Not, did it spread this fast?

Yan Xiaohu walked over with a grin, grabbed an apple from the table, bit off half in one go, and tossed an orange to Zhou Qing on the bed.

Zhou Qing's face instantly twisted into a bitter gourd. He really had no way to voice his grievance.

Was he supposed to tell his master that Second Uncle had impersonated Third Senior Brother's voice in the middle of the night to trick him into going to Jade Clarity Peak?

Who would believe that?

Fine, even if he conceded and the master believed him, there still had to be a reason.

Why didn't he pick anyone else but you?

And especially when someone was in the middle of bathing.

Flies don't land on unbroken eggs!

What's the relationship between you two?

What was his purpose in doing this?

Is Second Uncle still in the Taiqing Sect now?

Could he be the one who stole from the Flame Spirit Blood Pool?

This Top-Grade Spirit Stone really wasn't easy to earn!

"Third Senior Brother, thank you for this!" Zhou Qing didn't want to explain any further and instead offered a sincere thanks.

It wasn't for nothing—because this technique of convulsing and spitting bubbles was exactly what Third Senior Brother had taught him.

It was meant as a last resort, but only for use against familiar people. If he used it in front of a stranger, the other party would just take advantage of his weakness.

Yan Xiaohu munched on his apple and waved a hand dismissively. "Tch, between us brothers, saying that is too distant. Ever since Master passed it on to me, I've never used it. Didn't expect you to be the first."

Zhou Qing: "..."

[Heart Insight Points +7]

Watching Yan Xiaohu's tag above his head change from [Unlucky Little Junior Brother] to [Little Junior Brother with Lustful Heart and Guts], Zhou Qing didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Now you've successfully replaced Li Daoxuan as the one with the longest golden title.

Creak—

The door opened, and Mo Xingjian walked in with a dark face.

Zhou Qing scrambled off the bed and immediately admitted fault: "Master, I was wrong!"

"I was wrong!" Mo Xingjian sat down, looking at him with an expression of utter disappointment and fury.

Yan Xiaohu quickly stuffed the apple core into his mouth and hurried over to massage Mo Xingjian's shoulders and back.

"Master, don't be angry. Anger hurts the body. It's all my fault!" Yan Xiaohu said ingratiatingly.

Mo Xingjian looked at Yan Xiaohu's shamelessly fawning face, and the fire in his heart burned even hotter.

"Of course it's your fault. Now Fourth Child has developed a peeping habit, and it's all because of you."

Yan Xiaohu opened his mouth, glanced at Zhou Qing, and for a moment didn't know how to argue.

Fourth Child, oh Fourth Child. Once could be understood, but twice was just too deliberate.

"How about finding a Dao Companion for Fourth Child to ease the immediate crisis?" Yan Xiaohu couldn't help suggesting.

Hearing this, Mo Xingjian turned to look at Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing felt like crying but had no tears, and quickly said, "No, no! I swear, this is the last time!"

Mo Xingjian sighed, then said to Yan Xiaohu, "Don't use that technique anymore. If people see that both Core Disciples of Little Spirit Peak have Sleepwalking Disorder, I won't be able to explain it."

Yan Xiaohu indicated he understood.

Then Mo Xingjian stood up and said to Zhou Qing, "Don't leave the house for the next few days. Stay home and 'recover from your injuries.'"

"Farewell, Master!"

Only after Mo Xingjian left did the two let out a long breath.

Then Yan Xiaohu grinned and said, "What do you want to eat? I'll bring it back for you."

Zhou Qing had no appetite at all. Now he just hoped this matter wouldn't spread to too many people.

[Heart Insight Points +9]

[Heart Insight Points +9]

But in the next moment, two more notifications sounded, and they were just as high.

Zhou Qing froze. He understood perfectly well what had happened.

No way, it spread that fast?

Then he looked at the panel.

[Talent Skill: Mind Mirror Vision—LV2 (2/200)]

[Bound Persons: 5]

He hadn't expected [Mind Mirror Vision] to not only level up to LV2 but also double its index.

Now three people have been bound, meaning only two slots remain this time.

"Third Senior Brother, I've done the math—two people will come to see me soon," Zhou Qing said seriously.

Yan Xiaohu was taken aback, then replied, "I don't believe you."

"Really? Let's bet on it."

"Fine, twenty Low-Grade Spirit Stones."

"Deal!"

Half an hour later, Lu Yaoyao and Li Daoxuan appeared punctually outside the courtyard.

Hearing the knock, Yan Xiaohu's face was full of disbelief.

"Senior Brother Zhou, I heard you had an episode. Are you feeling better now?" Lu Yaoyao asked with concern as soon as she entered.

Looking at the [So Dominating] note above her head, Zhou Qing's face twitched slightly, and he could only nod.

"Old problem. A few days of rest and I'll be fine!" Zhou Qing pretended to cough violently, explaining weakly.

From Lu Yaoyao's reaction, it was clear no one believed he actually had a Sleepwalking Disorder. Given his two prior incidents, everyone preferred to think he was simply too desperate, sneaking off to Jade Clarity Peak in the dead of night to peep at Core Disciples bathing.

Otherwise, how else could "So Dominating" be explained?

Then, he saw Li Daoxuan walk in with a look of disgust. From his expression, it was obvious he wanted nothing to do with a peeping tom like Zhou Qing, but had to come because of Lu Yaoyao.

And the note above his head, originally [Extremely Unlucky Lecher], had changed to [Pervert who can't stop eating shit].

Alright, I take back what I thought before—your note is still the longest.

After a brief exchange, Zhou Qing used feeling unwell as an excuse to send them off.

After all, Li Daoxuan, who hadn't said a word, now looked at him with nothing but contempt.

"Regarding the Yang Fire Talisman, we've repaid that favor. Little Junior Sister, it's best to keep your distance from people like him from now on," Li Daoxuan advised kindly once they were outside.

Unexpectedly, Lu Yaoyao stopped in her tracks, deep in thought, then asked seriously, "Eldest Brother, do I sleepwalk?"

Li Daoxuan immediately replied, "Never seen it."

Hearing this, Lu Yaoyao let out a long sigh of relief, then beamed with joy.

Watching the woman walking ahead with her hands behind her back, Li Daoxuan smiled faintly and quickly caught up...

Soon, news spread like wildfire about Zhou Qing of Little Spirit Peak sneaking into Jade Clarity Peak at night to peep at Core Disciple Shi Zhen bathing.

"It hasn't been long, and he's already struck again."

"No kidding. First the Grand Elders, then eighteen Outer Sect female disciples, and now he's set his sights on a Core Disciple."

"Why do you think he doesn't peep on Little Spirit Peak, but goes all the way to Jade Clarity Peak?"

"Maybe he got bored and wanted something new."

"Tch, a peeping tom. Just thinking about it, who knows how many girls have already fallen victim without realizing it."

"Tsk, that said, as a man, it's question Zhou Qing, understand Zhou Qing, envy Zhou Qing, become Zhou Qing!"

Over the next two days, Zhou Qing had no choice but to put on a sickly act, wandering around Little Spirit Peak.

On the surface, nothing seemed to have changed, but Zhou Qing still sensed some subtle differences.

For instance, some female disciples would quickly turn and leave as soon as they saw him from afar, and some True Disciples looked at him with utter disdain.

Of course, there were also plenty who thought they had figured out this Core Disciple's tastes and began to flirt with him intentionally or unintentionally.

"This is really turning into a dark chapter of my life!" Zhou Qing wailed from a corner.

But soon, the buzz around the [Five Sects Treasure Exchange Gathering] quickly overshadowed the peeping tom scandal.

Everyone was actively preparing, and some had even gone down the mountain early to secure stalls.

Zhou Qing checked his current savings: over three hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones and one Top-Grade Water Attribute Spirit Stone.

"I really wonder what good stuff I can get with this little money," Zhou Qing muttered to himself.