[{"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-222":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},2265755,4423,"Chapter 222: Lu Sister, Don","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-222",222,"\u003Cp>Zhou Qing felt puzzled; both were fox spirits, yet their demeanors differed so greatly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Second Uncle had mentioned that Master Lu seemed to be suppressing her breakthrough to the Severing Soul realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps she has already touched the edge of the Demon Emperor’s realm, which allows her to conceal her demonic identity so perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What exactly happened?” Zhou Qing steadied himself and asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao told Zhou Qing everything she had seen, in meticulous detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening, Zhou Qing fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were fox kin—last night, Master Lu nearly killed Imperial Consort Chen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems something unpleasant occurred between them; no wonder she was so displeased when Princess Xuan Yuan Muqian visited the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it all made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it—without walking in another’s shoes, one shouldn’t judge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clearly didn’t want to interact with anyone from the imperial capital, yet she came here for Lu Yaoyao’s sake; she has already done more than enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the bright, glowing characters 【Good Old Man】 hovering above Lu Yaoyao’s head, Zhou Qing felt a complex emotion rise in his chest, and he couldn’t help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh, Lu sister, may I ask you a question?” Zhou Qing forced back his laughter and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao was intently stroking the soft feathers of the old hen; hearing Zhou Qing, she didn’t look up. “Ask freely—I’ll answer everything, without holding back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing hesitated, a flicker of unease crossing his face. “If I ask, don’t get angry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao immediately lifted her head, revealing a pair of gleaming little tiger teeth. “I might get angry with anyone else, but never with you. Go ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zhou Qing instantly regretted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Women—always saying one thing and meaning another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time Second Uncle gave me Immortal Drunkenness, I slept for seven days; when I woke up, you were furious and scolded me nonstop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Qing hesitate, Lu Yaoyao tilted her head, eyes full of confusion. “What exactly do you want to ask?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“N-nothing, never mind,” Zhou Qing retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao immediately set down the hen, placed her hands on her hips, and puffed out her cheeks slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Speaking half a sentence like that is so annoying—so indecisive! Just ask already.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even stomped her foot playfully, her tone clearly showing dissatisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s face twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You said you wouldn’t be angry? We haven’t even started yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helpless, he ventured cautiously: “Do I… look a lot like your father? I mean, when he was young.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing asked with extreme caution, as if touching an extremely sensitive topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, Lu Yaoyao’s expression changed instantly; she instinctively gripped the hem of her robe, her eyes darting nervously, avoiding his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her reaction, Zhou Qing already knew the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, he was even more curious about what had truly happened to this girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How had her family died?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling everything, she had always been searching for people whose traits matched those of her parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like the Xuan You Immortal with silver-tinted green hair, Princess Nine’s black hair streaked with silver, even Imperial Consort Chen—and even No. 6’s full silver hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, more accurately, she had first imagined herself as her father, which is why she repeatedly asked him what kind of partner he sought, and the color of his hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, when I casually invented orange hair at Taiqingmen, and Princess Nine happened to arrive, she wouldn’t have reacted so ecstatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it turned out to be a misunderstanding—Princess Xuan Yuan Muqian’s hair color was merely a side effect of an elixir, and now, like now, it had long since returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that sketchbook that once mistakenly gave me a recipe—it didn’t just contain the Xuan You Immortal’s portrait; it also bore the three characters: “Big Mom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this proved my guess was correct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I—I have something to do, I’m leaving!” Lu Yaoyao’s voice trembled; she turned and fled in haste, nearly tripping over the threshold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she quickly turned back, snatched up the hen, and ran off without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her flee in disarray, Zhou Qing truly regretted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I knew it in my heart—why dig deeper? This was like rubbing salt into her wounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing was filled with guilt and sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after Lu Yaoyao left, Xuan Yuan Yichen arrived to pay a visit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After witnessing Zhou Qing’s Soul Transformation-level combat power, he now carried an air of restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Zhou, I still need your help!” Upon entering, Xuan Yuan Yichen pulled out the same square box again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside was still the pitch-black lantern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing had previously identified this object at the academy—it was called the Soul-Seizing Lantern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its handle was forged from the bones of a Severing Soul cultivator; its shade was condensed from the resentment of vengeful spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to avoid trouble, he lied and claimed he couldn’t recall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected Xuan Yuan Yichen to be this stubborn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he still shook his head, wearing an expression of helplessness. “I only flipped through a few pages of that sketchbook from the street stall back then; I got bored and stopped reading. I didn’t forget—I never saw it at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Yichen looked disappointed, sighed faintly, and said, “I’m sorry. But this object is very important to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing couldn’t help but say, “Master Xuan Yuan, as a Severing Soul cultivator with vast experience, why not ask your grandfather to take a look?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Yichen shook his head, a flicker of worry in his eyes. “Everyone has their secrets. Grandfather doesn’t even know about this. He dislikes meddling in our princely affairs, so please keep this confidential.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s heart lurched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank heaven I stopped in time—I didn’t get too deeply involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have no idea where Xuan Yuan Yichen obtained so many items from fifth-tier cultivation nations, all capable of targeting Severing Soul cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Seventh Imperial Prince departed, Zhou Qing picked up the cultivation notes of Su Lishan and Wu Tiangang again and began studying them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn’t expected the knocking at the door to return within half an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why so many visitors today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opening the door, he found Jiangpo Army standing there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Zhou, forgive the intrusion—Imperial Consort Chen requests your presence!” Jiangpo Army bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing frowned. “Imperial Consort Chen wants to see me? Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiangpo Army smiled. “Why so nervous? Don’t worry—besides you, Master Lin will also be there. She likely wishes to thank you both for repairing the Four-Color Array.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing nodded, quickly gathered himself, and left with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the hall, he discovered that besides Imperial Consort Chen, the Seventh Prince, the Ninth Princess, and even Lu Yaoyao were present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lu Yaoyao seemed to have forgotten the morning’s incident; her face beamed with a bright smile as she immediately pointed to a low table and cushion beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing stepped forward first and bowed respectfully. “Disciple Zhou Qing, greetings to Imperial Consort Chen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Consort Chen studied Zhou Qing from head to toe, her eyes filled with admiration, a faint smile on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Truly, heroes emerge in youth. Young Master Zhou, so young yet possessing such extraordinary bearing and cultivation—rare indeed in this world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I only just learned you assisted Master Lin in repairing the Four-Color Array. Such ability and courage are truly admirable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I have time, I must visit Taiqingmen—what kind of sect could possibly produce such an outstanding disciple?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing bowed again, humbly replying: “Your Highness flatters me—I am unworthy. Assisting Master Lin in repairing the Four-Color Array was merely a matter of chance; I contributed only the slightest effort.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The array’s repair relied entirely on Master Lin’s profound knowledge and exquisite skill. I merely stood by and offered minor aid—I dare not claim credit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Imperial Consort Chen nodded gently, deeply appreciating Zhou Qing’s humility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Daochen, seated nearby, awkwardly rubbed his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Consort Chen turned slightly, her posture elegant. “I heard you defeated five deputy generals in succession, without pause. Such strength is exceedingly rare, even in the imperial capital.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing remained calm. “Your Highness overstates it. Those Jiang brothers are all formidable. I fought them with all my might, never slackening—I won only by luck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Consort Chen’s smile deepened. “Yet Muqian spoke of you with great admiration last night—eight out of ten sentences mentioned you. Frankly, I’ve never seen this child show such interest in any young hero.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mother, what are you saying?” Princess Muqian blushed furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She avoided his gaze, pouting. “Brother Zhou is indeed impressive—I’m just telling the truth! It’s not like you made it sound…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the Ninth Princess lower her head, fidgeting with her robe, Lin Daochen stroked his beard and smiled silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiao’s face was filled with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, one must not only be handsome but also outstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at Taiqingmen, I half-performed a play to save them, then diligently served as their guide—yet you never looked at me like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it’s fine—Second Sister married the Fourth Prince, and the Fourth Prince married the Ninth Princess. Now who dares to provoke me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, when the time comes, will the Fourth Prince call Second Sister Fourth Sister-in-law, or just Second Sister?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what should their children call them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao’s face beamed with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of the three suspects, each one is possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One lives right at the doorstep—close at hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One has already shown signs, and possesses powerful backing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other’s cultivation level is even higher, and he values fate above all—his cultivation method suits her perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing felt awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What even is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Imperial Consort Chen, watching her daughter’s shy demeanor, softly laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good, good, good, I’ve said too much.” Consort Chen smiled, her eyes brimming with affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she turned to Zhou Qing. “Look, the boy is shy. But every word I spoke is true—such praise from the Princess proves just how outstanding Master Zhou is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing could only offer an awkward smile and sat down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Yan Xiaohu winking at him frantically, Zhou Qing sighed helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Consort Chen descended personally to toast Lin Daochen and expressed her gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as everyone’s conversation grew lively, the air suddenly rippled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blinding flash of light followed, and Erdaye and Xuan Yuan Shuo tore through space, appearing abruptly before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the two terrifying Zhan Ling experts, everyone immediately rose to pay their respects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Shuo’s gaze burned as he scanned the room; seeing Consort Chen here, he showed no surprise, merely giving a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his eyes locked directly onto Zhou Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erdaye also looked at Zhou Qing and said, “Come out with me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing frowned in confusion but followed the two outside the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two flanked him, one on each side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erdaye spoke first: “Do you still have the Tai Yao Token from the Peng Emperor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing nodded slightly and immediately pulled the Tai Yao Token from his storage pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the token, Xuan Yuan Shuo’s eyes instantly brightened with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erdaye grinned. “We left in a hurry yesterday and almost forgot—only when I saw those demon kings trying to break into that dwelling did I remember. How’s that, Lao Shuo? I didn’t lie, did I?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Shuo nodded, a trace of nostalgia in his expression. “Back in the Eastern Region battle, I snatched the storage pouch by chance, but it didn’t contain this Tai Yao Token. I never expected it to be with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course it is—this is called picking up a ready-made prize. Now’s the chance. When other Emperor-level beasts smash through by brute force, there’ll be nothing left inside. How about we three split it evenly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erdaye rubbed his hands together, eyes gleaming with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Shuo laughed. “You two are a pair—say seven-three instead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, don’t come if you want. Like we can’t get in ourselves. Who knows how many treasures you’ve already taken from his storage pouch!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erdaye spread his hands, indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Shuo quickly said, “Not going would be stupid. I’m curious too—just how much wealth has the Peng Emperor hoarded over all these years?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing paused to think, then handed the token directly to Erdaye. “I won’t go—I might be spotted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Peng Emperor’s cave mansion? You’re sure you don’t want to see it?” Erdaye tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing hesitated. The Tai Yao Mountain was filled with flying beasts—if he appeared, and the mark activated, he’d be the brightest star in the darkest night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Erdaye smiled. “You found the treasure—of course it’s yours. Besides, your mark’s already been resolved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s face lit up instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll take him somewhere. Time’s uncertain, but I’ll hurry, alright?” Erdaye said to Xuan Yuan Shuo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Erdaye slashed the air before him—spiritual energy surged forth and instantly tore open space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grabbed Zhou Qing’s hand, and their forms flashed away, vanishing in an instant, leaving Xuan Yuan Shuo standing alone, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the two reappeared, they stood in a desolate wasteland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, howling winds whipped up endless dust, revealing only ruin and decay—no clue as to their location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erdaye slowly extended one finger and drew it lightly downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deafening boom echoed—and the ground shattered instantly, revealing a terrifying fissure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing stared, eyes wide with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful awe surged within him—he had never before witnessed Erdaye wield such terrifying power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go!” The two descended, finally finding a suitable spot and carving out a cave dwelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erdaye clapped his hands together sharply—and the massive fissure slowly closed, as if pulled shut by an invisible hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, rumbling roar shook the air, making Zhou Qing’s ears ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With violent tremors, the fissure sealed completely, vanishing without a trace—leaving only smooth, level ground, as if nothing had ever happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Witnessing this divine spectacle, Zhou Qing felt a deep reverence for the terror of the Zhan Ling realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Envious?” Erdaye smirked, seeing Zhou Qing’s burning gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing nodded vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erdaye spoke solemnly: “Don’t worry—San Hua Ju Ding rarely fails. You’ll definitely reach Zhan Ling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for Si Hua Ju Ding—no one knows how far you’ll go. But all of this assumes you don’t die along the way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This world has no shortage of prodigies and monsters. Take Li Hanshan you killed—he rose from cultivation to mastering realms, the envy of countless others. And look where he ended up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erdaye looked at Zhou Qing. “You stepped on him to reach where you are now. Others can step on you just as easily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing listened, his expression grave, and nodded—he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The path of cultivation is like rowing upstream—fall behind, and you’re swept away. A moment’s slackness, and you’re surpassed—or plunged into eternal ruin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erdaye continued: “We’re just a level-four spiritual nation. But I’ve heard that in some level-five or six realms, their bloodlines are pure and powerful—children are born already at Soul Transformation, and they’ve already mastered realms in the womb.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing stared, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this world was vast—just the existence of the Shen Xu Tiangong Tokens left behind by fallen level-seven spiritual nations proved that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Erdaye slapped his storage pouch—six strange, twisted herbs floated into the air, radiating powerful spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These are priceless. Take this Fupeng Ginseng—it once sold at the Wanxiang Auction for seventeen supreme spirit stones, and even that one wasn’t as good as this. And this Wangsheng Duan Yi Orchid and Liekong Lei Yin Fruit—they’re rare medicinal treasures…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erdaye marveled as he described them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In total, these six herbs were worth at least fifty supreme spirit stones each on the market—and even then, they were unobtainable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a Soul Transformation cultivator to gather them all was nearly impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing gazed at the herbs, his heart swelling with gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a Zhan Ling expert’s power, who would dare enter lands teeming with beast clans?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This debt—he would forever remember.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Erdaye. I have some supreme spirit stones here!” Zhou Qing said, handing over the pouch given to him by his Third Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erdaye took it without hesitation, then immediately returned five spirit stones—two fire-affinity and three water-affinity supreme spirit stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One thing at a time. The share I promised you from my bet with Lao Shuo? That’s deducted from this. As for these herbs—it was just a side matter. Besides, that feathered beast’s cave is bound to hold better treasures!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erdaye grinned excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing looked at the five supreme spirit stones, stepped back, and bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough, enough—get to work!” Erdaye waved his hand and swiftly formed hand seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit energy runes flew from his fingertips, circling the herbs until they were fully enclosed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rune cage began spinning rapidly, dragging the herbs along with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a rich, intoxicating fragrance filled the air, invigorating the senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing immediately sat cross-legged, adjusting his state to peak readiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, six droplets of differently colored spiritual fluid began forming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here I go!” Erdaye said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick of his finger, the six droplets floated slowly into Zhou Qing’s mind sea, then sank directly into the crimson mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the once-calm mind sea churned violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The harmless crimson mark, as if violently stimulated, transformed into a blood-red Golden Peng, wings spreading wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zhou Qing felt joy—some reaction meant progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, the blood-red Golden Peng seemed to writhe in agony, emitting a deafening roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it turned its gaze toward Zhou Qing’s Primordial Spirit, eyes blazing with hatred. With a furious bellow, it launched an attack—as if determined to drag it down with itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing tensed, forcing his Primordial Spirit to remain still, his eyes locked on the four-colored flower rooted in his mind sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the blood Peng drew within three meters, the four-colored flower finally sensed the danger—and erupted in blinding light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a defensive barrier formed before the Primordial Spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, the blood Peng crashed into it—with a thunderous boom that shook the entire mind sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zhou Qing exhaled deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the blood Peng could react, the four-colored flower began spinning rapidly, then split into four beams of light—like blades, slashing and suppressing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood Peng let out piercing, agonized screams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Less than an incense stick’s time later, after one final desperate shriek, it dissolved into specks of crimson light and vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zhou Qing finally relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his mind sea had been drained by over half—proof of how stubborn the Zhan Ling expert’s dying mark had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, Erdaye watched Zhou Qing’s furrowed brow and grew anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kid… is something wrong?” Erdaye muttered, uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief hesitation, he pressed his palm onto Zhou Qing’s forehead and quietly sent a thread of spiritual sense inward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant his spiritual sense entered Zhou Qing’s mind sea, the four-colored flower—still hovering—suddenly surged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if triggered by a powerful defense mechanism, it instantly shredded Erdaye’s spiritual sense into fragments before he could react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erdaye grunted, snatching his hand back, stumbling several steps, face filled with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This four-colored flower’s protective instinct is too strong! No wonder the kid said the old Peng King’s soul possession failed—and even lost his copy of the Emperor’s Radiance Scripture. It must be true!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Erdaye murmured, voice tinged with lingering fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent soul possession—this kind of enhancement was truly enviable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3222,"2026-06-19T20:13:54.632Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","717dc42f2a106b5836cd675346a96d988b642f67b417f6373e3848c265022503","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-223","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-221",302,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--cover.jpg"]