The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

At this moment, the Supreme Realm man wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and cautiously asked, "Does the lord require any arrangements from me this time?"

Su Minghe casually waved his hand, "No need."

After speaking, he merely lifted his foot lightly and instantly disappeared from where he stood.

Not until that oppressive force completely departed did the stationed cultivators and their companions let out a long sigh of relief.

The majesty of a Celestial Venerable is truly intangible yet as heavy as a thousand catties.

"Yama, if you have the guts... Damn it—"

In this half-year of teleportation, Zhao Muye had fully recovered and was about to issue a challenge.

Yama merely sneered, tearing through space and fleeing.

Furious, Zhao Muye immediately mounted the white jade elephant and chased after.

Yu Yan shook her head helplessly, casting a meaningful glance at Zhou Qing and his companion still on the array platform before also leaving.

...

Zhou Qing let out a soft breath and turned to Lu Yaoyao, "Feeling better now?"

The young girl rubbed her sore neck and murmured, "Mm, Zhou, is this Nanhuang State?"

Zhou Qing took out the route map left by Shen Yunzhou and shook his head, "This place is at the intersection of Yunmeng State, Taiyin State, Nanhuang State, and Hanyue State. To get to Nanhuang State, we still need to transfer onto a special teleportation array."

"Ah? We still need to take a teleportation array?" Lu Yaoyao’s face suddenly fell.

It’s known that any single state here is comparable to the entire Holy Martial Dynasty, so the time required to cross it can be imagined.

Zhou Qing comforted gently, "Don’t worry, the teleportation array here is more mature, the time consumption should be..."

"Muttering about what? Get out quickly!" the middle-aged man suddenly scolded.

Lu Yaoyao playfully stuck out her tongue, and Zhou Qing hurriedly apologized.

After all, in front of them was a Supreme Realm "high-speed toll collector" like that old man with the gourd.

"No rush, let’s head to the nearest Celestial Wave City first." Zhou Qing summoned a flying ship, "It has teleportation arrays to various places, and we can take a break."

Lu Yaoyao nodded but suddenly remembered something, "But we don’t have any money left..."

Zhou Qing paused.

Yes, daily expenses were manageable, but the costs for teleportation were stretching them thin.

"You don’t have any left either?" Zhou Qing asked.

Lu Yaoyao shook her head repeatedly.

Zhou Qing sighed, his gaze falling on the old hen on his shoulder, "Raising soldiers for a thousand days, using them for an hour. You’ve eaten so many top-grade spirit stones, how about... laying a few top-grade spirit eggs?"

The old hen widened its eyes, tilting its head in feigned ignorance.

Zhou Qing shook his head helplessly, "Forget it, you’re known for eating without laying. Let’s head to Celestial Wave first and earn some travel expenses."

Subsequently, the two boarded the flying ship and sped towards Celestial Wave City.

However, just after crossing a few mountain ranges, Zhou Qing suddenly halted the flying ship abruptly, looking back with a serious expression.

"Followed for so long, yet still unwilling to show yourself?" Zhou Qing said coldly.

Lu Yaoyao’s face changed sharply at the words, and with a flip of her hand, a gleaming long sword was already in hand, standing back to back with Zhou Qing in tacit understanding.

The space behind them suddenly split open with a crack, and a familiar figure walked out slowly.

"You?" Zhou Qing looked surprised upon seeing the visitor.

Lu Yaoyao also breathed a sigh of relief, instinctively retracting her weapon.

Seeing Lu Yaoyao so easily letting down her guard, Yu Yan was even more convinced of her own suspicions.

She respectfully saluted the two, "This bow is to apologize for the misunderstandings towards you two in the Jiuli Dynasty back then."

Zhou Qing narrowed his eyes slightly without speaking.

"This bow is to thank Brother Zhou for saving my cousin’s life." Yu Yan bowed deeply again.

Zhou Qing said blandly, "Friend, I don’t understand what you’re saying."

Yu Yan straightened up, "The white jade elephant, my cousin’s life-and-death companion, apart from having the ability to penetrate the void, its most remarkable trait is its sense of smell. Any scent it has encountered, it can remember for ten years."

Lu Yaoyao was startled, transmitted voice, "Zhou, that elephant’s nose almost rivals yours."

Seeing Zhou Qing still silent, Yu Yan continued, "Because of this, no matter where Yama escapes, Old Bai can track him by scent."

"During this half-year of teleportation, Old Bai was initially suspicious until it was finally confirmed—you are Zhou Qing from the Holy Martial Dynasty."

"He said that during Shen Hanyi’s duel with the Blood Contract Pavilion assassins, you used a secret technique to elevate your cultivation to Spirit Slash Realm Perfection. At that time, my cousin wanted to spar with you but you politely declined."

At this point, Zhou Qing no longer hid it and said frankly, "But it seems Brother Zhao was not aware."

Upon hearing Zhou Qing admit, Yu Yan slightly raised the corner of her mouth, "After Old Bai’s Void Crystal Core was taken by someone from the Demon King Realm, it became more reserved. That carefree manner is just a facade."

"After confirming your identity, he didn’t tell my cousin but discussed it with me first. After all, Yama was nearby, and he didn’t want to cause trouble for you."

Hearing this, Zhou Qing was surprised, "Then how did you determine that I am the one who saved your cousin?"

Yu Yan smiled brightly, "The half-year of teleportation was indeed long. Old Bai mentioned that at a young age, you were already a renowned Array Master in the Fourth-level Cultivation Country, which piqued my curiosity."

"After he used Divine Thought to project your image, I immediately recognized you as the one from the inn in the Jiuli Dynasty."

"Later, when my cousin was ambushed by the four tributers and then set up by Yama, I thought it over and realized you were the only one capable and willing to help."

"What’s more impressive is that you quietly left after risking your life to save him, likely due to concerns about the Yan Family’s influence."

Zhou Qing secretly marveled at this woman’s meticulous mind, able to maintain a flawless facade all the way through.

"Thank you." Zhou Qing clasped his hands in a salute.