[{"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-1126":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},1838159,2444,"Chapter 1126 342: Should I Call You Mr. Ji, or... Zhou Qing?","the-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-chapter-1126",1126,"\u003Cp>\"Hmm~\" Sikong Yan tilted his head, revealing a meaningful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strictly speaking, it doesn't count as dead. It was just an incarnation of mine, and now it's... the soul returning to the original body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing felt a chill in his heart, it was indeed close to what he had guessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" Sikong Yan suddenly leaned in, the eyes beneath his mask shimmering with cunning light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems like you had an unusual bond with him, are you grieving for him? Actually, I could say it in reverse, you treat me as him, it's just the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing shook his head, his gaze cast afar: \"It's a pity, I never got to see what he looks like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What difference does knowing make?\" Sikong Yan suddenly sat up straight, spreading his arms, \"The most moving things in this world are always those unfinished regrets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to know his story.\" Zhou Qing stared directly into Sikong Yan's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright~\" Sikong Yan grew interested but quickly raised a finger and shook it, \"However...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips curled into a smile, \"I can't let you probe my depths one-sidedly, can I? I need to ask you some questions too, how about a fair exchange?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing shook his head without hesitation: \"When a person dies, the light goes out, what significance does knowing all this have, let's forget it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk!\" Sikong Yan exaggeratedly leaned back, feigning a hurt expression, \"You truly are so uninteresting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he sighed helplessly: \"Fine, fine, who am I to refuse, seeing as I need something from you? I can tell you everything you want to know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, these things are related to the favor you're going to help me with. If not explained clearly, with your cautious personality, you probably won't agree easily.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, his eyes suddenly became sharp: \"But speaking of which, I'm truly curious, how did you manage to kill your peers like slaughtering dogs?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And how did you condense eight thousand Spirit Seals in such a short time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he narrowed his eyes and said word by word, \"Sometimes I even suspect that you have been possessed by some old monster?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing's expression did not change, he simply met Sikong Yan's gaze silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steam from the teacup slowly rose between the two, then quietly dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few breaths later, Sikong Yan glanced at the Ghost Mastiff and Luo Lingling, and changed the topic: \"Perhaps... we should let them step away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Soul Searching and Soul Snatching are commonplace these days, the less you know, the safer you are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two hesitated upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing understood: \"Senior brother, senior sister, you should wait for me outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two were about to stand up, Sikong Yan suddenly raised his hand: \"Hold on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added meaningfully: \"Even though everyone knows 'Mr. Ji' is famous for wearing a chicken-head mask, attentive people can still use clues to identify you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For example...\" he began counting on his fingers, \"The surviving dozen guards from the Unlight Sea once disclosed to buyers about Mr. Ji's voice, height, and this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed with one hand towards the old hen in Luo Lingling's arms, \"The iconic living sign.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not to mention Mr. Niu, the two boarded the ship from Yaoguang Mansion, and now with the Ghost Mastiff...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sikong Yan's eyes flashed with insight, \"It should be the three traveling together, and since it's inconvenient to reveal their faces, they will wear different masks...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their faces suddenly changed, a hint of panic flashing in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sikong Yan remained unhurried: \"You are still young, with little experience, but this is the Imperial City—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused slightly, \"The place where millions of cultivators from the Holy Martial Dynasty must visit, where dragons and snakes mingle, and danger lurks at every step.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your talents are exceptional, to have reached the Divinity Transformation Realm at such a young age, truly rare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised the corners of his mouth, carrying a hint of playfulness, \"But every old monster in the Divinity Transformation here, haven't they lived for thousands of years? They've crossed bridges more than the roads you've walked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sometimes, don't be complacent, don't be too smart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Lingling hurriedly stuffed the old hen into her coat, her chest suddenly bulging with a constantly moving curve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing's expression was equally solemn, he finally realized his oversight at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally thinking that each person having three masks was enough to deceive the heavens, yet neglected the fatal flaw of the number of people and the old hen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two silently withdrew beyond the barrier, waiting outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Lingling had to admit that Sikong Yan made a good point—three masked people were indeed too conspicuous, they had no choice but to leave the tea house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exchanging a glance, each saw a deep sense of helplessness reflected in the other's eyes, then they simultaneously sighed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, now they have become a burden on Old Fourth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the Blood Maple Forest to the Ancient Beast Wilderness in this short time, they have repeatedly put Zhou Qing in dangerous situations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone were to hold them hostage to threaten Old Fourth, what would happen then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you speak now?\" At the tea table, Zhou Qing stared at Sikong Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sikong Yan gently tapped his finger on the mask, making its lower half fade away, revealing a fair chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He calmly poured a cup of tea and took a small sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This matter is a long story. If I summarize it too briefly, you'd think I'm tricking you, so allow me to explain it in detail.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put down the teacup, his gaze drifted through the swirling tea smoke as if looking toward a distant past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My life has been rather turbulent, the first half walking on thin ice, and ultimately I couldn't escape the fate of death and destruction—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, his lips pulling into a self-mocking smile, \"And it was my own father who ended it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suspicion flashed in Zhou Qing's eyes, he smiled bitterly and shook his head: \"Don't look at me like that, it's the truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But seeing you like this, it's as if you're telling someone else's story!\" Zhou Qing couldn't help but say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sikong Yan chuckled softly, his finger lightly tapping the mask: \"So how should I say it, with tears and snot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, I'm still wearing a mask, how do you know I'm not in pain?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing fell silent, no longer speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>",1076,"2026-06-09T06:34:23.202Z",1,"novelbin.me","ade756f1f13a14e8982e2e6e85f28fa0275f6914d6e01ac941f53f3858ab37a7","the-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-chapter-1127","the-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-chapter-1125",1176,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-cover.jpg"]