Chapter 192

These inner courtyard students are not only close to the eight mentors, but after graduation, they are also talents competed for by major sects.

It's really not worth it to make enemies with them.

Especially Zhou Qing, the dangerous aura he just exuded, they had only felt in a few rare geniuses in the inner courtyard.

Such people, try not to offend them if you can.

At this moment, the old man in the Great Perfection of the Soul Formation realm couldn't help but clear his throat, his face changing to a serious expression.

"Since this is the case, we will investigate this matter further. However, your Zhou Shixiong should also restrain himself in the future and don't make such a scene again."

Zhou Qing thanked him repeatedly after hearing this.

"Please take more care. That person seems to have been at odds with my Zhou Shixiong since yesterday."

Zhou Qing said, and secretly stuffed a few more spirit stones to show his sincerity.

The group accepted them calmly again, with satisfied smiles on their faces, and their tone eased.

"Don't worry, we will notify you as soon as there is news!"

After leaving the Law Enforcement Hall, Yan Xiao was full of anger.

"It's my nemesis. This Master Bai Yu Taixu Academy is definitely my nemesis. Facing the Chiyan Chiyan Longshi and the Tianji Sect, I have never suffered such a big loss!" Yan Xiao said indignantly.

From yesterday to today, he was caught by the Law Enforcement Hall twice, losing both his face and his dignity.

Fortunately, Master Mo Mo Xingjian was not there, otherwise, he didn't know how angry he would be.

Lu Lu Yaoyao comforted him softly from the side: "Yan Zhou Shixiong, didn't you notice that the other party is deliberately inducing you to make mistakes? Wouldn't it be fine if you just ignored him next time?"

Zhou Qing quite agreed with this point.

"Since the other party chooses to take the initiative, they must have made full preparations. Wouldn't it be fine if you didn't follow their wishes?" Zhou Qing said seriously.

You say your cultivation, speed, including terrain, which one can compare to him, why bother being led by the nose by him?

Yan Xiao stopped immediately, looked at Zhou Qing, and a look of embarrassment appeared on his face.

"Old Four, I've made you spend money. Zhou Shixiong guarantees that there won't be a third time!" Yan Xiao promised solemnly.

Zhou Qing smiled slightly and said half-jokingly: "Since I've spent money, Third Zhou Shixiong, you should make it up to me. Those were superior-grade spirit stones, and several of them are gone just like that."

Yan Xiao was embarrassed and scratched his head, saying: "Mainly because Zhou Shixiong doesn't have much money on me, unlike you. The storage bags of the five great geniuses all belong to you, and Li Li Hanshan and Blood Bone Old Man didn't follow the rules, the compensation given to you by the Chiyan Chiyan Longshi, the rewards from the sect..."

Yan Xiao became more excited as he spoke, counting with his fingers while speaking, suddenly feeling that his Shidi was truly too wealthy.

Zhou Qing wanted to say something else, but a ray of light suddenly arrived in the sky.

"Shidi, Lu Shimei!" Li Li Daoxuan shouted happily.

As Li Li Daoxuan landed, his gaze subconsciously looked at the red robes of Zhou Qing and Lu Lu Yaoyao, and he was secretly surprised.

Unexpectedly, in just one day, they became inner courtyard students. Even with normal enrollment, it wouldn't be this fast.

"Why did you suddenly come to Haomiao Prefecture? Are Shibo and the others okay? How is the sect now?" Li Li Daoxuan asked hurriedly.

Zhou Qing looked at the crowds coming and going and said: "This is not a place to talk. Let's find another place to talk."

Li Li Daoxuan said: "Follow me!"

Subsequently, he brought everyone to a quiet courtyard.

In the courtyard, several ancient spirit trees stood quietly, casting patches of mottled light and shadow, and the surroundings were silent.

Everyone sat down one after another, and Zhou Qing began to describe in detail the various events that happened in the Eastern Region in the two years since Li Li Daoxuan left. Lu Lu Yaoyao and Yan Xiao added details from the side at the right time.

Li Li Daoxuan listened quietly, his expression changing constantly with the narration, sometimes surprised, sometimes solemn.

The news of the Divine Transformation realm participating in the war was too abrupt. He remembered that his Master once said that due to the interference of forces from the Imperial Capital, this civil war in the Eastern Region might last for more than ten years, or even longer.

But who could have imagined that a Hou Shan Demon King would appear halfway, and after two months of fierce fighting at Mount Canglan, this civil war unexpectedly ended directly?

Li Li Daoxuan felt a burst of regret in his heart. If he had known this would happen, he wouldn't have left.

As the eldest disciple of the Taiqing Sect Master, he should have stood with the sect when it faced a crisis.

Especially when he heard that Zhou Qing had beheaded Miss Sima Miss Sima Yaoji for the second time, saved Pei Yan Lu Shimei, and later even beheaded Yu Yu Ziqi and Li Li Hanshan, who had already realized the prototype of the realm of understanding.

Hearing this, Li Li Daoxuan looked at Zhou Qing again, his expression complex.

This is the true heaven-favored genius!

However, fortunately, he is a person of the Taiqing Sect, and even more so his Shidi!

"The means of this Palace Master of the Chiyan Chiyan Longshi are truly evil. He made a killing formation to keep the personnel of the four sects in Mount Canglan, and finally released some of them, and even divided the divine medicine equally. This..."

Li Li Daoxuan shook his head, really a bit unable to understand the logic of Senior Sikong Yan's behavior.

In fact, let alone Li Li Daoxuan, even Zhou Qing and the others still feel incredible until now, like a lunatic.

Especially the personnel of the four sects who should have had deep hatred, after dividing the lotus seeds, actually acted as if nothing had happened and jointly guarded this secret.

According to Sect Master Shibo, when Senior Sikong Yan divided the lotus seeds, he was still smiling and saying something like "sharing joy is better than enjoying it alone."

"So, the boy who brought you here that day is Second Uncle?" Talking to the end, Li Li Daoxuan was shocked.

He naturally knew that Lin Shi Daochen had accepted a favorite disciple in recent years, who was gifted in the way of formation and prohibition, but he didn't expect that person to be Second Uncle.

"Shh!" Lu Lu Yaoyao hurriedly made a shushing gesture, don't let Second Uncle hear it.

Li Li Daoxuan understood and nodded hurriedly.

After all, Second Uncle was a legendary figure in the Taiqing Sect.

Li Li Daoxuan remembered that his Master once said that his Shigong had designated Second Uncle as the first successor to the next Sect Master, but because some changes happened later, he died accidentally, which allowed his Master to pick up a leak and become the current Sect Master.

"Second Uncle is sincerely learning the way of prohibition this time. If you meet him in the future, just treat him as an ordinary inner courtyard disciple, don't reveal the secret."

Zhou Qing exhorted seriously.

Li Li Daoxuan patted his chest and said: "Don't worry, normally speaking, he is our Shishu."

After hearing this, everyone smiled at each other, and thinking carefully, it was indeed so.

"By the way, almost forgot this!"

Speaking to the end, Li Li Daoxuan seemed to have thought of something, took out an iron arrow from his storage bag, and took out a note.

Subsequently, he handed the arrow and the note to Zhou Qing and said: "When I returned this morning, I passed through a valley, and this arrow shot at me. Fortunately, there was no killing intent, and this note was tied to it at the time, specifically asking to be handed to you."

Zhou Qing was full of confusion, only to see the three characters 【Zhou Qing Receive】 written on the outside of the note.

Out of respect for other people's privacy, Li Li Daoxuan did not open the note to check.

Yan Xiao frowned and muttered: "This Master Bai Yu Taixu Academy is also weird. I've only been here for two days and someone is targeting me. Now it's Old Four's turn so quickly. We are new here, where do we know so many people?"

Zhou Qing was also full of suspicion. Subsequently, he slowly opened the note. When he saw the words on it, his eyes narrowed, and his expression became solemn.

【Huang Fenggu, Chi Ling Dan】.

There were only these six characters on the note, and no other content, but Zhou Qing instantly understood who wrote this note.

Peak Master of Jinyang Peak, Gao Xuan, Gao Shibo!

Chi Ling Dan was the key item mentioned in one of the stories in the notebook that Gao Shibo gave him back then.

It told about the Palace Master of the Blood Demon Palace using Chi Ling Dan as bait to set up a gambling game to test the good and evil of human nature.

Entering the game with his body, he finally won half a move against heaven.

Gao Xuan Shibo, actually came to Haomiao Prefecture?

At this moment, Yan Xiao curiously poked his head and took a look, full of confusion.

What does it mean?

Does this place called Huang Fenggu have divine medicine?

However, now Zhou Qing also had a certain degree of trust in Gao Xuan Shibo. This trust not only stemmed from the fourth form of 【Cang Lei Jian Jue】 but also from many other bits and pieces in the process of getting along in the sect.

Even the Sect Master had twice handed over the position of acting Sect Master to Gao Xuan Shibo, which also made Zhou Qing firmly believe that Gao Shibo would not harm him.

"Li Zhou Shixiong, where is this Huang Fenggu?" Zhou Qing asked.

Li Li Daoxuan thought for a moment and replied: "It's about three thousand miles east of the academy. Do you need any help?"

Lu Lu Yaoyao and Yan Xiao also looked over immediately.

Zhou Qing shook his head repeatedly and said: "It's fine, an old friend, you all know him, so I'll go first."

Seeing Zhou Qing get up, Lu Lu Yaoyao hurriedly took a step forward, a hint of worry in her eyes, and said: "Zhou Zhou Shixiong, do I need to follow?"

Zhou Qing shook his head again, his tone firm: "It's really fine."

Watching Zhou Qing's departing back, Yan Xiao scratched his head and said: "Since Old Four said it's fine, then it must be fine. By the way, Li Zhou Shixiong, do you know if there is anyone in the outer courtyard who likes to have their back to others? This beast is my nemesis."

As soon as Yan Xiao thought of that guy, his teeth itched with anger, and he couldn't help complaining.

Li Li Daoxuan was full of confusion, but still shook his head and said: "What happened?"

Yan Xiao indignantly told the story of the aggrieved experience he had in the past two days in detail...

The distance of three thousand miles, with Zhou Qing's current cultivation, was just a matter of an instant.

When the outline of Huang Fenggu came into view, Zhou Qing slowed down.

Only to see the yellow maples all over the mountains and plains in the valley, rustling in the breeze.

Zhou Qing stepped into it and walked slowly along the winding path.

The surroundings were silent, only the sound of maple leaves drifting in swirls. He walked while keenly paying attention to the movement around him.

Not long after, in an open space, he saw a familiar back.

Gao Xuan Shibo was wearing a pale blue robe, his clothes fluttering with the wind, holding a rattle-drum in his hand, thinking quietly.

And above his head, the 【Taiqing Sect's Genius】 note was still suspended.

Seeming to hear footsteps, he put away the rattle-drum and slowly turned to look at Zhou Qing.

The moment their eyes met, he suddenly smiled, the smile still as warm and kind as ever, saying: "Zhou Qing, long time no see!"

Zhou Qing hurriedly stepped forward to pay respects.

Being in a foreign land and seeing his own elder suddenly appear, Zhou Qing felt incomparably close.

"Shibo, why did you suddenly come here?" Zhou Qing asked curiously.

Don't look at the fact that he had been in the academy for less than two days, but he had left the sect for a long time, and just rushing to Lingyun Prefecture took more than two months.

Gao Xuan measured Zhou Qing's red robe up and down, seemingly not surprised.

Subsequently, his expression became serious and said: "I just suddenly figured out some things, so I rushed over to tell you."

"Shibo, please speak!" Zhou Qing said respectfully.

Gao Xuan said slowly: "Since Second Uncle brought you here to learn the way of formation, then learn it well, but during this period, you must pay attention to one person."

"Who?" Zhou Qing was confused.

Gao Xuan's expression was solemn: "Palace Master of the Chiyan Chiyan Longshi, Senior Sikong Yan!"

After hearing this, Zhou Qing's pupils shrank, a hint of disbelief flashed in his eyes, and then said: "He also came to the Master Bai Yu Taixu Academy?"

Gao Xuan nodded slightly, his eyes deep, and said: "He has actually been in the academy."

Zhou Qing was confused, shaking his head repeatedly: "Shibo, I don't quite understand. Isn't he in the Eastern Region? What do you mean he has been in the academy?"

Gao Xuan didn't know how to explain for a while, thought about it and said: "I only have a guess, the truth is not yet confirmed, it may be related to his Soul Formation amplification, or it may be the Divine Transformation realm of understanding. In short, be careful."

Zhou Qing's brows were tightly locked. At this moment, he felt a burst of scalp-numbing sensation toward this Palace Master of the Chiyan Chiyan Longshi again.

But he still nodded solemnly and said: "Thank you, Shibo, I understand."

"I cannot stay here for too long, I must return as soon as possible, study well here!" Gao Xuan exhorted.

Zhou Qing was moved after hearing this. Gao Xuan Shibo traveled thousands of miles without fear of hardship, just to remind himself.

Seeing that Shibo was about to leave, Zhou Qing gritted his teeth and suddenly said: "Shibo, is there anything I can help with regarding the Chiyan Chiyan Longshi?"

Gao Xuan looked at Zhou Qing with deep meaning, a hint of gratification in his eyes, and smiled slightly: "Cultivate well!"

Subsequently, he left.

Watching Gao Xuan's back disappear, Zhou Qing sighed lightly.

He could feel that Gao Xuan Shibo seemed to be pressed by a heavy mountain. Although he was gentle and kind on weekdays and always brought a smile, behind that smile was the fatigue and helplessness of being unable to breathe.

Perhaps, only Sect Master Shibo knew the real truth. Precisely because of this, he would trust him so much.

After this is over and I go back, I must learn more about it.

Because, he really wanted to help Gao Xuan Shibo.

After returning to the academy, Li Li Daoxuan and Yan Xiao hurriedly gathered around.

Zhou Qing felt a warmth in his heart and said: "It's really fine, where is Lu Lu Shimei?"

The two were relieved, Li Li Daoxuan opened his mouth: "She was called away by Mentor Lu."

The group chatted for a while, and Zhou Qing returned to his cave to continue reading the notes given to him by Lin Shi.

Fortunately, in the next few days, that mysterious person did not appear to harass Yan Xiao again, which made everyone breathe a sigh of relief.

Just today, Second Uncle suddenly came to the door, with a hint of expectation and excitement on his face, saying: "How have you been learning lately? Today is the day Lin Shi gives lectures, don't miss it."

Hearing this, Zhou Qing's eyes flashed with brightness, and he smiled: "The harvest is abundant, and I can't wait."

Second Uncle was proud and said: "That's right, don't look at who chose the person, let's go quickly!"

Subsequently, the two headed toward the inner courtyard.

Along the way, various buildings were arranged in a staggered manner, ancient pavilions and lush spiritual plants set each other off, making people feel a little more pleasant.

Not long after, they arrived at a magnificent hall called 【Spirit Formation Pavilion】. Before stepping into the hall, they could hear the noisy human voices coming from inside.

The academy doesn't have many rules in terms of lectures. All inner courtyard students can freely choose to listen to lectures when any of the eight mentors give lectures.

After all, having many skills doesn't weigh you down, but how much you can learn depends on your own good fortune.

Of course, good students are loved by mentors everywhere, just like Lu Lu Yaoyao and Second Uncle.

Every time there is a lecture, there are always many people, but only a small part of them can truly understand and keep up with the mentor's thinking.

Most people are actually here to get a familiar face.

After the two entered, the hall was already gathered with many people, all sitting on cushions, or discussing in groups of three or five, or closing their eyes and resting alone, waiting quietly for the mentor to arrive.

The good seats were already occupied. The two had no choice but to find a remote corner to sit down.

Zhou Qing looked around and was secretly surprised. Almost all the students here were in the Soul Formation realm.

There were even several people whose aura was as steady as a mountain, similar to Li Li Hanshan and Yu Yu Ziqi, who had already initially realized the prototype of the realm of understanding.

After all, what gathered here were the heaven-favored geniuses of countless sects under the jurisdiction of Haomiao Prefecture.

Not long after, a steady sound of footsteps came, and the hall instantly became quiet.

Lin Daochen walked in. Everyone immediately stood up and bowed respectfully: "Pay respects to Teacher!"

Lin Daochen nodded, a faint smile on his face, signaling everyone to sit down.

His gaze swept across the crowd, and after confirming that several top students were there, he revealed a hint of gratification.

Subsequently, he opened his mouth and said: "Today, we continue to discuss the way of prohibition. Formation is the concretization of the rules of heaven and earth. It can trap enemies, kill enemies, and protect one side. Its subtlety is endless..."

As he spoke, his hands waved gently in the air, and several rays of spiritual power flew out like agile silk threads, instantly activating several formation plates placed on the podium.

In order to allow everyone to feel and understand more intuitively.

Not long after, someone raised their hand and said: "Dare to ask Teacher, regarding this 【Star-Trapping Heaven Formation】 you just mentioned, if you encounter an expert who is proficient in the laws of space, can it still exert its effect of trapping enemies?"

After hearing this, Lin Daochen couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

This question was actually mentioned in previous lectures. In addition to facing monks who are proficient in the laws of space, this formation also has other limitations.

But he also understood that these people were just pretending to understand and did not think and understand deeply.

Moreover, the foundation and comprehension ability of each student are different, so there is no need to be serious with them.

Therefore, he shook his head slightly.

The person who asked the question bowed immediately: "Thank you, Lin Shi, for solving the puzzle. Student Bai Tinglong is very grateful."

Immediately afterward, another person stood up, and the question asked was still about side issues.

"Student Wu Shang, thank you, Teacher, for solving the puzzle."

"Student Li Xiaonan, thank you, Teacher."

Subsequently, Lin Daochen continued to speak.

And Zhou Qing, who was sitting in the corner, felt his buttocks a bit sore because he had maintained one posture for a long time, so he moved slightly.

Suddenly, a prompt sounded in his ear.

【Ignore Point +4】

Zhou Qing was stunned, and soon his face was full of joy.

Can it still be like this?

Subsequently, he quietly looked at Second Uncle, only to see Second Uncle leaning forward slightly, his eyes fixed on Lin Daochen, listening attentively.

Occasionally taking notes quickly, occasionally stopping to think, a look of sudden realization appeared on his face, and the whole person seemed to have entered a state of selflessness.

This made Zhou Qing feel admiration.

In terms of treating various studies, Second Uncle is actually a truly pure person. Otherwise, as a dignified Soul Severance expert, how could he be so easily ignored by him?

Unfortunately, the talent skill 【Reduce Presence】, the refresh condition is a tense and exciting multi-person environment, and being ignored by others for a certain period of time.

Now that other conditions are met, it is just not exciting enough.

Being able to refresh points can only be counted as barely being ignored by others.

But this is also quite good. Although it is slower, it is fortunately long-lasting, and there are different mentors giving lectures every day.

Maybe this trip to the academy will have a chance to refresh the last skill fragment.

【Heart Mirror Point +2】

Time passed bit by bit, and soon another prompt sounded.

"Zhou Qing, do you have any questions?"

Just then, Lin Daochen above swept across the crowd and finally stopped his gaze on Zhou Qing, asking kindly.

Others turned their heads in unison, full of curiosity.

Zhou Qing?

Who is it?

Why haven't I heard of it before?

Promoted suddenly from the outer courtyard?

For so long, except for that Si Si Yunya (Second Uncle), the teacher rarely takes the initiative to ask students.

At this moment, Second Uncle also looked at Zhou Qing with a smile.

Zhou Qing stood up, first bowed respectfully, showing humility.

Then he said earnestly: "Teacher's explanation is incomparably detailed and meticulous. Student has benefited a lot from it and originally had no questions. It's just that regarding the 【Star-Trapping Formation】, student has a slight idea and wants to boldly add a few words."

As soon as these words came out, everyone's expressions in the hall changed instantly.

"Too arrogant, actually thinking that the content taught by the teacher can still be supplemented, really don't know the height of heaven and earth!"

"That is, how deep is Lin Shi's understanding of formations? How can it be questioned by an unknown person like him? Which sect is this?"

"Maybe he really has unique insights. Lin Shi took the initiative to ask him, so this Zhou Qing must not be an ordinary person."

"Humph, let's see what he can say. I think it's nothing more than wanting to attract the teacher's attention, just like everyone else."

Everyone whispered and discussed, and the noisy voices rose and fell in the hall.

In contrast, Second Uncle was full of expectation, with excitement flashing in his eyes.

Lin Shi Daochen above also became curious. The originally calm face showed a look of great interest. He waved his hand gently, signaling everyone to be quiet.

And then laughed, full of encouragement: "Tell me about it."

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(End of chapter)