Chapter 529: Chapter 529
The three exchanged a few pleasantries, and Yan Xiaohu couldn’t help but tease.
"So, your dad made you oversee the business here. You must have been quite busy these past few months, right? But looking at you, you’re living quite comfortably, aren’t you?"
Zhang Wanbao scratched his head in embarrassment and said with a smile, "I’m just handling some of the reports from below, the rest is taken care of by Master Fu. But enough about that, let’s go, my treat. Let’s have a good gathering, brothers!"
Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu exchanged a glance and agreed happily.
After asking for leave from the academy, they followed Zhang Wanbao out and found a quaint inn with a pleasant ambiance.
Inside the inn, Zhang Wanbao ordered a lavish feast, and the three sat around the table, eating and chatting.
Zhang Wanbao enthusiastically recounted his experiences over the past few months in the Vast Mansion, especially the various amusing incidents in business. Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on ɴovelfire.net
Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu shared their own experiences in the academy.
Whenever they talked about something interesting, the three couldn’t help but burst into laughter, creating a very harmonious atmosphere.
After a few rounds of drinks, they bid farewell, as it seemed Fu Kui had something important for Zhang Wanbao to handle.
"Alright, I’ll find you guys once I’m done!" Zhang Wanbao seemed very happy.
The two waved goodbye with smiles.
"Pay more attention to the person who brought you that day!" Fu Kui reminded kindly before leaving.
Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu were taken aback but nodded repeatedly, expressing their thanks.
It seemed Fu Kui was truly at the Spirit Severing Realm; otherwise, how could he have sensed Second Uncle’s presence?
Or perhaps, Second Uncle did it intentionally?
As they returned to the academy, they saw Li Daoxuan waiting with Lu Yaoyao at the entrance of the Cave Mansion.
"Brother Zhou!" Lu Yaoyao ran over happily.
Li Daoxuan asked, "Where did you two go?"
Yan Xiaohu told the truth.
"That’s actually quite good. Getting in touch with such wealthy young masters might be very helpful in critical times. I happen to have some free time these days, so I plan to show you around the academy."
Since the arrival of the two junior brothers and sisters at the academy, Li Daoxuan had been busy comprehending his Realm, somewhat neglecting them.
Zhou Qing felt a bit embarrassed.
After all, Brother Li left the Eastern Domain of Lingyun Mansion to free himself from past constraints and focus on honing his own Realm in a new environment without any distractions.
But now, because of their arrival, it had postponed his cultivation plans.
However, if he didn’t accept this kind gesture, Zhou Qing feared he would dampen his enthusiasm.
After a brief hesitation, he could only smile and say, "We’ll be trouble for Brother Li then."
For the next three days, Li Daoxuan took the three of them around, introducing them to the history, culture, and various anecdotes of the academy in detail.
Including some areas on the outskirts of the academy, like Yellow Maple Valley.
Li Daoxuan even curiously asked who had given him the note it asked him to deliver and why Zhou Qing said they also knew each other.
Zhou Qing cleverly dodged the question since the matter raised by Master Gao Xuan was significant, fearing it might cause alarm among the three.
Seeing Zhou Qing’s reluctance to explain, Li Daoxuan didn’t press further, just nodded with a smile, and continued showing them around.
That night, Zhou Qing was meditating with his eyes closed, while Yan Xiaohu was holding an old hen, staring blankly at Zhou Qing.
"Hen, is your master going to become an immortal? These past two days, Brother Li took us around, but I couldn’t find him even though he was right beside me!"
Yan Xiaohu muttered to himself, full of confusion, while stroking the old hen’s head.
But in the next moment, Zhou Qing’s eyes suddenly snapped open, a sharp light flashing within them.
He glanced calmly at Yan Xiaohu, then rose and walked out of the Cave Mansion.
Yan Xiaohu seemed to sense something too, quickly holding the old hen and following closely.
Under the moonlight, they saw the silhouette of a white-robed figure standing quietly atop a distant tall tree.
Seeing this, Yan Xiaohu immediately got angry.
However, he restrained himself, realizing that the person was a member of the Inner Courtyard and not someone he could bully anymore, especially after Zhou Qing had told him the person was at the Divinity Transformation Realm, which made him wary.
Zhou Qing said nothing, silently locking his gaze on the white-robed figure with piercing eyes, his aura subtly gathered, and his heart filled with vigilance.
During those three days when the Bad Luck Sticker was effective, only this person would know about the misfortunes he had encountered.
And judging by his aura, he had recovered and was even stronger than before, exuding a sense of oppression.
In the moonlight, his sharp features were highlighted as he spoke softly, "If you can’t solve the problem, solve the person who creates the problem."
Hearing this, Zhou Qing’s heart tensed, but he outwardly remained calm, letting out a light snort.
"It seems you came specifically for me this time? As a Divinity Transformation expert with exceptional strength, why bother hiding to deal with someone like me again?"
"Since you’re here, why not show your true face openly? Hiding is not the behavior of a strong person."
Zhou Qing’s gaze was unwavering as he stared directly at the white-robed figure in the tree, his words undaunted.
After all, this was the White Jade Taixu Courtyard’s Inner Courtyard, with eight instructors, and two Spirit Severing experts. He didn’t believe the person would dare to act rashly.
The person remained silent in response to Zhou Qing’s words.
Seeing that, Zhou Qing taunted, "Seems like you do have a thin skin. If you don’t want to know what I’ve planted in your body, then never mind, it’s late, and I need to sleep. I won’t accompany you any longer!"