The head master has a new female apprentice

Chapter 265 Three thousand spirit seals, how is this possible?! (6k)

As soon as the young man finished shouting, a thick, yellowish-brown torrent carrying endless filth appeared in the sky, roaring like an enraged prehistoric beast as it charged towards the man in black robes.

Upon seeing this, the man in black robes turned pale, spat, and immediately retreated, forming a shield with the other five to block the attack.

The explosion at the moment of collision will not be described in detail, but Zhou Qing felt nauseous again.

They immediately steered their flying boat to the side to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

You have to understand, this is a brand new flying boat. If it gets stained with any kind of yellowish-brown dirt, he'll be disgusted to death.

By the way, is Shen Hanyi here too?

She said she would give me some gifts as a thank you next time we meet.

I don't need anything else, a hundred or two hundred wood-attribute spirit stones would be fine.

"You're supposed to be at the Nascent Soul stage, yet you're throwing poop at us."

"Damn it, how could this guy comprehend such a freakish level of artistic conception!"

"Are you all alright? This time, we really tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead... Ugh~ What's this in my mouth, enoki mushrooms?"

……

The group cursed and swore, their faces filled with resentment and unwillingness, as they hurriedly used their spiritual power to quickly remove the filth clinging to them.

Then, with a fierce glint in their eyes, they tacitly surrounded the youth again, trapping him in the center, as if they would not give up until they had captured him.

The young man showed no fear, his gaze sweeping over the group of persistent opponents, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

He said coldly, "I didn't expect you lot to have been fasting for so long. Did you really think I was helpless? Hmph, you are utterly foolish!"

After saying that, the young man let out a scornful laugh: "This time, I'll let you taste my ultimate move, the Shit Emperor—creating shit out of nothing."

As he spoke, the young man suddenly retreated, merging himself directly into the earthen-yellow atmospheric backdrop behind him.

Upon hearing the name of the move, the five men's faces instantly turned extremely ugly, and a hint of panic flashed in their eyes.

After all, the previous battle had already been disgusting to the core, disgusting to the extreme.

This so-called ultimate move, just hearing its name, exudes an indescribable disgust.

Glancing again at Zhou Qing, who was watching them intently from the side, they felt even more uncertain.

Let's forget about it. This guy is quite skilled; they couldn't beat him even with five against one, so his background must be extraordinary.

There's no need to get yourself into trouble, no, to make a mess of things.

I really feel a bit resentful.

After a brief silence, one of the men in black gritted his teeth and whispered, "This is a tough one, let's retreat!"

The others agreed and immediately jumped onto the black flying boat beside them, quickly leaving.

Meanwhile, the young man also cautiously peeked out from the earthen-yellow sky.

He first looked around warily, making sure the five men in black robes had completely left, before a cold smile appeared on his lips.

He muttered to himself, "That's it? You think you can ambush me? You don't even know your own limitations."

Then, he turned his gaze to Zhou Qing, and the smile on his face instantly became hearty. He put away his composure and clasped his hands in a fist salute from a distance.

"My name is Shen Yunzhou. Thank you for your help today. May I ask how I should address you?"

Zhou Qing nodded slightly in return, a gentle smile on his face, and said, "Brother Shen, you are too kind. I am just a rogue cultivator."

"Now that Brother Shen is out of danger, I also have important matters to attend to, so I will take my leave first."

Since he still didn't know the other party's purpose, Zhou Qing felt it was best not to have too much contact with them for the time being.

Having said that, he prepared to turn around and steer the flying boat to continue its journey.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yunzhou immediately took out ten top-grade spirit stones.

"Since you are unwilling to reveal your name, you must accept these ten spirit stones as a reward as agreed beforehand."

As he spoke, he channeled his spiritual power and gently pushed the spirit stone toward the flying boat, which then drifted leisurely toward Zhou Qing.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Qing's gaze fell upon the ten spirit stones, his expression calm.

“Brother Shen, from beginning to end, I haven’t been of much help. I appreciate your kindness, but since we’ve met, it’s fate. I would like to remind you of something.”

"The reason those people are targeting you is most likely because you're usually too extravagant."

"When you are out and about, remember not to flaunt your wealth. People's hearts are complicated in this world. Don't bring trouble upon yourself because of a moment of carelessness."

He is indeed short of money right now, but he knows which things he should take and which he shouldn't.

This silly boy is probably spoiled by his family. His behavior is quite similar to Zhang Wanbao's, and he has a pure heart.

That's why one can only comprehend such a disgusting state of mind when one has nothing else to do.

In this fourth-level cultivation country, the abundance of resources is far less than that of a fifth-level cultivation country, so one must be more cautious and discreet in one's actions.

"You should take these spirit stones back. Keep them for future cultivation; they'll definitely come in handy," Zhou Qing added.

Seeing Zhou Qing's resolute words, Shen Yunzhou's admiration grew even stronger.

A rogue cultivator was able to remain steadfast and unmoved in the face of top-grade spirit stones offered to him.

Such composure and noble character, unswayed by external things, are truly rare in this world.

"Meeting is fate, how wonderful! My sister loves to talk about 'fate' the most. Brother, your noble character is truly admirable!"

Shen Yunzhou sighed.

Zhou Qing nodded, said no more, and used his spiritual power to propel the flying boat away.

"Could it be that Shen Hanyi came here specifically to repay a favor? Is that why she brought her younger brother along?"

Zhou Qing secretly speculated in his heart.

If that's the case, I don't need any other rewards; I just want to obtain a large number of top-quality wood-attribute spirit stones.

Thinking of this, Zhou Qing quickly sped up.

About half a day later, a sharp whistling sound suddenly came from one side of the tranquil clouds.

Upon hearing the sound, Zhou Qing slowly opened his eyes and looked toward the source of the sound, then paused slightly in surprise.

"Hey, brother, we meet again! Looks like we're heading in the same direction!" On the deck of the airship, Shen Yunzhou waved his arms enthusiastically and greeted them loudly with a big smile.

A hint of suspicion flashed in Zhou Qing's eyes.

Could this guy also be heading to Taiqing Sect?

But that's not necessarily true. There are countless roads ahead and countless places you can go; it might just be a coincidence.

In response to Shen Yunzhou's warm greeting, Zhou Qing nodded politely.

"Alright, I'll be going now. Hope we meet again someday!"

Shen Yunzhou seemed to sense Zhou Qing's slight aloofness. To avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and embarrassment, he immediately accelerated the flying boat as soon as he finished speaking.

In the blink of an eye, the flying boat turned into a small black dot and disappeared into the vast sea of ​​clouds ahead.

Zhou Qing looked in the direction Shen Yunzhou had left, shook his head slightly, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

This scene reminded him of the airship number six. In terms of both materials and performance, the two were of similar quality and were both top-of-the-line airships.

When Shen Hanyi was injured, he piloted that flying boat, speeding all the way from the island to the border of the human race, and had a deep understanding of its performance.

"but--"

Zhou Qing reached out and gently stroked the deck of the flying boat beneath his feet, and chuckled softly.

"There's no place like home, no matter how good it is. You're quite good too, this was personally crafted by our master."

……

Ten days later!
A flying boat landed steadily in front of the Taiqing Sect's mountain gate. Upon seeing this, Elder Wuzhu immediately led his followers out.

Upon seeing someone approaching, Shen Yunzhou quickly put away the jade slip map recording the route in his hand, and with a respectful expression, bowed slightly and asked, "May I ask, fellow Daoist, is this the Taiqing Sect?"

Elder Wuzhu's eyes were sharp, and he looked at the young man in front of him with a solemn expression.

Despite his young age and youthful appearance, he possessed astonishing cultivation at the late stage of the Divine Transformation Realm.

Although he deliberately concealed his aura, the invisible pressure he exuded made him feel a slight unease.

Elder Wuzhu was secretly amazed, but remained outwardly calm.

He then raised his hand, pointed to the ancient and imposing boulder at the mountain gate, and said, "That's right, this is the Taiqing Sect. May I ask who you are—"

Shen Yunzhou looked in the direction Elder Wuzhu pointed and noticed the three ancient characters engraved on the stone tablet: "Taiqing Gate". His face instantly lit up with surprise.

"My name is Shen Yunzhou. I have traveled a long way to visit a benefactor named Zhou Qing. I wonder if he is cultivating here?" Shen Yunzhou said.

Upon hearing this, Elder Wuzhu frowned slightly, his face showing doubt.

benefactor?

To be honest, Zhou Qing has more enemies than benefactors. When did he become someone's benefactor?
"The young sect leader is not at the sect; he has recently gone out for training."

Elder Wuzhu scrutinized Shen Yunzhou and cautiously replied, "I wonder what kind of favor you are referring to?"

Upon hearing that Zhou Qing was not there, a hint of disappointment flashed in Shen Yunzhou's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

Little Headmaster?
It seems my benefactor holds a very important position.

At this point, all I could say was, "It's nothing. Only he knows about this. When will he be back?"

Elder Wuzhu shook his head slightly and said, "Our sect's young sect leader never reports where he goes, so I can't accurately predict when he will return."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yunzhou fell into a deep thought, his brows furrowing slightly.

Then, he looked up at Elder Wuzhu again, and a sudden wave of suspicion washed over him.

Put yourself in their shoes. If you were in their position, you would also be very cautious when faced with a stranger who suddenly shows up at your door, whose origins are unknown, and who claims to be the benefactor of the young sect leader.

Thinking about it this way, Zhou Qing might not really be out training; perhaps the sect is just being cautious and doesn't want outsiders to know his whereabouts.

Thinking of this, Shen Yunzhou composed himself and spoke again: "It's like this, when I came up just now, I found a city at the foot of your sect's mountain."

"Since Brother Zhou has not yet returned from his training, I would be too embarrassed to disturb your sect's peaceful cultivation. I plan to stay in the city at the foot of the mountain and wait for Brother Zhou's return."

He paused slightly, looked sincerely at Elder Wuzhu, and continued, "When he returns, please tell him the words 'Silver-haired Ugly Woman.' As soon as he hears them, he will understand my identity and purpose."

Elder Wuzhu nodded.

This person speaks politely and acts thoughtfully, and doesn't seem like someone with ulterior motives.

However, this matter is of great importance and we must be cautious. We should inform Peak Master Mo later to be on the safe side.

"Rest assured, Your Excellency, if the young sect leader returns, I will certainly convey the message to him," Elder Wuzhu said.

"The city at the foot of the mountain is called Yanlong City. My Taiqing Sect has many businesses and informants in the city."

"If you encounter any difficulties in the city, you may go to Qingfeng Tower and present this Taiqing Token. Someone will then help you resolve your problems."

As he spoke, Elder Wuzhu took out a token engraved with the emblem of the Taiqing Sect and handed it to Shen Yunzhou.

The young sect leader has been away for over a month now, and he really can't guess when he'll be back.

If what Shen Yunzhou said is true, and he has indeed come to repay a debt of gratitude, then Taiqing Sect, as the host, naturally cannot be impolite and neglect its guests.

After all, having a wide network of connections is crucial in the cultivation world; the more good relationships you form, the more help you will receive.

More importantly, Shen Yunzhou, at such a young age, has already reached the late stage of the Nascent Soul Realm.

In the cultivation world, strength is often linked to resources and background.

To reach such a level at such a young age demonstrates the profound foundation of one's family or school of thought, making them far from ordinary.

Although Taiqing Sect is considered a sect, in this world where powerful figures abound, it would be entirely beneficial to befriend such a force.

Shen Yunzhou quickly accepted the gift with both hands, saying gratefully, "Thank you for your care, Elder! Yunzhou will certainly not cause any trouble for your sect."

After Shen Yunzhou took his leave, Elder Wuzhu watched his departing figure, then took out his identity token and told Cao Zhengyang and Mo Xingjian what had just happened.

The two were also somewhat puzzled after hearing this, but Elder Wuzhu's actions were not inappropriate.

After all, the sect still has several peak masters who are in the critical period of closed-door breakthroughs, and they cannot tolerate any external interference.

Furthermore, the death of the Fifth Prince has drawn the attention of the Prefect and the Lord of the Prefecture, among others, making the entire situation unpredictable and volatile.

At this critical juncture, it is indeed not advisable to allow strangers of unknown origin to enter the sect, lest unforeseen complications arise.

However, considering that Zhou Qing now has a flying boat built with all the best resources of the sect, he should be able to return in the next few days if nothing unexpected happens.

You'll understand when the time comes.

……

Twenty days later, Zhou Qing finally returned successfully.

The flying boat landed steadily, and Zhou Qing flashed forward, eagerly walking towards Elder Wuzhu who had come to greet him.

His eyes were filled with urgency as he asked repeatedly, "Elder, has someone from the sect arrived?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Wuzhu was taken aback at first, then a look of understanding flashed in his eyes, and he immediately nodded and said, "That's right, it seems he wasn't lying."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing instantly became excited, his voice unconsciously rising a few decibels as he pressed for an answer: "Silver hair?"

Elder Wuzhu hurriedly replied, "Yes, yes, he also said..."

Before Elder Wuzhu could finish speaking, Zhou Qing could no longer contain his excitement and turned to run up the mountain.

Not long after, after learning the specific details from Mo Xingjian, he chuckled.

It turned out to be a false alarm; he had thought that the number six had really arrived.

Left with no other choice, Zhou Qingping calmed himself down and returned to the mountain gate.

They asked the young man if he had arrived in a yellowish-brown flying boat.

After receiving confirmation from Elder Wuzhu, Zhou Qing was finally certain that the visitor was indeed Shen Yunzhou.

"Silver-haired ugly girl? Does every younger brother think his older sister is ugly?" Zhou Qing couldn't help but chuckle and muttered to himself.

At this moment, Shen Hanyi's cold and noble appearance involuntarily appeared in my mind, with her silver hair flowing like a waterfall and her temperament being aloof and otherworldly.

She doesn't seem to have anything to do with the word "ugly woman" at all.

Of course, Number Six wore a veil the entire time, and he never saw what she looked like.

But if you only recognize half of a character, it shouldn't be too difficult, right?

"Thank you, Elder Wuzhu!" Zhou Qing then turned and headed towards Yanlong City.

Perhaps, the person on the 6th couldn't come because of other matters, so they sent their younger brother to express their gratitude.

Upon arriving in Yanlong City, the city was teeming with people and bustling with noise.

Standing amidst the bustling scene, Zhou Qing was momentarily stunned.

It seems like only yesterday that the Five Sects' Treasure Gathering took place.

After making inquiries, Zhou Qing quickly found Shen Yunzhou's current residence.

"What? He's already left?" Zhou Qing asked, his face full of surprise.

The innkeeper nodded and said, "They left five days ago."

After a moment's thought, Zhou Qing pressed on, "Didn't he leave any words or anything?"

The shopkeeper shook his head and said truthfully, "No, that's not true. That day, someone was dragging a rotting monster corpse past outside, and it stank horribly."

"Upon hearing the commotion, he rushed out. He not only paid a high price to buy the monster's corpse, but also carefully inquired about the location where the monster's corpse was found. Since then, he has never returned."

Zhou Qing was taken aback upon hearing this.

Then, with a mix of amusement and exasperation, he returned to Taiqing Gate.

Since he came looking for him and mentioned Number Six's appearance, it's certain that Number Six told him something.

If I had known, I would have given my real name when we met on the way, and it would have saved me all this trouble.

……

Upon returning to the sect, Zhou Qing's first action was to go to his quiet room and carefully take out the Enlightenment Ancient Tea Tree.

During the month-long journey back, the ancient tea trees, nourished by the spirit-gathering array and abundant spirit stones, have completely recovered to their peak condition.

At this moment, it stands quietly in the flowerpot, its branches and leaves outstretched, and a rich and ethereal atmosphere permeates the surroundings.

"Although I only comprehended a wisp of the Phoenix Dao pattern in the Inscription-level Divine Power, its power is already evident."

"But it consumes too much spiritual energy. With my current cultivation level, I can only use it once at most before my spiritual energy is completely depleted."

"Therefore, whether you comprehend one strand or two strands, there is essentially no difference."

Zhou Qing muttered to himself, then his gaze fell on the ancient tree with its shimmering green light, and he made a decision.

"My main goal right now is to make money. If Brother Wanbao manages to get me some wood-attribute spirit stones, but I don't have enough money to exchange them, wouldn't that be a waste of his money?"

Zhou Qing frowned, his expression grave.

"Being a formation master is a profession that costs a lot of money, but it can also make money. Crafting good formations can not only save lives in critical moments, but also be sold, thus creating a virtuous cycle."

With that thought in mind, Zhou Qing no longer hesitated. He sat cross-legged, adjusted his breathing, and focused his mind into his sea of ​​consciousness.

He then held the ancient tea tree in his arms and began to comprehend the array formation legacy left behind by the senior Xuan Qingzi...

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

Inside the quiet room, Zhou Qing was enveloped in a layer of dazzling light, with more than two thousand spiritual seals swirling around him.

Each spirit seal radiates a unique halo, intertwining and reflecting each other in a magnificent display.

However, upon closer inspection, there are a total of 2,999 spirit seals, just a hair's breadth away from the 3,000 that holds special significance.

The Three Thousand Spirit Seals are a prominent mark of a Level Three Array Master.

But the next moment, Zhou Qing trembled violently, and a vortex of spiritual energy suddenly appeared between his eyebrows.

Another spirit seal was slowly condensing and taking shape in the vortex, and it was faintly visible that it was glowing red.

It is evident that this is yet another rare spiritual seal, which Zhou Qing has actually managed to copy and comprehend.

As time quietly passed, the third thousandth spirit seal was finally fully formed.

In an instant, an ancient and weathered aura burst forth from Zhou Qing's body. This aura was imbued with the rich charm of array formations, as if it came from the hand of an ancient array master, inspiring awe in all who beheld it.

At the same time, this newly born spirit seal resonated instantly with the other 2,999 spirit seals, unleashing a deafening roar.

In an instant, an extremely dazzling light shot up from the quiet room, reaching straight into the sky.

It turned the entire sky into a dazzling gold.

Such an unusual phenomenon immediately caught the attention of Mo Xingjian at the summit.

His expression changed abruptly, and with a light touch of his toes, he reappeared above Zhou Qing's residence.

Before he could recover, Sect Leader Cao Zhengyang and several Supreme Elders arrived, their faces filled with solemnity and confusion.

After all, the Taiqing Sect is currently in a critical period, and any slight disturbance is enough to make everyone nervous.

The Little Spirit Peak where Zhou Qing is located is of paramount importance and has attracted much attention.

"This is... a magic array spirit seal?" Duanmu Shu exclaimed in surprise as she gazed at the spirit seal amidst the light.

“Look at the number of these spirit seals—” a peak master said in a trembling voice, alerting him in shock.

Everyone stared intently, unconsciously counting aloud: "One, two... five hundred... one thousand... three, three thousand..."

When it was confirmed that the number of spirit seals had reached three thousand, everyone was stunned, their faces filled with disbelief.

You should know that three thousand spirit seals are a symbol of a level three formation master!
When Zhou Qing returned from the White Jade Taixu Academy, he only had a thousand spirit seals. How did he suddenly condense three thousand in just a few years?

The crowd looked at each other, their eyes first filled with shock, then instantly replaced by ecstasy.

They never imagined that Zhou Qing possessed such terrifying talent on the path of array mastery.

That's wonderful! That's wonderful! The ancestral graves of the Taiqing Sect are truly emitting auspicious smoke.

Mo Xingjian, who was standing on the edge of the air, was so excited that he trembled all over, his eyes filled with relief and pride.

The others couldn't help but cheer, but quickly booed each other to signal for quiet and not to disturb Zhou Qing.

At this moment, more and more disciples of Xiaoling Peak were awakened by the sudden burst of light and rushed out of their residences, looking up at the source of the light.

Upon seeing this, Duanmu Shu immediately gave the other peak masters a wink. The peak masters understood and immediately turned and left to prevent anyone from approaching rashly.

"Everyone step back and don't disturb him!" Duanmu Shu instructed in a low voice.

As if waking from a dream, everyone quickly scattered, while remaining vigilant and on guard to prevent any accidents from happening.

At this moment, the other peak masters all looked at Mo Xingjian with envy in their eyes.

Junior Brother Mo, you've really taken on a fine disciple!

(End of this chapter)