The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

Chapter 1248 - 373: Zhou, Please Save My Sister—She’s Dying (6k)_2

At this moment, he was meditating with his eyes closed, his hands forming an unusual Dharma Seal, surrounded by a faint blue Spiritual Power.Occasionally, the Spiritual Power would form into the shape of a crane, or scatter like fireflies, casting mottled light and shadow on his coarse cloth clothing.

And above his head, a line of small golden text floated: [Respectful Brother-in-law].

Zhou Qing smiled silently, about to step forward, when suddenly—

The White Crane abruptly opened its eyes, flipping over swiftly, its right hand instantly condensing a sharp cyan Sword Qi.

Its left hand was placed protectively in front of its chest, forming a defensive stance.

His thick black eyebrows furrowed tightly, with a cold light flashing in his eyes, and the surrounding Spiritual Power fluctuated violently, causing the dust on the ground to fly up.

Seeing who it was, his tense body relaxed instantly, and he let out a long breath.

The cyan Sword Qi also dissipated with it.

He patted his chest, speaking in a rough voice, "You scared me to death!"

Then he tidied his clothes and stood up to greet him.

"Your alertness is quite high!" Zhou Qing walked closer with a smile.

White Crane scratched his head and gave an honest smile, "Why are you here?"

"To thank you," Zhou Qing said seriously.

"Thank me for what?" White Crane looked puzzled.

"Elder Mo has already told me everything."

White Crane was initially stunned, then suddenly realized.

He revealed a simple smile, "So you’ve already collaborated with Elder Mo, it seems those Spirit Severing Realm cultivators at Bibo Celestial Lake were disappointed after all."

Zhou Qing gazed at him, and solemnly bowed, "Thank you!"

"Oh, please don’t!" White Crane hurriedly stepped forward to help, his rough hands awkwardly waving, "I was just doing what little I could."

Zhou Qing looked at him, a slight smile forming at the corner of his mouth.

How could it be just a little?

A mid-stage Divinity Transformation Realm cultivator, upon knowing that the Nangong Family was hunting Ghost Mastiff, with no cultivation advantages, no connections or resources.

Relying solely on himself, he spent over a year rushing to squat outside the Nangong Family in Yaoguang Mansion, gathering intelligence.

After discovering that the Seventh Prince Xuanyuan Yichen had entered the Nangong Family, he keenly sensed something wrong.

He then hastily returned to the Imperial City, seeking help from Elder Mo at Duobao Trading House to visit the Taiqing Sect, just in case.

This friendship, this persistence, how could Zhou Qing not remember it at heart.

"I should congratulate you," White Crane suddenly said with a smile, his eyes gleaming with sincerity.

"The first Fourth-level Array Master in the history of the Holy Martial Dynasty, truly enviable!"

Remember back during the great battle of the five sects in the Eastern Domain of Lingyun Mansion, the person before him was just a small Golden Core Realm cultivator.

At that time, due to his special status, he couldn’t participate in the sect war and could only secretly protect Luo Lingling.

Who would have thought that in just a few years, during his time at Taichu Dojo, he could easily kill numerous Perfection Divinity Transformation Realm cultivators.

Even more sigh-inducing was, upon arriving at the Imperial City, from the Jieyun Thief to the Nangong Family, to now becoming a Fourth-level Array Master.

Along this journey, he still underestimated Zhou Qing’s terrifying potential and talent.

[Heart Mirror Points +9]

At this moment, the [Respectful Brother-in-law] note above White Crane’s head suddenly twisted.

In the blink of an eye, it became [Monstrous Brother-in-law].

Seeing this, Zhou Qing’s smile grew even wider.

"After leaving Taichu Dojo, you quickly returned to the Imperial City, you must have something important?"

Zhou Qing asked with concern, "If you need anything, just speak up!"

"It’s all done, thank you for your kindness." White Crane waved his hand, then scratched his head a bit embarrassedly, "Your senior sister..."

Seeing his awkward look, Zhou Qing couldn’t help but tease, "You clearly know she’s in the Imperial City, why didn’t you go find her?"

"I can’t find her!" White Crane looked aggrieved, his thick black eyebrows drooping, "I have no idea where you all are."

Zhou Qing: "..."

He almost forgot that they always wore masks, changing residences every few days.

White Crane had no connections, so finding them was indeed not easy.

"In a couple of years, we’ll be returning to the Taiqing Sect," Zhou Qing said with a smile, "Want to come along?"

White Crane’s eyes lit up instantly, tentatively asking, "Can I?"

"Why not," Zhou Qing replied straightforwardly, "My Little Spirit Peak has many places, it’s definitely better than staying in this shabby place."

Upon hearing this, White Crane couldn’t help but burst into laughter, though a trace of gloom flickered across his smile.

He straightened his coarse cloth garments, and solemnly bowed to Zhou Qing.

"The fifth and seventh brothers are dead," his voice lowered, "To be honest, I expected all this."

"Next, maybe other brothers will share their fate. As a member of the Royal Family, this is a destiny none can escape."

He lifted his head, gazing intensely at Zhou Qing, "So, I really want to escape!"

Zhou Qing gave him a deep look, slightly nodded, and extended his hand, "I understand, the Taiqing Sect welcomes you anytime."

However, White Crane didn’t reach out to shake hands.

He smiled bitterly, shaking his head, under the moonlight, a complex expression appeared on his usually honest face.

"After the seventh brother died, I suddenly realized something." White Crane’s voice was soft, yet every word was clear.

"As long as I carry the Xuanyuan surname, I can never escape this game of power."

He turned to look at the brilliantly lit Imperial City in the distance, his thick black eyebrows clenching tightly together.

"Now I’m only left with second and third brothers ahead of me, the forces behind them already see me as a thorn in their side."

"The younger brothers behind me also think that I, the ’unambitious’ fourth brother, am just biding my time."

White Crane turned his head back, quietly looking at Zhou Qing, "And now you’ve become a Fourth-level Array Master."