The head master has a new female apprentice

Chapter 492 The Bizarre "Favorability Letter" (Second Update)
As soon as Zhou Qing finished speaking, he suddenly raised his hand and shouted, "Rise!"

In an instant, five dazzling beams of light shot into the sky from the five directions of the manor: east, west, south, north, and center.

Red, blue, green, white, and yellow intertwine and entwine in the sky, quickly outlining intricate and mysterious array patterns.

As the array patterns flowed, they exuded an aura of majesty that suppressed all evil spirits.

"This is..." Looking at the magnificent five-colored array above his head, with its radiant glow and oppressive aura, Guicang's pupils contracted slightly, his face full of surprise.

Zhou Qing met his gaze and explained calmly, "Inscription-level divine abilities are of great importance. If the commotion is too great when activated later, and it is noticed by those outside who are interested, it will ultimately cause trouble."

"Setting up this barrier can both isolate the aura and prevent accidents. It's always better to be cautious."

Guicang immediately nodded, his tone carrying a hint of agreement: "Uncle has considered things very carefully."

Zhou Qing's lips curled up almost imperceptibly as his gaze swept over the old hen perched by the fence not far away.

If Uncle Er was his second backup plan, then this old hen was his third line of defense.

After all, the old hen has witnessed his inscription-level divine abilities and ultimate weapons over the years, and has also seen his growth.

If they were to encounter an insurmountable danger, this innate spirit would certainly not stand idly by.

Suppressing his inner thoughts, Zhou Qing looked at Guicang and went straight to the point: "Now, what do you want me to do?"

Upon hearing this, Guicang's eyes flickered, a struggle crossed his face, and his tone was hesitant: "Maybe... we should just forget about it."

"This Tower of Obsession is too dangerous. Suppressing it not only takes a lot of mental energy, but it could also have a strong backlash. What if it hurts my father..."

Zhou Qing's gaze unconsciously fell on the top of his head.

The previously vanished character for "father" now faintly flickers, golden light gradually gathering as if it were struggling to break free from some kind of constraint.

Seeing this, Zhou Qing felt a warmth in his heart; Guicang's independent consciousness was indeed still stubbornly resisting.

But soon, the character "爹" (father) that was about to take shape vanished instantly.

Even the already dim character "大" became even more blurred.

Zhou Qing's heart sank, but he still wore a gentle smile: "I told you, I would definitely save you. Don't worry, nothing will happen."

"Thank you, Uncle." Gratitude welled up in Guicang's eyes, and his voice softened.

After a brief silence, Guicang seemed to have made up his mind and said, "Father, I will release the 'Tower of Obsession' sealed within me later."

"What's sealed inside that tower is the negative emotions accumulated by Jiyuan Temple over tens of thousands of years. It contains not only the resentment left behind by cultivators who fell at the Spirit Severing Realm, but also the malevolent energy condensed from countless places of death, making it extremely difficult to deal with."

"You just need to use the Great Luo Demon Sealing Seal to suppress it. It may take several activations to completely suppress it."

"Is it that simple?" Zhou Qing raised an eyebrow, his tone slightly playful.

He didn't believe that the elaborate scheme set up by the Bitter Calamity would be so easily suppressed by him.

Guicang quickly added, "Grandpa, you must not be careless! Those negative emotions will backfire through the power of supernatural abilities, and if you are not careful, they will invade your sea of ​​consciousness and disturb your mind."

Zhou Qing nodded slowly, but a slight smile subtly appeared at the corner of his mouth.

With a thought, a pale pink note floated out of the [Strange Posts Record] and landed in his palm.

It was the "Favorability Post" that was recently updated.

Once this post is activated, regardless of whether the other party is male or female, friend or foe, they will develop a great deal of goodwill towards you for three days.

To deal with a cunning and calculating character like Ku'e, one must be fully prepared. The more layers of protection one has, the greater the chance of victory.

“This is a protective charm.” Zhou Qing held up the pink token, his tone natural. “After all, I’m not quite proficient in the Great Luo Demon Sealing Seal yet.” “There will inevitably be energy ripples during the suppression later. With this rune, the possibility of accidental injury can be greatly reduced.”

Before he finished speaking, Zhou Qing flicked his finger, and the pink invitation card immediately transformed into a stream of light, instantly entering Guicang's body.

Guicang instinctively tried to raise his hand to stop it, but the two were too close and the post was too fast, so he didn't have time to react before the rune merged into his body.

He quickly circulated his spiritual energy to investigate, but his body was completely empty, and he couldn't find even a trace of runes. He couldn't help but frown.

But at that moment, a strange emotion suddenly welled up in my heart.

When he looked at Zhou Qing again, his gaze involuntarily softened with a sense of closeness.

The sense of alienation that was originally there vanished, replaced by an indescribable trust.

It was as if the person in front of me was the most reliable person I could rely on.

This feeling came suddenly and intensely, leaving Guicang somewhat bewildered.

Zhou Qing took in his reaction and understood—the [Favorability Token] had worked.

He explained with a smile, "This scroll is extremely rare. It was condensed by me using the aura of my supernatural powers when I was cultivating the Great Luo Demon Sealing Seal. Once it enters the body, it will merge with my own spiritual power, so naturally no trace of it can be detected."

"So that's how it is, Uncle. You're so kind." Guicang suppressed his doubts and said gratefully.

At this moment, under the influence of the "Goodwill Post," he believed Zhou Qing's words without a doubt, and even his previous hesitation and struggle had faded considerably.

Seeing this, Zhou Qing took a step forward and grabbed Guicang by the neck.

His tone was so intimate, as if he were truly talking to a younger family member: "We're like father and son, why are you being so formal? My things are your things too. But—"

He abruptly changed the subject, his eyes suddenly sharpening, his tone tinged with a hint of probing: "Are you hiding something from your father?"

"For example... is there something else behind the Tower of Obsession? Tell me, given our relationship, is there anything you can't let me know?"

When Zhou Qing asked him this question, Guicang's body suddenly stiffened, and his eyes flickered again.

At this moment, he looked at Zhou Qing, and the strange emotions in his heart, aroused by the [Favorability Message], grew stronger.

He clearly didn't want to say anything, but when he saw Zhou Qing's sharp yet gentle gaze, his heart was filled with excitement.

The previous hesitation and concealment vanished instantly, and she couldn't help but blurt out, "Actually, there is a little bit."

"Oh? What?" Zhou Qing's eyes narrowed instantly, a glint of light flashing in them, as he stared intently at Gui Cang, not wanting to miss a single expression.

As soon as the words left his mouth, Guicang regretted them, his right hand trembling as he tried to cover his mouth.

Zhou Qing had anticipated this, and subtly reached out to grab his arm, her face still beaming with a smile.

With Zhou Qing pulling him like that, Guicang seemed to have all his defenses removed.

As if possessed, he continued, "Actually... those obsessions also contain unimaginable pure energy."

"If I can take this opportunity to absorb it, it will at least help me recover my strength to the Supreme Realm."

As soon as he finished speaking, Guicang's face turned deathly pale. He took a step back, his eyes filled with disbelief—how could he say such a thing?

This is clearly the real purpose of my trip!
But when facing Zhou Qing, he revealed all his secrets without any precautions.

He even felt a strange sense of extreme trust, as if it was only natural to be honest with Zhou Qing.

Seeing his shocked expression, Zhou Qing narrowed his eyes again, his tone carrying a hint of inquiry: "Recovery?"

(End of this chapter)