The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple-Chapter 803 - 261: Fellow Daoists, Please!

"And the person on the ship is the Chief Eunuch sent by the Emperor to investigate, Gao Xianzhong, who is also the prison warden of Tianzhao Prison, known as the living Yama of the present day."

Zhou Qing's expression immediately changed slightly upon hearing this.

It was indeed as he had expected; these people had come to investigate the cause of the Fifth Prince's death. It seemed Sikong Yan had not deceived him.

He had actually taken action.

"Logically speaking, our sect has seldom interacted with the people of the Dynasty, especially now when your Master and the others are at a critical stage of their closed-door breakthrough. But you've seen—"

Mo Xingjian sighed helplessly.

"Not to mention anything else, just those three hundred Divinity Transformation Realm Blood Forbidden Army soldiers are not something our small Taiqing Sect can withstand."

"Although the people of the Dynasty generally do not easily act against sects, we have the Cultivation Alliance as our backing."

"But if a conflict really occurs, by the time the alliance's support arrives, the Taiqing Sect might have already suffered heavy damage. What use is justice if it comes too late?"

Zhou Qing certainly understood his master's difficulties, showing a reassuring smile.

He said softly, "Don't worry, Master. Let them rest for a few days, what's the harm? During that time, we should just be extra cautious."

"If they want to investigate, let them. We are honest and upright, unafraid of whatever tricks they might try."

Mo Xingjian nodded slightly, his expression relaxing a bit, and said, "Indeed, we are also honest and not afraid of our shadows being crooked, let them investigate, just don't overdo it."

"You must remind everyone to stay vigilant, conduct themselves as usual, and not show panic, lest they seize the opportunity to cause trouble."

"Rest assured, Master. I will make arrangements immediately." Zhou Qing replied and then turned and left quickly.

...

Unexpectedly that evening, County Governor Zhong Yao and Mansion Master Xiao Ji came to Mo Xingjian, speaking in a roundabout manner and indirectly inquiring about Cao Zhengyang and others' closed-door activities.

Mo Xingjian looked at the two of them, understanding in his heart, and said calmly, "I roughly know the situation, but this matter is truly not our doing."

"I know what you're suspicious of; you think that it's the Sect Leader and the others who took action and then closed-door to heal their injuries."

"But they've been in closed-door for a long time. You can easily find a disciple to ask how long I've been acting as Sect Leader."

At this point, Mo Xingjian sighed helplessly.

"To take it a step further, when did the Fifth Prince come to Lingyun Mansion? What did he come for? We don't even know what he looks like, and what good does it do us to act against him?"

A series of questions left the two somewhat embarrassed.

Mo Xingjian continued, "The sect has always stayed out of conflicts with the Dynasty. For us, getting involved in royal disputes is of no benefit and only adds trouble."

Zhong Yao certainly understood; this visit was just to test the waters.

Moreover, Mo Xingjian was right; even Zhong Yao didn't know when the Fifth Prince came to Lingyun Mansion, let alone anyone else.

He then forced a smile and said, "Peak Master Mo, we have no intention of doubting your sect. It's just that the matter of the Fifth Prince is too serious, and the pressure from above compels us to act cautiously."

Xiao Ji quickly echoed, "Yes, we are just fulfilling our duties, and we hope you understand."

Seeing this, Mo Xingjian's attitude finally softened a bit.

Following this, Zhong Yao began to inquire in detail whether the Taiqing Sect had heard any rumors or sensed any unusual happenings recently.

The two of them conversed until late at night before being sent back under Mo Xingjian's arrangements.

What Zhou Qing didn't expect was that, after only five days at the Taiqing Sect, the County Governor and others left.

Judging by their direction, they seemed to be headed for Cangyan Daoist Palace.

This brought a sense of relief to everyone, as the sect had been walking on thin ice these past few days, afraid of arousing any suspicion.

Mo Xingjian didn't even dare to show his face.

He wasn't afraid of the Chief Eunuch Gao Xianzhong's Soul Search, but was mainly worried that the matter of Zhou Qing's Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown would be exposed.

Therefore, he completely sealed this part of his memory, willing to self-destruct if someone forcefully tried a Soul Search.

Thankfully, they sent those plague gods away.

Feeling relieved, Zhou Qing began collecting materials the next day.

He was really short on money right now, constantly reminded by the pinch in his pocket that he must find a way to make money.

With money, the Enlightenment Ancient Tea Tree can operate normally, allowing him to continue comprehending Inscription Level Divine Techniques or to imitate higher-level Array Spirit Seals.

After contemplating, he decided to craft some arrays.

Given his current needs and capabilities, the grade doesn't have to be too high; a One-Color Array is sufficient.

After all, the materials for a Bicolor Array are not only ridiculously expensive and hard to gather, but the crafting process is exceedingly time-consuming.

Just take the Sect Protection Array he crafted for the sect earlier, which took over a year of effort, with constant attempts and adjustments, a hardship only he could understand.

Utilizing a few channels and with his master's backing, Zhou Qing finally obtained the required materials, thus beginning his closed-door "entrepreneurship journey."

...

Three months later, inside the room!

Zhou Qing sat upright on a mat, eyes closed, his Mid-stage Divine Realm spiritual power continuously emanating.

Suspended around him were a thousand Spirit Seals of different shapes, echoing with each other, forming strange spirals of Spirit Seals.

As he swiftly moved his hands, these Spirit Seals continuously sketched interwoven array lines, creating a complex array prototype as they intertwined.