[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female-":3,"chapter-my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-114":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","My Master's Elder Brother Just Took on a Female Disciple",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2265647,4423,"Chapter 114: That","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-114",114,"\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zhou Qing chuckled softly, recalling that simulation when he’d seen Second Uncle dig through the wall again, mimicking him by placing three crows from the Blood River on his shoulders and head to briefly evade the Corpse Wax Crow and obtain the Yin-Yang Scripture from the green mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a five-colored altar appeared before him, surrounded by eight recesses, still imbued with the aura and powder of high-grade spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing crouched down to examine it closely, and something began to click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his guess was right, he needed to fill each of the eight recesses with matching high-grade spirit stones to activate it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he’d be teleported to the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, just a little further ahead, should be the location of the tunnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The altar’s intact condition meant the Supreme Elders had patched the tunnel but couldn’t pinpoint this exact spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the altar, Zhou Qing couldn’t help but admire it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle was truly a genius—he’d not only found the cave realm but also rigged a teleportation system that perfectly avoided the gravity zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Born to be a tomb raider!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps this is the only path I’ll ever sneak through in the future!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To avoid being discovered, he hurried back and pulled out a sheet of paper to record the soil conditions around the tunnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he reached the bottom of the No.2 Flame Spirit Blood Pool again and saw the still-twisting black tunnel before him, Zhou Qing hesitated, then returned upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pretending to soak for a while and confirming the Supreme Elders hadn’t returned, he came down again and began walking forward along the tunnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to find out exactly where the tunnel’s entrance was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After who-knew-how-long, he finally reached the end and began climbing upward using hands and feet along the tunnel wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he saw a sliver of light filtering down from above, accompanied by a foul stench that hit his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing quickly pinched his nose, frowned, and slowly moved aside the stone above him, cautiously poking his head out—and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because barely two meters away stood an outhouse—that’s why it smelled so bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then turned his gaze forward—and instantly stood frozen in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For not far ahead was the courtyard of a Core Disciple, and by the window sat a girl, utterly absorbed in carving wood with a small knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who else could it be but Lu Yaoyao?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long moment, Zhou Qing snapped back to himself, gently slid the stone back into place, and leapt down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he was utterly speechless about Second Uncle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Placing the tunnel entrance beside an outhouse—with a female disciple living nearby? Only he could’ve thought of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, maybe not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This tunnel had clearly been around for years; Lu Yaoyao probably hadn’t even been born then. This place was likely cleaned and assigned to her later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The most dangerous place is often the safest—but an outhouse?” Zhou Qing still couldn’t wrap his head around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After mapping the route, he hurried back, sealed the soil, relaid the floor tiles, dispersed the spiritual energy, and let the spirit liquid sink back into the pool. Once he confirmed no leaks remained, he slipped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s fucking intense!” Zhou Qing couldn’t help cursing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, staring at the full pool of spirit liquid, he didn’t dare delay—he calmed his mind and swiftly activated the Yin-Yang Scripture to absorb it…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed slowly; as the blood pool’s color began to fade, Zhou Qing slowed his absorption rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder the Yin-Yang Scripture—it’s taken me all this detouring, yet my absorption and refinement speed is several times faster than when I first used the Taiqing Xuanqi Scripture!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing sighed in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he desperately wanted to absorb every last bit of medicinal power here, his current physical condition couldn’t handle it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A normal person shouldn’t have survived absorbing this much spiritual power without exploding—yet here he was, nearly refined down to nothing. Let me check your body—what’s going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or maybe the pool’s leaking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing smiled wryly and decided to stop while he was ahead—besides, the three Flame Spirit Blood Ointments he’d obtained were far superior to this liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Duanmu Shu’s voice sounded from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhou Qing, how’s the soak going?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her, Zhou Qing quickly dressed, stepped out with flushed cheeks, and bowed respectfully: “Thank you, Supreme Elder. I gained much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duanmu Shu nodded, entered to inspect briefly, and couldn’t hide her surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Excellent absorption. Good body refinement—this is actually a very solid cultivation path!” Duanmu Shu encouraged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing thanked her again, then left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he departed, he carefully observed the surroundings and compared them with his tunnel map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A bit confusing—I’m not sure if the No.3 Blood Pool lies directly above this tunnel?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it does, next time I can just sneak down from Lu Yaoyao’s side—get a soak and dig up a few more Flame Spirit Blood Ointments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he walked all the way to the front mountain, and when passing the Exchange Hall, he unexpectedly met Shi Zhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister Shi, you’re not in seclusion?” Zhou Qing asked, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Zhen’s eyes immediately filled with gratitude, then she added, slightly embarrassed: “After my last seclusion failed, I spent nearly all the spirit stones I’d saved over the years. Now, with the Nascent Soul Pill you gave me, I finally have some confidence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, then continued: “But the Nascent Soul Pill is just the key to the door—pushing it open requires enough energy. That’s why I’m here, exchanging some unused items for spirit stones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing nodded, nearly forgetting this detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Third Brother had already condensed his Nascent Flame, yet still consumed a full S-grade spirit stone afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stood to reason Shi Zhen’s seclusion would require even more energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, he couldn’t help—he only had one and a half S-grade spirit stones in total and couldn’t possibly give one to his sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, one Nascent Soul Pill was worth a thousand mid-grade spirit stones; if auctioned in Lingyun Mansion, it’d likely sell even higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Zhang Wanbao was in charge, the remaining six Nascent Soul Pills each fetched around twelve hundred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You look flushed—your recovery’s going well!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Zhen quickly scanned Zhou Qing and couldn’t help smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing touched his face—it was purely from the Flame Spirit Blood Pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad,” he said with a warm smile. “Then I’ll wish you success in reaching the Nascent Soul Realm ahead of time, Sister!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Shi Zhen bit her lip lightly, stepped back, then bowed deeply to Zhou Qing with utmost solemnity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, I will never forget this kindness. When I successfully enter the Nascent Soul Realm, I will repay you fully.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her words were earnest, her tone resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing hurriedly reached out to help her up. “Sister, you’re being too formal—it’s nothing! That Nascent Soul Pill was useless to me anyway; giving it to you is putting it to proper use. Alright, you go ahead—I’ll be off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After parting from Shi Zhen, Zhou Qing decided to walk back—he’d soaked all day and needed movement to help his body absorb the medicinal effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, his master’s body refinement technique seemed promising—he might as well practice it now; no harm in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The token in his storage pouch kept receiving messages—he guessed it was Third Brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for safety, he hadn’t dared check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhou Shi-di!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a greeting rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing turned and saw Du Kui descending from the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Du Shi-xiong!” Zhou Qing smiled and bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Kui asked curiously: “Why are you here on Shenyue Peak? No—I mean, did you come alone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ling Peak was no small distance from Shenyue Peak—Zhou Qing couldn’t have walked here by himself, could he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing replied: “I’m pursuing body refinement, and Duanmu Supreme Elder wanted to help, so she gave me this opportunity. Afterward, she probably forgot I can’t fly—so I was just about to walk back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Kui nodded in understanding. It made sense—Zhou Qing had risked his life entering the cave realm multiple times; it was only natural Duanmu Shu would reward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here’s an idea—I’m heading to the Soul Lantern Tower. Wait here a moment—I’ll take you back after.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s heart stirred slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since his talent skill [Heart-Viewing Sight] had upgraded to Level Four, he’d gained four new binding slots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Pu, the Elder guarding the Soul Lantern Tower, was his first choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the man rarely left the tower, and Zhou Qing had no excuse to enter—his and his brothers’ soul lanterns had already been retrieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he no longer hoped to bind others for points—he just wanted to avoid being stabbed in the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taiqingmen was his home. He didn’t want it to collapse from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing asked curiously: “Du Shi-xiong, why are you going to the Soul Lantern Tower?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Kui sighed: “Nothing major. A few younger brothers have been away a long time. As their senior, I’m worried—especially after a bad dream last night. So I came to check.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing understood. When he’d visited Jinyang Peak, he’d learned Gao Xuan Shi-bo had five Core Disciples: Du Kui, Luo Xue, and three others who frequently went on missions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Kui was here to check the brightness of the soul lanterns—for peace of mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Zhou Qing asked eagerly: “Du Shi-xiong, I’ve never been to the Soul Lantern Tower. With my cultivation gone, I’ll probably never get another chance. Could you take me along? Just to see it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Du Kui felt a pang of sadness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded immediately: “Alright. I’ll take you back after.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Du Shi-xiong!” Zhou Qing was deeply grateful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Du Kui took Zhou Qing and flew toward the Soul Lantern Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Soul Lantern Tower stood northwest of the main peak, Shenyue Peak, heavily guarded—amidst the mountains, only a solitary tower rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhou Qing understood, the tower’s interior was small, housing only the soul lanterns of Supreme Elders, Peak Masters, Elders, Hall Heads, Executives, and Core Disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But its security was extreme—just as Second Sister had feared—if a soul lantern were stolen and used for curses, the consequences would be dire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the sole guardian of the Soul Lantern Tower had always been Jiang Pu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sect entrusted him with this vital duty not merely out of trust, but because of his terrifying cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For he was a late-stage Soul Transformation cultivator!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Disciple Du Kui of Golden Sun Peak (Zhou Qing) seeks an audience with Elder Jiang Pu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two approached the Soul Lantern Tower, no one dared advance further; instead, they bowed and clasped their hands in greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a thin, hunched figure appeared atop the tower’s peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his hand, he still leaned on a staff shaped like a soul lantern—no one but Elder Jiang Pu could it be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\" Jiang Pu asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Kui said: \"Elder Jiang, I’ve been preoccupied with thoughts of my three unworthy junior brothers, so I’ve come here to check on them. I humbly beg your indulgence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Pu glanced at Du Kui, then turned his gaze toward Zhou Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing offered a sheepish smile and immediately bowed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Pu sighed lightly. The last time they met, the boy’s soul lantern had flickered erratically—he didn’t know what had happened, so he’d come specifically to verify.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet here you are, little brat, just like your second sister—suffering from paranoid delusions, terrified someone might use the soul lantern to threaten you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You even begged your master to take both soul lanterns back. In such a short time, you and your third senior brother have suffered this misfortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now your cultivation path is severed. It seems some things are fated from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a moment!\" Jiang Pu said, then closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Kui felt profound gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing, however, stared intently at Jiang Pu—and immediately bound himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the 【???】 above his head slowly transformed into fourteen golden characters: 【The Unluckiest Fool Who Took Caution Too Far】!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing such an absurdly long annotation, Zhou Qing was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, aren’t you stealing Li Daoxuan’s job?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’ve met twice total—including this one. Does this really need such a long note?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it even feels like there’s mockery in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do you mean by “took caution too far”?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it about retrieving the soul lantern?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that was unavoidable—I often simulate in the Divine Ruins Heavenly Palace, with three chances to die each time. If it kept flickering like that, I feared you’d be frightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Jiang Pu’s view of me leaves me uncertain: is he truly aligned with Senior Brother Gao Xuan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least now he seems perfectly normal—this is tricky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhou Qing pondered, Jiang Pu opened his eyes: \"All three are bright and vigorous—no major issues.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Jiang Pu’s words, Du Kui finally relaxed, thanked him again, and led Zhou Qing to take leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing asked curiously: \"Senior Brother Du, how many Soul Transformation experts does our Taiqingmen have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Kui thought a moment: \"Thirteen peak masters, the Supreme Elders, heads of various halls, and those hidden from us—we truly can’t say the exact number. After all, Taiqingmen is an ancient, venerable sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Kui sighed with regret, then added: \"It’s a pity about Gu Tao, head of the Mission Hall. Others may not know his true identity, but we core disciples all know. Alas—he was a Soul Transformation powerhouse, gone now. By the way, have you heard any news from your senior brother lately?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing paused, then shook his head slightly: \"Not yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Kui sighed with envy: \"Back then, when he fought the Seventh Imperial Prince, I could tell he was already close to Soul Transformation. And he held back against Xuan Yuan Yichen—I wonder what realm of understanding he attained?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I really don’t know,\" Zhou Qing replied with a smile. \"In my memory, Senior Brother has always been in seclusion. But once he emerges, he charges forward without pause—it’s as if he’s never fighting, only on his way to fight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Du Kui wholeheartedly agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, all peak champions are at Nascent Soul peak, yet one single realm of understanding holds them back completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every year, countless Nascent Soul peak cultivators stand helplessly before the door to Soul Transformation, gazing in despair and resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, their lifespans run out, they never break through, and depart in regretful dissolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, the two fell silent. Du Kui flew with Zhou Qing until they landed steadily at the foot of Little Spirit Peak, then departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Four, why did Du Kui bring you back? Did you go to Golden Sun Peak again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing hadn’t taken two steps before Yan Xiao Hu rushed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came looking for you this morning and found you gone. I sent messages but got no reply,\" Yan Xiao Hu worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing replied: \"I didn’t go to Golden Sun Peak. The Supreme Elder pitied me and took me to soak in the Flame Spirit Blood Pool all night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Yan Xiao Hu immediately grew envious, his eyes brimming with unmistakable longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re totally playing the fool to win sympathy—wish I could swap places with you,\" Yan Xiao Hu muttered bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing couldn’t help laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming no one was around, he secretly pulled out a jade box and handed it to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Flame Spirit Blood Paste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s Flame Spirit Blood Paste? Whoa, this this this—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Keep your voice down! My nose is extra sensitive—I accidentally dug it up from the pool’s bottom. Finders keepers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I love you so much! You’re the best junior brother—I knew all my favoritism wasn’t wasted!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother, they say reciprocity is proper—how about you give me that ten-thousand-year Blood Ginseng? Even half would do. Senior Brother, why are you walking off so fast? I’m a cripple now—I can’t catch up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiao Hu was still too stingy—he gave Zhou Qing only two rootlets. Recalling the scene, Zhou Qing regretted not biting off a few good mouthfuls when that huge ginseng was shoved into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Word came that their Master had entered seclusion, fully refining the Soul-Respiring Immortal Herb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he took out the remaining two pieces of Flame Spirit Blood Paste and performed today’s appraisal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Flame Spirit Blood Paste: Contains extremely potent medicinal effects and abundant spiritual power. Best ingested orally, second-best soaked. Do not overconsume—it risks causing spiritual power to ignite, becoming wild and uncontrollable.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the description, Zhou Qing immediately pulled out his identity token and sent a message to his third senior brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he received Yan Xiao Hu’s reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Got it, got it. I even fed a tiny piece to the old hen—waiting for the blood egg to hatch.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing was speechless. Flame Spirit Blood Paste was already top-tier—no need for further refinement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then cut off a small piece, placed it in his mouth, and began refining it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For over half a month, Zhou Qing fully absorbed both pieces of Flame Spirit Blood Paste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His strength surged again—but he was still far from Golden Core peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he hadn’t given the third piece to Yan Xiao Hu, he still couldn’t break through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d underestimated the energy required for dual cores, especially now that Golden Core peak loomed before him: the top-ranked Heaven-grade Nascent Soul formation—Three Flowers Converging at the Crown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To challenge this realm required immense energy, for this stage was precisely about laying the foundation for future breakthroughs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I could get the Flame Spirit Blood Paste from Pool One and Pool Three, I’d have a solid chance to reach Golden Core peak!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing murmured to himself, roughly estimated, then pulled out his hand-drawn map, frowned, and sank into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Lu Yaoyao’s clear voice rang from outside. Zhou Qing’s eyes lit up—he quickly rose and opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Qing, Lu Yaoyao stood with hands behind her back, bowing slightly with a gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Zhou, I’ve come to bring you more things again!\" Lu Yaoyao beamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing hurriedly invited her in, watching as she pulled more wooden carvings from her storage pouch—his heart warmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a month ago, when he’d peeked from beside the latrine, he’d seen her utterly absorbed in carving—these must be her recent works.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Sister Lu, I’ve already moved past it. You don’t need to go to such trouble making these for me,\" Zhou Qing said gratefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao nodded: \"I know. Your cultivation will recover—it’s just a matter of time. I’m bored anyway, so I carve for fun. Might even become a trade someday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her words, Zhou Qing grew curious, hesitated, then asked: \"You seem… unusually confident in me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao neatly arranged all the carvings, then clapped her hands and said seriously: \"Of course! In all of Taiqingmen, you’re the only person I truly trust. Even if you sold me, I’d happily count the coins for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing was startled and waved his hands frantically: \"That’s too much! Don’t joke like that—I’d never sell you! You’re not just the Sect Master’s favorite disciple, you’re Little Six to Senior Brothers Li Daoxuan and others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But no one spoils me like you do…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao suddenly realized what she’d said, fell silent, then quickly turned her head, feigning indifference as she stared at the wooden carvings on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3246,"2026-06-19T20:13:53.139Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d312893aa08d1c523ff8c4874df0631fbb203ae575fdcb59d487d58ecd8cdbe1","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-115","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-113",302,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--cover.jpg"]