[{"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-117":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},2265650,4423,"Chapter 117: A Few Old Hags, Wait for Me (6k)","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-117",117,"\u003Cp>Zhou Qing stared at the piece of Flame Spirit Blood Paste, larger than any of the previous three, and his heart ached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was truly over—he had no share left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second Uncle, this… this was dug up by me…” Zhou Qing still tried to plead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle held the Flame Spirit Blood Paste, shaking his head in admiration: “Interesting. When I returned, I heard you’d had your Golden Core ripped out, and wondered how utterly broken you’d become. I planned to visit you after finishing up here—but never expected you’d dig up something valuable for me instead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing flushed awkwardly, then rushed over to massage Second Uncle’s shoulders with a beaming, fawning smile: “You know my situation better than anyone else—without this Yin-Yang energy, I’d be finished. Uncle, you’re my second parents.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle leaned back, savoring it, a faint smirk curling his lips: “Of course. The top-ranked Yin-Yang energy’s subtleties far surpass any other Dao energy. I never imagined the second person to discover this passage would be you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle, see? That proves we’re destined to be together!” Zhou Qing said, his eyes burning as he stared at the Flame Spirit Blood Paste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle chuckled, asked no further questions, and simply tossed the paste toward him. Zhou Qing scrambled to catch it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s a fine item, but for me now, it’s barely better than nothing. Did you cross over to the other side?” Second Uncle pointed ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing immediately shook his head: “No spirit stones!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The altar at the end required eight high-grade spirit stones to activate. The Divine Ruins Tiangong hadn’t been fully simulated yet—he wouldn’t dare walk in and die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look at you!” Second Uncle sighed, then grinned: “Do you know what’s on the other side?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing shook his head instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle scoffed: “Playing dumb again? You think I didn’t leave my notes in the tunnel? You’ve seen the visions inside the cavern when you first entered.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing scratched his head sheepishly: “Less you know, the safer you are.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle studied Zhou Qing up and down, clicking his tongue: “Didn’t see you in a while—you’ve broken through to late Foundation Establishment? Impressive speed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lucky, lucky!” Zhou Qing waved his hands frantically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle asked: “Did you smell it out again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing nodded reluctantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle marveled: “Truly an exceptional nose. When did you first discover this place?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing finally steadied his nerves: “Last time, Elder Duanmu Shu took me to soak in Pool Two. Out of curiosity, I dug down—and stumbled upon this Flame Spirit Blood Paste. Greedy for more, I dug too deep and broke through.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle nodded slightly, praising: “Your luck is truly extraordinary. You haven’t told anyone else, or you wouldn’t be sneaking around like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing swallowed hard, stammering: “You’re not thinking of killing me to silence me, are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you think?” Second Uncle grinned darkly, stepping closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing instantly grew solemn: “No way. Uncle, you’re so wise and mighty—you even gave me the Yin-Yang energy. How could you kill me over something so small?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cunning brat. But this Flame Spirit Blood Paste really is valuable. I remember saying last time we met—if you recognized me again, I’d give you a great opportunity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s eyes lit up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why wait? The main pool below likely holds more. Since we’ve met, I’ll give it all to you!” Second Uncle waved his hand grandly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing was ecstatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d long coveted the main pool—but dared not approach it alone; the danger was too high. But with Second Uncle here? Different story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Uncle!” Zhou Qing was so grateful he nearly wanted to kowtow right then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle laughed: “What’s there to thank for? It’s not even mine. Just doing you a favor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle led Zhou Qing deeper into the tunnel until they stopped at a spot. He frowned thoughtfully: “Should be here. Dig.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing immediately spat twice into his palms, fired up, and swung his pickaxe with full force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed. Zhou Qing sweated profusely, unable to use spiritual power or exert too much strength, fearing detection by the Elder above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strain made him exhausted. Soon, he gasped for breath and turned to look at Second Uncle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle, these three side pools form a triangle. The main pool should be close. We’ve dug so long—when do we start digging upward?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing panted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle, who had been lounging, sipping wine, legs crossed, slowly stood up, peered around, and frowned: “Should’ve reached it by now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s grip on the pickaxe stiffened. “Uncle… could you be mistaken?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle chuckled awkwardly: “Old age makes memory slip. Not here, then it must be opposite.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under someone else’s roof, you bow your head. For the Flame Spirit Blood Paste—I endure!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief rest, Zhou Qing swung his pickaxe again, digging in the opposite direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, has Zhou Qing left?” Lu Yaoyao asked at the foot of Xiao Ling Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The registering disciple bowed respectfully: “Yes. Left with Yan Xiao. About an hour ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impossible—he promised to meet me!” Lu Yaoyao couldn’t believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciple shook his head. He didn’t know. After hesitation, he asked: “Miss Lu, are you still going up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao shook her head slightly: “Do you know where they went?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone thought for a moment: “Seems like Shen Yue Peak?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao froze, then suddenly realized—her face twisted in frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh no! I misunderstood! Zhou Qing said he had something to discuss, but never specified the place. I assumed it was Xiao Ling Peak. Thank you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thanking them, Lu Yaoyao hurried back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, back at Shen Yue Peak, she spotted Yan Xiaohu emerging from the Mission Hall and rushed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yan Brother, where’s Zhou Qing?” Lu Yaoyao asked urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiaohu: “I… gah… don’t… gah gah…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao’s face twitched: “Yan Brother, what happened to your voice?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiaohu rolled his eyes. Today alone, countless people had stared at him strangely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He used spiritual power to write in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【My voice is damaged from cultivating a powerful technique. Don’t overthink it. As for Old Four, I don’t know where he went.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to explain—I understand. I’ll go look myself.” She bowed and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the dark tunnel, Zhou Qing was sweating profusely as he dug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, Second Uncle grabbed him, signaled silence, and pointed upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s eyes widened in shock and delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Second Uncle held up six fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only six pieces of Flame Spirit Blood Paste? Impossible!” Zhou Qing whispered in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle slapped him hard on the back of the neck: “All you think about is Flame Spirit Blood Paste! I meant six people are bathing inside.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s face changed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you sure?” Zhou Qing leaned close, whispering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle leaned in too, grinning with yellow teeth: “No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait until fewer are left—or until they leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there a barrier at the bottom?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. You think this is a side pool? The medicinal power here is less than a tenth of theirs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When will they leave?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know. Usually, soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two whispered like thieves, heads close together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—they really were thieves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle carefully pulled out a crystal array plate and gently pressed it against a spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers moved rapidly, weaving intricate, mysterious seals that slithered like serpents from his fingertips, striking the plate in succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, six red dots appeared on the crystal plate, flickering steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing stared, dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What an incredible magic treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle, meanwhile, wore a smug grin—as if saying: “See? Your Uncle’s senses never fail!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing immediately gave him a thumbs-up, eyes filled with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They then tiptoed out, far from the newly dug tunnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll act only when three remain—then no one will notice,” Second Uncle’s voice returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing frowned: “Uncle, you’re so powerful—you dug a tunnel to the cavern. How can this be hard for you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle shook his head slowly: “I’m not skilled in sealing arrays. After these matters are settled, I’ll join a sect specializing in sealing arts and study properly. Maybe you’ll come too—I’ll be your senior, you my junior.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle was serious: “I mean it. Or you can be senior, I’ll be junior.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing waved his hands frantically: “No no—I’m attached to home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pathetic. Fine. Wait here. I’ll go in first, then come back for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle turned and walked inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing wouldn’t stay alone—he hurried after him. Who knew? He might need this path someday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the two reached the tunnel’s end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he had suspected, Second Uncle took out eight top-grade spirit stones and placed them into the grooves of the five-colored altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the array activated, Second Uncle dared not delay a moment—he stepped swiftly onto the altar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Zhou Qing suddenly remembered something important and shouted loudly: “By the way, Second Uncle, that passage is blocked again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no sooner had he spoken than a blinding flash of light swept through—the figure of Second Uncle vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Zhou Qing clearly heard his curses, laced with unmistakable fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He won’t get stuck digging for long, will he?” Zhou Qing frowned in concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t stay here too long—he had already registered at the mountain gate; if he lingered, someone would come to verify.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially here, on the main peak of Taiqingmen, personnel movement was tightly monitored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it—I’ll just hurry and dig up the others!” Zhou Qing rushed back beneath the Number One Flame Spirit Blood Pool and began digging again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time the harvest was good—adding to his previous finds, he now had five pieces total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing happily tucked them away, then set out to locate the Number Three site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About half an hour later, having pinpointed his target, he dug upward once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two? Only two?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed slowly—he nearly hollowed out the area beneath Number Three, yet found only two pieces of Flame Spirit Blood Paste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems the medicinal potency and spiritual energy decrease progressively from Number One to Two to Three.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing was speechless. No wonder Number Two’s pool was so much larger than Number Three’s, and its liquid so much darker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, seven pieces of Flame Spirit Blood Paste was a solid haul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, one shouldn’t be greedy—he immediately rushed over to the main pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The six red dots still flickered faintly—he had no idea how long the Senior Elders would remain soaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should I go check on Second Uncle?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting a while and growing bored, Zhou Qing hesitated briefly, then grew curious—he sneaked to the other side, dug a hole, and crawled inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out the [Divine Ruins Tiangong] token, placed the supreme-grade spirit stone upon it, and once fully charged, his consciousness effortlessly entered that space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three were still there? Were they all that desperate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing had no time to care—he hurried toward his own recorded scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching the gravity zone, apart from that familiar sense of being watched, no wandering souls approached him—unusually quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After so long, his talent skill [Reduce Presence] had finally activated again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bent low, as if bearing a colossal mountain on his back, shuffling forward with labored steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know how long it took, but finally, panting, he crossed the gravity zone—without pausing, he rolled the stone mill toward the tunnel entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Zhou Qing rolled the mill back, staring at the intact array wall, disbelief flooding his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dropped the mill and frantically checked all around—no hidden tunnels appeared anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After all this time, Second Uncle still hasn’t dug through?” Zhou Qing stared in shock—then grinned inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed breaking through the tunnel behind the five-colored altar wasn’t as easy as he’d imagined—or perhaps the Senior Elders had left hidden traps after last time’s repairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucky I didn’t rush in—if I’d gotten trapped or endangered, and the Senior Elders came to investigate, I’d have no excuse, no matter how many mouths I grew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that was the case, Zhou Qing sat cross-legged and rested right there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waited a long while—until finally, one side of the stone wall trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a pair of feet kicked it open, and Second Uncle crawled out, still cursing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Deliberate! Absolutely deliberate! Those old hags knew I was coming, yet set up such a trap for me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank heaven I’m naturally gifted—this little barrier could hold me? Did they forget I once studied this array? Oh, right—I stole it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After emerging, Second Uncle slapped the dust off his head, then, as before, planted his hands on his hips, stood on the bricks, and burst into loud laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He expertly wrote the words [That’s it?] on the wall again, tauntingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he hurry to roll the mill—Zhou Qing couldn’t help but shake his head with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a childish old man!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two entered the tunnel one after the other, arriving once more at their final destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost simultaneously, they leapt into the blood river, snatching up three crows from the water and placing them on each shoulder and head, then swiftly swam to shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Uncle strained with all his might, teeth bared, mouth twisted, and expertly shoved open the third coffin—his face lit up with excitement as he rubbed his hands together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hurry this time—that kid’s waiting outside!” Second Uncle said, then jumped down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing rushed over—but the coffin lid snapped shut instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, even if it hadn’t closed, he wouldn’t have seen anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the simulated environment, on his own spatial line, the third coffin had never been opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time was short—no room for delay—Zhou Qing immediately turned his gaze to the first coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it didn’t open on its own, nor did green mist spread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the others, this coffin had once granted him the supreme technique [Yin-Yang Scripture]—his senses felt more attuned to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he didn’t rush back as he had before—he carefully observed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive heart still throbbed heavily; dim light flickered, and ancient energy surged like tides through the space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing studied the coffin before him—it glowed with eerie, deep radiance, as if holding secrets accumulated over endless ages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, beneath the colossal black withered tree, the six stone coffins differed only in placement—their exteriors were nearly identical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to see what secret lies inside—why Taiqingmen built itself here, guarded it for so long, and explored it for so many years!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filled with curiosity, Zhou Qing pressed both hands against the coffin lid, planted his feet firmly into the ground, and channeled his late Foundation Establishment spiritual power—his entire body brimmed with power like a volcano about to erupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a roar, the coffin lid remained unmoved, like an ancient mountain—he pushed harder, until finally, a dull, grinding sound echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Progress!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veins bulged on his forehead, his face flushed crimson—the lid began inching open, slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after exhausting every ounce of strength, he moved it less than half a finger’s width.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, opening even a narrow gap for observation would take at least an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To fully open it? It would take a full day, at least.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Zhou Qing had an idea—he quickly pulled out the [Wound Sealer] from his storage pouch, wondering if he could pry it open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though rusted all over, it was incredibly sturdy, of extraordinary origin—even the remnants of the ultimate weapon, the Void Ring, could be forged into this mill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he searched for a gap, a loud *bang* echoed behind him—something had fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar, chilling dread surged through his heart, spreading instantly through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing sighed helplessly and turned slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The colossal corpse-wax crow stared at him, cold and lifeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing forced a nervous smile, stammering: “Crow… Crow Brother… maybe we could… negotiate…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished, a black feather shot out like a spear—straight through his skull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reborn as a light orb, he cursed furiously—this damned crow gave him not a single extra second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine—if six dead crows won’t work, I’ll try six more!” Zhou Qing muttered, then entered again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But luck was poor this time—the wandering souls roared and charged out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing fell again in the second wave—and again in the third.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his consciousness returned, he stared at the dark tunnel and sighed deeply, then deactivated the token.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirty middle-grade spirit stones—wasted again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, Zhou Qing decided not to enter—he waited quietly, occasionally sneaking over to check if the Senior Elders had left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Lu Yaoyao, studying the registration log, confirmed Zhou Qing had entered, then rushed home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She called out several times—no answer came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why won’t he just add me as a friend? So stubborn!” Lu Yaoyao muttered, exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she turned to leave, she suddenly realized something—her brows furrowed, and she halted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling how Zhou Qing had asked about the Number One Flame Spirit Blood Pool, she instinctively turned her gaze toward her own residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lightly licked her index finger, frowned deeply, and fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Knowing him, he wouldn’t ask about that place without reason—he’s definitely set his sights on the Flame Spirit Blood Pools.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He soaked in Number Three over a year ago—the medicinal potency there is now thin; it’ll take years to rebuild sufficient strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Number Two? Endu Shu, a Senior Elder, let him soak there half a month ago to strengthen his body. As for Number One—I told him myself, I’ve already absorbed all the medicinal energy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could he be aiming for the main pool? But that makes no sense. Even if the Senior Elders allowed it, his mortal body couldn’t withstand the main pool’s potency—he’d explode.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything requires profit—what could he possibly hope to gain?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Requesting monthly votes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2994,"2026-06-19T20:13:53.139Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","114e2581d55045725ebdde4d1338a4008673c0853a08a5ec93d25674f1032dc5","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-118","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-116",302,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--cover.jpg"]