[{"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-73":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},2265606,4423,"Chapter 73: No, What Exactly Happened?","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-73",73,"\u003Cp>Faced with this scene, Gu Ting and Liang Yan both winced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren’t fools—seeing that “Heartfelt Gift” box, they instantly understood Yan Xiaohu’s intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were grateful for what Zhou Qing had done; otherwise, they’d already be dead on Qingniu Ridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Yan Xiaohu said, they could eat and drink as they pleased, yet the retaliation targeted Zhou’s junior, the weakest among them—truly unjust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Brother Yan, a small token, nothing to speak of. When Young Brother Zhou recovers a bit, we’ll visit him another day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Brother Gu, Senior Sister Liang, what are you doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing them reach for their storage bags, Yan Xiaohu quickly stopped them with righteous indignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior brothers and sisters, don’t misunderstand—I, Yan Xiaohu, am not that shameless. I just can’t wrap my head around it, and mostly I’m indignant on behalf of my little brother. Just venting my emotions. You go ahead, we’re leaving.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Yan Xiaohu turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the two hurried to block him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re not ungrateful scoundrels—this token is just to buy Young Brother Zhou some tonic…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Ting and Liang Yan gripped the box, about to slip in coins, but when they saw the inscription on the coin slot, they winced again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they sighed, quickly pulled more items from their storage bags, and added up to a thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A small token—may Young Brother Zhou overcome this hardship soon!” they said in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiaohu looked embarrassed: “Senior brothers and sisters, no need, no need… Ah, why go through all this… You… ah… so awkward…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the group’s retreating backs, Liang Yan sighed: “I want to live ten thousand years—no, a hundred thousand years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you think I don’t?” Gu Ting said helplessly. “But where would we get so much money?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liang Yan asked curiously: “Wait, how did that tiny box fit a thousand low-grade spirit stones?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Ting chuckled and turned away: “Simple—sew the storage bag’s opening inside it. Come on. Poor Young Brother Zhou—he’s shouldering the karmic burden for all of us. I’m happy to pay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“True—better to spend money than invite disaster!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Yan, I never thought money could come this fast!” the true disciple clutching the box blurted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others nodded vigorously, gazing at Yan Xiaohu with renewed admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiaohu wore a look of pride: “Of course! You think this big head is just for show? It’s packed with countless ingenious plans. Let’s go back!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Back for what?” the others asked, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiaohu grinned: “Little Brother’s rescue wasn’t just for those two—he saved over a dozen true disciples. They owe us something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes lit up instantly, and they followed Yan Xiaohu back the way they came…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, Zhou Qing stretched and yawned as he rose from bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the surging power in his meridians, he couldn’t help smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d fully recovered—and seemed even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After feeding the old hen some powdered spirit stones, Zhou Qing hurried off with his Lightning-Calling Talisman to find Yan Xiaohu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, he planned to try it—having someone nearby watching was better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after knocking for a long time with no answer, he reluctantly sent a message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Little Brother, I’ve got urgent business now—let’s talk another day!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading the reply, Zhou Qing frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could possibly be so urgent so early?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned back alone, thought for a while, then chose a remote mountain peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The place had wide visibility, surrounded by mist—perfect for cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Senior Brother San, he could manage alone—besides, with him around, things were even less reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reinforcing the “Azure Thunder Sword Art” once more, Zhou Qing exhaled, then carefully pulled out a Lightning-Calling Talisman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Lei, later…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Heart Insight +5】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Zhou Qing finished speaking, a notification chimed abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who the hell changed their impression of me now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Lei, please go easy later…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Heart Insight +6】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The notification interrupted him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m doing something serious—interrupting sincere prayer is bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, I’m about to get struck by lightning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Lei, please go easy—I’ve never been struck by lightning before…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Heart Insight +7】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing’s hand holding the talisman trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First effort, second wane, third exhausted—who the hell is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s happening now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing sat down and waited quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three more—probably Lu Yaoyao, Li Daoxuan, and Shi Zhen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting a long while, ensuring no more interruptions, Zhou Qing picked up the talisman again, confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gazed upward, filled with reverence and anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Lei, please go easy—I’ve never been struck by lightning before. I’m not a masochist—I just want to forge a lightning sword embryo inside me…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Heart Insight +8】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Lei, I’ve never done anything shameful—when you strike…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Heart Insight +6】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sword embryo, here I come!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing roared, pouring his spiritual power furiously into the talisman, then hurled it skyward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lightning-Calling Talisman ignited instantly, and a ferocious bolt of lightning shot straight into the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, the sky began to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clear blue gradually darkened as dark clouds gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing felt both excitement and tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, the clouds thickened—until, in the next instant, a thunderbolt like a silver serpent tore through the sky and slammed down onto the peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust exploded outward, leaving a massive crater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the crater so close, Zhou Qing swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This lightning… was it too strong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thunderclouds churned violently, visible streaks of terrifying lightning coiling and brewing within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roaring, tearing, radiating brutal, violent force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing immediately activated the “Azure Wood Spirit Shield”—it could absorb and dissipate a certain degree of attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s start slow!” he told himself, gritted his teeth, and surged all his spiritual power forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lightning bolt crashed down, striking the green vine sphere—then a scream echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, Zhou Qing’s slender figure plummeted, smoking black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I knew this wouldn’t end so easily. With Yan Xiaohu’s shameless habit of coming back to report every trip to the Master for reimbursement, how could he pass up such a golden chance to make money? Pure moral blackmail!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind a patch of grass, Li Daoxuan watched Yan Xiaohu lead the group away from Shen Yue Peak, then head straight for Jin Yang Peak, gritting his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head tag, once 【Sleazy Pervert Targeted for Revenge】, had somehow changed to 【Sleazy Pervert with a Shameless Senior Brother】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even suspected Zhou Qing might have conspired with his senior brother to orchestrate this “Heartfelt Gift” scheme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1077,"2026-06-19T20:13:53.139Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","39b7a4084c5395b4983e375dc865b9ca434dfc3b2b70d3008dd1fe1ff7c71f46","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-74","my-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--chapter-72",302,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmy-master-s-elder-brother-just-took-on-a-female--cover.jpg"]