Chapter 706

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

By the time Xu Zhangqing led Qingyao out of Yuexin Hall, the night was already deep.

The guests on Inviting Moon Plaza had long since dispersed, leaving only a few scattered disciples cleaning up the aftermath.

The two hurried toward the flying ship ferry, and from afar they could see Zhou Yan and the others waiting beside the flying ship.

Zhou Yan spoke first: "Junior Brother, you've finally come out!

Huh... who is this young lady?"

As soon as the words fell, his gaze landed on Qingyao beside him.

Not just him — Hu Bugui, Zhao Ziyue, Han Su, and the others also all revealed expressions of surprise.

Their gazes swept back and forth between Qingyao and Xu Zhangqing, as if verifying something.

Xu Zhangqing, helpless, steeled himself and explained: "She's called Qingyao. I saw her aptitude was decent and her nature quite pure, so I accepted her as a disciple."

The moment these words came out, everyone was startled.

Taking a disciple in the Inviting Moon Immortal Sect — what's the difference from stealing someone's business?

Everyone had to admit, it's still Lao Xu!

Zhao Ziyue's eyes widened: "Among our group, you already have both son and daughter.

Now you've taken a third disciple — simply a winner at life!"

Hu Bugui had his arm around Lin Xiaoyan and laughed: "Exactly."

Zhou Yan looked at Xu Zhangqing with a half-smile: "Junior Brother, impressive. Just attending a birthday banquet and you bring back a disciple.

This young lady looks full of spiritual energy — her aptitude must be not bad, right?"

Qingyao, stared at by everyone, grew a bit shy, shrank behind Xu Zhangqing, and couldn't help calling softly: "Master..."

This one "Master" made Xu Zhangqing shudder: "Alright alright, it's late, let's hurry back."

The others asked no more questions and boarded the flying ship one after another.

Hu Bugui piloted the flying ship slowly rising, then flew toward the direction of Dongting Immortal Sect.

Inside the cabin, Qingyao curiously pressed against the window, watching the sea of clouds rushing past below, her eyes full of anticipation.

Xu Zhangqing, through Xu Zixiao, saw this and thought secretly: "She has independent consciousness, and can even cultivate alone — isn't that a living, breathing person?

In the future, if she truly merges with Fairy Qingyue, will she disappear completely?"

Zhao Ziyue sidled up to Xu Zixiao and transmitted at close range: "Lao Xu, tell me the truth — does Qingyao have something to do with Fairy Qingyue?"

Xu Zhangqing showed no change on the surface, but did not deny: "There is indeed a bit of a connection. She is a junior of Fairy Qingyue."

Zhao Ziyue wore an 'I knew it' expression: "I knew it!"

Xu Zhangqing thought secretly: "Whatever the case, first bring this ancestor back to the immortal sect.

Anyway, with Master backing me from behind, I reckon no one dares make trouble."

The flying ship sped through the sea of clouds, moonlight sprinkling on the hull, giving rise to a faint silver radiance.

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Hongfeng Valley.

The moment Xu Zhangqing and the others landed, Eldest Disciple Sun Shangxiang came hurrying up carrying a medicine basket, and Second Disciple Lin Feng followed close behind.

"Master, who is this young lady?"

"My newly accepted disciple, called Qingyao."

"New disciple — that makes her Third Junior Sister, right!"

Xu Zhangqing instructed Lin Feng: "Feng'er, Qingyao has no cultivation foundation at all. You teach her the introductory Chang Qing Jue first."

Lin Feng nodded: "Yes, Master!"

Qingyao stepped forward and bowed to the two: "Greetings to Eldest Senior Sister, Second Senior Brother."

Sun Shangxiang immediately produced a crisp pastry, grinning as she handed it over: "Junior Sister, eat!"

Qingyao froze — it was the first time she'd seen such a thing. Though she hesitated a moment, she still reached out to take it, then carefully bit a mouthful.

The pastry was very crisp, a bit crumbly.

But after a few chews, fragrance instantly filled her entire mouth.

This unprecedented experience made Qingyao stare wide-eyed.

Her eyes were full of novelty, her whole person exuding an unworldly, adorably dazed air.

Lin Feng, seeing this, couldn't help teasing: "Senior Sister, our Junior Sister here — how does she have a kind of 'doesn't eat mortal food' vibe?"

Sun Shangxiang grinned: "In the future, whatever you want to eat or want, just tell me!"

Xu Zhangqing waved his hand: "Take your Junior Sister down."

Soon, Sun Shangxiang and Lin Feng led Qingyao away.

They have their own rooms and activity areas.

Xu Zixiao went to the cultivation room first, then Xu Zhangqing came out after switching.

The moment he appeared, Ruo Qunshuang leaned over: "Speak — what's Qingyao's background?

You go to a birthday banquet and take her as a disciple — it's definitely not simple!"

"Still Frost Sister is smart."

Xu Changqing chuckled softly, reaching out to pull her slender waist into his arms: "It has a bit to do with Grandmaster Mu, but the specifics I can't say. In short, absolutely no problem."

Ruo Qunshuang didn't press further, following his lead to chat about the Spirit Field: "That Rain Spreading Table you were pondering before has indeed greatly increased the efficiency of Water Spirit Root Disciples.

Moreover, taking this opportunity, the relationship between both sides has improved a lot."

Xu Changqing pinched her soft flesh: "Not just the Rain Water Pavilion side; in a few days I still need to contact the Spiritual Vein."

My own ambition isn't limited to the Rain Spreading Table.

Wood Spirit Root has a huge demand for both Water Spirit Root and Earth Spirit Root.

It needs the Great and Small Cloud Rain Technique of Water Spirit Root Disciples.

And it needs Earth Spirit Root Disciples to loosen soil and infuse Earth Qi.

Previously, I always felt the Immortal Sect's task issuance was a bit chaotic.

If it could be integrated into a brand new system, that would be perfect.

For example, rain today, infuse Earth Qi tomorrow, and so on — the four seasons all arranged properly.

In this way, not to mention Spirit Farmers with backgrounds, at least Loose Cultivator Spirit Farmers would live very comfortably.

The two talked from Spirit Field layout to Spirit Plant growth, the topic gradually turning intimate.

Xu Changqing stroked her hair, half-jokingly saying: "Now that Linglong isn't home, An'an will inevitably have to venture out in the future. Why don't we have another one?"

Ruo Qunshuang's cheeks flushed slightly; she lightly punched his chest, yet didn't refuse.

The two embraced and walked into the bedroom, not the least bit ashamed in broad daylight.

Over the next few days, Xu Changqing guided Qingyao's cultivation on one hand and managed the Spirit Field on the other, but his mind was always preoccupied with Grandmaster Mu Ji.

However, that old geezer seemed to be doing it on purpose — he delayed returning to the Immortal Sect for a long time, not even sending a transmission.

At this moment, Second Disciple Lin Feng arrived riding the wind: "Master, the Tianyan Pavilion rankings you wanted have been brought, and they're the latest.

The Newcomer List, Golden Core List, Nascent Soul List — all updated.

There's even a Spirit Transformation Speculation List; just looking at it, it's not simple!"

Xu Changqing's eyes brightened at these words.

Ever since hearing news of the rankings last time, he had been very curious.

He immediately took them and infused mana.

Instantly, dense content surged into his mind.

There were seven lists in total, one of which was a mixed list.

Tianyuan Newcomer List (Foundation Establishment Stage under 30 years old)

Ranking basis: Aptitude, potential, recent battle record

1: Qingyun Sect Chu Jinghong, 25 years old, Foundation Establishment Late Stage, one sword breaks three Foundation Establishment, potential Jia Shang

2. Yao Yue Immortal Sect Su Wan: 26 years old, Foundation Establishment Late Stage, Moonlight Technique great achievement, potential Jia Zhong

3. Wanfa Pavilion Li Mochen: 27 years old, Foundation Establishment Late Stage, Spiritual Array talent outstanding, potential Jia Xia

Xu Changqing raised an eyebrow: "Qingyun Sect?"

Come to think of it, it's already been many years since I last saw Qingxuan!