The head master has a new female apprentice

Chapter 408 You're my grandpa, I'm a silver-ranked assassin from the Blood Pact Pavilion (6k)

Zhou Qing stared intently at the black scroll, his heart pounding wildly.

If I'm not mistaken, this scroll is the very one that the three-flowered mummy fell out of the tree stump.

Having gained some understanding of lip reading, Shen Hanyi blurted out, "Inscription-level divine power."

Zhou Qing's voice trembled slightly as he spoke.

Uncle Erda suddenly became serious: "Before I give it to you, I need to confirm one thing."

Upon seeing this, Zhou Qing immediately straightened his back and said seriously, "Sir, please ask."

The second uncle stared intently at Zhou Qing, "How far have you progressed in cultivating the 'Hundred Tribulations Blood Curtain,' the inscription-level divine ability I unlocked for you back then with an ultimate weapon?"

Zhou Qing looked ashamed: "So far, I have only managed to condense five strands of Phoenix Dao patterns."

"Five strands?!" The second uncle gasped, his eyes filled with shock.

It should be noted that the "Hundred Tribulations Blood Curtain" is the top divine ability of the Blood Phoenix Clan. If it can condense three thousand Phoenix Dao Patterns, its power is comparable to a Dao Mark-level divine ability.

He spent his life traveling and experiencing countless fortuitous encounters before finally obtaining a scroll of inscribed divine power called the "Nine Tribulations Thunder Talisman Scripture".

This scroll contains thirty-six thunder inscriptions, and even after spending most of my life on it, I have only managed to decipher fourteen of them.

Whether one can fully comprehend it when their lifespan is about to end remains unknown.

Zhou Qing has only had this supernatural power for a little over a hundred years since he obtained it from the White Jade Taixu Academy, yet he has already condensed five strands of it.

Such talent is truly astonishing; no wonder he was able to achieve the Four Flowers Gathering at the Top.

"Well, it's already difficult for an ordinary person to cultivate even one inscription-level divine ability in their lifetime. If they can reach the pinnacle, it's an even more remarkable achievement!"

"Many cultivators at the Spirit Severing Realm have never even heard of it, let alone seen it. Don't bite off more than you can chew; you should focus on cultivating the 'Hundred Tribulations Blood Curtain'!"

The second uncle sighed and made a move to put away the black scroll.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing immediately became anxious: "Sir, what do you mean by that? Does this scroll also contain inscription-level divine power?"

Seeing the burning light in Zhou Qing's eyes, the second uncle nodded slightly: "That's right, this is something I brought out from the forbidden wilderness, and I even used an extreme weapon to break the seal."

"It's just that it doesn't quite suit me. I originally thought that the three thousand phoenix Dao patterns of 'Hundred Tribulations Blood Curtain' were too complicated and that you might have difficulty comprehending them, so I wanted to give you another option."

"Who knew you were so talented? I can't give you another one, lest it hinder your cultivation."

Zhou Qing grabbed the scroll and said with a grin, "Don't worry, sir, I can handle this!"

Second Uncle glared: "No way! Dao-level divine abilities are rare even in sixth-level cultivation countries. If you can master it, it will definitely be your trump card. You must focus on cultivating it!"

"I can multitask, I promise it won't interfere with anything!" Zhou Qing patted his chest and assured him.

“Bite off more than you can chew!”

"Having many skills is never a burden!"

"I've been there, you have to listen to my advice!"

"I'm a rising star; a mere inscription-level divine ability is a piece of cake!"

"You're getting way too arrogant, that's not a good habit!"

"That's called confidence! Sir, just give it to me, I promise I won't have to worry about either!"

"No! Bringing it out today was a mistake. Young people need to know when to stop."

"Grandpa, don't forget, I'm a master of the Four Flowers Gathering at the Top, this thing is a piece of cake for me!"

"Even good seedlings need to be nurtured slowly; overwatering can do more harm than good."

"Oh, it's really nothing!"

"let go!"

"Sir, to tell you the truth... I am no longer a complete person."

"Even if you argue until the end, I still... wait, what did you just say?"

Second Uncle was stunned for a moment, then his eyes widened in shock as he looked at Zhou Qing's lower body.

"Damn it! You wandered around the Holy Martial Imperial City, could it be that you were... castrated by the Xuanyuan royal family?"

Zhou Qing was taken aback at first, then realized that his second uncle had misunderstood, and quickly pointed to his chin to explain, "How could that be! Look, I've even grown a beard!"

Only after he finished speaking did he realize how embarrassing his explanation was, and he slapped his forehead in frustration.

The second uncle sat down again, but his gaze couldn't help but drift towards Zhou Qing's lower body: "Were you injured in a fight?"

Zhou Qing was both amused and exasperated: "Can't you wish me well for once?"

If the old hen hadn't been there, he would have taken off his pants to prove his innocence.

"Well... it was just an accident, I transformed." Zhou Qing's voice trailed off, a rare hint of embarrassment showing on her face.

Uncle Er's eyes lit up, and he rubbed his hands together as he leaned closer: "This can even transform? Did you steal some rare and precious treasure, kid? Tell me about it!"

Zhou Qing: "."

"I've gone from a boy to a man! And I'm about to become a father!" Zhou Qing said bluntly, afraid that his second uncle would overthink things.

The second uncle suddenly realized, looked Zhou Qing up and down, and then gave a mischievous smile: "Who is that man?"

Zhou Qing: "..."

"Haha, just kidding!" Uncle Er winked. "Which lucky girl is so fortunate to have Zhou Qing's favor?"

Zhou Qing sighed: "I was forced into it."

Uncle Er froze, his eyebrows raised high: "No way? This thing can be contagious?"

"What kind of contagion?"

Uncle Er leaned against a tree branch, gazing into the distance as he reminisced: "Back then, your uncle was also forced into it; someone drugged me."

"Alas, it's all because I'm so charming and handsome that I attract the attention of so many girls."

"In the end, she actually used such dirty means to take my virginity. She got off too easy."

Zhou Qing's eyes lit up, and she immediately leaned closer to gossip: "Who is that old lady? Is she pretty? Is she still alive?"

"Smack!" Uncle Er gave Zhou Qing a sharp rap on the head. "This is about your business! Stop meddling!"

Zhou Qing clutched his forehead, gasping for breath, and quickly took two steps back: "If you keep hitting him like that, he'll really stand out."

The second uncle quickly turned his anger into joy, winking at Zhou Qing and saying, "You're just like me, both of you are unfortunate souls. Tell me, were you drugged or is your cultivation level just too low?"

"I guess you could say both," Zhou Qing said, recalling the day when the two Blood Phoenixes intertwined their necks, his animalistic instincts were fully unleashed.

That surge of adrenaline was more potent than the strongest aphrodisiac.

Not to mention that at that time he was only at the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul Realm, and he had no power to resist Shen Hanyi, who was at the late stage of the Spirit Severing Realm.

The absolute suppression of his cultivation level left him no room to struggle.

"That's terrible?" Uncle Er sighed, shaking his head, then his eyes suddenly lit up: "By the way, you just said you were going to be a father? You're really pregnant?"

"Mm." Zhou Qing nodded.

"Not bad!" Second Uncle slapped his thigh. "You're definitely young and full of vigor. Unlike your old man, as I get older, it's hard to even leave an heir now."

He looked somewhat dejected as he spoke.

"What is her cultivation level? Is it the Nascent Soul Realm or the Spirit Severing Realm?" Uncle Er leaned over to inquire again.

Zhou Qing quickly shook his head: "Let's not talk about that."

He didn't want to ruin the girl's reputation since the matter was still far from being settled.

The second uncle, sensing the situation, didn't press further. He changed the subject, saying, "Alright, since you can't practice the 'Hundred Tribulations Blood Curtain,' this inscription-level divine ability is fine with you. However..."

He mysteriously held up one finger, "You have to grant me one request."

"You say."

"After the child is born, I want to be a grandfather!" Uncle Er puffed out his chest.

"Huh? This..." Zhou Qing was speechless for a moment.

"What? You think your grandpa isn't qualified enough?" Second Grandpa glared. "I'm at the Great Perfection of the Spirit Severing Realm now, and it's not impossible for me to break through to the Supreme Realm in the future. Am I not worthy to be your child's grandfather?"

Zhou Qing was overjoyed, never expecting that his second uncle had actually reached the Great Perfection of the Spirit Slaying Realm.

He quickly explained, "That's not what I meant. I meant that if I call you Second Uncle and the child calls you Grandpa, wouldn't that mess up the generational hierarchy?"

"Hahaha!" Uncle Er laughed triumphantly. "You don't understand, do you? 'Uncle Er' is my name, anyone can call me that."

"But your child calls me grandpa, that's the proper generational address!"

Zhou Qing was both amused and exasperated, and was speechless for a moment.

Okay, but your name has taken advantage of countless people.

But then again, in his heart, "Second Uncle" was never just a title, but a true and genuine elder relative.

"Deal!" Zhou Qing readily agreed.

Uncle Er's face immediately lit up with a smile, and he happily handed over the black scroll: "That's more like it! Your uncle has lived most of his life without any children, but now I can finally be a grandfather!"

As she spoke, her eyes narrowed into slits with laughter, "I just don't know if it's a boy or a sweet, gentle girl?"

Zhou Qing took the scroll and smiled mischievously: "Maybe it'll bring you a dragon and phoenix symbol of good fortune!"

"Hey!" Uncle Er laughed and patted his shoulder, "If you really have this ability, I'll personally make you a golden plaque that says 'Divine Might Unrivaled'!"

Zhou Qing eagerly took the black scroll, took a deep breath, and placed it on his forehead.

The moment his divine sense probed into the scroll, a vast and overwhelming pressure suddenly struck.

The five gilded ancient seal characters of "Great Luo Sealing Demon Seal" exploded in his sea of ​​consciousness, each character as heavy as a thousand pounds, shaking his soul.

In an instant, three powerful sealing intents surged into his mind like a celestial river flowing backward:
【First Seal - Demon Suppression】—With one seal, all evil is subdued!

A golden Dharma seal, obscuring the sky and sun, appeared in his sea of ​​consciousness, with thousands of runes falling like a galaxy.

The suppressive force made Zhou Qing's bones crack and pop, as if he were witnessing an ancient demon god being pierced through its demonic body by golden chains, howling and disintegrating in the blazing demonic flames.

This seal is specifically designed to subdue evil spirits. Even the most powerful demons will have their demonic energy shattered by a single strike!
【Second Seal - Sealing Heaven】--The second seal begins, locking the universe!

Countless profound Dao patterns suddenly transformed into a celestial net, and Zhou Qing felt the space around him freeze instantly.

Even the thoughts within one's sea of ​​consciousness become sluggish—this is a true forbidden zone!

Those at the Spirit Severing Realm and Supreme Realm can tear through space and escape at any time, but this seal can instantly lock onto a region, making it impossible for the opponent to tear it open or escape.

【Third Seal - Burying the Demon】—With the three seals unleashed, the demonic soul is annihilated!

A crimson beam of light cleaved through his sea of ​​consciousness, obliterating even his own divine sense in its wake. Zhou Qing was horrified to discover that his soul was beginning to disintegrate on its own—a kind of ultimate annihilation that transcended life and death!

The last thing we saw was an immortal demon emperor vanishing into nothingness amidst crimson runes, his true spirit mark utterly crushed.

This seal does not destroy the physical body, but is specifically for the spirit and soul.

"Boom—" The three hand seals suddenly converged at the center of the forehead, condensing into an ultimate magic seal wrapped in chaotic energy.

From the depths of the scroll came a Daoist voice that seemed to come from the primordial world: "The Great Luo seals the demon, and it will never exist again!"

Zhou Qing suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, the scroll in his hand was so hot that he could barely hold it.

Subsequently, a massive amount of ancient texts flooded in, each character as heavy as a thousand pounds, causing the sea of ​​consciousness to tremble violently.

The four-colored Daoist flower spun wildly. Zhou Qing gritted his teeth, veins bulging at his temples, and beads of sweat the size of soybeans seeping from his forehead.

The torrent of words surged through the sea of ​​consciousness, turning the once tranquil mind upside down.

Time passed slowly amidst the pain.

After an unknown amount of time, when the last word was imprinted in his mind, all the pain receded like a tide.

Zhou Qing collapsed onto a tree branch, completely exhausted, his back pressed against the rough trunk, panting heavily, his entire body soaked in sweat.

"How is it?" The second uncle quickly came over, his rough hands pressing on Zhou Qing's shoulders, and his powerful spiritual energy flowed into his body continuously.

Zhou Qing took a deep breath, his eyes gleaming with golden light: "So domineering!"

"Hahaha!" The second uncle laughed loudly, making the leaves rustle. "Of course! Which one of those that can be called an inscription-level divine power isn't an earth-shattering existence?"

Zhou Qing nodded, the power of the three hand seals still echoing in his mind.

Just watching the scene of branding was enough to shock him.

The Demon-Suppressing Seal that suppresses all evil, the Heaven-Sealing Seal that seals the heavens and earth, and the Demon-Burying Seal that annihilates the souls of gods and demons—each seal contains earth-shattering power.

"But this old man doesn't have time to cultivate it." The second uncle patted Zhou Qing on the shoulder. "Since you can't practice the Blood Phoenix Clan's techniques, you should focus on comprehending the Great Luo Demon Sealing Seal!"

Zhou Qing nodded slightly, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

Perfectly, the ethereal energy of the ancient tea tree had already been fully absorbed by the vast resources of the Void-Carrying Turtle.

When it fought that giant crocodile Void Beast, it also managed to grab a dozen or so wood-attribute raw stones.

Not to mention that after his visit to Jiyuan Temple, his godson, the Buddhist monk Guicang, gave him a full thousand coins.

"Comprehending the first seal, [Demon Suppression], shouldn't be a problem," Zhou Qing thought to himself.

"Thank you, sir!" Zhou Qing, having recovered his strength, stood up solemnly and bowed.

The second uncle waved his hand casually: "What's the difference? No matter how good something is, if you don't use it, it'll just gather dust in your storage bag. What's the difference between that and trash?"

Zhou Qingshen agreed with these words.

He was about to speak when he suddenly remembered something: "By the way, sir, how did you end up with the Fifth Tail?"

The forbidden zone of the Wilderness lies between the four ancient clans and the Eight-Tailed Fox.

Although the inspector has left in pursuit of the divine beast, it will be no easy task for Second Uncle to traverse the third level.

We just gave up on those three transforming divine herbs like that?
Moreover, with so many places he could go, why did he have to appear in the Fifth Tail Outer Domain?
The second uncle sighed: "It was all a coincidence. I actually came out at the third tail."

"The third tail?" Zhou Qing was taken aback.

"Aren't they looking for that three-flowered mummy in the wilderness recently?" Second Uncle smiled mysteriously. "Actually, those image stones were deliberately released by your uncle."

"Huh?" Zhou Qing's eyes widened, looking completely unaware of anything.

The second uncle stroked his chin proudly: "It's absolutely true. Even the image stone of the divine beast's fall was made by me."

"Then why did you do that?" Zhou Qing seized the opportunity to ask the question that had been bothering him.

The second uncle waved his hand: "This matter involves the eldest brother, so I won't go into details."

"Anyway, after I came out, I met a seriously injured cultivator on the outskirts of the desolate area. He looked so pitiful that he was on the verge of death, so I helped him out."

He clicked his tongue: "Hey, guess what? After this guy woke up, he insisted that we hit it off immediately and that he wanted to repay the life-saving grace."

"He even claimed to be an assassin from the Blood Pact Pavilion, offering to recommend and vouch for me, trying to recruit me and saying that this line of work makes money very quickly."

Zhou Qing was stunned and speechless for a long time.

I knew my second uncle was lucky and had good relationships with people, but I never expected him to be this lucky.

"So you're now an assassin for the Blood Pact Pavilion?" Zhou Qing asked tentatively.

“That’s right, a silver-ranked assassin, number forty-seven.” The second uncle looked on with curiosity. “They said someone from Fifth Tail would be assigning missions here, so they sent me over to get familiar with things first.”

"I've been to a lot of places in the first half of my life, but I've never been an assassin before. This is a good opportunity to experience it."

At this point, the second uncle winked mischievously: "I didn't expect that you would find me by following my scent so soon after I arrived today."

Zhou Qing's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately thought of something, saying, "Grandpa, your number is not lucky."

"Oh? What do you say?"

"Forty-seven, the pronunciation of which is similar to 'death date'."

Second Uncle was taken aback at first, then burst into laughter: "Hahaha, a cultivator believes in this? A mere number can't possibly curse your grandpa to death, can it?"

Left with no other choice, Zhou Qing recounted in detail Shen Hanyi's situation and the details of the assassin number 47 from the Holy Martial Dynasty.

"No wonder my number is so early." The second uncle frowned. "So I took over the vacancy from the previous one. Wait, you said that the girl with the veil was already at the Great Perfection of the Spirit Severing Realm?"

Seeing Zhou Qing nod, the second uncle clicked his tongue in amazement: "Incredible! Back when she was competing with Xuan Yuan Shuo and Peng Huang for the inheritance of the old Peng King, she was only at the mid-stage of the Spirit Severing Realm. How long has it been, and she has improved even faster than I have?"

"Perhaps... she's exceptionally talented," Zhou Qing said, his eyes darting around, a hint of guilt in his voice.

"Indeed impressive, I must get to know her if I have the chance." The second uncle suddenly narrowed his eyes. "But you're even more impressive, kid! You actually managed to team up with her to kill a killer at the peak of the Spirit Severing Realm!"

"I only assisted from the sidelines; the main support came from her and Zhao Muye of the Zhao family," Zhou Qing quickly explained.

He then said seriously, "I suspect that your being sent here is probably related to Shen Hanyi."

After pondering for a moment, the second uncle looked at Zhou Qing again, as if he had thought of something. He suddenly leaned closer, his eyes gleaming with gossip: "So worried about her? Could it be..."

He deliberately drew out his words, "You like her?"

"No, no, that's not true!" Zhou Qing's face flushed red to the roots of her ears.

Then he stammered, "I was just worried about you! You and your predecessor were both at the Great Perfection of the Spirit Severing Realm, but how many assassination missions had they carried out? They were very experienced, but in the end, they still died."

The second uncle narrowed his eyes, staring at Zhou Qing as if he had spotted prey: "Tsk tsk tsk, something's wrong!"

He suddenly slapped his thigh, "You definitely like her! You dared to face a top assassin for her even at the Nascent Soul stage, what else could that be but liking her?"

"And that girl's cultivation is even higher than yours." The second uncle's eyes widened suddenly, and his voice rose sharply: "Wait! Could it be her?"

"What nonsense are you talking about!" Zhou Qing felt his heart was about to jump out of his chest, and his palms were sweating.

"Oh my goodness!" Uncle Er exclaimed excitedly, gesturing wildly. "Random breathing, a pounding heart, red ears, and shifty eyes! The evidence is irrefutable!"

He grabbed Zhou Qing's shoulder and said, "Good lad! You're much better than your old man was at his age! Tell me, what exactly happened?"

Zhou Qing sighed deeply, his voice barely audible: "Can I say that?"

"What's there to hide!" Uncle Er patted his chest. "We're all men, and your uncle here has been through this!"

Zhou Qing shook his head: "It really was just an accident. As for whether she's pregnant, that's just my guess."

Currently, Shen Hanyi is pregnant, a fact confirmed only by him, as the number one, within the Divine Ruins Heavenly Palace.

In reality, he was trapped in the void for 150 years; how could anyone know?

"A guess?" Uncle Er immediately deflated. "You're too confident, aren't you? You've made me happy for nothing!"

Zhou Qing scratched his head sheepishly.

"Let's go, let's go!" Uncle Er suddenly perked up. "Why don't we go to the Shen family now and see for ourselves!"

Zhou Qing was thinking the same thing, and quickly cautioned, "Sir, not many people know about this, so please don't let it slip. After all, she's not married yet."

"I know, I know!" Uncle Er waved his hand. "Girls are shy. But since you were forced into it, she should like you too."

"Grandpa!" Zhou Qing stamped his feet anxiously.

"Alright, alright, I won't say anymore!" Uncle Er laughed heartily. "Look how scared you are! I don't know anything, okay?"

Zhou Qing summoned the flying boat, and the second uncle's eyes lit up: "Not bad! This craftsmanship seems to be the work of the young master of Wanqi Peak?"

“It was crafted by Uncle Wang.” Zhou Qing nodded.

The second uncle looked nostalgic.

Back in the Taiqing Sect, that guy was a real taciturn fellow.

Later, when the Azure Dragon Immortal wanted to pass on his position to him, he was so frightened that he faked his death to escape.

I heard that the taciturn fellow cried the most because of this.

Unexpectedly, after so many years, his skills have become even more exquisite.

After determining its location, the flying boat transformed into a streak of light and sped towards the inner domain of the Fifth Tail.

……

Six months later, the two finally arrived in the inner region.

Standing on the bustling street, feeling the vigorous blood energy and pure spiritual energy of the cultivators around them, they couldn't help but secretly marvel.

This inner area is practically like a wealthy area in the cultivation world.

"Let's go! We'll pay a direct visit to the Shen family!" The second uncle suddenly remembered something. "Wait, I need to prepare some gifts!"

As he spoke, he began rummaging through the storage bag.

Zhou Qing, holding the old hen, quickly reached out to stop him: "Grandpa! Didn't we already explain this to you on the way here?"

Uncle Er slapped his forehead and chuckled sheepishly, "Oh, oh, oh, look at my memory! It's just that it's the first time I've ever been a parent to my in-laws' house, and I was so excited that I forgot."

He rubbed his hands together, his eyes gleaming with excitement: "Let me sort this out first—the Shen family has four branches, and the third branch even contacted the Blood Pact Pavilion to kill your wife."

“She’s not my wife yet!” Zhou Qing quickly interrupted.

"It's only a matter of time!" Second Uncle said dismissively, counting on his fingers as he analyzed, "Your father-in-law doesn't like this daughter now, so he definitely won't like you even more. Besides, the Shen family patriarch is in seclusion for years."

"You've now taken the virginity of this proud daughter of the Shen family, and she might even be pregnant. Isn't that a slap in the face? The other three branches of the family will probably seize this opportunity to make a big fuss about it!"

The second uncle became more and more excited as he spoke, his eyes lighting up: "Tsk tsk, it's been so long since I've encountered something so exciting, I'm so happy!"

Zhou Qing: "..."

(End of this chapter)