Chapter 550: Chapter 550

Lady Li’s matter was temporarily set aside.

All along, Zhou Qing thought that Lady Li was just hiding for the time being. After all, for so many years, she had been waiting for her husband to return. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ noⅴelfire.net

What exactly happened that made her give up her long-standing wait and come to this place?

Speaking of it, the Five Sects War ended so quickly because Lady Li was the catalyst.

However, despite her inadvertent involvement, Zhou Qing was sincerely grateful.

After all, long pain is not as good as short pain; otherwise, who knows how many more people in that big family would have fallen.

The next day, Zhou Qing received a message from Lu Yaoyao through the Communication Token.

She seemed to have discovered some gossip and told Zhou Qing that Master Lu was very upset after meeting Xuanyuan Yichen and Xuanyuan Muqian.

And that night, the two seemed to have received some news and left immediately.

Zhou Qing was stunned.

However, he didn’t dwell too much on it but still had a bad feeling in his heart.

Would it be possible that the two Spirit Severing Realm experts, upon delving back into the Eastern Domain, discovered some hidden space in the abyss?

Now that the five major sects have declined and are secretly trying to break through to the Spirit Slash using the Nine Nether Lotus Seed, could there be accidents?

Zhou Qing frowned, feeling increasingly uneasy the more he thought about it.

After some careful consideration, he decided to return to the sect, if only to find peace of mind.

If anything really happened, at least the Emperor’s Brilliance Scripture he had could offer some protection.

"Yan!" Zhou Qing found Yan Xiaohu, who had just returned, and shared his thoughts with him.

After all, Yan Xiaohu knew about the Corpse Spirit possessing him and the Emperor’s Brilliance Scripture.

Yan Xiaohu immediately agreed, plus it was the first time he had been so far from home, and he missed Old Mo and Niu Guangmo.

"I’ll go with you!" Yan Xiaohu started packing right away.

Then, Zhou Qing found Second Grandfather and told him about their plan to return to the sect.

"Xuanyuan Shuo has come again, is he so impatient?" Second Grandfather was a bit surprised.

But he couldn’t show up now. If Xuanyuan Shuo knew he had chosen Zhou Qing as the inheritor, something unexpected might happen.

Especially since Zhou Qing had not yet comprehended the Realm.

"It’s good to go back and see. If I force you to stay, it might affect your state of mind, especially since you’ve condensed sixty-six Spirit Seals here with Master Lin, which is quite remarkable!" Second Grandfather said.

Zhou Qing was stunned.

Wait, how did you know I condensed sixty-six Spirit Seals?

But seeing the cunning look in Second Grandfather’s eyes, Zhou Qing was speechless.

Lu was right, it’s best to drink less in the future.

"You’ve done well, gaining fame here with Master Lin. With so many students testifying, the inheritance of the fifth-level Array Master is now endorsed, and others won’t doubt it in the future!"

Second Grandfather thought for a moment and added, "When you return to the sect and see the situation, come back to the academy once more."

"Why?" Zhou Qing was puzzled.

Second Grandfather said seriously, "Are you really waiting until your Nascent Soul reaches Perfection before comprehending the Realm?"

Zhou Qing was startled, then quickly reacted. His face beamed with joy, and he respectfully bowed to Second Grandfather, "Yes!"

But before leaving, Zhou Qing informed Lu Yaoyao and Li Daoxuan of his plans.

Just as expected, upon hearing that Zhou Qing was returning to the sect, Lu Yaoyao immediately clamored to go with him.

Zhou Qing had no choice but to patiently comfort her, saying he would be back in a while. Moreover, with Master Lu’s help, she was about to break through the mid-stage Nascent Soul; any distraction could affect her breakthrough, which would be a great pity.

Li Daoxuan also persuaded, "Yes, Junior Sister, every breakthrough is crucial for us cultivators. Don’t lose the big because of the small. We can gather again when Zhou Qing returns."

After being persuaded by both of them, Lu Yaoyao reluctantly gave up the idea of following.

Outside the academy, the two waved goodbye, and Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu nodded and headed straight for the Central Square of Vast Mansion.

Stepping out of the Teleportation Array of Lingyun Mansion, Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu took a deep breath.

"It feels good to be home!" Zhou Qing’s lips curled up, eyes full of emotion.

Yan Xiaohu suddenly slapped his forehead, "Oh no, I didn’t buy a gift for Old Mo!"

Last time when he left the sect, the fourth senior had given the master a box of Five Elements Top-Grade Spirit Stones, which was quite generous, though it was a return gift.

At that time, he had nothing worthy to present, so in a moment of impulsiveness, he gave the master a coffin he had excavated from the ancestral tomb of Cangyan Daoist Palace.

As a result, the master gave him a good beating, and he could still feel the pain in his buttocks now.

Moreover, there were eight brothers besides Old Mo, including Niu Guangmo. It was rare to go on a trip and returning empty-handed was unacceptable.

"Fourth Senior, wait here for me. I’ll go out shopping!" Yan Xiaohu said and hurriedly turned away.

As he watched Yan Xiaohu’s departing figure, Zhou Qing quickly shouted, "Get me something too!"

Then Zhou Qing walked out of the teleportation square. As it was getting late, he decided to find an inn nearby to rest.

After calling for the waiter and ordering some food, he casually glanced down and saw Li Shitao and Xiao Cancan strolling on the street below.

The female ghost... no, Tao looked fine, but Xiao Cancan seemed worried, with a face full of gloominess.