Sacrifice a Fellow Daoist, Not This Poor Daoist

Zhou Qing ignored Lu Yaoyao and Li Daoxuan. Instead, he found a spot where they couldn't see him, sat down, and opened his panel.

[Name: Zhou Qing]

[Age: Nineteen]

[Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Early Stage]

[Cultivation Technique: Taiqing Mysterious Qi Art]

[Innate Skills: Mind Mirror Vision - LV1 (36/100),

Reduce Presence - LV2 (39/100)]

[Skill Fragments: 1/3 (Cannot obtain)]

I didn't expect to gain points so quickly, even though I only bound three people.

Even my Presence reached 39 points. There's a slight chance I might be overlooked by those in the Foundation Establishment Realm.

It was worth it!

Yan Xiaohu only spoke for a short while before announcing the end.

With his junior brother so dejected, how could he be in the mood to talk at length? You don't respect him, and you still expect me to answer your questions?

Dream on!

As the Outer Sect disciples left, whispering among themselves, Yan Xiaohu quickly came over to Zhou Qing and asked with concern, "Are you alright?"

Zhou Qing waved his hand. Aside from the sudden appearance of "uninvited guests," he was actually quite excited right now.

After all, he had gained so many points.

"I'm fine, Senior Brother, but you ended it too quickly," Zhou Qing said, looking at the crowd leaving with lingering dissatisfaction on their faces.

Yan Xiaohu didn't say anything. Looking at the smiling Zhou Qing, he knew his junior brother was pretending to be relaxed, not wanting him to worry.

"Senior Brother Zhou—"

Lu Yaoyao jogged over, her face full of heartache.

Zhou Qing instinctively stepped back, afraid she might touch him and cause others to misunderstand.

Although the note above her head said [So heartbroken] and she had no other thoughts of revenge, for some reason, a voice deep down kept warning him to keep his distance from Lu Yaoyao.

"Why are you here?" Zhou Qing asked Lu Yaoyao.

Seeing that Zhou Qing didn't seem to be affected, Lu Yaoyao secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Then she said, "Of course, we heard that a Core Disciple was giving a lecture on Little Spirit Peak. We specifically rushed over this time, but we didn't expect—"

At this moment, Li Daoxuan, with the note [Pervert who likes to peek at people bathing] above his head, crossed his arms and said with an unapproachable air, "Lectures in the Lecture Hall have always been point-earning tasks for the True Disciples of each peak. If an Elder or Core Disciple appears, that's naturally excellent."

"Identity is important, but prestige and cultivation are equally indispensable. If you improve your reputation, there will definitely be many willing to come and listen!"

Hearing Li Daoxuan's suggestion, Zhou Qing couldn't help but laugh.

This is just a roundabout way of saying I peek at people bathing, isn't it? Which woman would be willing to come listen to a lecture from a big pervert?

If women aren't willing to come, let alone their partners or admirers. Plus, my cultivation isn't high to begin with, and I'm still confused about my own cultivation. How could I possibly teach them and answer their questions?

This guy, his character is impeccable, he just gets jealous easily.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Li, this junior understands!" Zhou Qing bowed.

Li Daoxuan nodded slightly and said no more.

Seeing that Lu Yaoyao was about to speak again, Zhou Qing immediately slapped his forehead and said, "Oh dear, I suddenly remembered something extremely important. You two chat first!"

After saying that, he quickly hurried away.

Yan Xiaohu looked at Zhou Qing's retreating figure, then at Lu Yaoyao in front of him, blinked, and also looked regretful.

"It's over, half of that important matter involves me. Senior Brother Li, Junior Sister Lu, please forgive me for the poor hospitality. I'll be busy now. Fourth, wait for me!"

After saying this in a hurry, Yan Xiaohu quickly chased after him.

In the vast square, only the two of them were left, looking at each other.

[Mind Mirror Point +3]

[A somewhat sensible pervert]

Li Daoxuan's mood improved significantly. Then, as if sensing something, he quickly took out his identity token.

Words appeared one by one.

"Junior Sister, Master wants us to go back quickly, saying there's something to discuss!" After reading, Li Daoxuan said to Lu Yaoyao.

Lu Yaoyao kept her gaze on the backs of Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu until they disappeared. Only then did she pout and hummed in response. The two of them also left.

"You two, come to the Council Hall immediately!"

Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu were quietly lying on the mountainside. After seeing the two leave, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But at this moment, Master Mo Xingjian's voice transmission came from their ears.

The two looked at each other, not knowing why, and quickly went over.

When they arrived at the Council Hall, they saw Mo Xingjian sitting above with a frown.

Looking at his two disciples, who were acting like tigers, Mo Xingjian sighed softly.

The eldest had a steady personality, acted decisively, and had a ruthless streak.

The second daughter was gentle, but too cautious and rarely at home.

Only the third and fourth disciples had always been by his side, but they always seemed carefree.

Sigh, it's fine as long as the two of them can get along. It's better than other senior and junior brothers turning against each other.

Then Mo Xingjian said, "Some time ago, a Grand Elder finally achieved great success in his divine art, so he plans to go to our Taiqing Sect's Grotto-Heaven and find someone to pick some things."

When Mo Xingjian said this, his gaze intentionally or unintentionally fell on Yan Xiaohu.

The two were listening with their wise eyes blinking. Suddenly meeting their master's gaze, they couldn't help but be startled.

Soon, the image of the wrinkled old woman on the back mountain of Divine Peak almost simultaneously appeared in their minds.

She said at the time that her divine skill had reached perfection, and although she tried her best to suppress it, she still accidentally destroyed the back mountain, forming a lake.

Yan Xiaohu's face instantly turned pale, covered in sweat. He immediately clutched his stomach and started rolling on the ground.

"Ow, ow, I definitely messed up my cultivation. Now I just feel unbearable abdominal pain and dizziness. It's over, I can't see! Fourth Brother, Fourth Brother, where are you? Old Mo... no, Master, am I going to die?"

Zhou Qing's expression changed, and he quickly reacted. He immediately squatted down, grabbed Yan Xiaohu's hand, and said with a worried face, "Senior Brother, don't be afraid, I'm here, I'm here. Right, I have medicine in my room..."

As Zhou Qing spoke, he quickly helped Yan Xiaohu up.

Yan Xiaohu was extremely quick to lie on Zhou Qing's back.

"Let me support you," Zhou Qing said, his body sinking slightly.

Yan Xiaohu cried out in pain, his heartbreaking screams echoing throughout the hall.

"I can't see now, and it'll hurt even more if I fall while being supported."

"Alright!"

After speaking, Zhou Qing quickly ran out of the hall with Yan Xiaohu on his back.

At this moment, Mo Xingjian, who was above the hall, clenched his hands, making cracking sounds. He kept telling himself that these were the two troublesome disciples he had taken in.

Getting angry hurts the body. Smile, smile, exhale, inhale, yes, just like that...

Slap!

Mo Xingjian slapped the chair, directly startling the two of them. They froze in place, not daring to move.

"The Grand Elder can only bring a limited number of people. Our Little Spirit Peak has designated Fourth Brother to go. Even if others want to go, they won't have the chance!" Mo Xingjian said faintly.

Zhou Qing's face instantly turned pale.

Yan Xiaohu immediately jumped off Zhou Qing's back. He was no longer in pain or crying. His small eyes looked at Zhou Qing with sympathy.

Then he shook his head and patted his shoulder, "Take care!"

After speaking, he ran off without a trace.

Zhou Qing had a bitter expression and turned to look at Mo Xingjian, "Master, how about we send someone else? I heard that the Grotto-Heaven is very dangerous..."

Mo Xingjian said, "This is on our own territory, and the Grand Elder is there. How dangerous can it be? No, when did your Second Senior Sister teach you the art of being a coward? Look at how timid you are, you're a grown man."

Mo Xingjian was speechless, but seeing Zhou Qing's hesitant look, he patiently explained.

"Do you think they specifically asked for you because you and Third Brother saw them bathing before? What are you thinking? You were just little kids, they didn't take it to heart at all, they probably forgot long ago."

After hearing this, Zhou Qing scratched his head sheepishly.

In fact, he hadn't seen anything that night. Third Senior Brother had only poked his head out before fleeing frantically with him, his face full of fear.

But even if he wasn't the mastermind, he was still an accomplice keeping watch, so he was still a little scared in his heart.

Mo Xingjian continued, "The reason they're looking for you is because a certain passage in that Grotto-Heaven is built from a Magneto-Essence Peak. The stronger the person who enters, the greater the pressure they experience, and it might even awaken the terrifying existence guarding it. Once that thing wakes up, it doesn't distinguish between friend and foe."

"And the most suitable are those in the Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment realms. Because the matters within the Grotto-Heaven concern the secrets of our Taiqing Sect, only trustworthy disciples can be chosen to enter. So this time, it's not just you, suitable Core Disciples from each peak will also go."

Hearing this, Zhou Qing finally understood a little.

So there are others, you should have said earlier, you scared me!

But he was still a bit confused: "Then what are we going in for?"

Mo Xingjian said, "To close the Magneto-Essence Peak, or rather, the key is actually set up inside."

Zhou Qing was even more puzzled. Why put the key inside their own territory?

Isn't that troublesome?

Seemingly seeing Zhou Qing's confusion, Mo Xingjian stood up and walked straight down, his expression solemn as he said, "As I just said, the Grotto-Heaven hides a peerless secret of my Taiqing Sect, which cannot be revealed to outsiders."

"Of course, we could send others in and silence them afterward, or even erase their spiritual consciousness and memories, but doing so goes against the harmony of heaven. Moreover, there are certain opportunities contained within, wouldn't it be a waste? We shouldn't let the benefits flow to outsiders. After much thought, only you are the most suitable."

Since his master had said so, how could Zhou Qing refuse? After all, a Grand Elder was backing him, not to mention the incredible opportunities.

"When do we leave?" Zhou Qing asked.

An eight trigram plate appeared directly under Mo Xingjian's feet: "Tonight at midnight!"