[{"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-28":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},1837485,2444,"Chapter 28: Zhou, slipping away with the chicken!","the-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-chapter-28",28,"\u003Cp>This place was filled with iron cages, each containing some exotic and peculiar animals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, the Two-headed Black-scaled Snake, the three-legged four-eyed toad, the single-footed weird crane, the Black Profound Bat with heads at both ends...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone clicked their tongues in wonder, not knowing where the vendor had gathered these items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially under the vendor's persuasion, claiming these were naturally veiled Divine Beasts that could bring unparalleled luck to their owners, surprisingly, quite a few people bought them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing strolled casually and quickly found his attention captured by a funny scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw a chubby chicken trapped in a cage. Its eyes bulged outward, looking even more ridiculous than cross-eyed chickens, and its small head occasionally bobbed left and right, occasionally flapping its wings, pecking at the cage bars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps due to its cross-eyed vision causing a mismatched perspective, although its food was right next to it, it completely ignored it and continued to peck elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a comical scene indeed made people chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cluck, cluck~~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing teased it with his hand through the cage. One had to say, this chicken was really fat. If it were roasted on a spit with some cumin sprinkled, that would smell delicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vendor, appearing to be a shifty-eyed man, noticed Zhou Qing seemed interested and swiftly slipped up with enthusiasm, fawningly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, this is an extraordinary hen. Just look at its wise eyes. If you're ever in a bad mood, just a glance at it will make you burst out laughing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing didn't think much on this. No person or animal should be ridiculed for their defects, not to mention for amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much?\" Zhou Qing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vendor promptly responded, \"Three lower-grade Spirit Stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, Zhou Qing turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just an ordinary chicken. With mundane gold and silver, who knows how many could be bought?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although prices might rise in a different place, this was just outrageous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, don't go! The price is negotiable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two, two... Alright, one. This is the lowest price.\" the vendor urgently called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, Zhou Qing bought it for one Spirit Stone, but as soon as the transaction was complete and he held the chicken, he sensed something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, I've been duped!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This chicken wasn't just thin; it seemed to be entirely propped up by its fluffy feathers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Roasting it would be a joke. There wasn't even enough meat to fill a gap between the teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the vendor, with a triumphant smirk, took a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The rules of the Treasure Exchange Gathering are clear, once a transaction is completed, there's no returning the goods. Young Master, don't look at me that way, I bought this chicken from a farmer along the way. Indeed, there's not much meat on it. Eating won't satisfy you; it's better to keep it for amusement,\" the vendor sincerely advised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Filled with frustration, Zhou Qing left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, he had fallen for it so soon. Luckily, it was only a loss of one Spirit Stone. He would need to be more cautious in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Annoyed, Zhou Qing couldn't be bothered to carry the chicken any longer. He took out a string, tied it to one of the chicken's legs, and started walking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhou, what's this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a turn at a street corner, Zhou Qing, looking around, heard Lu Yaoyao's voice coming from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning his head, he saw Lu Yaoyao standing with a girl wearing a bamboo hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, Zhou Qing guessed the girl's identity. No wonder they disappeared halfway through breakfast; they also came to the fair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zhou Qing was about to bow, Immortal Xuan You raised her hand slightly to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yaoyao squatted down, curiously touching the chicken's head, grinning and saying, \"What a cute hen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cross-eyed chicken, however, was pecking at the ground near Lu Yaoyao's feet, making Zhou Qing feel somewhat embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was bought for a Spirit Stone; throwing it away would be a waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, it could be fattened up before eating, and besides, there were still over twenty days until the Five Sects Treasure Exchange Gathering. This was a reminder to avoid getting deceived again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice chicken!\" Immortal Xuan You glanced at it and said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing only gave an embarrassed smile, \"Just bought it for fun!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Heart Mirror Points +4]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, the label above Lu Yaoyao's head changed from [Heart Mirror Points] to [So Childish].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on Zhou Qing's face froze immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really? Walking a chicken is childish?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do they believe I should take a stick, put a hoop on it, and roll it back to Taiqing Sect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Lu Yaoyao stood up and said, \"Zhou, you go ahead... have fun, I'll go stroll with my sister.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You go ahead!\" Zhou Qing quickly sent the two of them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But hardly taking a few steps, he bumped into another familiar person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhou, walking a chicken!\" laughed Shi Zhen as she greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing didn't want to explain anymore, so he just said, \"Yeah, just passing time. What did you find today, Sister Shi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Zhen nodded, \"Picked up a few good finds. By the way, your eldest brother hasn't come out yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing shook his head, \"Not yet. He's very determined, I doubt he'll come out anytime soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Zhen was somewhat disappointed but quickly smiled again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I'll take another round!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good luck with your finds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zhou Qing was about to leave, the system notification sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Heart Mirror Points +5]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning his head, he saw the label above Shi Zhen transform from [Welcoming Zhou Junior Brother] to [Childish Zhou Junior Brother].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then looking at the chicken pecking at the green bricks, Zhou Qing sighed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just for the points!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Heart Mirror Points +6]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Zhou Qing returned to the third senior brother's stall with the chicken, as expected, the label above his head changed from [Awesome Little Junior Brother] to [Pretty Fun Little Junior Brother].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice eye, the chicken is... quite thin. What did you like about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiaohu picked it up and immediately put it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cross-eyed chicken staggered away and started pecking at Yan Xiaohu's junk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing handed over a food container he had packed from the inn, \"Hurry up and eat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhou Qing's displeasure, Yan Xiaohu pretty much guessed what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom! Boom! Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Yan Xiaohu took a bite, a loud commotion erupted not far away. Zhou Qing immediately stood up and looked towards the source of the noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiaohu, seemingly used to it, said casually, \"Happens every year, they never get tired.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing squatted, puzzled, \"Third Senior Brother, what's going on over there? Is someone forcing sales?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forcing sales? No way. Everyone knows the rules. Anyone who causes trouble here insults the Five Sects' reputation and shames their sect,\" Yan Xiaohu replied leisurely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing grew even more puzzled. If not that, then what was happening over there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Xiaohu watched many people rush towards the noise, sneered, and said, \"Young ones competing. If eldest brother were here, he'd suppress them instantly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing finally understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's said the five sects get along publicly but compete secretly. Seems true now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm going to take a look!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious, Zhou Qing hurriedly walked the chicken over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, a large crowd had gathered, pointing and cheering.\u003C\u002Fp>",1242,"2026-06-09T06:33:57.974Z",1,"novelbin.me","05b33526a85648ded203f6c9f00782ab32b17a6e35904f3553c6f95f16953253","the-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-chapter-29","the-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-chapter-27",1176,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-sect-leader-has-taken-in-a-new-female-discip-cover.jpg"]