[{"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-160":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},2265693,4423,"Chapter 160: A Child With Courage, Strategy, Tactics, and a Bit of Power","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-160",160,"\u003Cp>The Five Sects War has now dragged on for several years, and everyone has grown far more composed through this slaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They chatted merrily about past memories, filled with nostalgia, sometimes mentioning those once familiar but now gone forever, leaving only regret and sighs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re currently ranked sixth on the Cangyan Dao Palace’s most-wanted list, and with Sima Yaoji still after you, there are plenty who want your head—be extremely careful when traveling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After three rounds of wine, Li Daoxuan warned him; Zhou Qing nodded, deeply grateful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lately, those Tianji Men types have used their Celestial Mechanism Arts to disguise themselves as our Three Sect Alliance members, pretending to be ambushed to lure us into rescue missions—many have already fallen for this trick.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Daoxuan spoke of this with fury, further warning Zhou Qing and He Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, what you see isn’t always real—be cautious, cautious, and even more cautious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then recounted his own experiences—the details, the dangers, the lessons learned—hoping those present would take heed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m only back for a few days before heading out again; this realm of understanding is truly not easy at all!” Li Daoxuan chuckled bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Han said nothing, silently raising his cup in toast to his senior brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was now at the late Nascent Soul realm, and he had no idea when—or if—he’d ever break through to perfection, let alone Soul Transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The path of cultivation grows harder the further you go, and only you know the hardship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How are you doing now?” Li Daoxuan asked, turning to Lu Yaoyao after downing a cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao replied: “I can already sense the Nascent Soul bottleneck, but actually touching it will still take time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Daoxuan was deeply pleased: “Don’t rush—you’re already at Golden Core peak, and you’re a Heaven-Path Foundation Establishment. Breaking through is only a matter of time; don’t take any Nascent Soul Elixir or similar pills.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao nodded, assuring him she wouldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After more idle chatter, Li Daoxuan rose with his cup, stepped outside, gazed at Yushan Hall, his expression complex, then drained it in one swallow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So many fewer people come here to eat now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Daoxuan quietly departed three days later, at night; Zhou Qing also requested a humanoid puppet from the sect for research purposes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two months later, he finally condensed twenty spiritual seals, meaning he could now begin mastering the thousand level-one arrays left behind by Master Xuanqing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they were all single-color arrays, far more powerful than ordinary ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Although the arrays inside the puppet weren’t recorded by Master Xuanqing, I might be able to slowly reverse-engineer them!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing now had a certain grasp of arrays, and he felt confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This world is simply too vast—who knows how many small and large cultivation nations exist, let alone star battlefields?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Xuanqing was a level-nine array master, but the legacy he left was only what he himself knew and mastered; after all, one person’s knowledge and experience are always limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like alchemists—each has their own unique pill formulas—and everything in this world constantly evolves, with new wonders emerging endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Zhou Qing must do isn’t just guard that treasure—he must learn to excavate and draw analogies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Days passed, and strangely, the array embedded in the puppet seemed to be constantly changing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder the sect had no clue—apparently, cracking it was truly difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, you want to crack it? I advise you to save your strength!” One day, Yan Xiaohu arrived with Lei Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Qing straining his mind over the black-robed puppet, he couldn’t help but offer advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Luo nodded in agreement: “Brother Zhou, I heard the Sect Master say these puppets were once shown to an old friend of his—a genuine level-two array master, even the Governor of Longyuan Commandery treated him as an honored guest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If even he couldn’t figure out how to break it, how could we outsiders?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing was stunned—was it really that absurd?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiaohu squatted beside, playing with an old hen: “Of course! Not just Master Lei Wuji—our side is the same too. And after research, every puppet’s internal array has subtle differences.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I suspect Cangyan Dao Palace has a mother array—so to eliminate those black-robed puppets, you either crush them outright or destroy the mother array, once and for all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this be why those outposts, after initial array installation, must be returned to Cangyan Dao Palace?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so, how could they possibly compete?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cangyan Dao Palace couldn’t be breached, yet they could produce puppets endlessly—eventually, their numbers and strength would completely overwhelm us, leaving us hopelessly passive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if sensing Zhou Qing’s concern, Yan Xiaohu grinned: “Don’t worry—I heard from my master that the materials for crafting these arrays are extremely scarce and hard to obtain. Also, do you know what a queen ant is?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean?” Zhou Qing didn’t understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiaohu said: “The queen ant is the king of the ant world. No matter how fertile she is, she still reaches saturation. Like my third senior brother’s Nascent Soul spiritual sense—it can only extend to the other side of the mountain; it can’t go further, because my cultivation base limits me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s eyes lit up—he began to understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So even if there is a mother array, the number of black-robed puppets it can produce is limited—and once it hits saturation, the threat stabilizes!” Zhou Qing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiaohu smiled: “Exactly. So focus on your cultivation—don’t waste time on this. After all, when the sky falls, the tall ones hold it up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Recently, I and Xiao Lei have planned a crazy scheme—we need manpower. Get ready; we’ll set out together!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiaohu suddenly exclaimed excitedly, his eyes gleaming with eagerness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s face twitched—he had a bad feeling. He ventured: “Don’t tell me you want to dig up Tianji Men’s ancestral graves?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No no no—those guys are sneaky and good at divination. Don’t ask, just get ready—we’re leaving!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Yan Xiaohu and Lei Luo walked off, arms slung over each other’s shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing stared at the puppet before him, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is really tricky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the following days, Zhou Qing abandoned puppet research and instead used exchanged materials to simulate repeatedly, spending considerable effort until he finally succeeded in forging eight array flags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This array was called the Fotu Array—a single-color array with formidable power; merely activating it required at least fifty high-grade spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remember, one supreme spirit stone could only be exchanged for one hundred high-grade spirit stones—each activation consumed half a supreme stone, showing just how costly array masters were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was only a single-color array—the more terrifying level-two and level-three arrays required supreme spirit stones as energy cores, plus other exceedingly rare materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing at the eight black flags before him, Zhou Qing felt excited, then immediately entered the Shenxu Tiangong to test its power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wandering souls this time?” Zhou Qing sighed at the empty gravity zone, then trudged forward against the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, even if there were, it wouldn’t matter—he’d already pushed through this area many times using his perfected Nine Yang Divine Art and Thunderstorm Starfall Kill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he crossed the corridor and saw the scene ahead, Zhou Qing exhaled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leapt down, swiftly swam across the Blood River, and immediately set up the Fotu Array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, he didn’t push the coffin or climb the tree to gnaw the heart—he simply stared silently at the darkness across the Blood River.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the Waxen Crow quietly emerged, its gaze icy as it fixed on him, then leapt forward, landing directly inside the array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the ground shimmered with spiritual light; countless runes interwove, rapidly forming the outline of the Fotu Array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, a beam of light shot skyward, forming a cage that enclosed the crow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the golden array, Buddhist chants echoed, and countless shadowy Buddha figures flickered in and out, relentlessly attacking the Waxen Crow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Waxen Crow thrashed wildly, its black feathers standing erect, glowing with eerie red light, smashing aside the golden tendrils that wrapped toward it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing watched, tense, stepping back repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After barely ten breaths, the Waxen Crow tore a gap in the Fotu Array and stepped out unharmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It continued to stare at Zhou Qing with cold eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing gave a nervous smile: “Uh, Brother Crow, just a joke—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Plos!* Before he finished speaking, black feathers exploded toward his head again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing, now reformed into a light orb, cursed loudly—after all this time as acquaintances, the thing showed zero mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he never expected to trap it—after all, even the Supreme Elders, Nascent Soul peak cultivators, always got injured entering here; how could a mere level-one array possibly hold it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in that darkness, there were three Waxen Crows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ten breaths—maybe enough? Maybe I can try!” Zhou Qing’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because every time he climbed halfway up the tree, the Waxen Crow would blow his head off—now he had ten breaths to spare, worth a try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, he sensed something and turned—Six Blue Ball suddenly appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One, you’re here again? Looks like your forbidden zone is about to be breached!” Six Blue Ball teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the past year, Zhou Qing had come here often due to his two divine arts and array cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing smiled: “Not yet. I’ve been idle lately, so I’ve made a few extra trips.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six Blue Ball was a girl who knew about the Four Flowers at the Crown—so Zhou Qing was more cautious and wary around her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I wish you success soon! If you get the chance, visit my forbidden zone!” Six Blue Ball still smiled, her tone full of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing nodded: “Definitely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then both entered their respective scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Zhou Qing’s luck was worse—he was immediately swarmed by wandering souls; he Landebuzhen  and simply pushed through with the Nine Yang Divine Art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resting for a long time in the recovery zone, he regained his strength, returned to the corridor, skillfully leapt into the Blood River, placed three dead crows on his shoulders and forehead, leapt upward, and immediately set up the Fotu Array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, he didn’t delay—he scrambled up the tree, eyes gleaming with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Faster, faster!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive Waxen Crow leapt into the array again, granting him ten breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bringing Zhou Qing closer to the giant black heart at the top and the few green leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This might work!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was about to touch the black iron chain dangling from the heart, the familiar whooshing sound came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s vision went black in utter disbelief—he opened his eyes again, outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn, this is so frustrating!” Zhou Qing muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized now—even if he tried again, it wouldn’t work. The time was too tight. Only if he could create a two-color array might there be a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he’d already pushed himself to the limit—step back further, even if he reached the heart, plucked the leaves, and ate the “meat bun,” he’d have no time to retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it’s still the same old thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it through, Zhou Qing entered for the third time; this time, he used his fully developed Suanni  technique to bulldoze through, returning to the opposite shore. After setting up the Fotu Array, he immediately went to the first coffin and poured every ounce of strength into pushing open the lid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the heavy scraping sound rose, the coffin lid began to shift slightly—just as black crows oozed out of the corpse wax, Zhou Qing swiftly pulled out his pry bar again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The result was obvious: though there was now a two-centimeter mark compared to before, with his current cultivation base, he simply couldn’t open it completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying on his bed, Zhou Qing felt mentally drained. He wondered if there were any Great Strength Talismans—stick one on, and your strength surges?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I should go check the Exchange Hall when I have time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Zhou Qing enjoyed rare leisure, strolling around the courtyard chasing after a brood hen, when a familiar figure descended from the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than Jiang Pu, the Elder in charge of the Soul Lantern Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His previous note—【The Unluckiest Guy After Excessive Caution】—had changed to 【A Clever, Resourceful, and Slightly Powerful Kid】 after Zhou Qing consecutively killed two Heavenly Prodigies and rose to No. 10 on the Death List.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, you’ve now fully replaced Master Li Daoxuan’s long-standing annotation about him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Jiang!” Zhou Qing bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Pu looked at Zhou Qing, nodded seriously, and said: “You’re now on the Death List and frequently take on missions. I think you should leave a strand of your soul fire at the tower—should you encounter danger, we can respond in time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing knew Elder Jiang meant well, but because of the Divine Ruins Palace’s simulation, his soul lantern would flicker constantly—it was impossible to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must’ve just come from Third Senior Brother’s place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing was about to speak, but Jiang Pu spoke first: “You know Pei Yan, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yan, the top disciple of Yuqing Peak, is Master Tong Min’s first student.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Shi Zhen broke through to Nascent Soul, she went on missions with Pei Yan to pay off debts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they brought Shi Zhen back from Youhuang City, Pei Yan was the first to rush down and kept thanking Zhou Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Six months ago, her soul lantern began dimming. I immediately reported it to the Sect Master, and after Cengceng  transmission, we located Pei Yan while she was under siege—in another half day, she’d have been dead!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since the Five Sects War began, not a single top disciple has fallen. Tell me—isn’t the soul lantern important?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Jiang pleaded earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing understood—but—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Elder Jiang, but I prefer the feeling of having no retreat—it pushes my potential harder!” Zhou Qing bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Jiang opened his mouth, then helplessly shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re all so stubborn—you’ll regret it someday!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Elder Jiang left, Yan Xiao Hu crept over from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you leave yours?” Zhou Qing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiao Hu shook his head: “I follow you. Senior Brother Li and Second Sister didn’t leave either—if I left and you didn’t, I’d look weird. We need to stay consistent!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It reminded him of the current Death List: after Senior Brother Li, Second Sister, and he all made it on, Third Senior Brother developed an obsession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forcibly climbed to No. 5 by digging up graves—and only then did he feel a little better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget that for now. Pack up. Tomorrow we set out—we’re going to do something big!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Yan Xiao Hu seemed to recall something, his eyes gleaming with excitement, eager to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing blinked, puzzled: “By your tone, besides Lei Luo, there are others?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ll find out when the time comes. I still need to buy some supplies. Be ready to leave early tomorrow!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiao Hu spoke mysteriously, deliberately withholding details, then immediately summoned his sword and flew toward the Shen Yue Peak Exchange Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing could only begin packing. No matter what Third Senior Brother planned, the two of them could always watch each other’s backs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stay safe,” Mo Xingjian didn’t stop them, only warned them to be careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The path of cultivation is like climbing a solitary peak—others’ aid is but fleeting clouds; only a solid foundation lets you stand firm amid spiritual storms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Xingjian understood this well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bowing, the two departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That place is far, and there might be watchers outside the sect—after all, we’re both top ten on the list. So first, we go to Jin Leizong to pick up Lei Luo, then take the teleportation array directly from Qingyu Immortal Sect—it’ll cut the journey in half!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they arrived before the teleportation array, Yan Xiao Hu explained their route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing nodded; the plan was well thought out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they emerged from Jin Leizong’s array, Lei Luo had already been waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alongside him was Lei Lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly two years apart, Lei Lie’s aura had grown stronger—he’d likely reach Soul Transformation in just a few years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he’s ranked third on the list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Lei!” both bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Lie looked at Zhou Qing and Yan Xiao Hu, his expression grave: “Your Senior Brother Li’s name vanished from the Cangyan Dao Palace Death List—has he crossed that threshold?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Cangyan Dao Palace removed his name, the answer was clear—what was there to hide?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing their confirmation, Lei Lie’s face filled with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stay safe,” he said, then left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei Luo excitedly said: “Ignore him—let’s go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the three adjusted their coordinates and headed straight for Qingyu Immortal Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhou Junior Brother, long time no see!” As the three stepped out of the teleportation array and were guided toward the Shanmen, they unexpectedly met Yuan Ya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On her face now was a grotesque scar, slanting diagonally from one cheek—horrifying to behold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she paid it no mind, smiling warmly as she greeted Zhou Qing, her smile radiating a hard-won serenity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time they met, Zhou Qing had helped her slay a Nascent Soul cultivator from Tianji Sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing and Yan Xiao Hu wisely said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, everyone had endured unseen trials in this war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Sister Yuan!” they bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Ya glanced at the teleportation array’s direction, understood, and smiled: “I won’t disturb you. Let’s drink together sometime!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sure thing, Senior Sister, you go ahead!” The three bowed and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the Shanmen, Yan Xiao Hu sighed deeply, his face filled with regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Years ago, when Qingyu Immortal Sect fell, we brothers saved Senior Sister Yuan and killed that monster Meng Xing. Her master sacrificed herself by self-immolation so she could escape—now she’s all alone…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiao Hu trailed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, when she saw her savior, Fourth Brother, she’d been shy—but now, because of her appearance, she deliberately kept distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing said nothing, only exhaled softly and changed the subject: “Third Senior Brother, can you finally tell us what we’re doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiao Hu’s mood shifted instantly, his voice dropping to a whisper: “Kill Xuegu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xuegu the Old Ghost?” Zhou Qing froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiao Hu nodded vigorously, furious: “Yes—that old bastard! Last time he came as some damn envoy, strutting around like he owned the place—it made me furious. But now I’ve got new leads—I’ll kill him for sure!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing paused, then asked: “Besides us three, who else?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiao Hu replied: “Senior Sister Pei Yan and Senior Sister Shi Zhen—actually, they’re the ones who found him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuegu is Nascent Soul peak, and so is Pei Yan. With us five Nascent Soul cultivators, we won’t fail to take down that old ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Fourth Brother and Pei Yan alone could crush him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Zhen had once been captured by Xuegu—if Zhou Qing and Third Senior Brother hadn’t accidentally stumbled into the cave and rescued her, she’d have been raped to death by Song Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Shi Zhen’s senior sister, Pei Yan must’ve silently harbored this grudge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>End of month, double moon tickets—please vote! Today’s the last day!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3218,"2026-06-19T20:13:53.139Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","104ae8a27f395c6decaf0f2f69745ffd49f18fec6400800714094e22d240d496","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-161","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-159",302,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--cover.jpg"]