[{"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-130":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},2265663,4423,"Chapter 130: Zhou Qing, Following the Snake","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-130",130,"\u003Cp>After another touch, the Nascent Soul was scalded and jolted, and Zhou Qing couldn’t help but cry out before racing swiftly toward the sense’s direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah—, it seems to be on the left.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah—, we’re almost there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aaaah—!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the bottom of the bluish magma, Zhou Qing pressed forward, startled and startled again, guided by that faint, elusive sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he arrived before a pile of shattered rocks, and without hesitation, he pushed them aside—there, before his eyes, lay a fan with only five feathers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fan before him looked utterly unremarkable, its dull gray hue radiating an aura of ruin and decay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it not been for the sense tied to the Jin Wu’s essence blood guiding him here, Zhou Qing would never have believed such a battered object could be forged from the wings of the legendary Jin Wu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, as he stared closely, he sensed a faint, ancient, and profound energy emanating from the fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he bent down to pick it up, curiosity burning in his chest, the magma behind him erupted violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing spun around sharply and saw countless Flame Crocodiles surging like a vast, burning cloud, claws and fangs bared as they charged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes blazed like twin fires of karmic flame, their teeth sharp and gleaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, his face darkened; he instantly tucked the fan into his storage pouch, his spiritual power surging instantly as he unleashed his full Foundation Establishment realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful aura erupted from his body, his gaze cold as frozen stars, his sword formation shifting rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cang Lei Sword Art, Third Form—Divine Thunder Annihilation Technique: Annihilate!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, divine thunderbolts as thick as water barrels darted through the magma like serpents, roaring with deafening force, wreathed in sword qi of divine resonance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, Zhou Qing felt half transformed into a Thunder God, half into a Sword God.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two merged in a wondrous harmony, then the sword qi surged and thunder exploded, lashing out violently toward the charging Flame Crocodiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying sword-thunder detonated within the Flame Crocodile horde, spraying blood and fire, countless crocodiles shrieking in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they were too numerous, too fearless—large swarms still broke through the divine thunder and lunged at Zhou Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s expression didn’t change; his feet tapped lightly as he switched between the first and second sword forms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the blood and spiritual energy replenished from the fourth petal’s stored reserves, Zhou Qing returned to peak condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, a massive silver dragon roared forth, radiating chilling energy, starkly contrasting the scorching magma around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver dragon lunged forward, claws slashing—each swipe sent several Flame Crocodiles flying, carving out a temporary escape path for Zhou Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s feet shimmered with silver light; he seized the chance and shot upward, his Broken Wound Sword darting like a snake from its hole, precisely piercing the vital points of these dim-witted crocodiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, thick streams of crimson blood flowed through the magma, releasing a pungent stench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming scent of blood drove the Flame Crocodiles mad—they began fighting, tearing, and devouring each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the opportunity, Zhou Qing accelerated, his [Reduced Presence] talent enhancing his stealth as he surged upward through the magma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he burst through the magma’s surface, gasping deeply for the comparatively fresher air above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go!” Zhou Qing shouted into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder, locked in fierce battle with the Flame Crocodile King, saw Zhou Qing escape the magma and his eyes lit with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He unleashed all his strength, forcing the Flame Crocodile King back several zhang, then turned and sprinted toward Zhou Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed Zhou Qing and shot skyward at top speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Flame Crocodile King saw Zhou Qing crawling out like a rat, he roared to the heavens, his massive wings snapping open, his body streaking like a fire meteor toward the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His speed was terrifying—he closed the distance in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the crushing pressure behind him, Zhou Qing’s face paled; the twisted exit high above seemed within reach yet impossibly distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This won’t do—give me the fan!” A thick, foul stench filled their nostrils as the Second Elder shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing immediately pulled out the feather fan and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder froze, seemingly unable to believe this was the Jin Wu Fan he’d sought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no time to hesitate—he poured his spiritual power relentlessly into the fan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the dull gray fan darkened visibly, then the first and second feathers began shifting to gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder’s face turned pale—rarely seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How desperate is this thing? Fine, enough—I’ll turn into a mummy if I keep feeding it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cut off the spiritual flow, spun around, roared, and swung the fan with all his might—a blinding golden light erupted, so intense it nearly blinded the eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the light, a three-legged Jin Wu phantom appeared, its entire body wreathed in golden flames, so hot they warped the very void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its three claws gleamed like forged adamantine, its wings stretched wide—dozens of zhang across—and with a single flap, it unleashed a scorching gale, golden sparks flying like meteors across the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It let out a piercing cry, a sound that pierced metal and shattered stone—Zhou Qing’s ears bled, and he clapped his hands over them instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flame Crocodile King, facing the giant phantom, flickered with sudden wariness in its vicious gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it recognized this as merely a spiritual projection—not true Jin Wu—and roared defiantly, spewing a thick column of flame toward the three-legged bird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the Second Elder swung again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three-legged Jin Wu flapped its wings and shot forward like a golden lightning bolt, striking the Flame Crocodile King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thunderous crash, the entire space shuddered violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flame and light intertwined, forming a colossal energy vortex that radiated terrifying shockwaves outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a crack, the King’s hardened scales were ripped open, blood gushing like a fountain, instantly vaporized into crimson mist by the scorching air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The King screamed in agony, its massive body tumbling through the air before crashing heavily into the magma below, sending up a colossal wave of molten rock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder’s face was pale, yet his eyes shone with exhilaration as he stared at the fan in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So terrifying in power—no wonder it’s the Jin Wu Fan. Little lizard, I’m off—maybe we’ll meet again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder laughed heartily, tucked the fan away, and grabbed Zhou Qing as they shot skyward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the third coffin was opened, two figures leapt out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Same as before!” the Second Elder bellowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, no prompting was needed—Zhou Qing had already leapt into the Blood River, swiftly grabbing three dead crows and placing them on his body as he swam hard toward the opposite shore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Definitely a tomb guardian beast—born with it!” the Second Elder muttered, amazed, then stepped into the Blood River himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the two barely slipped into the passage, the three giant wax crows emerged from the darkness—but soon, as if losing their target, they slowly retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both exhaled in relief, then tossed the dead crows back into the Blood River.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder, beaming, was about to ask Zhou Qing what else he’d found in the magma when his gaze accidentally swept over Zhou Qing’s entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His skin was covered in blisters, his face pockmarked like a swarm of bees had stung him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart clenched instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhou Qing could barely hide his excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though risky, the benefits were unimaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Heart Mirror Points +9】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crisp notification chimed—suddenly, the Second Elder’s note above his head, 【Incredible Talent Kid】, changed to 【Reliable, Hardworking Kid】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder reached out and lightly touched Zhou Qing’s face; only then did Zhou Qing feel a searing, agonizing pain surge through him—he winced, his features twisting in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Was it that hot down there?” the Second Elder asked softly, his expression complex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing nodded slightly. “Yes—the magma was bluish.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder frowned. “If so, why didn’t you come up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was almost out—then I spotted the top-grade fire spirit stone and Jin Wu essence blood. Even if I risked it, it was worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But facing the Second Elder’s question, Zhou Qing slapped his chest, his tone resolute: “Because I promised you, Elder. A promise must be kept.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the Second Elder’s gaze toward Zhou Qing filled with deep admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A promise kept—excellent. ‘A promise must be kept.’ This time I asked for your help, and you risked your life to fulfill it. Tell me—what do you want?” the Second Elder smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this real?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause, he shook his head, his expression sincere: “Elder, this strand of Dao Qi alone has already reshaped my life. To assist you is already my honor…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One thing at a time—here!” The Second Elder immediately handed over a top-grade water spirit stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t underestimate these blisters—fire poison inside your body is no trivial matter. Water spirit stones are gentler—absorb slowly to expel the poison!” the Second Elder urged with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s eyes lit up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn—each time I helped, the reward was a top-grade water spirit stone. This guy’s rich!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned sheepishly and quickly reached out to take the spirit stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, refusing now would seem false.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Zhou Qing voiced his lingering question about the Flame Crocodiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder countered: “Which is easier—a normal person having a child, or two Soul Transformation cultivators having one?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Obviously the normal person!” Zhou Qing answered without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as he spoke, he seemed to grasp something—he added: “Because of bloodline?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Elder nodded approvingly. “Quick to understand—yes, bloodline. The older and closer to the origin the bloodline, the harder it is to take human form—but that also proves its power.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Take the Flame Crocodile King—it’s been trying to revert to its ancestral form. Even though it reached the Severing Spirit realm, it remains in its beast form.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Second Elder’s explanation, Zhou Qing understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two then slowly retraced the winding passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they stood again at the end of the tunnel, the Second Elder rapidly formed hand seals; Zhou Qing widened his eyes, staring intently, afraid to miss a single detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Second Elder, sensing something, suddenly paused his movements and looked at Zhou Qing with a knowing half-smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You want to learn, huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing immediately felt guilty and hastily waved his hands. “No, no, I’m just curious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look at you— if you want to steal my skills, just ask openly. Since you helped me so much this time, I’ll give you the chance—but I’ll only demonstrate once. Whether you can remember it depends on your insight!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, the Second Uncle began forming the hand seals again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing dared not slacken for a moment and immediately focused every ounce of his attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon he began cursing inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t giving him a chance—it was clearly meant to scare him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hand seals moved even faster than before, as if afraid he might catch even a glimpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, brilliant light flared before him. The Second Uncle burst into laughter, grabbed Zhou Qing, and stepped straight into the glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the two reappeared on the Five-Colored Altar, the Second Uncle smiled and patted Zhou Qing’s shoulder reassuringly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s nothing worth learning here,” the Second Uncle said. “You’re young and impulsive—I was afraid you’d sneak in here and mess around while I was gone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing stared blankly. “Why would I come into such a dangerous place? That’s just asking for death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the Second Uncle laughed even harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Zhou Qing quietly slipped a memory stone into his pocket without drawing attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Uncle said, “I won’t be back for a long time—I need to use the Golden Crow Fan for something important. Then I’ll infiltrate a major sect and study their sealing arts. Kid, I look forward to our next meeting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which sect was going to suffer next?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about the other coffins? You’re not going to try them?” Zhou Qing asked quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Uncle shook his head dismissively. “No rush. They’re just sitting here—they won’t run away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing frowned suspiciously. “Master, you’ve already checked the other coffins, haven’t you? You couldn’t open them because of the seals, so you settled for the third one…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Uncle’s face flushed—an unusual sight. He quickly protested, “Don’t talk nonsense. Am I the kind of person who’d do that? I just wanted to learn another skill for myself. Now get going!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the Second Uncle walked straight ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on Zhou Qing’s face slowly faded. He turned and looked back, his expression heavy with worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that’s true, this is going to be a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the two climbed out through the entrance beside the latrine, dusk had fallen. Even Lu Yaoyao’s courtyard was lit with candlelight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Second Uncle, with a flick of his body, seemed to vanish and reappear in an instant—back on Little Spirit Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you recognize me next time we meet, I’ll give you a great opportunity!” the Second Uncle said seriously to Zhou Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing immediately asked, “Master, is that the ability to change one’s appearance at will?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t even think about that technique. I only teach it to my own direct disciple…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, please accept this disciple’s bow!” Zhou Qing didn’t hesitate—he dropped to his knees with a thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get out of here!” Before Zhou Qing could even bow his head, the Second Uncle spun away and vanished into the dark night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he looked up, he saw his Master, Mo Xingjian, standing not far off, face dark with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, silently, he dug a small hole in the ground and buried his face in it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the room, Zhou Qing eagerly poured hot tea for Mo Xingjian, then rubbed his shoulders and pounded his back with flattering devotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, I only wanted to get something good from him—I never had any intention of betraying our sect! I swear!” Zhou Qing said quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Xingjian looked at the blisters all over his body and could feel the intense heat radiating from him. He asked with concern, “Does it hurt?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing blinked, then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he added quickly, “It’s just a bit of fire poison. The Fire Petal of the Four Petals is already absorbing it—it’ll be gone soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Zhou Qing wasn’t lying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally planned to use the supreme water spirit stone that Second Uncle gave him, but he was pleasantly surprised to find that the Four Petals in his Nascent Soul were slowly absorbing the poison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Mo Xingjian finally relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, “You’ve now gathered the Four Petals at the crown of your head, and this heavenly qi was given to you by him. I thought he’d return to see us—but I only caught his back just now. That fellow probably doesn’t dare face us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tell me what really happened,” Mo Xingjian sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing collected his thoughts and gave a general account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He omitted the tunnel and the Golden Crow’s essence blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Xingjian listened, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t known the third coffin contained a miniature world—and he was even slightly excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The information you provided today is crucial. I must go find the Supreme Elders and tell them about using the Dead Crows to cross the river!” Mo Xingjian’s eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For years, everyone had brute-forced their way past the three Corpse-Wax Crows. No one ever thought of this method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to that, they were all fools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing quickly said, “Master, don’t say it was me. After all, I’m just an ordinary person now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Xingjian nodded. “Don’t worry—I’ll say he brought me in to help. By the way, where’s the entrance to that tunnel?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing immediately shook his head. “I don’t know. Like when the Supreme Elders take me into the Heaven Cave, it’s concealed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Xingjian understood and didn’t press further. He hurried off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he confirmed his Master had truly left, Zhou Qing exhaled deeply, pulled out the memory stone, and grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When the Dao advances a foot, the Devil advances a zhang. Luckily, I prepared in advance—do you really think you can stop me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his spiritual sense probed into the memory stone, sure enough, the Second Uncle’s figure was rapidly forming hand seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing immediately sat cross-legged and began meticulously mimicking the seals over and over again…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Zhou Qing’s eyes were bloodshot, but his gaze burned with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an entire night, he watched the sequence over ten thousand times and mimicked it just as many.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaven rewards the diligent—he could now form the complete hand seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The complexity was unimaginable. If he truly activated it on the Five-Colored Altar, it would drain immense spiritual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once fully mastered, Zhou Qing collapsed into exhausted sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t wake until the afternoon, yawning lazily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, he examined the ten supreme fire spirit stones he had obtained; although most of their energy had been depleted, the combined residual energy still equaled roughly three full supreme fire spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A true unexpected windfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he took out a jade box, placed three inside, added the water spirit stone given by the Second Uncle, carefully sealed the lid, and stuck a Spirit-Sealing Talisman on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When I broke through to Nascent Soul, I used up Master’s Five-Element spirit stones. He must have hoarded them for years—they’re clearly meant for something important, or he wouldn’t have such a complete set. How could I take such a great favor so casually?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing murmured to himself, his face filled with guilt and gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he only needed three more supreme spirit stones: gold, wood, and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the remaining seven residual stones contained more than enough spiritual power to sustain his daily cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing all this, he turned his gaze to the single drop of Golden Crow blood, quietly suspended within the Four Petals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, surprise flickered across Zhou Qing’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He noticed the third red petal wasn’t just absorbing the fire poison from his body—it was also slowly drawing in the flames clinging to the essence blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just one night, the red petal had visibly grown larger than the other three, and the temperature of the Golden Crow blood had dropped significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are these things nourishment for it?” Zhou Qing mused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zhou Qing performed a second appraisal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feedback was largely the same as before, but now included a new method of refining—on the condition that the Golden Crow blood’s temperature had dropped to a suitable level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the following days, Zhou Qing tried touching the Golden Crow blood daily, but each time he was forced to give up due to its scorching heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after the tenth day did the blood’s temperature finally drop to a tolerable level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing, unable to wait any longer, opened his mouth and swallowed the drop of Golden Crow blood whole…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new month begins—may all readers enjoy smooth sailing, good health, and great fortune!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since it’s a new month, Sanxing asks for monthly votes—everyone has them now, but they’ll disappear later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve never made the monthly vote rankings—please help me out.▄██● If my rank improves, I’ll start pulling all-nighters to post extra chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3253,"2026-06-19T20:13:53.139Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","092dc50a5a3aa2e0050828613a6fca484daddf233e7570bbb8ec2159f37280ee","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-131","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-129",302,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--cover.jpg"]