The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple-Chapter 819 - 265: Oh, So the Person Your Sister Wants to Save Is You! (6k)

Facing Zhou Qing's congratulations, Lu Yaoyao scratched her head with a bit of embarrassment and laughed.

She explained, "It's all thanks to my third aunt... um, Sister Shen's proper guidance. Otherwise, there's no way I could have broken through so quickly. I would be thankful just not to fall into madness."

Zhou Qing nodded in agreement after hearing this.

Subsequently, Li Daoxuan enthusiastically suggested that everyone gather at the Jade Dining Hall, as it had been a long time since they had been this happy.

They ought to celebrate after all.

Of course, his eagerness also concealed a small personal agenda.

Now that Zhou Qing had become the future Junior Sect Leader, having reached the mid-stage of Divinity Transformation Realm, he was also a respected level three Array Master.

The circle he associated with was growing wider and wider.

Figures like the level three Array Master Lin Daochen, Spirit Severing Realm senior Xuanyuan Shuo, and even the heir of Wanxiang Auction, Zhang Wanbao, including the Mansion Master and County Governor, all had connections with him.

Unknowingly, Zhou Qing had gathered numerous dazzling auras around him.

This caused his old familiar fellow disciples to develop a sense of awe, even feeling a slight distance when interacting with him.

Therefore, he wanted to use this opportunity to bridge the gap between them.

Just like their master and martial uncles, even now, they still talk and laugh like they used to.

Regarding Li Daoxuan's suggestion, Zhou Qing of course agreed wholeheartedly.

After all, he had been almost entirely immersed in the comprehension of the Spirit Seal for the past month, physically and mentally exhausted.

The way of cultivation emphasizes balance; a bowstring stretched too tightly can snap, and people are the same. Indeed, a bit of relaxation was needed.

"Great, I'll contact Senior Sister Shi Zhen right away!" Lu Yaoyao exclaimed, her eyes shining, happily taking out her Identity Token and starting to send out messages.

Li Daoxuan also smiled, quickly saying, "I'll contact the other fellow disciples still within the sect."

Feeling this long-lost joy, Zhou Qing waved his hand grandly and said, "Alright, I'll treat everyone. Eat to your heart's content at that time!"

Soon, Yan Xiaohu came running over with a grin on his face, as nothing delectable could be complete without him.

Shortly after, streams of light soared from various parts of the Thirteen Peaks, converging towards the Jade Dining Hall on Divine Peak.

"Zhou, why are you suddenly treating everyone?"

"Yeah, luckily I didn't go out today, or I would have missed out on this meal for nothing."

"I heard Lu has broken through to the late stage of the Nascent Soul, is this to celebrate?"

"Zhou, how's the Flying Ship that my master crafted for you? Don't laugh at me, but I lent a little hand in it."

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As the core disciples arrived one after another, the area in front of the Jade Dining Hall became increasingly lively, with everyone greeting and hugging each other, sharing their recent experiences.

Amidst the laughter and cheer, they discreetly observed Zhou Qing.

However, upon seeing Zhou Qing still bearing that familiar gentle smile, humbly responding to each greeting,

and interacting with everyone without a hint of arrogance, just as naturally as before, they all felt relieved.

This was a gathering solely for their younger generation, without the presence of the elders, free from the constraints of sect affairs.

Everyone completely let themselves go.

There were those, drunk, insisting on sparring with Zhou Qing, while senior sisters sat together, quietly sharing private and interesting matters among girls.

Some even reminisced about the fellow disciples who sacrificed in the Five Sects War, inevitably feeling melancholic and sorrowful.

Not until dusk did the two of them return to Little Spirit Peak.

However, by then, Yan Xiaohu was staggering, his face flushed, emitting a strong smell of alcohol, clearly having thoroughly enjoyed the gathering.

After all, even though the wine at the Jade Dining Hall wasn't as good as Second Uncle's, it was worth dozens of mid-grade Spirit Stones.

Especially since Jade Dining Hall's Hall Master provided it free of charge, out of respect for Zhou Qing.

Why not drink up!

"Old Fourth, your brother... I'm destined to be like Master, together with other fellow disciples... watching over our Taiqing Sect; it's both a responsibility and a legacy."

Yan Xiaohu said this while forcefully thumping his chest, mumbling his words.

Meanwhile, Zhou Qing supported him, pushing open the courtyard gate of his residence, dragging him onto the bed.

Yan Xiaohu suddenly grabbed Zhou Qing, his eyes unfocused, and said, "But you're different, you'll surely go much farther in the future."

"You have the Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown, with astounding talent, you... you'll go to a bigger world, witnessing wonders beyond our imagination. But, Old Fourth..."

Reaching this point, Yan Xiaohu's eyes suddenly reddened, his voice slightly trembling.

"You mustn't forget your fellow disciples who grew up with you, and you mustn't forget Taiqing Sect."

"This is your root, your support system, no matter where you go, we all hope you'll come back and share stories of the outside world with us."

Zhou Qing looked at the normally carefree, now emotionally sincere, senior brother in front of him, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

He gently patted Yan Xiaohu's hand and earnestly said, "Senior Brother, rest assured. No matter where I go in the future, Taiqing Sect will always be my home, and you will always be my dearest people."

Whether or not Yan Xiaohu heard this, in his alcohol-induced stupor, his head tilted, and he began to snore.

Zhou Qing helplessly chuckled, gently covering him with a blanket, staring at the sleeping, round face, he couldn't help but feel a bit lost.