The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

Shen Yunzhou was still in a daze: "Yu Yan? That one from the Yu Race of the Four Ancient Races? Since when did you know her?"

"No! I have to go to the Shen Family right now!" Lu Yaoyao wiped her tears and turned to leave.

Shen Yunzhou quickly stopped her: "Wait! Don’t rush! We need to discuss this with my sister first!"

Lu Yaoyao took a few deep breaths, trying hard to calm her pounding heart, but she couldn’t help the corner of her mouth curling up: "Alright! Let’s go find Sister Shen now!"

Then, the two hurried to a nearby room to find Shen Hanyi...

...

Inside the room, Shen Hanyi looked again at the middle-aged face in the Imaging Stone, her gaze sharp as a blade, scrutinizing inch by inch.

"You’re trusting that he is your brother Zhou just based on a reversed name?" She raised her eyes to look at the excited Lu Yaoyao, her voice as cold as frost.

Lu Yaoyao stepped forward anxiously: "Isn’t that enough? Brother Zhou’s hint was already quite clear!"

Her eyes were astonishingly bright, "When we set out from the Holy Martial Dynasty, the destination was your home, Sister Shen."

"Although something unexpected happened in Celestial Wave City, if Brother Zhou comes out, he will definitely inquire from the City Lord and find out that you took me away."

"So, no matter what, he will definitely come to the Shen Family to find me."

Seeing Lu Yaoyao so confident, Shen Hanyi was somewhat shaken, even a bit pleasantly surprised.

Shen Yunzhou suddenly interrupted: "Sister, I thought about it, and it might really be possible. If Brother Zhou suffered some injury or similar, leading to his cultivation retreating to the Divinity Transformation Realm, it could naturally conceal the truth from the others."

He stroked his chin, analyzing: "Otherwise, why would an Array Master who can condense thirty thousand Spirit Seals come to rely on our Shen Family?"

"Yes, yes, yes, exactly!" Lu Yaoyao nodded repeatedly, like a joyful little sparrow.

But no one noticed the complex look that flashed across Shen Hanyi’s eyes.

"I want to go too!" Lu Yaoyao immediately said, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

"No." Shen Hanyi firmly refused, her tone leaving no room for doubt, "The Shen Family is not the Taiqing Sect. It’s too dangerous for you to appear now."

Lu Yaoyao protested: "But I am already in the Late Stage Divinity Transformation Realm, I have some ability to protect myself."

"And at crucial moments, I can summon both you and Brother Zhou to fight together, not inferior in combat power to the Great Perfection!"

Shen Hanyi’s gaze landed on Lu Yaoyao’s silver hair, and with a light sigh, she said: "Though you are not my disciple, in the eyes of outsiders, you are seen as my heir. Some people are most eager to sever others’ legacies."

"I know, but—"

"I know you and your Brother Zhou share a deep bond. If this Master Qingzhou is really him," Shen Hanyi suddenly interrupted, her voice icy, "have you considered what consequences a single uncontrolled expression might bring him?"

This was like a bucket of cold water poured over Lu Yaoyao’s head.

She opened her mouth, but eventually bowed her head in silence.

Shen Yunzhou clicked his tongue in secret from the side and unconsciously shrank his neck—the aura from his elder sister made even his back feel chilly.

The uncles have sharp eyes. It’s not just words; sometimes they can infer a lot from a single look or action.

One palace, two temples, three sects, four races, eight noble families—the powers in Nanhuang State are intricately connected.

The Shen Family’s ability to be among them relies on the iron-blooded tactics, meticulous thoughts, and the near-terrifying insight of the three of them.

Grandfather often retreats into seclusion, leaving nearly all matters for them to handle.

It is precisely because these three complement each other that the Shen Family has managed to stand firm in the predator-filled Nanhuang State.

Shen Hanyi looked at her and her tone unconsciously softened: "The two of us can tear space to travel. If it is truly certain, we can bring back news to you within a few days."

Lu Yaoyao took a deep breath, working hard to suppress the restlessness in her heart: "I understand."

As Shen Hanyi gazed at Lu Yaoyao’s stubborn profile, an inexplicable sense of familiarity suddenly arose.

On a whim, she added a few more words: "You are an adult. If you wish to leave secretly, I will not stop you."

Her voice remained cold but carried an almost imperceptible note of concern, "But if something happens due to your willfulness, the consequences are yours to bear."

"Whether it implicates others or sows a Heart Demon within yourself, it’s all your choice."

Lu Yaoyao abruptly raised her head to meet Shen Hanyi’s eyes, which were as deep as cold pools.

For some reason, this tone of sternness laced with care stirred a wave of inexplicable sourness in her heart.

This kind of admonishment was comfortable, yet uncomfortable.

Seeing Lu Yaoyao no longer speaking, Shen Hanyi turned to face the void.

Her slender fingers gently sliced through the air, and space was torn apart like thin silk, revealing a dark rift.

Chilling spatial turbulence spilled out, blowing her silver hair into constant motion.

"Let’s go." She stepped into the rift without looking back, her figure resolute as a blade.

Shen Yunzhou hurriedly leaned close to Lu Yaoyao’s ear, speaking in a low voice: "Don’t worry, actually my sister hopes more than you that Brother Zhou is alive!"

After saying this, he winked at her, and followed her into the rift.

The spatial rift slowly closed, and the last glimmer disappeared.

Lu Yaoyao stood still, her hands unconsciously clasped in front of her chest.

She looked at the now-empty room and softly murmured: "Heavens, please let it be my father..."

...

The Shen Family!

After Second Uncle’s thorough analysis of the three heads of the Shen Family, Zhou Qing became even more cautious.

He repeatedly recalled his words and actions of late, ensuring he hadn’t revealed any flaws.

If the Heart Mirror Vision wasn’t limited in slots, he’d want to mark everyone just in case.

Now having successfully broken through to the Mid-stage Spirit Severing Realm, under the guise of "Master Qingzhou," playing the role of a wolf in sheep’s clothing, the urgent matter is to quickly find the whereabouts of Shen Hanyi.