The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

Zhou Qing originally planned to visit the third branch courtyard today to test the waters, but just as he reached the door, he heard a commotion outside.

His heavy pupils flashed red, and his gaze penetrated the hall door, spotting Zhao Muye and his group at once.

In just a moment, he understood their intentions.

This Shen Tianhong is quite bold, having worked hard yesterday to brainwash him, hoping to make him feel some sense of belonging to the Shen Family.

Yet today, he directly brought people from other noble families to visit.

Is he really not afraid of Zhou Qing quitting halfway and running away?

However—

Zhou Qing’s gaze involuntarily fell on the white elephant Demon Emperor.

After saving Zhao Muye in the Jiuli Dynasty, they traveled together using an ancient teleportation array to the Celestial Fate Sacred Dynasty.

During the six-month transmission with Inspector Su Minghe, this keenly-nosed Demon Emperor had already scented his presence.

Miss Yu Yan even directly transmitted a message, revealing it was he who saved her cousin, and conveniently thanked him.

He could recognize Second Uncle by using [Heart Mirror Vision], but this Demon Emperor, with the bloodline of a space beast, has extraordinary talent, with a nose more sensitive than a dog’s.

He wondered whether Second Uncle’s disguise could fool him?

But upon reflection, meeting them wouldn’t hurt, and perhaps he could use this identity in the future to extract useful information from their families.

After mulling it over briefly, he first sent a message to Second Uncle, who lived nearby, then pushed open the hall door to meet everyone’s gaze.

"Master!" Shen Tianhong saw him come out energetically and quickly approached with a smile.

Zhou Qing nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the people behind Shen Tianhong, pretending to be puzzled: "These gentlemen are—?"

"I am Yama from the Yan Family, ordered by the elders of my family to visit the Master!"

Without waiting for Shen Tianhong to speak, Yama stepped forward, full of smiles, clasping his hands in greeting, and conveniently handed over a storage bag.

"A small meeting gift, not to be regarded as respect!"

Shen Tianhong frowned, cursing inwardly.

Earlier, he claimed to have emerged from the Desolate Forbidden, now he changes to say it’s by elder’s order?

And the meeting gift has changed, no longer the four-color restriction jade scroll, but a storage bag.

Ha, quite well-prepared!

But since he dared to bring people, he naturally anticipated this.

Zhou Qing looked at the storage bag offered by Yama, laughing inwardly.

Second Uncle mentioned last night, if he were to present himself with this face at Shen Family, he should accept the gifts without reservation.

Anyway, there’s no harm in accepting them — he didn’t force anyone to give, and when he returns to his true identity, who would recognize him?

Moreover, things from the Yan Family, he would accept without hesitation.

"Yan Family?" Zhou Qing pretended to be surprised, "Is it the Yan Family, ranked third among the Eight Great Families?"

Yama’s eyes flashed with joy: "The Master knows my Yan Family?"

Zhou Qing nodded, "I’ve only recently heard, previously not knowing much about the powers of Nanhuang State."

Yama was enlightened, probing: "Pardon me, may I ask which state the Master hails from?"

Zhou Qing waved his hand, "A rural area, not worth mentioning."

Seeing Zhou Qing unwilling to disclose more, Yama didn’t press further. With a nudge of Spiritual Power, the storage bag floated gently towards Zhou Qing.

Zhou Qing accepted the storage bag, glancing at Shen Tianhong.

Shen Tianhong wore a smile, showing no hint of emotion.

Zhou Qing openly accepted it with grace, smiling: "Since it’s the elder’s Heart Intent from Yan Family, declining would seem pretentious. I shall visit someday."

Seeing Zhou Qing accept it so straightforwardly, Yama was initially stunned, then his eyes glinted with amusement.

Receiving gifts blatantly in front of hosts, this Master indeed seems unconcerned with scruples, being greedy for fortune.

People are easier to deal with when they have weaknesses; it’s only tough if they’re impervious to reason.

At this moment, rustling noises came from the side hall, and the twin girls, Chaolu and Xishuang, hastened to tidy their disheveled garments before running out, obediently standing behind Zhou Qing.

Yama noticed this, his lips curving slightly upwards.

Greedy and lecherous, this now becomes even easier.

Seeing Zhou Qing accept the Yan Family’s gift, Zhao Muye quickly stepped forward, clasping hands, "I, Zhao Muye from the Zhao Family, also on orders from elders, have come to visit the Master."

"Ah, I see, it’s the Zhao Family young master," Zhou Qing feigned surprise, "The Zhao Family ranks second among the Eight Great Families; apologies for not recognizing sooner."

"The Master is too kind." Zhao Muye laughed heartily.

Suddenly, the scene quieted down.

Zhou Qing looked at him, while Yama and Shen Tianhong also turned to him.

The atmosphere grew slightly awkward.

"What about the gift prepared by your Zhao Family?" Yama couldn’t help but ask.

Zhao Muye glanced at him, snorted coldly, then straightened his chest, speaking righteously, "I came with sincerity."

Everyone: "..."

Goodness, this promise was made without even a bowl!

Even Zhou Qing couldn’t help but twitch his lips, internally delighted.

Beside him, Yu Yan widened her eyes in disbelief, looking at her cousin — didn’t you say we’d bring a gift, which was why I followed?

Just bringing sincerity?!

Noticing the odd gaze from everyone, Zhao Muye pounded his chest, assuring, "The Master knows my Zhao Family, should know our family always acts sincerely."

"What can be done will not be declined, and what cannot be accomplished will not be boasted. Moreover—"

He paused, pride in his voice, "The Zhao Family boasts the highest number of Spirit Severing Realm experts among the Eight Great Families, fiercely protective."

"As long as the Master is willing to join, our family will make every effort to fulfill any requests!"

Looking at Zhao Muye’s earnest demeanor, Zhou Qing nearly burst into laughter.

He had already dealt with this fellow and learned from Shen Yunzhou about the Zhao Family’s style, knowing that this simpleton speaks the truth.

Before Zhou Qing could respond, Shen Tianhong laughed, interrupting: "Zhao Family nephew, isn’t it somewhat insincere to poach our family’s member in front of me?"