Chapter 40: Senior, what exactly are you talking about?

At this moment, Lu Yaoyao smiled: "As long as the chicken is found, it's fine. I was thinking of earning those three thousand spirit stones from Zhou Shixiong, but it looks like there's no chance."

Yan Xiaohu muttered softly: "I wanted to earn them too, otherwise I wouldn't have broken in and clashed with them at the beginning."

Zhou Qing said: "Still, thank you very much to Lu Shimei Lu, Zhou Shixiong Li, and Zhou Shixiong He for your help last night. Fortunately, it was a false alarm. Today, it's my treat. Let's go to the Jade Meal Hall!"

Now he had three thousand spirit stones on him, plus the chicken was found, and it had laid a spirit egg with almost no impurities. The crisis was resolved, and there were these 【Heart Appraisal Points】, so he had to celebrate properly.

Including him, there were six people in total, and one or two hundred spirit stones would be enough to hold them over.

Just consider it spending money to avoid disaster.

Hearing Zhou Qing's treat, Lu Yaoyao cheered immediately.

Senior Lu Shimei Zhen originally wanted to decline, but Zhou Qing invited her repeatedly.

After all, you treated me last time, so it should be my turn this time no matter what.

Afterwards, the few went straight to the Jade Meal Hall, found a private room at random, and began ordering dishes crazily.

During this time, the few asked what was special about that chicken that made Zhou Qing care so much.

Zhou Qing had no choice but to lie, saying they had feelings for each other, especially since it woke him up on time every morning to practice, so it was a pretty good pet.

Lu Yaoyao was puzzled: Do old hens crow too?

Yan Xiaohu was eating with his mouth full of oil, and even spitting saliva while recounting his heroic deeds of the past.

Looking at Li Daoxuan and He Han, they kept their faces straight, only occasionally tasting a bit for the sake of the Lu Shimei. After all, they came often, and the Second Zhou Shixiong's birthday was held here last time.

"Two hundred and fifty-one?"

When Zhou Qing was checking out, he couldn't help but be stunned looking at the menu.

"That's correct. The dishes are all clearly priced. You can calculate it. Of course, I'll wipe off the fraction, let's call it two hundred and fifty," the Hall Master of the Imperial Meal Hall said with a smile.

Zhou Qing looked at the bill again, always feeling that this number was a bit insulting.

"Then what if it's two hundred and fifty-four? Can you wipe off the fraction too?" Zhou Qing asked.

The Hall Master was puzzled, but seeing that everyone eating today were core disciples, he nodded: "Of course."

"Alright, add five more servings of this sweet soup for us. That makes it exactly two hundred and fifty-four spirit stones. Wipe off the fraction, two hundred and fifty, right? Please take it. By the way, I've ordered five servings, so why don't you give us one more? After all, there are six of us, otherwise it would be too awkward," Zhou Qing negotiated.

The Hall Master was momentarily stunned.

No, clearly the bill was already settled, how come I'm still losing four spirit stones, plus six bowls of sweet soup?

"Many thanks, Hall Master. We'll come again another day. I wish the Hall Master a prosperous business. By the way, add more red dates to the sweet soup!"

After Zhou Qing finished speaking, he walked toward the private room happily.

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In the afternoon, the few walked together to Yanlong City, just to digest their food.

To be safe, Zhou Qing didn't dare to walk the chicken this time, but locked it in the courtyard. With the barrier there, it shouldn't be able to fly out.

Soon, Li Daoxuan and the other two left. After all, they really didn't want the Lu Shimei to have too much contact with these two from Little Spirit Peak.

Didn't you see that now Zhou Qing, under Yan Xiaohu's leadership, had already become unstoppable?

As for Senior Lu Shimei Zhen, she also planned to look around again. After all, the Five Sects Treasure Exchange was nearing its end, and more and more good things were starting to appear.

Of course, more people were holding that sneaky portrait and discussing non-stop, all guessing who the other party was. He had good luck with women, being able to see so many female disciples bathing at once.

Zhou Qing's ears turned red, while Yan Xiaohu looked indifferent.

"Don't feel guilty, stand up straight, just pretend this matter has nothing to do with you," Yan Xiaohu said.

Zhou Qing just wanted to use up his 【Daily Appraisal】 opportunity as soon as possible and then go home and wait.

"Eh, that old man isn't setting up a stall today? Could he have left?"

Soon, Yan Xiaohu noticed that the stall for opening blind boxes was gone and couldn't help but speak.

Zhou Qing followed his gaze, and sure enough, he wasn't there.

"Are you, looking for me?" Just at this moment, an eerie voice suddenly sounded from behind, scaring the two of them.

Turning their heads, they saw Second Grandpa hunched over, his face full of wrinkles.

"Do you want to die!" Yan Xiaohu clutched his chest and cursed.

Zhou Qing subconsciously looked at the note above his head. Sure enough, it had changed from the previous 【Lucky Little Kid】 to 【Little Kid with My Style Back Then】.

Uh...

No wonder Master said that peers are willing to drink and chat with you, and senior sisters and junior sisters like to wander in front of your residence every night.

Don't tell me you also like to peek at others bathing?

"I have to leave for a while!" Second Grandpa suddenly spoke.

The two were stunned.

You leaving has nothing to do with us. We aren't close enough to need to see you off.

Zhou Qing, however, knew that Second Grandpa was speaking to him.

But leaving was also good, saving him from being worried, afraid that you would be caught and then sell me out.

"Then I wish Senior a smooth journey!" Zhou Qing said happily.

Second Grandpa smiled, then said to Yan Xiaohu: "Borrow your Junior Brother for a moment."

"What do you mean? My Junior Brother isn't an object, how can you use the word 'borrow'..."

But before Yan Xiaohu could finish his words, he saw the old man in front of him suddenly grab Zhou Qing's shoulder and disappear in front of him instantly.

After he came to his senses, he only felt full of disbelief.

This old man is actually an expert!!!

Oh my god, he had always thought this was just an ordinary old man with low talent. After all, whether it's Qi Condensation or Foundation Establishment, there are always some people who are already white-haired because of insufficient talent and resources.

It's over. Could it be that Fourth gambled good things from his hands repeatedly, and he's preparing to take revenge?

Thinking of this, Yan Xiaohu became worried and hurriedly started searching...

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At this moment, Zhou Qing only felt that he had returned to that cave heaven trip. The surrounding scenery retreated rapidly, but soon his feet were solid.

After opening his eyes again, he found himself on a mountain peak, with clouds and mist all around.

This is, already left Yanlong City?

"This old man thought about it, did you recognize me long ago?" Second Grandpa's voice sounded from the side.

Zhou Qing turned his head and saw Second Grandpa staring straight at him.

His heart jumped, and he quickly took a step back, looking puzzled: "Senior, what are you talking about? Junior doesn't understand."

"Pretend, keep pretending. People, everything can lie, only the eyes can't. Just now, this old man saw it clearly. How exactly did you discover me?" Second Grandpa was full of curiosity.

Sure enough, in front of such an old fox, Zhou Qing was still too young.

But he still pretended to be ignorant and bowed: "Senior, Junior is confused. Did you recognize the wrong person?"

"Hehe, fine. I don't like to force things, and I like exploring secrets more. Actually, asking it out makes me feel it's boring. It feels like life will have much less fun, which actually gives me something to look forward to."

Second Grandpa spoke with a smile that wasn't a smile.

Zhou Qing smiled awkwardly.

"Still don't understand what Senior is talking about."

Second Grandpa waved his hand: "Forget it, don't mention this. Just as I said, this old man plans to leave for a while to handle some very important matters. At the time of parting, seeing that you and I have had many fates, I'll give you some fortune."

Zhou Qing stepped back in fear after hearing this.

Is this fortune of yours preparing to harm me?

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 41 =====