The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple-Chapter 802 - 261: Honored Daoists, Welcome!

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Just as he stepped out, Zhou Qing ran into Yan Xiaohu, who looked somewhat sullen at the moment.

"Yan, what's wrong?" Zhou Qing asked in confusion.

Yan Xiaohu sighed deeply upon seeing him.

"Lately, Lei Luo has been seeking me out repeatedly, and I've turned him down every time. You know how I am, loyal and sentimental, not to mention quite the dashing figure. I shouldn't be so unfeeling. But some things are better left unknown. Once you know..."

Seeing Yan's conflicted expression, Zhou Qing could only chuckle helplessly.

He tried to console him patiently, "The Golden Thunder Sect is one thing, and Lei Luo is another. Some matters are actually..."

"I know, forget it, you wouldn't understand, busy now!" Yan Xiaohu interrupted Zhou Qing, leaving with a look of dejection.

This left Zhou Qing full of questions.

Since when did Yan become so stubborn?

Something's off!

Over the next few days, Zhou Qing continued to enter the Pocket World to spar with the First Ancestor, using the refreshed energy from dying when his spiritual power was exhausted to become more adept at using the "Hundred Tribulations Blood Curtain".

Until two days later, his master Mo Xingjian suddenly summoned him to the mountain gate, saying important guests had arrived.

When Zhou Qing arrived, he discovered a uniquely designed space ship hovering outside, surrounded by Blood Forbidden Army members standing vigilantly.

"Zhou!" Just then, a hearty voice called out.

Zhou Qing looked towards the source of the voice and saw County Governor Zhong Yao striding out with a beaming smile.

Seeing the Blood Forbidden Army, Zhou Qing already had an inkling of who had arrived, so Zhong Yao's appearance didn't surprise him too much.

He stepped forward, bowing respectfully, "Lord Zhong, we meet again."

Zhong Yao's face was full of smiles, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes, as he said, "Indeed, ever since I escorted you and Master Lin to the border, I've been too busy with business to catch up."

"Later, I heard you made quite a name for yourself at the border, taking on five Vice Generals alone and winning easily. A real young hero!"

Zhou Qing modestly waved his hand, saying, "They just went easy on me as a guest, and we only sparred a bit. It's not about winning or losing."

"Alright, I understand the camaraderie among you youngsters. By the way, we seek to rest here for a few days; is it convenient?"

Zhong Yao squinted slightly, smiling as he asked.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing hesitated for a moment, instinctively glancing at Mansion Master Xiao Ji, who was chatting happily with Mo Xingjian, and said, "Lord Governor, it's not for me to decide; it requires my master's decision."

But Zhong Yao seemed to expect this response from Zhou Qing, smiling gently as he said, "I heard you're the future Junior Sect Leader of the Taiqing Sect, so giving you a heads-up is appropriate."

As he spoke, Zhong Yao discreetly pulled Zhou Qing aside, lowered his voice, and said with a somewhat serious expression, "Here's the thing, we seem to be cursed with terrible luck lately."

"Especially since there's a noble guest on the ship who's been repeatedly injured and unlucky. Currently, in the Eastern Domain of the Lingyun Mansion, the strongest sects are your Taiqing Sect and the Cangyan Daoist Palace."

"But since we're acquainted, and Xiao Ji is an old friend of your Sect Leader Cao Zhengyang, we thought to visit for a few days to improve our fortune."

Hearing Zhong Yao, Zhou Qing felt a sudden jolt, as if he had realized something.

He instinctively looked at the space ship, inquiring, "A noble guest?"

Zhong Yao nodded slightly, his demeanor even more cautious, and said, "Yes, don't ask too much, lest you get implicated. We just want to rest at your sect for a bit."

Seeing the numerous Blood Forbidden Army members around, Zhou Qing couldn't help but recall what Sikong Yan had said in the Divine Ruins Celestial Palace.

Could it be that the Fifth Prince Xuanyuan Fengtai really perished?

So these people are here to investigate the matter?

But according to Zhong Yao, they've had a streak of bad luck; could it be that Lin Jin used the "Bad Luck Sticker" on them?

If so, why would Lin Jin use the "Bad Luck Sticker" on these people?

Did he collaborate with Sikong Yan?

Or perhaps... the Fifth Prince's death is also connected to Lin Jin?

And as Zhong Yao mentioned, the strongest sects in the Eastern Domain right now are the Taiqing Sect and the Cangyan Daoist Palace.

Their visit might be more about secretly conducting investigations under the guise of resting.

In a split second, countless thoughts flooded Zhou Qing's mind.

At this moment, Mo Xingjian led Xiao Ji over, wearing a perfectly timed smile, and said humbly, "Lord Zhong, our sect is simple, but if it's no inconvenience, please step inside for a brief rest."

Seeing Mo Xingjian's acceptance, Zhong Yao quickly returned the courtesy, his face full of smiles.

"Master Mo, you're too kind. It's an intrusion, and I hope you'll be understanding."

As Elder Wuzhu slowly opened the barrier, everyone filed in.

However, the space ship hovering above remained closed, with no one emerging.

It was as if the people on board held the Taiqing Sect in contempt, exuding an air of arrogance.

Before long, Mo Xingjian had made all arrangements, and the visitors clearly stated they wouldn't intrude upon the master's domain.

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"Master, they—" Just as Zhou Qing was about to speak, Mo Xingjian, having just returned to Little Spirit Peak, immediately made a shushing gesture, his expression extremely grave.

"Mansion Master Xiao Ji discreetly informed me that the Fifth Prince Xuanyuan Fengtai was slain."