Chapter 1137 345: Wait, Mother Hen, Why Did You Suddenly Come Back? (6k)_2

Zhou Qing's brows furrowed slightly, but Sikong Yan continued, "As far as I know, the Nangong Family's ancestor, after lingering in the Imperial City for half a year, has returned to the Yaoguang Mansion's main family."

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, "At this moment, he's likely investigating your background. With the name and appearance of the Ghost Mastiff, it's only a matter of time before he traces it back to the Taiqing Sect."

Zhou Qing's expression changed suddenly, but he remembered the two Spirit Severing experts from the Lu Family stationed within the sect, and felt somewhat reassured.

Although they were newly entered into the Spirit Severing Realm, two against one should suffice.

"Therefore," Sikong Yan's eyes glimmered with a mad and excited light.

"If we raid his inner treasury now, we can solve our urgent dilemma while disrupting their plans and diverting attention, why not?"

The elegant room fell silent, with only the slight sound of flickering candle flames.

After a moment, Zhou Qing looked directly at Sikong Yan, "If it comes to facing the Nangong Ancestor, how confident are you?"

"Hard to say," Sikong Yan shook his head, "I haven't yet fought against someone in the Spirit Severing Realm. At this level of combat, unless there's a significant gap in strength, battles often drag on."

"After all, at this stage, there are many ways to save one's life, making it hard to secure a killing blow."

Zhou Qing remained silent for a long time, then suddenly gritted his teeth, "Let's go! To the Nangong Family!"

He recalled that his hands had been stained with the blood of two Spirit Severing Realm experts before.

Although he relied on the Misfortune Sticker and the dangerous environment of the Kunpeng Palace, it was ultimately by his own hand.

"Excellent!" Sikong Yan laughed heartily as he rose, his sleeves fluttering without wind, "No time to delay, let's go now!"

Zhou Qing nodded, choosing not to inform his senior brother and second senior sister.

If they find him absent, they should be able to guess something.

At this moment, Sikong Yan raised his hand and swiped in the void, a silvery-white space rift slowly unfolded, with faint twisted spatial currents visible within.

He turned to Zhou Qing, "Let's first use the space rift to leave the Imperial City, but you must keep close, it's no joke inside the space rift."

With that, he stepped into the rift.

Zhou Qing stood still, staring at the space rift before him.

By rights, he had a Flying Ship, even traveling to Yaoguang Mansion like last time would take four months.

Moreover, Sikong Yan's actions were unpredictable, following him recklessly would indeed be risky.

"What? Afraid I'll harm you?" came Sikong Yan's teasing voice from the rift.

Zhou Qing furrowed his brow, knowing if this guy truly wished him harm, with Spirit Severing Realm's unpredictable methods, he probably wouldn't last long.

Besides, Sikong Yan also had a use for Zhou Qing.

After brief contemplation, Zhou Qing took a deep breath and stepped into the rift.

Upon entering the space rift, Zhou Qing felt the world spin.

All around were twisted voids, countless bizarre and colorful fragments swiftly passing by.

A layer of purple Protective Spiritual Light emanated from Sikong Yan, enveloping both of them.

"Seems similar to when Six and Second Uncle brought me into a rift!" Zhou Qing carefully observed, pondering silently.

"To be honest," Sikong Yan suddenly spoke, "you're the true prodigy I've seen, from Qi Refining to Divinity Transformation, I've watched you."

He paused meaningfully, "Sometimes I wonder, if the anomaly from the Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown in the Eastern Domain years ago, was actually you?"

Zhou Qing's heart tightened, but fortunately, his mask concealed any change in expression.

Sikong Yan leaned closer, his eyes gleaming with inquiry, "You wouldn't happen to be that Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown, would you?"

Zhou Qing met his gaze, a slight smile on his lips, "You guessed right!"

After a moment's eye contact, Sikong Yan suddenly burst into laughter, "Mo Xingjian, that old fellow, couldn't possibly have acquired the top-ranking Heavenly Dao Qi for you."

His eyes sparkled, "According to records, of those who refine the Heavenly Dao Qi, over ninety percent can only condense one or two flowers."

"Those who can condense three flowers are rare as phoenix feathers, while Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown is unprecedented."

"Perhaps I am that rare one-in-a-million lucky person." Zhou Qing's tone carried deliberate stubbornness and defiance.

Sikong Yan laughed even more heartily, "I do hope you're truly that Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown, then we'll really have something to play with!"

Zhou Qing spoke no further.

Dealing with such a cunning fox, truth and falsehood are hardest to distinguish.

Sometimes the more one tries to conceal, the easier it is to reveal a flaw.

"Don't be so tense," Sikong Yan smirked slightly, a hint of amusement in his eyes, "With your current exhibited talent, advancing to Spirit Severing is only a matter of time, of course..."

He deliberately extended his tone, "The premise is not to fall halfway."

With a casual wave, several phantoms appeared amidst the chaotic spatial currents, "After all, fallen geniuses are nothing, like those of Li Hanshan from Cangyan Daoist Palace, how many remember them now?"

"Thanks for the kind words!" Zhou Qing replied calmly, his gaze sweeping over the rapidly vanishing phantoms.

The two sped through the space rift, the surrounding scenes like fleeting streams of light.

Sikong Yan suddenly changed the topic, "By the way, did you know the Royal Family opened an Array Hall?"

"I've heard a bit about it." Zhou Qing responded cautiously.

Sikong Yan's lips curled with scorn, "It houses the corpse of a Fourth-level Array Master, open for observation and touch daily."

"Even so, that person in life was merely at Divinity Transformation Perfection."

He turned to look directly at Zhou Qing, "If you can advance to Spirit Severing and condense ten thousand Spirit Seals, you'd truly be a coveted asset for the Holy Martial Dynasty."

Zhou Qing remained silent.

For Master Situ, gratitude fills Zhou Qing's heart.

He genuinely wishes to take him away from there if conditions permit, to return him to his roots.