lingyun Mansion to attend him; now with Xiao Ji out of danger, they returned to help at the Treasure Pavilion.

"Brother Zhou, you're here!"

Upon seeing Zhou Qing, Zhang Wanbao and Xiao Cancan happily rushed over to welcome him.

Seeing his old friends unchanged, Zhou Qing was also joyful, especially grateful for the last time Zhang Wanbao gifted him the notes recording heavenly materials, greatly aiding his broadened horizons.

"We're just passing by here, thought to come and see you; by the way, I heard last time you and Tao went to the Taiqing Sect to find me?"

Zhou Qing looked at Xiao Cancan and asked.

Xiao Cancan nodded repeatedly and said, "It was nothing much, mainly about my sister, to see Brother Hu."

"Your sister? Tao?" Zhou Qing repeated in confusion.

Before Xiao Cancan could speak, Zhang Wanbao quickly explained, "Li Shitao has now been adopted as Uncle Xiao's daughter, naturally becoming Cancan's sister."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing showed a slight surprise, then genuinely felt happy for Li Shitao.

After wandering for so long, she finally found a stable home instead of being a lone soul.

Xiao Cancan also nodded and supplemented, "A Secret Realm emerged in the Eastern Domain of Spirit Skull Mountain; my father was severely injured, and Tao was attentive in caring for him. Plus, our personalities match, so it just naturally happened."

Zhou Qing expressed understanding, but he glanced around and did not see Li Shitao anywhere.

As if reading Zhou Qing's confusion, Zhang Wanbao proactively said, "Tao is sharp-tongued but soft-hearted. Recently, she encountered a pregnant woman and often goes to care for her."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing and Lu Yaoyao's expressions changed instantly, with a familiar figure coming to mind—Lady Li!

"Do you know her?" Xiao Cancan asked curiously, noticing the two's peculiar expressions.

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

Zhang Wanbao and Xiao Cancan both shook their heads, answering, "Unknown, the person acts extremely cautiously and hasn't revealed her name yet."