Chapter 268

Shen Yunzhou's straightforward words actually made Zhou Qing feel a sense of amusement for no reason.

Also, most younger brothers in this world are not worry-free.

If they aren't causing trouble, they are on the way to causing trouble.

But then again, the "Bingli Lingque Zhi" from the forbidden area where your sister is and the "Chiyan Jin Wenteng" from the Kunpeng Palace, these two shapeshifting divine medicines, were all helped by me.

Plus your sister taking the risk to bring them out, from a certain point of view, your sister and I saved half your life.

In this way, shouldn't you thank me properly?

Thinking of this, Zhou Qing couldn't help but look at him with anticipation.

And after Shen Yunzhou finished sighing, he suddenly remembered something, a trace of doubt flashing in his eyes.

He asked: "How do you know my sister's name is Shen Hanyi? She generally doesn't reveal her real name to outsiders, especially when wandering outside, she has always been very cautious."

Zhou Qing explained calmly: "She didn't say it; it was because when looking for the Chiyan Jin Wenteng, a person named Yan Sen appeared, and we heard it from him."

Hearing the name Yan Sen, Shen Yunzhou snorted coldly, his face full of disgust.

"An extremely annoying dog-skin plaster; the ruin I accidentally broke into was something he once pretended to reveal to me."

Shen Yunzhou was full of resentment: "I was truly blind back then, believing his ghost stories."

However, he really couldn't understand how this Yan Sen could act with his sister?

After all, his elder sister was extremely annoyed with Yan Sen; if it weren't for some connection and favor between his family and the Shen family, with his elder sister's temperament, she wouldn't even see him.

"Brother Zhou, tell me in detail about the situation that day, mainly about Yan Sen." Shen Yunzhou asked eagerly.

"Yan Sen? That smiling tiger?" Just then, a crisp voice suddenly sounded from behind Zhou Qing.

Immediately after, Lu Yaoyao jumped out with her hands behind her back.

"You know him?" Lu Yaoyao tilted her head, looking at Shen Yunzhou, full of curiosity.

Shen Yunzhou also subconsciously looked at Lu Yaoyao; for some reason, the moment he saw this woman, he actually felt like he was seeing his elder sister.

"You know him too? No, the aura on your body..."

Soon, Shen Yunzhou showed a look of surprise.

Especially noticing Lu Yaoyao's hair, under the sunlight, it actually faintly revealed a silver-white luster very similar to his elder sister's, which shocked him even more.

Zhou Qing didn't expect Lu Yaoyao to pop out at this time.

Eating at the Jade Dining Hall last night, because of Senior Brother Du Kui's matter, he had already quit drinking, so he was almost drinking tea the whole time.

And this girl, like the Third Shixiong, was full of alcohol and drank a lot; didn't expect her to wake up so quickly.

"Let me introduce, this is my Lu Shimei, Lu Yaoyao, your sister taught her a mental method and divine ability, this is Shen Yunzhou, brother of Senior Shen."

Zhou Qing had to introduce them to each other.

"What?" As soon as Zhou Qing finished speaking, both of them were shocked and spoke in unison, their voices full of disbelief.

"Disciple?"

"Uncle?"

Uh...

"Well, no wonder I felt you were a bit familiar, so it turns out you are my sister's... wait, what did you just call me?"

Shen Yunzhou was confused, staring at Lu Yaoyao with wide eyes.

Lu Yaoyao was excited and said: "No, nothing, slipped of the tongue, so Sister Shen looking for shapeshifting divine medicine was to save you."

Shen Yunzhou nodded, let out a long breath, and joked: "Scared me, I thought my sister had been secretly going out these years and had a child before marriage."

"However, growing up so big, no one has ever called me uncle; it sounds not bad."

Zhou Qing covered his forehead helplessly.

No, what on earth are you two doing?

Are we talking about this now?

Is this topic getting more and more off-track?

"By the way, how do you know about my sister saving me? Did Brother Zhou tell you?"

Soon, Shen Yunzhou reacted and asked with a confused face.

At this time, Lu Yaoyao was carefully examining Shen Yunzhou, especially the other party's hair, which looked pitch black and didn't look like Third Mama at all.

Facing the inquiry, she rolled her eyes and said: "Because when looking for that Chiyan Jin Wenteng, I went too. By the way, I have the most say about that Yan Sen you mentioned just now."

Immediately after, Lu Yaoyao told in detail what she saw and heard that day.

After hearing this, Shen Yunzhou was even more annoyed, swearing and cursing.

Sneaking around, and after finishing, pretending to say he wanted to give his sister a surprise?

Bah—

I think he just wanted to swallow that ruin alone.

Afterward, he looked at Zhou Qing, full of gratitude.

If it weren't for him reopening that six-color array, how could he be standing here talking and laughing with everyone like this now.

Lu Yaoyao looked at Zhou Qing triumphantly.

How about that, added another reinforcement for you.

Now not only is Third Mama annoyed with him, but your little brother-in-law has also joined the camp, hating your love rival to the bone.

Meeting Lu Yaoyao's mischievous eyes, Zhou Qing couldn't understand her thoughts and could only sigh speechlessly.

The next moment, Lu Yaoyao suddenly clapped her hands and said to Shen Yunzhou: "I suddenly remembered another thing, the clue to the Kunpeng Palace ruin was found with the help of my Senior Brother Zhou."

"It was in the inheritance left by the Old Peng Wang; at that time, the stone platform was wrapped in a five-color barrier, and Sister Shen couldn't untie it and wanted to destroy it with brute force."

"My Senior Brother Zhou took a shortcut and lit three incense sticks to open it; afterward, he didn't want the map or the storage bag, which led to Sister Shen finding the Kunpeng Palace later."

Zhou Qing couldn't help but cough, quickly giving Lu Yaoyao a look.

Why are you saying all this?

Making it seem like we are deliberately asking for credit; you think I didn't want to take it all back then? It was just that the conditions didn't allow it.

And hearing this, Shen Yunzhou looked at Zhou Qing again, the gratitude in his eyes becoming more intense.

He bowed directly, his attitude sincere: "Everything turns out to be destined; Brother Zhou, great kindness needs no thanks, I, Shen Yunzhou, will remember this life-saving grace."

Zhou Qing quickly helped him up, muttering to himself: You should thank me, why just talk?

On his mouth, he said politely: "Look at what you're saying, this is just a small effort."

And Shen Yunzhou, who stood up, wanted to say something else, but found Zhou Qing staring at him intently.

This made him confused, subconsciously raised his hand to touch his face, and couldn't help asking: "Brother Zhou, do I have shit on my face?"

Zhou Qing: "..."

"No, just think you are quite fair, almost like my storage bag," Zhou Qing reminded with a smile.

Should we get to the point now?

Shen Yunzhou laughed immediately and said: "Nonsense, my elder sister and the others all say my face is yellow, where is it white? But Brother Zhou, your skin color is the white one."

Zhou Qing chuckled.

Afterward, Shen Yunzhou put away his smile and said solemnly: "Brother Zhou, to tell you the truth, I came from thousands of miles away, actually just to thank you for your life-saving grace."

Zhou Qing's eyes lit up instantly.

After paving the way for so long, I was waiting for this sentence.

Shen Yunzhou continued: "My original plan was to use supreme-grade spirit stones, but on the way, I saw you were so noble, and you didn't even want ten of them when given for free, truly viewing wealth as dirt."

"This actually made me feel ashamed, feeling that these vulgar things are really unworthy of you, and even to a certain extent, insulting you."

Zhou Qing said quickly: "Actually, you misunderstood..."

But before he could finish, he was interrupted by Shen Yunzhou: "I know, I was busy with things a while ago, and only after asking around did I know that in the entire Eastern Region, no one doesn't know your name, Zhou Qing."

Shen Yunzhou said to himself, his eyes full of admiration.

Zhou Qing said quickly: "Those are all past false names, actually I occasionally like those..."

"You listen to me first, now that you are the future little Sect Master of this Taiqingmen, I think what you lack most is these vulgar things; it was my thinking that was too narrow at first."

Zhou Qing's face twitched when he heard this.

Opened his mouth, wanting to say that he really lacked money; after all, who would think there is too much of this stuff.

But under Shen Yunzhou's highly complimentary words, the words reached his mouth and were swallowed back, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

Immediately after, Shen Yunzhou suddenly bowed to Zhou Qing again, saying earnestly: "I have never seen a person with such noble character, cultivation, and temperament as Brother Zhou."

At this moment, Zhou Qing was already crying without tears; turning his head, Lu Yaoyao's eyes were even brighter, looking at him with admiration.

What a sin!

Zhou Qing wailed in his heart, his heart dripping with blood, watching the supreme-grade spirit stones he had in his hands fly away just like that.

But since things have come to this, he didn't have the thick skin to directly show his cards and ask for money.

At this time, he could only smile bitterly and say: "Brother Shen is overpraising, I just did what I should do, you praise me so much, it makes me a bit embarrassed."

Lu Yaoyao also stood out at this moment and said proudly: "That's right, my Senior Brother Zhou has always been this chivalrous; he only follows his heart when doing things and never asks for a return."

Hearing Lu Yaoyao's words, Shen Yunzhou's admiration for Zhou Qing became even greater.

And then he cupped his hands and said: "Looking at it this way, Brother Zhou is truly a dragon among men. Meeting you today is truly Yunzhou's luck. If there is any errand in the future, Brother Zhou, just say it."

Zhou Qing was miserable in his heart, but on the surface, he had to maintain that modest appearance, waving his hands repeatedly: "Brother Shen is too polite, everyone is a practitioner, helping each other is what should be done."

"Alright, Shen... I'll call you Big Brother Shen, Senior Brother Zhou, they are guests, always staying outside chatting like this is not a thing."

Lu Yaoyao reminded with a smile.

Only then did Zhou Qing wake up like a dream, patted his forehead lightly, and said with a bit of apology: "It was my negligence, Brother Shen, please!"

"Brother Zhou, Lu Shimei Lu, sorry for the disturbance!" Shen Yunzhou smiled, bowing slightly to return the salute.

Just as the three were about to enter, a sound of breaking through the air suddenly came from the distant sky.

The three subconsciously looked up at the same time, only to see a stream of light speeding over, arriving in front of them in an instant.

This was a somewhat familiar flying boat, the boat body was built with unknown black metal, exuding a cold texture.

Runes flickered on it, interweaving with each other, directly outlining a faint protective halo.

The mast of the flying boat was also flying the flag belonging to the Xiao family of Lingyun Prefecture.

"It's Lingyun Prefecture's—" Lu Yaoyao said with some surprise.

Zhou Qing frowned; are they coming to check on his Taiqingmen again?

Just the next moment, the cabin door opened, and immediately after, two familiar figures came out, followed by some attendants in tight clothing.

When seeing the two rushing over, Zhou Qing was stunned.

"Xiao Cancan, Sister Tao, no—"

Zhou Qing was a bit confused for a moment; when you came back from Lingyun Prefecture a while ago, didn't you say you wouldn't come?

Said the Prefect gave an order, why are you here again?

"Big Brother Zhou—"

And after seeing Zhou Qing, Xiao Cancan and Li Shitao shouted happily, then flew over quickly.

"Why are you here?" Zhou Qing had to greet them with a smile, his face carrying some surprise and joy.

Li Shitao suddenly stepped forward and bowed, anxious but also a bit embarrassed: "Zhou Qing, can I ask you for one thing?"

"Sister Tao, just say it, why talk about asking," Zhou Qing said confusedly.

After all, they had known each other for many years; when he and Third Shixiong went to Lingyun Prefecture, they were well taken care of by them.

Shen Yunzhou on the side looked at this woman with a surging chest, then looked at Zhou Qing, full of admiration.

A mid Divine Transformation stage actually calls a mid Golden Core stage sister?

Brother Zhou is worthy of being Brother Zhou, without any airs, able to interact equally with people of all realms, this demeanor is truly convincing.

Shen Yunzhou sighed secretly, and at the same time had more respect for Zhou Qing's conduct.

At this time, Li Shitao also said quickly: "Thank you, I want to ask you for a supreme-grade wood-attribute spirit stone, is it possible? Of course, I will definitely return it afterward."

Zhou Qing was stunned, even more confused.

You are now the Prefect's goddaughter, you shouldn't be so poor that you don't even have a spirit stone, right?

Li Shitao quickly explained: "It's like this, in Haomiao Prefecture, I met a poor woman who was pregnant."

"I have been taking care of her before, but because of the end of the war in the southwest and two regions, Zhang Wan Bao planned to come back, plus the fall of the Fifth Prince, we were also asked by our godfather to come back."

Hearing this, Zhou Qing nodded.

After all, last time he went to the Treasure Pavilion, he didn't see Sister Tao, and Zhang Wan Bao and Xiao Cancan also mentioned this matter.

At that time, he suspected that the pregnant woman should be Li Niang.

Afterward, Zhou Qing directly used spiritual power to hallucinate Li Niang's image and said: "Is it her?"

Seeing this, Li Shitao was a bit surprised and said: "You know each other?"

Zhou Qing and Lu Yaoyao looked at each other, then nodded and said: "You could say so."

Hearing this, Li Shitao showed surprise and said: "Then it's easier to handle; she is about to give birth, but her belly is so big, I'm worried that the child she gives birth to will be very big, and at that time, I'm afraid..."

Li Shitao stopped talking, and Zhou Qing roughly understood, but was more shocked.

Li Niang is actually about to give birth?

You know, the other party has deep obsession, relying on deep affection for her Dao partner, entered the realm of understanding with emotion, and successfully broke through to the Divine Transformation realm.

Now she is even at the late Divine Transformation stage; since the Sect Master Shibo's time, he had already seen the other party.

For at least a thousand years, she has been using various heaven and earth spiritual medicines to suppress the birth of the child, hoping that the child's father will return and witness the birth of the child at the first time.

The fuse of the Battle of Canglan Mountain was actually caused by her stealing the spirit medicine Fusang Lingkui from the Demon King Hou Shan.

Why is she suddenly about to give birth?

"How do you know?" Zhou Qing suppressed the shock in his heart and looked at Li Shitao confusedly.

Li Shitao explained: "A while ago, I felt uneasy in my heart and couldn't let her go. Plus, my godfather strictly ordered me not to come over, so I simply took the teleportation array to Haomiao Prefecture."

"When I got there, I saw her condition with my own eyes; her belly was frighteningly big compared to before, her movements were extremely inconvenient, and even her aura was a bit chaotic, so I guessed she might give birth at any time."

Hearing this, Zhou Qing finally understood the reason for Li Shitao's urgent request for help.

She must want to use the majestic vitality contained in the supreme-grade wood-attribute spirit stone to allow Li Niang to obtain a continuous supply of spiritual power during childbirth, so as to resist various crises that may appear during the childbirth process.

After all, Li Niang is an expert at the late Divine Transformation stage, and the fetus in her womb has been gestated for a thousand years; the difficulty of childbirth can be imagined.

Li Shitao continued: "More than two months ago, when you left Lingyun Prefecture, we gathered together."

"During the meal, you mentioned that because of the needs of your technique, you exchanged five wood-attribute spirit stones from Wan Bao."

"The spiritual power contained in supreme-grade spirit stones is majestic, and it takes time to absorb; can you temporarily share one with me to save the emergency? When Li Niang gives birth successfully, I will definitely try every means to return it to you, and will never make it difficult for you."

Zhou Qing was stunned, even more confused.

The main thing is that you came a step late; those five wood-attribute spirit stones have already been absorbed by me.

Xiao Cancan on the side had been paying attention to Zhou Qing's expression changes, and seeing this, she quickly said: "Big Brother Zhou, actually there were nine wood-attribute spirit stones stored in the prefecture's secret treasury."

"But because of the Lingku Mountain ruin matter during that time, wasn't my father seriously injured?"

"So those few were used for healing, and our first time coming here this time was actually to find my father, but he doesn't have any left."

"However, Uncle Zhang is also here now; he said that other branches of the Wan Xiang Auction have recently traded for a wood-attribute spirit stone, but the road is long, and it will take some time to transport it over."

"Once the spirit stone is in hand, it will definitely be returned to you at the first time, Big Brother Zhou, don't worry."

Hearing this, Zhou Qing let out a long sigh and said sincerely: "To tell you the truth, because the technique I cultivate is special, it has a great demand for wood-attribute spiritual power, and I have indeed absorbed those five spirit stones."

Hearing Zhou Qing's words, the two women were disappointed.

Wood-attribute spirit stones are already rare, and they also searched many places, truly at their wit's end, before rushing to Taiqingmen to try their luck with the last hope.

And Shen Yunzhou on the side looked left at the depressed Li Shitao and Xiao Cancan, and right at the helpless Zhou Qing, suddenly coughed lightly.

He spoke solemnly: "Brother Zhou said he used them up, then it must be really used up; I believe in his character."

Hearing this, Zhou Qing's eyebrows jumped fiercely, and he turned to look at Shen Yunzhou.

You said this in such a way, those who don't know would think I deliberately hid it and refused to help them.

Hearing this, the two women's faces changed greatly, and Xiao Cancan explained quickly: "We have never doubted Big Brother Zhou, Big Brother Zhou, don't misunderstand."

"Yes, we will think of other ways, you must not think too much." Li Shitao also said quickly.

They had known Zhou Qing for many years, and they naturally trusted his character; at this moment, they were afraid that because of Shen Yunzhou's words, this friendship of many years would be hurt.

Lu Yaoyao on the side frowned, just about to say something, but Shen Yunzhou suddenly flipped his wrist gracefully, and a clear green six-sided stone appeared in his palm.

The surface of the spirit stone flowed with fine runes like the annual rings of an ancient tree, faintly exuding vitality, it was actually a supreme-grade wood-attribute spirit stone.

"Brother Zhou doesn't have it, but I do!" Shen Yunzhou raised the spirit stone in his hand, full of pride.

The two women's eyes lit up instantly.

"May I ask how to address you?" Li Shitao and Xiao Cancan bowed quickly in excitement.

Shen Yunzhou waved his hand carelessly: "I am Shen Yunzhou, I came here to repay a favor, since you are Brother Zhou's friends, then you are also my friends, friends are in trouble, how can I stand by and watch!"

Before the words fell, he stuffed the spirit stone directly into Li Shitao's hand.

"Great kindness of Young Master Shen, we will never forget it, when the new spirit stone arrives, we will definitely return it to you." Li Shitao said gratefully.

"No need to return it, and if you want to thank someone, thank Brother Zhou; when Li Niang gives birth to the child, just casually recognize us two as godfathers."

Shen Yunzhou said jokingly.

Li Shitao and Xiao Cancan nodded quickly: "Easy to say, easy to say, thank you both!"

Saying this, the two women bowed solemnly again.

Zhou Qing had to wave his hand; after all, he didn't do anything.

And the two women didn't dare to delay, especially after seeing Xiao Ji not long ago, their faces were solemn, it seemed that the things brought by Uncle Zhang still hadn't found the murderer.

The situation here is not right, specifically instructing them to return to the prefecture early.

Watching the flying boat go away, Zhou Qing was about to invite Shen Yunzhou in, but saw the other party suddenly smile cunningly: "So Brother Zhou cultivates wood-attribute techniques, you should have said so earlier!"

Before the words fell, he patted his storage bag, and ten supreme-grade wood-attribute spirit stones exuding soft green light appeared in his arms.

"Came in a hurry this time, brought a total of twelve, gave one to them, I have to keep one for emergencies, and all the rest are for you, as thanks for your life-saving grace."

Shen Yunzhou said lightly.

Zhou Qing's eyes lit up instantly; he never expected this guy to hide such a big deal on him.

No wonder those people robbed you on the way.

Worthy of being someone from a Level 5 cultivation nation, the shot is different.

Generous enough, I like it.

"Can't do it, can't do it, how can I take this, can't do it, can't do it," Zhou Qing refused quickly.

Lu Yaoyao looked at the spirit stones already in Zhou Qing's arms, her mouth twitching fiercely twice.

"Senior Brother Zhou, you..."

"Shut up, can't stand seeing your Senior Brother doing well," Zhou Qing glared back directly.

It's enough to decline once, this Shen Yunzhou is also an honest person; if I refuse again, and he takes it back, I will really vomit blood.

"Brother Zhou is truly a man of temperament, straightforward!" Shen Yunzhou laughed, the appreciation in his eyes becoming more intense.

Loyal, not pretentious, principled, much stronger than that Yan Sen.

Zhou Qing quickly put the spirit stones into the storage bag, feeling a burst of gratitude toward Li Shitao and Xiao Cancan in his heart.

No, should thank Li Niang!

The help in Haomiao Prefecture back then was now rewarded in such an unexpected way, truly living up to the saying "good deeds have good rewards."

"Go, go, go, let's not talk about it, please come in!" Zhou Qing smiled, enthusiastically inviting him.

Shen Yunzhou also smiled and cupped his hands: "Brother Zhou, please!"

The three went toward the mountain gate barrier.

"How is Senior Shen's injury now?"

"Almost better, thanks for your concern."

"I just asked casually, by the way, how did you comprehend such a realm of understanding?"

"This is a long story, are you sure you want to listen?"

"Then forget it, let's talk about other things."

"Big Brother Shen, what realm of understanding? I want to listen."

"Are you sure?"

"Sure!"

"Okay, because the story is long, I'll talk about it in detail when we eat later."

(End of chapter)