[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip":3,"chapter-the-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-the-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-chapter-1004":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New 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},1838037,2444,"Chapter 1004 311: Nannan, Don't Be Afraid. Daddy Is Here","the-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-chapter-1004",1004,"\u003Cp>For a moment, the entire hall suddenly became empty, leaving only the stone pillars engraved with runes standing silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nannan's gaze wandered around the hall, suddenly landing on Zhou Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her little face instantly blossomed with a delighted smile: \"You are... Brother Zhou Qing! I remember you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing's heart trembled, and he quickly stepped forward and crouched down, smiling: \"We've met again, Nannan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl tilted her head, her big eyes darting around: \"Where's the other brother with the yellow hair?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That brother...,\" Zhou Qing's eyes shifted, and he lowered his voice, \"He went to take a dump.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pff—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nannan couldn't help but cover her nose, her little face scrunched up: \"Smelly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She exaggeratedly fanned her hand, causing Zhou Qing to burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Nannan seemed to remember something, grabbing Zhou Qing's sleeve with eyes sparkling with anticipation: \"Uncle said, Daddy is in Brother Zhou's sect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her little hand unconsciously tightened: \"Why doesn't Daddy come to find me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This simple question left Zhou Qing feeling like a fishbone stuck in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the innocent little face in front of him, watching the hope flickering in her eyes, momentarily at a loss for what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her father was no longer the man she remembered, the one who loved her dearly, now residing in someone else's shell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, kneeling outside the mountain gate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing took a deep breath and gently patted her little head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your dad, he...\" Zhou Qing's Adam's apple bobbed, his voice unconsciously gentle, \"He's always thinking about Nannan, he's living his entire life for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then why doesn't he come to pick me up?\" Nannan stubbornly asked, her eyes started reddening, \"Doesn't Daddy want me anymore?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could that be!\" Zhou Qing quickly crouched lower, meeting her eye level, \"Your dad loves Nannan the most. He... he's just caught up with some things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nannan sniffled and asked with teary eyes: \"Really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course it's true.\" Zhou Qing reached out to gently wipe away the tears on her face, suppressing the bitterness in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your dad is working hard every day to see Nannan again...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing was momentarily at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Working hard at what?\" Nannan blinked her watery big eyes and pursued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Working hard...,\" Zhou Qing took a deep breath, forcing a smile, \"working hard to prepare a surprise for Nannan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A surprise?\" The little girl's eyes lit up instantly, the previous sadness vanishing, \"What kind of surprise?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing watched her joyful appearance, his heart filled with mixed emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently pinched her little cheek: \"Well... if I told you, it wouldn't be a surprise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nannan pouted, about to protest, when suddenly her body swayed, softening and falling forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing was quick to react, catching her in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nannan? Nannan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl in his arms was breathing steadily, her face rosy, as if she was just asleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing hurriedly checked her pulse and found all her vital signs normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hoarse voice came from the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing suddenly looked up to see Sikong Yan standing in the shadowy corner of the hall, at some point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still wearing that crimson robe, with a faintly amused expression on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The time she can awaken is limited.\" Sikong Yan walked closer slowly, \"It could be as short as just now, or maybe two or three days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing gently placed Nannan in the center of the array, watching her little face gradually calm down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How exactly did you do it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing glanced at Nannan, pretending to be unaware of the life-giving technique, and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sikong Yan did not immediately respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood at the edge of the array, instead running his fingers lightly over the dark red patterns, his gaze obscure and unclear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before I answer your question,\" he suddenly began, his voice hoarse, \"could you solve a puzzle for me first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",654,"2026-06-09T06:34:18.808Z",1,"novelbin.me","ab370e82c0c2901fdb445a3e65db81678ba6bbab105c876753039d58cb916b9e","the-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-chapter-1005","the-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-chapter-1003",1176,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-cover.jpg"]