[{"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-1049":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},1838082,2444,"Chapter 1049 323: Xiao Shen, Have You Encountered Any Difficulties Lately?","the-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-chapter-1049",1049,"\u003Cp>The influence of the Blood Phoenix had not yet dissipated, and the divine aura continued to circulate around Shen Hanyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She withdrew her divine techniques and turned around, a hint of anxiety in her eyes: \"Senior, is the first Phoenix Pattern satisfactory?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing returned to his senses upon hearing her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally intending to lavish praise, he maintained his sage persona and calmly said, \"The foundation is adequate, however...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deliberately dragged the last words, noticing that she instinctively leaned forward, and continued, \"Did you encounter an obstacle at the 'Tian Xuan' position when trying to condense the second one?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did you know?\" Shen Hanyi exclaimed, \"Every time it reaches three inches from my heart, the Spiritual Power dissipates like a mud ox disappearing into the sea...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wrong!\" Zhou Qing suddenly held his fingers like a sword, a strand of red light bursting from his fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light described intricate patterns in the air, resembling a miniature Phoenix Pattern map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The 'Hundred Tribulations Blood Curtain' emphasizes 'nurturing patterns through tribulations.' You're too fixated on injecting Spiritual Power—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red light abruptly changed direction, carving out scarlet traces at critical nodes, \"You must leverage the force of the backlash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyi's body swayed, but she instinctively understood immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see! This is entirely opposite to the operation of the first strand...\" she murmured to herself, her eyes lighting up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing slightly raised the corners of his mouth: \"If they were all the same, wouldn't it just be copying? The three thousand Phoenix Dao Patterns aren't that easy to comprehend, are they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Divine techniques on par with the Tao Trace Level certainly have their mysteries.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyi saluted respectfully: \"This junior receives your instruction!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her respectful demeanor, Zhou Qing's heart unexpectedly stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, he almost wanted to reach out, pat her head, and say something like \"a promising student.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he quickly put away this reckless thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhou Qing, Zhou Qing, you're really starting to get carried away!\" Zhou Qing admonished himself silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then coughed lightly to cover his slip, assuming a serious expression: \"Alright, I'll demonstrate it for you once more, watch closely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he swept his sleeve, and two strands of Phoenix Dao Patterns emerged from his fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outermost red pattern suddenly detached, transforming into a miniature Blood Phoenix in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zhou Qing's sword fingers gently rotated, the Blood Phoenix began to flap its wings backward—each backward-flying Feather sparked fine flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reverse the feathers as guidance, tribulation fire as the medium.\" Zhou Qing's voice deepened suddenly, \"Now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood Phoenix emitted a mournful cry, its wings exploding into a downpour of fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely, those sparks didn't dissipate but instead regathered during the fall, ultimately forming two Phoenix Patterns even more dazzling than before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Hanyi furrowed her brow in thought, then suddenly realized: \"So you must destroy the Dao Pattern to...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not so.\" Zhou Qing interrupted with a shake of his head, \"Only the form is destroyed; it's through regeneration from destruction that the true essence is captured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed to her heart, \"What you lack is not Spiritual Power but the realization of rebirth from dire situations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before finishing, he suddenly struck Shen Hanyi's shoulder with his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon contact, Zhou Qing felt his palm touch a warm softness, the unique smoothness of a young girl's skin causing his heart to flutter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, cool fragrance wafted in, refreshing yet too daring to sniff deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had he overstepped his bounds a little?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before, when imparting the Four-Color Array, he only lightly touched her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When granting Inscription Level divine techniques, it was just a gentle press on her Celestial Spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such physical contact now was indeed a bit forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Shen Hanyi's entire body stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until now, she had never been touched by an unfamiliar man, except for this never-seen Number One.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it was a simulated body, this was the third instance of skin-to-skin contact, not to mention the multiple times they exchanged sweet words under the jujube tree beside her...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, her face flushed with a red hue, even her ear tips tinged with color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Focus!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing forcibly steadied himself, suppressing his odd feelings as he instructed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, within her, the Phoenix Pattern flared into action, surging in red luminosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing guided it along, leading the Phoenix Pattern in a reverse circulation within her meridians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\" Shen Hanyi cried out in pain, her body involuntarily leaning forward, nearly falling into Zhou Qing's arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, the Phoenix Pattern completed a reverse Circulation, not only undamaged but solidified like red jade, with a newly born Phoenix Pattern's shadow faintly discernible beside it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember this feeling.\" Zhou Qing quickly withdrew his hand, and the second shadow dispersed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming back to her senses, Shen Hanyi carefully comprehended for a moment, then deeply bowed to Zhou Qing: \"This junior has been taught.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then glanced down, noticing no top-grade Wood Attribute Spirit Stones had fallen nor any system prompts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it still not enough?\" Zhou Qing muttered to himself, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then looked at Shen Hanyi again, gritted his teeth, and said, \"No matter, since today I have the leisure, having comprehended the second strand, I'll also impart the remaining intricacies to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?\" Shen Hanyi raised her head sharply, eyes filled with excitement, her previous shyness replaced by delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing gently moved his fingers, releasing another strand of red light, drawing a more intricate Phoenix Pattern map in the air: \"Pay attention, this is the key change for the third strand...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knows how long later, after the explanation of the fifth strand concluded, Zhou Qing still saw no Wood Attribute Spirit Stones drop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly is going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don't tell me, comprehending Inscription Level divine techniques isn't the difficulty you're currently encountering?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps, we're too far apart for them to drop?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Shen Hanyi, who remained in silent contemplation, Zhou Qing sighed lightly: \"Alright then, these five should be sufficient for you to ponder over. If you encounter anything puzzling, feel free to ask anytime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Shen Hanyi bowed deeply once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just these five strands already spared her countless years of detours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Number One's explanations were so thorough, it seemed he had comprehended the entire 'Hundred Tribulations Blood Curtain' already.\u003C\u002Fp>",1062,"2026-06-09T06:34:18.808Z",1,"novelbin.me","1719a3110aa46f6f46d66e1d0692c4122cea988c06ee91d0f99a866e902751b7","the-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-chapter-1050","the-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-chapter-1048",1176,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-cover.jpg"]