The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

Soon, Zhou Qing helped Shi Zhen up, while Yan Xiaohu carried the puppet. The group then left the cave.

As they ascended into the air, they saw many people curiously surrounding the manor. Suddenly, a thunderous noise erupted from the cave below.

They didn't hesitate and swiftly left.

Fortunately, they were cautious along the way and made no delays, taking five days to return safely to the sect.

"Shi Zhen—" The Peak Master of Yuqing Peak, Tong Min, saw Shi Zhen return from afar and immediately rushed down in a hurry.

Accompanying her was the chief senior sister of Yuqing Peak, Pei Yan.

Originally, after Shi Zhen assisted Pei Yan in completing a task perfectly, she learned about the Five Sects' war and thought of taking the chance to earn some points to exchange for Spirit Stones.

After all, she couldn't use the Nascent Soul Formation Pill Zhou Qing gave her for free.

Unexpectedly, shortly after separating from Senior Sister Pei Yan, she encountered Elder Blood Bone and was unfortunately captured by him.

After returning to the sect, Pei Yan received news from Elder Jiang Pu of the Soul Lamp Tower, saying that Shi Zhen's Soul Lamp was in an extremely weak state.

Pei Yan was terribly worried and prepared to leave immediately to find her, but unexpectedly, Shi Zhen returned safely at that moment, which made her immensely happy.

"It was Zhou and Yan who saved me!" Shi Zhen said.

Zhou Qing smiled faintly, while Yan Xiaohu immediately puffed out his chest with a look of pride on his face.

"Thank you both," said Tong Min sincerely, her gaze particularly focused on Zhou Qing as she marveled at how this child always brought unexpected surprises.

The last time she was deeply impressed was when Zhou Qing had sleepwalked to Yuqing Peak, and she had to personally send him back.

"We are all family, no need to be so polite, Aunt Tong!" Yan Xiaohu responded with a grin.

Zhou Qing nodded in agreement, then turned to Shi Zhen and said, "Senior Sister, we should get going. We have important matters to discuss with Master."

Shi Zhen gently responded, "Mm."

Previously, it was Senior Brother Ghost Mastiff who saved her once. When searching for the missing disciples of the Cyan Feather Immortal Sect, Zhou Qing was the first to recognize her.

He generously gave her the Nascent Soul Formation Pill, and this time, the two brothers risked their lives to rescue her again. Shi Zhen felt this debt of gratitude could never be repaid in her lifetime.

Not long after, Mo Xingjian finished watching the Imaging Stone and wore a grave expression.

It turned out these puppets were crafted through such cruel methods.

If the Array could continuously produce them, wouldn't that mean the Cangyan Daoist Palace could quickly assemble an army of puppets capable of fighting off three enemies at once?

For other sects, this would be a catastrophic disaster.

"Is this Song Yuan's Nascent Soul?" Hearing the second piece of news, Mo Xingjian was filled with disbelief.

The sect had previously gathered some intelligence on the Five Great Prodigies, and Song Yuan had reached the late-stage Nascent Soul Realm at a young age and had even killed a Perfection-level expert. His talent was extraordinary.

However, his cultivation journey over the recent decades had been too smooth, making him somewhat arrogant and unruly.

Yet now, seeing the Nascent Soul Zhou Qing had brought back, Mo Xingjian felt like he was dreaming.

Zhou Qing simply nodded and said, "It was pure luck."

Mo Xingjian's face twitched slightly at his words. You call this luck?

Didn't you see Song Yuan's Nascent Soul roll its eyes angrily, still cursing under its breath?

Soon, a look of comfort and pride appeared on his face.

His disciple, who possessed the Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown, was meticulous, powerful, and was now making his mark on the path of the strong. How could this not make him proud?

"Well done!" Mo Xingjian couldn't help but praise.

Yan Xiaohu quickly added, "And there's me too."

"What are your achievements?" Mo Xingjian asked.

Yan Xiaohu immediately puffed out his chest and said, "I handled all the small fry..."

Halfway through his words, he suddenly realized something and frowned.

No, why do I feel like I didn't do anything this time and even got seriously injured?

Zhou Qing smiled at the sight and quickly put his arm around Yan Xiaohu's shoulders, explaining to Mo Xingjian, "Sanshi, Zhou contributed immensely by covering for me when I killed Song Yuan. Without his efforts, it wouldn't have been possible."

Yan Xiaohu was instantly moved to tears, looking at Zhou Qing with deep gratitude.

I knew I had made significant contributions; I just hadn't realized what I had done.

"And we also killed Meng Xing of the Five Great Prodigies!" Suddenly remembering, Yan Xiaohu straightened up and declared.

Mo Xingjian paused at this, then looked back, stunned, "Meng Xing was also slain by you?"

He had heard Meng Xing died within the Cyan Feather Immortal Sect but didn't know who was responsible.

"Did you do it?" Mo Xingjian asked again, astonished.

Calculating the time, it seemed to be when they ran off to the Cyan Feather Immortal Sect.

Yan Xiaohu quickly shook his head, "No, it was the fourth senior brother. I was dealing with the small fry at the time..."

Halfway through, he silently turned around and wiped his tears.

What's wrong with my brain recently?

Why do I keep putting myself in such embarrassing situations?

Zhou Qing quickly stepped in, "Sanshi, without third senior brother holding off the others, I couldn't have smoothly killed Meng Xing."