Saintess, Zhao Zhiqing

Yun Tianxing addressed all the disciples present and said, "The winner of this Saintess Contest is Zhao Zhiqing."

She will be crowned three days later and enter the Saintess Palace!

Whoosh—

The crowd erupted in cheers, shouting, "The Saintess is mighty!"

"The Saintess is mighty!"

Zhao Zhiqing was overjoyed and quickly bowed to the Sect Master to express her gratitude.

Then, facing the cheering disciples, he waved his hands and smiled.

Some of Zhao Zhiqing's female disciples, who were closer to her, even ran up on stage to hug her and express their congratulations and blessings.

Seeing this, Liu Piaoxu nodded with satisfaction and left with a smile.

Wu Hongxiao glanced at her disciple, snorted coldly, and turned to leave.

Lan Zizhu, who was struggling to get up, suddenly rolled her eyes and collapsed to the ground unconscious upon hearing the Sect Master's announcement.

Night had fallen, and the entire Cloud Water Sect was shrouded in misty clouds.

Hua Qiang's residence was still brightly lit and bustling with activity.

He had long wanted to go back and reunite with his wife, children, and elderly parents, but at this moment he could only helplessly accompany Zhao Zhiqing and Wenren Yu, who were engrossed in their conversation.

This woman came to his place early in the morning to freeload a meal, and she didn't leave after she finished eating. Wenren Yu, on the other hand, was a bit of a show-off and didn't want to sleep.

Don't they know that staying up late will affect a girl's beauty?

"Junior brother, junior sister, I will be taking over the Saintess Palace in Heavenly Empress. The houses there are spacious, with many rooms, and the Spiritual Qi is abundant."

"Why don't you two move in too and live with your senior sister? What do you think?"

To avoid my senior sister being too lonely and isolated there alone.

After careful consideration, Lan Zhiqing extended an invitation.

Wenren Yu was somewhat tempted by Zhao Zhiqing's words; places with abundant Spiritual Qi would greatly help her cultivation.

He turned to look at Hua Qiang, wanting to see what he would say.

Zhao Zhiqing also stared intently at him, her anticipation evident in her eyes.

Hua Qiang thought for a moment and said, "Senior Sister, thank you for your kindness. I appreciate it."

We're both just outer disciples; we can't overstep our bounds. Doing so would break the rules, attract Feng Yu, and damage our senior sister's reputation.

He would love to live alone in a remote, secluded corner so he could easily access his own Small World.

If he lives with Zhao Zhiqing and others, there will be many eyes and ears, which will prevent them from knowing his actions.

Despite Zhao Zhiqing's repeated attempts to persuade him, Hua Qiang refused. Instead, he encouraged Wenren Yu to move into the Saintess Palace.

The reasons are simple and straightforward: first, it's safe; second, it's helpful for cultivation.

Hua Qiang reiterated that he will frequently go out to gain experience in the future, at unpredictable times.

To ensure her safety and prevent a repeat of the previous incident, Wenren Yu finally agreed to move into the Saintess Palace at Hua Qiang's repeated insistence.

As it was getting late, Hua Qiang stretched and said, "Senior Sister, it's too late. Why don't you and Yu'er squeeze in together? Otherwise, I'm not at ease."

Zhao Zhiqing's eyes flickered a few times, and she deliberately asked in a joking tone, "Junior brother, are you worried about your senior sister?"

Hua Qiang smiled, which was taken as tacit agreement.

"Then so be it. I'll gladly accept your kind offer, Junior Brother."

"Junior sister, it's getting late, let's go back to our room and continue our chat."

"Damn it!"

Just as the two got up, a voice came from outside the door.

Is Hua Qiang here?

Hua Qiang frowned slightly. Who would be looking for him in the middle of the night?

Zhao Zhiqing and Wenren Yu exchanged a glance, then ran over to open the door.

The voice did sound familiar.

I opened the door and saw an elderly man with a full beard and hair standing outside.

"Third Elder, what brings you here?" Zhao Zhiqing asked in surprise.

"Oh my, it's our Saintess from Yunshui! Girl, what are you doing at Hua Qiang's place in the middle of the night?"

What are you doing...?

"Ah! Third Elder, it's not what you think. I'm here to discuss something with Hua Qiang and Xiaoyu."

"Oh, hehe, are you done talking about love?"

The Third Elder raised an eyebrow, giving off an air of "I've been there, don't try to fool me."

Zhao Zhiqing blushed and, without offering any further explanation, quickly ushered the Third Elder in.

Hua Qiang and Wenren Yu quickly bowed in greeting, after all, the other person's seniority was undeniable.

Xiang Dongsheng looked at Hua Qiang with a big smile on his face and said, "Hua Qiang, Elder Er's visit today is quite a good thing!"

"I wonder what the Third Elder needs me to do? Please feel free to speak."

"Uh... well, I don't think I need to assign you any tasks. I've already checked, and since you joined the sect, you haven't yet become a disciple of any elder."

Elder Er, having some leisure time, wishes to take on a disciple as his last apprentice. Would you be willing?

Holy crap!

Zhao Zhiqing couldn't help but exclaim to herself, "This old bastard has his eye on Hua Qiang's potential!"

At his advanced age, he's staying up all night to come here and take on apprentices. He's really got a good plan!

"Taking on apprentices?"

Hua Qiang's lips twitched a few times. He had just secretly checked the other party's cultivation level, and it was the third level of the Golden Immortal Realm.

If an ordinary disciple, especially Outer Sect Disciple who has only been in the sect for a short time, were to be favored and taken in as a disciple by the eldest inner disciple, wouldn't he be overjoyed and weep with happiness?

But who is he?

That's ridiculous!

Leveling up by defeating monsters is as easy as eating and drinking.

It is said that for cultivators, the higher the level, the more difficult it is to advance. But that's just what they say to others.

He can level up as long as he kills enough monsters.

Moreover, his cultivation method is different from others.

Others need to meditate and cultivate their mental techniques, constantly honing their combat skills and improving their proficiency.

He can simply use Slaughter Points to exchange for stat points.

So, what can this old man teach him? What qualifications does he have to be his master?

Just as he was thinking about how to refuse Xiang Dongsheng, two more voices came from the night.

"Third Elder, that's not fair! In the middle of the night, you actually come here alone to fool young friend Hua Qiang."

"Are you trying to eat it all by yourself?"

"Luckily we arrived in time, or your scheme would have succeeded."

"Elder, Fourth Elder, please come in and have a seat."

Zhao Zhiqing and the other two hurriedly stepped forward to greet them, and offered them seats and tea.

Ximen Zhou nodded to Xu Shouchang, Xiang Dongsheng aside, and said enthusiastically, "Hua Qiang, don't be fooled!"

That old guy may have a few skills, but that's all he's got. He can't teach you anything, much less give you anything.

"Come to my Danyang Peak! All kinds of Pills are available to your heart's content!"

"If you become my disciple, I will provide you with the finest Pills and help you reach the Immortal King Realm in the shortest possible time!"

"Immortal King Realm!"

Upon hearing the old man's words, the group couldn't help but get excited.

These conditions are damn tempting.

"Hehe, let me introduce myself. Xu Shouchang, the peak master of Blazing Peak and the Fourth Elder of the inner sect."

"How about it, think about it?"

He then leaned close to Hua Qiang's ear and whispered, "If you become my disciple, I will not only teach you how to make weapons, but I will also give you a Divine Weapon that I have painstakingly crafted!"

"So, aren't you tempted?"