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(6k)","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-276",276,"\u003Cp>The Qingle Beast had already been obtained from the Peng Emperor; the one who slew the Spider Emperor was a silver-haired woman wearing a veil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was almost certain she was at the late stage of the Severing Spirit realm, perhaps even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Spider Emperor had not even lasted a single round in her hands before being instantly crushed to death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he had seen this woman before—on the island, he had witnessed the Peng Emperor Feng Xuanling appear, his talons gripping a human girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time, the Peng Emperor himself had claimed the Spider Emperor had been killed for trespassing into Taiyao Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not believed it at first, until his subordinates brought word that Wei Lun Yao had led numerous Demon Kings toward the site, at which point he finally accepted the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent this fellow from striking his base, he had even invited the Peng Emperor to join him—but was refused—until the silver-haired veiled woman appeared from the Jiao Emperor’s mouth, forcing him to flee in disgrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it was nearly certain the Peng Emperor had reached some kind of alliance with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what exactly, he did not know—and yet he could not afford to ignore it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no one wanted to become the next fallen Spider Emperor Yeluo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the Qingle Beast’s greeting, Zhou Qing paid no heed, but instead snapped his gaze upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Xuan Yuan Shuo, hidden nearby, had urgently sent him a mental message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said something strange had suddenly appeared in the void, though he could not pinpoint its exact location, and warned Zhou Qing to be extremely cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, golden light erupted in Zhou Qing’s eyes; his original golden irises bizarrely split into double pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the two additional crimson pupils, like twin burning blood moons, radiating an eerie aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More terrifying still, deep within the pupils, a shadowy black spider faintly emerged, its mouthparts opening and closing as if emitting invisible waves that rippled the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the double pupils’ enhancement, the air three hundred zhang above suddenly twisted grotesquely, then rippled outward at visible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sight caused the Jiao Emperor and the Qingle Beast to look up simultaneously, their expressions shifting slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From those ripples, a pair of spiky crimson horns slowly seeped forth, until a figure roughly ten zhang tall, its tail splitting into three bony blades, was forced out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wei Lun Yao—” Zhou Qing murmured softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The revealed Wei Lun Yao stared at those soul-shattering double pupils, his Adam’s apple bobbing painfully as he forced a smile: “Brother Feng, long time no see!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing snorted coldly: “I thought you were preparing to ambush me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Lun Yao waved his hands frantically, the dark red scales on his body clashing with metallic chimes: “Brother Feng, how could you say such a thing? I would never dare entertain such thoughts!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had heard from the Jiao Emperor about the Spider Emperor’s death—and this matter was clearly tied to the Peng Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jiao Emperor and the Qingle Beast regarded Wei Lun Yao with grim expressions—when had this fellow gained such a power, allowing him to approach so silently that even they had sensed nothing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, that was not the main point—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, all three Demon Emperors fixed their gazes on Zhou Qing’s double pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jiao Emperor knew the Spider Emperor Yeluo had awakened the bloodline talent [Double Pupils]; he had already revealed the full story when questioned by the other two Demon Emperors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had no desire to be wrongly blamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he was not mistaken, how could the Spider Emperor’s ancestral power—[Void Spider]—appear on the Peng Emperor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had the silver-haired veiled woman helped him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so, their relationship was likely far closer than anyone imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Zhou Qing slowly retracted his double pupils—after all, this ability consumed immense spiritual power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this was still his first time seeing Wei Lun Yao’s true form; had it not been for Xuan Yuan Shuo’s warning, he might have truly fallen victim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The methods of the Severing Spirit realm were truly impossible to guard against.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forcing his racing heartbeat to calm, Zhou Qing’s gaze flashed like lightning as he swept over the three Demon Emperors before him, speaking in a low, heavy tone: “I heard a new guest had arrived—do you expect me to personally summon you out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had he spoken than a booming, resonant laugh shattered the clouds from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, a crimson figure tore through the void, surging forward with rolling heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever it passed, it burned a scarlet trail through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the figure halted, a monstrous beast of twenty zhang in height revealed its true form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a demonic tiger, entirely engulfed in crimson flames, its dark red fur standing like steel needles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially on its forehead, a rhombus-shaped crimson-gold bone plate was embedded, faintly glowing with ancient runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve long wished to witness Brother Feng’s splendor, but heard you were in seclusion. Now that I’ve seen you, your reputation is truly deserved!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Chi Sha Hu Zun spoke, thick toxic smoke laden with the stench of rotting flesh gushed forth; where it landed, the void rippled like asphalt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing regarded him calmly, a sudden thought stirring in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the jade slip information from Xuan Yuan Shuo, this Tiger Emperor called himself Chi Sha Hu Zun, a beginner in the Severing Spirit realm, and all demon emperors referred to him as “Chi Sha.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps this outsider was the perfect candidate to serve as a warning example.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, facing four towering Demon Emperors, if even one voiced suspicion, he would be utterly destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chi Sha, even when joining a party, there must be limits. This is our affair—your hand reaches too far.” Zhou Qing rebuked coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, Chi Sha Hu Zun’s expression faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was no fool—he could see that the Jiao Emperor, the Qingle Beast, and Wei Lun Yao all harbored subtle wariness toward the Peng Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Add to that the Spider Emperor’s death, which seemed to have occurred simply because he had dared to strike at the Peng Emperor’s Heilin Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn’t just leave because of one warning—that would be far too humiliating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was still a Demon Emperor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking it through, Chi Sha Hu Zun spoke: “Brother Feng, I’ve heard the full story of this affair. Yeluo deserved his fate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I, Chi Sha, simply cannot stand those who stir up trouble while you’re in seclusion. The Spider Emperor’s territory and possessions should rightfully be your spoils…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get lost!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Chi Sha Hu Zun could finish, Zhou Qing spoke coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wh-what?” Chi Sha Hu Zun’s eyes narrowed—he truly had no mercy at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jiao Emperor and the others exchanged glances, saying nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I said this is our matter among ourselves—you may leave!” Zhou Qing’s tone was icy as frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Sha Hu Zun’s face darkened instantly, and he let out a cold snort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Feng, don’t mistake good intentions for donkey’s liver…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Chi Sha Hu Zun could finish, Zhou Qing vanished in an instant like a golden lightning bolt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Sha Hu Zun’s pupils shrank sharply; he immediately retreated, his tiger claws instinctively slashing forward to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the other Demon Emperors were still stunned, a thunderous crash erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, they saw Chi Sha Hu Zun’s massive body fly backward like a severed kite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crashed heavily a hundred li away onto a mountain peak, the entire range groaning under the strain, its summit instantly flattened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing hovered in midair, golden wings spread, his golden pupils coldly gazing down at Chi Sha Hu Zun, who crawled out bleeding and battered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jiao Emperor and the others stared in disbelief—just now, that aura… was mid-stage Severing Spirit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This bastard had truly broken through!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Shuo, hidden nearby, sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Again, this kid pulled it off!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twice now, Zhou Qing had personally used Severing Spirit attacks—and the benefits to him were immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Farther away, in a concealed spot, Shen Yunzhou held a jade pendant emitting a soft glow, its light like a gauzy veil enveloping his entire body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held his breath, lying still—even Xuan Yuan Shuo, so perceptive, had sensed nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes never left the scene before him, filled with awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the beginning to the climax, he had followed the entire event, witnessing it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Incredible—he’s treating these Demon Emperors like fools. How much acting skill and psychological strength does it take?!” Shen Yunzhou exclaimed in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder my sister and Xuan Yuan Shuo both prefer to partner with Brother Zhou—this is true power!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yunzhou muttered to himself, then quietly crawled forward, pulling out a recording stone to capture the scene for future study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t want the one at the border to snatch the spoils—but I won’t repeat myself a second time!” Zhou Qing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chi Sha Hu Zun wiped blood from his lips, fear flickering in his eyes, yet he roared defiantly: “Feng Xuanling, today’s humiliation—I will repay it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he vanished in a streak of crimson light, fleeing in disgrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing turned his gaze away, watching the crimson clouds slowly dissipate on the horizon, then slowly turned around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His form shifted instantly, transforming into the Peng Emperor’s appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I, Zhou Qing, am a man who never forgets a slight. Since Xuan Yuan Shuo gave me these things, I won’t leave them unused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, they’d just be taken back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Congratulations, Brother Feng! Heartiest congratulations!” The three Demon Emperors each shifted into human forms, smiling warmly as they stepped forward to offer their felicitations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing merely nodded slightly: “I merely benefited from my ancestor’s protection, receiving an ancient inheritance from the old Peng King in the eastern region of Lingyun Mansion—luckily, I broke through.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the three Demon Emperors looked on with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing changed tone: “To be blunt—the Spider Emperor was eliminated by a friend I summoned. What else could I do? She coveted my cave. Brother Xuan, don’t you agree?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze burned as he looked at the Jiao Emperor Xuan Qiu with a half-smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu’s face flushed instantly; he feigned righteous indignation: “Exactly! Though I went with Yeluo, I intended to dissuade her—but she refused to listen. She deserved her fate!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qingle Beast and Wei Lun Yao chuckled hollowly, their expressions filled with contempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Spider Emperor Yeluo awakened her [Double Pupils], you two came together, inviting us to join you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, we have always acted with caution; we only refused after confirming whether the Peng Emperor had truly perished, and chose to observe the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing glanced at the three of them coolly, then said, “Xuan’s territory has become this way because of His Majesty, so his choice of Yeluo is entirely reasonable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who supports this? Who opposes it?” Zhou Qing asked the Qiangluo Beast and Weilun Demon Kings, his tone calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged glances, and had nothing more to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they had come here originally only to join the spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, over these past few years, they had already looted nearly all the treasures and resources worth taking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they stayed any longer, they might become the next Chi Sha Tiger Sovereign—then the situation would turn ugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We fully defer to Brother Feng’s arrangements!” the two Demon Kings bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the Jiao Emperor Xuan Qiu’s face immediately lit up with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his Blood Prison Mountain was now filled with negative emotions, these affected neither him nor certain Demon Kings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the emotions would dissipate in a few centuries; then, he alone would control two territories—truly a windfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. My brother Xuan and I have urgent matters to discuss. If you have no pressing business, return now. Should opportunity arise, I shall personally visit to thank you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing nodded slightly, speaking calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two Demon Kings exchanged glances, then slowly nodded, bowed again solemnly, and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, countless Demon Kings and their subordinates followed their own sovereigns in retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, demonic winds howled, and overwhelming demonic energy spread in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Brother Feng, for upholding justice for me!” Xuan Qiu looked at Zhou Qing with deep gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhou Qing fixed his gaze tightly on him, saying nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere grew awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu, who had been smiling, saw this and his smile slowly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother… Brother Feng—” Xuan Qiu’s voice trembled, hesitant, his eyes betraying unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the next moment, Zhou Qing suddenly smiled faintly and said slowly, “I have only one question: why did Yeluo attack my friend on your territory?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu panicked instantly, waving his hands to explain, “Brother Feng, you’ve misunderstood—this has nothing to do with me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That woman harbored ill intent—she wanted to drag me into fighting you, but I repeatedly refused her outright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Her actions are just like… just like the Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown that manifested across heaven and earth many years ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Purely meant to cause misunderstanding and frame others!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing listened, then nodded slightly. “Oh, so that’s how it is. Alright, I trust your character.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xuan Qiu finally exhaled in relief, his expression relaxing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then Zhou Qing spoke again: “Now that you control two territories, reaching the mid-stage of Zhan Ling should be imminent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu instantly understood Zhou Qing’s intent and hurried to say, “That step is far too difficult—I doubt I’ll ever cross it. Unlike Brother Feng, whose talent is extraordinary and progress astonishing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu spoke with deep emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, the Spider Emperor’s territory was always meant for Brother Feng—I never intended to claim it for myself,” Xuan Qiu emphasized again, eyes full of sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing listened, then gently waved his hand. “Don’t misunderstand, Brother. I speak truly. Since my cultivation breakthrough, I’ve lost interest in worldly gains.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I came here today for two matters to discuss with you,” Zhou Qing said, hands behind his back, expression serene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu felt a flicker of suspicion but said nothing, merely watching Zhou Qing, waiting for his next words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing paused briefly, then said slowly: “Today, when I emerged from seclusion, I met Xuan Yuan Shuo. We briefly clashed, then mutually ceased hostilities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We reached an agreement: henceforth, he will no longer interfere in our affairs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu listened, eyes flickering with doubt. He stepped forward. “Oh? What agreement?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing turned his gaze to Xuan Qiu. “Your Blood Prison Mountain is now shrouded in negative emotions from Yeluo’s death. How many of your subordinates have become Tomb Guardians?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu’s face twisted in bitterness. He sighed helplessly. “The event happened too suddenly—about seventy percent, due to weak spiritual strength, have become Tomb Guardians.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing nodded slightly, a trace of regret in his expression. “That’s over a million. So many former followers reduced to mindless Tomb Guardians—truly lamentable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Surely you don’t wish to see your old subordinates end up like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu sighed softly, face grim. “Who wouldn’t? But if I were to end them myself… I simply can’t bring myself to do it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s eyes gleamed. “Then it’s perfect. For the next ten years, your Blood Prison Mountain will be opened to human exploration. You need only remove what you wish to take.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu immediately protested loudly: “How can this be? This is my territory, cultivated for over a thousand years! How can I just hand it over to humans?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing raised an eyebrow, expression calm. “Unwilling? Then fine—Xuan Yuan Shuo will choose a new training ground. Perhaps… here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed to the equally devastated Thousand Illusion Maze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu froze, slowly turning his gaze to the ruined land before him, then let out a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he clenched his teeth. “Truly only ten years?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing smiled faintly, soothing him. “I guarantee it. What do you have to fear? Ten years—nothing to us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu fell into deep thought, eyes filled with hesitation and struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long after, he drew a deep breath. “Fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing nodded approvingly. “You made a wise choice. Rest assured—what belongs to you will remain yours. No one will take it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And the second matter?” Xuan Qiu asked, lifting his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing cleared his throat softly, then said slowly: “How much would you estimate the Thousand Illusion Maze is worth in spirit stones?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu froze, face showing shock—and instantly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, weren’t you just saying you’d lost interest in such things after your breakthrough?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are you suddenly pricing it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are you getting at?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing spoke calmly: “Then I’ll be direct. To secure my friend’s aid, I paid a heavy price—and Taiyao Mountain has so many mouths to feed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, I’ve touched nothing in the Thousand Illusion Maze—all the gains have gone to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu fell silent. It made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Feng, I’m now homeless. As neighbors, give me a fair price,” Xuan Qiu sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing smiled, her eyes glinting with cunning. “Good. I’m no greedy lion. Final offer: fifty supreme wood-element spirit stones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiao Emperor: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s a human saying I find quite apt: ‘No gold nest, no silver nest, is as good as your own dog’s den.’ I think my Blood Prison Mountain is quite nice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu said earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing laughed. “Hey, no outsiders here—can we negotiate? Forty. Truly cannot go lower.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu waved his hands urgently. “Brother Feng, this isn’t about spirit stones—it’s that I’m attached to home. I’ve cultivated Blood Prison Mountain for so long… to abandon it suddenly… I truly can’t bear it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing frowned slightly, voice edged with impatience. “Thirty. My final offer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu’s face twisted in bitterness. “Brother Feng, you’ve seen what the Thousand Illusion Maze looks like now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These three have looted plenty of treasures. They left, and dumped this mess on me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s expression darkened sharply; a hint of killing intent flickered in his gaze. He snorted coldly: “Enough talk. Fifteen. Take it or leave it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’re a Zhan Ling Sovereign with vast territory—I refuse to believe you can’t spare this much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Qing’s displeasure, Xuan Qiu knew he’d reached the limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, getting something was better than receiving a gift—he’d feel uneasy keeping such a vast territory without paying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurriedly said: “Fine! Fifteen!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, I asked for too little!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three days—no more than three—I’ll personally deliver them to Taiyao Mountain!” Xuan Qiu held up three fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing extended his hand coldly. “Now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now?” Xuan Qiu froze, eyes wide with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing frowned slightly. “Yes. Urgent. Is there a problem?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu shook his head frantically, then bit his lip, slapped his storage bag—and fifteen supreme wood-element spirit stones, glowing with a soft green light, appeared in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing mentally cursed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a simple matter—why wait three days? Why go through all this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his face remained expressionless, suppressing his irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you!” Zhou Qing took the stones with feigned excitement, eyes betraying unmistakable delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Qiu winced inwardly, yet forced a smile. “Brother Feng, I actually have another favor to ask…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing cut him off before he finished: “I’m busy with many matters—and I assume you are too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Human border troops will soon enter Blood Prison Mountain for training. Move your essentials quickly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll discuss other matters later. I have something else to attend to—I’m leaving.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s form flickered, transforming back into Jin Chida. Wings spread, he turned and flew away without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew well the puppet’s time limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he now had the payment, completed Xuan Yuan Shuo’s task, and restored balance among the Demon Kings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staying longer would risk exposure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the figure shrink into a golden speck, Jiao Emperor Xuan Qiu scratched his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did it feel… off? But he couldn’t say why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Yuan Shuo, watching this, shook his head slightly, then moved swiftly to catch up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Return to the border—I have matters to attend to.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he tore through space and chased after the direction where Chi Sha Hu Zun had fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this border, a new balance must be achieved, but also restraint; mutual suspicion is the best balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",3396,"2026-06-19T20:13:54.632Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0fd8101105f3983ca6ee5af27a3bc20bbedce5849a30b173fb596d8a3598cfeb","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-277","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-275",302,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--cover.jpg"]