[{"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-196":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},2265729,4423,"Chapter 196: The Romantic Feeling Brought by the Shroud (6k)","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-196",196,"\u003Cp>The two moved forward with great caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, the ground suddenly shook violently, and both immediately went on guard, their eyes scanning the surroundings warily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, thick, ink-black mist surged out from the mine tunnel the two had previously entered, like a black tidal wave rushing toward them with a chilling, oppressive force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, two figures burst out of the mist, battered and desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their dao robes were already torn to shreds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One man’s right arm was twisted grotesquely into a spiral, while the other had half a pale white bone spike embedded in his back; the wound oozed dark green blood that emitted a pungent, rotting stench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Xu, if you’re not going to pull out that thing now, what the hell are you waiting for!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man with the bone spike screamed desperately, his neck veins bulging, and worm-like protrusions writhing frantically beneath his skin, as if something inside was about to burst free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the man with the severed arm was filled with sheer terror, his eyes wide open, fear having completely consumed his reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no thought for anything else—he turned and fled wildly, and from all seven orifices poured dense, bone-white fungal filaments that swayed with his movements, as if draping him in a strange white veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing this, Zhou Qing was stunned, his face filled with alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This ancient mine was truly no ordinary place—its horror far exceeded his imagination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such a short time, it had already driven two Cutting-Spirit cultivators to the brink of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the two raced past them, the thick black mist clinging to them like a shadow, surging after them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing knew full well the black mist couldn’t see them, yet his heart still pounded uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whirrrrr—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black mist roared past them, and Zhou Qing’s pupils contracted sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly saw countless human-faced moths floating and sinking within the thick mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the wings of each moth grew the face of a crying infant, features twisted, the wailing sound almost tangible, drilling straight into the soul and sending chills down the spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the two scrambled desperately under a nearby jujube tree, pressing their backs against the trunk, gasping for breath, chests heaving violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, they frantically pulled out vast quantities of elixirs from their storage bags and swallowed them down in a frenzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black mist circled the jujube tree relentlessly, then launched a furious assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a pale green light swept down from the jujube tree, shielding the two tightly within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the black mist clashed with the light, piercing screams echoed—like countless tormented souls wailing in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, the mist reluctantly thinned and dispersed, leaving only silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing instinctively turned to look at Six-Hao, his eyes still wide with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You said a Cutting-Spirit peak cultivator had perished here—I thought you were exaggerating, but now I see I vastly underestimated this place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six-Hao’s gaze remained locked on the two battered figures; she too seemed to be witnessing such a gruesome scene for the first time, her expression grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly exhaled, speaking in a low tone: “This forbidden zone has existed for too long. The ancient mine here isn’t even the most dangerous part.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zhou Qing was even more stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that beyond this mine, there were even more terrifying places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, his reverence for the Divine Ruins Tiangong deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even such a place was still simulated within it—no wonder it came from a long-dead Level-7 cultivation nation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve identified three safe spots in this mine,” Six-Hao said, raising her hand to point at the place where the two were healing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Earlier, I came in and specifically asked a relative to help me—I sang love songs beneath all three jujube trees for safety, but no further prompts appeared.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six-Hao added, her voice heavy with regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing smiled faintly—how could one trick work everywhere?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jujube tree outside helped because it was the remains of a strange spirit that had perished long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spent her entire life waiting for the little Taoist priest carrying a peachwood sword to come and take her—so singing love songs worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that doesn’t mean all other jujube trees are as extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go!” Six-Hao said no more, turning to lead Zhou Qing forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, wind howled past their ears, and an eerie silence hung thick in the air, leaving no room for carelessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about half an hour, the two came to a stop before a mine tunnel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment they landed, a powerful stench of decay surged toward them, as if countless corpses were rotting inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing frowned, instinctively raising a hand to cover his nose and mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Once inside, the smell will be relatively better.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Six-Hao stepped in first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing followed closely behind; the instant he entered, a chilling coldness struck him, piercing through his clothes and sinking into his marrow, making him shiver involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing suddenly understood—no wonder she favored this place; it matched her ice-elemental body perfectly. To her, the mine’s freezing chill was likely as comfortable as water to a fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the mine, it wasn’t pitch-black darkness—it glowed faintly with a hazy, dim light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they advanced deeper, the suffocating stench gradually faded, though the air still carried a damp, musty odor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Today’s post is refreshing…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【A new post has been recorded in the Odd Post Log—please check promptly.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing had barely taken two steps when the system’s crisp alert echoed suddenly in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He froze for a moment, then his eyes lit up with delight, a smile tugging at his lips: “So random—but I love your unpredictable timing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, he focused his mind and opened the Odd Post Log. Before him appeared a golden-green post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Copy Post: Within three breaths of the target activating a technique or divine art, stick the post to your third eye to copy it. Alternatively, stick it directly onto a jade scroll to copy.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the description, Zhou Qing was thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each post that appeared always brought unexpected surprises and anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Six-Hao ahead of him, clearing the path, and the seemingly endless mine tunnel ahead, Zhou Qing suddenly had an idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps this Copy Post arrived at the perfect moment!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground beneath the mine tunnel was soft and muddy; every step felt like walking through a swamp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Zhou Qing noticed signs of past battles within the mine—the deeper they went, the more the walls had collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In many places, sharp ice crystals still remained, glinting coldly in the dim light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were likely traces left behind when Six-Hao’s original body had explored here and taken valuable items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To outsiders, this mine probably seems worthless now—but in truth, there’s more hidden within!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached the very bottom of the mine, Six-Hao finally stopped and pulled a crimson bone from her storage bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the bone appeared, Zhou Qing’s meridians froze—his blood halted—and the Jin Wu Burn the Sky Scripture activated automatically, causing a warm golden aura to shimmer around him, then quickly faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing narrowed his eyes, staring intently at the bone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It glowed entirely crimson, as if freshly pulled from a sea of blood, with wisps of blood qi swirling around it, faint, mournful phoenix cries echoing from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six-Hao explained softly: “This is true Blood Phoenix Bone. I obtained it from this mine after simulating hundreds of times—it’s the divine bone that confirmed this place’s secret.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she finished, her hands moved rapidly, forming seals. Instantly, countless radiant spiritual seals streamed from her fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten thousand seals surrounded the bone; within moments, the Blood Phoenix Bone activated, emitting blinding crimson light that resonated with the seals, humming loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the stone wall at the very bottom of the mine began to change strangely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once rough, hard rock surface turned into a calm lake, rippling gently in concentric waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the ripples, space twisted, revealing a faint, dark passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sight resembled the abyss where the Jin Chida had perished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six-Hao turned to Zhou Qing, her eyes gleaming with excitement: “This is it—follow me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, she drew a deep breath and stepped into the ripples, her figure vanishing instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intrigued, Zhou Qing gritted his teeth and followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant he passed through the ripples, an even thicker, damp, fishy stench assaulted him—like millennia-old rotting meat mixed with the brine of the deep ocean, nearly making him vomit…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing forced down his nausea and opened his eyes to survey his surroundings—he saw thousands upon thousands of cocoons hanging from the cavern ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each cocoon was semi-translucent, revealing curled, humanoid shapes inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cavern walls oozed glowing, viscous fluid that trickled down and pooled in depressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The foul odor came from here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shh!” Six-Hao raised a finger to her lips, her eyes filled with caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing nodded silently—he could sense that the things inside the cocoons were alive, radiating a wild, dangerous aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I… need that thing. Can you get it for me?” Six-Hao turned slightly, whispering in a near-silent voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing followed her gaze and saw, at the center of the cavern, an ancient stone altar standing still, upon which rested a blood-red scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside the altar grew a divine herb that looked carved from ice, its tip bearing a round white fruit, from which faint wisps of spiritual energy drifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had no fragrance, but Zhou Qing’s first impression was like seeing a few green leaves on the ancient tree in his own dantian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It undoubtedly contained immense vitality and potent medicinal power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was unquestionably a true divine herb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhou Qing marveled inwardly, the white fruit suddenly flashed—and transformed into a tiny snow-white bird, nestled asleep on the herb’s branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was small, its feathers pure white, flawless, soft down rising and falling gently with its steady breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially its head tucked beneath its wings, looking utterly endearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sight made Zhou Qing’s pupils contract sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A divine herb taking form?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This… this… this…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, No.6 quietly approached Zhou Qing and gently tugged his sleeve, then pointed to the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing followed the direction No.6 indicated and saw a bloodstained cloth, like a nimble black python, swiftly weaving through the many cocoons hanging above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The divine herb—important to me—is blocked by this cloth!” No.6 whispered as low as she could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing roughly understood; after a brief hesitation, he immediately performed an appraisal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Emperor’s Shroud: This is the burial cloth that once wrapped an ancient Emperor. Under prolonged influence of this mine, it has developed self-awareness and is cultivating its own eerie army.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond this, no further description was given.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Zhou Qing somewhat disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emperors vary in strength—rulers of fourth-, fifth-, or even sixth-tier cultivation nations may all be called Emperors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This shroud has already gained sentience and can resist ordinary Soul Severing Realm cultivators; clearly, the one it once wrapped was no ordinary powerhouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those densely packed transparent cocoons above the cave ceiling? All are its carefully cultivated subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since No.6 came to him, it means in reality she would never let anyone else share the spoils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wants to obtain the divine herb herself—otherwise, she could easily bring several Soul Severing Realm cultivators to distract the shroud while seizing the herb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing then looked at the spiritual herb and the scroll on the stone pedestal; after much deliberation, he said, “Old man will first test the situation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.6 heard this and nodded without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by clarifying the true state can a practical strategy be devised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had come here many times, exhausting every method, yet never once touched the divine herb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But aren’t you injured in reality? Can you really manage this now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing exhaled slowly, pulled out his 【Copy Scroll】, then fixed his gaze intently on the red scroll on the stone pedestal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally, things within simulation environments cannot be taken out, nor can their full nature be truly discerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the Spirit-Infused Mushrooms seen in the tunnel during the Cave Heaven, or the Yin-Yang Scripture floating above the first coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can only confirm their location—you cannot take them into your possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the red scroll on the pedestal—he felt something within it was extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just didn’t know if the 【Copy Scroll】 could replicate within a simulation environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he wanted to try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it succeeded, he’d truly strike it rich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.6, equally curious, remained silent and stood quietly to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After preparing himself, Zhou Qing directly hurled the 【Copy Scroll】 toward the red scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant, as if sensing something, the shroud above erupted in violent agitation, emitting a piercing, shrill scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound echoed like countless tormented souls wailing, shaking the cavern and making their eardrums ache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the shroud shot forward like a black lightning bolt, hurtling toward the 【Copy Scroll】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet strangely, despite its furious assault, the shroud could never touch the 【Copy Scroll】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scroll moved with extreme agility, dodging left and right, effortlessly evading each lethal strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.6, beside them, was utterly stunned; her eyes widened, filled with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never imagined a seemingly ordinary scroll could remain unharmed under such a powerful shroud’s assault.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of scroll is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, unconsciously, she glanced at Zhou Qing, and a sense of awe arose within her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps this latecomer, No.1, was far stronger than any of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zhou Qing quietly exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the 【Bad Luck Scroll】 struck that white-robed man, he had already suspected something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any scroll granted by the system, once locked onto a target, would cling like a parasitic worm—fiercely burrowing into its body, no matter how powerful the target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any external force or method attempting to stop it was utterly useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lì—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the 【Copy Scroll】 neared the scroll, a massive crimson phoenix suddenly materialized above it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its cry struck like a sledgehammer, slamming into Zhou Qing and No.6’s hearts, sending their blood surging and nearly toppling them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s the Crimson Phoenix!” No.6 exclaimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she had simulated here many times and once nearly reached the pedestal, she had never triggered such a sight from the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could No.1’s scroll have triggered a sense of crisis in the scroll, thus awakening it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crimson Phoenix Projection!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he had sensed this place using Crimson Phoenix Bone and had to use the movements of a fourth-tier array master to finally open this space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing was startled—but more than that, he was ecstatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps this time, it really might work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the Crimson Phoenix burned with roaring crimson flames, unlike the Jin Wu Fire Zhou Qing controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a thick, viscous crimson, like burning blood, radiating a strange, scorching aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where the flames touched, the air boiled with a hissing sound, twisting and warping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crimson Phoenix now held its head high, its eyes like twin burning crimson suns, fixed on the 【Copy Scroll】 with a warning glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the scroll still advancing toward the scroll, the phoenix’s feathers instantly bristled, transforming into countless razor-sharp crimson blades that shot forth like a rainstorm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the 【Copy Scroll】 ignored it all; as it neared, it blazed with brilliant light, engulfing the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, countless ancient crimson characters appeared in Zhou Qing’s mind like stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These characters radiated an archaic, searing aura, as if spanning endless ages, heavy with ancient weariness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In less than three breaths, a text far longer than the Emperor’s Radiance Scripture had fully formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s heart leapt—this actually worked!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet strangely, though the characters were clearly visible in his spiritual sense, he could not make out a single one—as if a faint veil separated them from his perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zhou Qing was filled with confusion, the 【Copy Scroll】 disintegrated into dust, scattering with the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crimson Phoenix let out another skyward cry, its tone triumphant, then slowly retreated back into the scroll, as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shroud, the moment the phoenix appeared, had drifted restlessly around, never daring to approach even slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tiny bird formed from the divine herb, previously asleep, now trembled violently, cowering in fear, its eyes wide and pitiful as it watched everything, looking utterly helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, all had temporarily returned to calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the shroud had noticed Zhou Qing and No.6, and lunged straight at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait until tomorrow,” Zhou Qing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.6 didn’t understand, but nodded anyway—before either could retreat, the shroud instantly surged forward, wrapping them tightly within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two felt darkness flood their vision, their bodies tightly bound by a cold, sticky sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It kept tightening, forcing their bodies to press tightly together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No.6’s face flushed crimson, her heart racing in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until now, she had always been alone when wrapped and killed by the shroud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, stunned by the miraculous nature of No.1’s scroll, she hadn’t reacted in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time she regained awareness, their bodies were already pressed tightly together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing, too, was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could clearly feel No.6’s rapid breaths brushing against his neck—warm, tinged with unmistakable fluster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they couldn’t see each other’s faces, their pounding heartbeats intertwined, strikingly clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Zhou Qing sensed a sinister force beginning to invade his body, rapidly draining his vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blood seemed pulled by an invisible force, drying up swiftly; his spiritual power ebbed like a retreating tide, his consciousness growing hazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tomorrow… I’ll wait for you,” No.6 said—perhaps for the first time ever, so close to a man. Though in simulation, her voice trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Zhou Qing could react, a violent aura erupted violently before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing saw a blinding flash of light, then his vision blurred—he was once again transformed into a ball of light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Um… what time tomorrow?” No.6’s voice sounded beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing still lingered in the lingering warmth of the moment, his thoughts scattered; startled by the question, he blurted out, “After we’ve eaten.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright,” No.6 whispered softly, then exited the simulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Zhou Qing suddenly felt awkward—he unconsciously touched his chest, his mind involuntarily replaying the sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So soft!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought flashed through Zhou Qing’s mind, and he immediately shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What am I thinking? I’m not someone who takes advantage of others!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He steadied himself, glanced at the scenes of No.4 and No.5—they were still exploring—and then exited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold moonlight spilled like a silver gauze over the cave dwelling. Zhou Qing tucked away his token, but his mind kept returning to what had just happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others might feel uneasy—after all, in that hazy embrace, you couldn’t tell if the other was male or female, old or young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had seen No.6. Though she always wore a veil, beneath that waterfall of silver hair was unmistakably a stunning beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sensing Third Master’s even snores, Zhou Qing suddenly remembered something and hurriedly turned his attention inward…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3166,"2026-06-19T20:13:53.139Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c4ef77b596ee90ef1effa28a43a4a9534d07c812112aac5ee7e693d9fe2c5408","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-197","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-195",302,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--cover.jpg"]