Chapter 437: Chapter 170: The Little Girl in the Mother Array (6k)
The two of them walked quietly for a while before Gao Xuan suddenly spoke.
"Du Kui returned recently, killed many people from Cangyan Daoist Palace and Phecda Sect. After this incident, he has truly grown up. Now his strength is much greater than before."
Zhou Qing listened and showed a pleased smile, "That’s good. If Senior Sister Luo Xue has a spirit in heaven, she would be happy for him too."
"Break and then establish. This matter, we owe thanks to you. By the way, you are not in Human Dao Foundation Establishment, are you?"
Gao Xuan suddenly changed the topic, his gaze turning to Zhou Qing, seemingly asking casually.
Zhou Qing’s heart skipped a beat, but he quickly regained his composure, forcing a smile and said, "No, Master secretly gave me a strand of Heavenly Dao Qi, but externally we always claimed it was Human Dao Foundation Establishment."
As expected, someone finally noticed the abnormality. Since this was the case, might as well go one step directly. Otherwise, there was no way to explain his current extraordinary fighting power.
Gao Xuan listened, just nodded without much surprise, then smiled and said, "It seems your Master really favors you, but he owes your Third Senior Brother!"
Zhou Qing just smiled and had to explain that he was luckier than Third Senior Brother. By coincidence, his Master Mo Xingjian obtained a strand of Heavenly Dao Qi, giving him such fortune.
Fortunately, Gao Xuan did not delve further into this matter, but changed the topic, asking, "Have you read that book?"
Zhou Qing lifted his eyes to look at the back of Master Gao, who was slightly ahead, pondered for a moment, then gently nodded, "I have."
Gao Xuan then asked, "I believe Du Kui told you there is a test I left for you within it. Do you know which one it is?"
Zhou Qing, after a brief hesitation, answered, "Blood Demon Palace and the Spirit-Commanding Pill."
Hearing this answer, Gao Xuan couldn’t help stopping, showing a hint of surprise, turning to Zhou Qing, then suddenly seemed to understand something, laughing out loud.
"At that time, your Golden Core was still shattered, yet you returned that book in just a few days. I thought you just skimmed it, but you read it so thoroughly." Gao Xuan said with a tinge of emotion.
Zhou Qing looked at Gao Xuan, his doubts intensified, and he couldn’t help asking, "Master Gao, why choose me?"
Gao Xuan did not immediately answer, but continued walking. Zhou Qing quickly followed.
After a few steps, Gao Xuan finally asked, "Then, what did you understand from that little story?"
Zhou Qing thought for a moment, then slowly said, "The Palace Master of Blood Demon Palace used the Spirit-Commanding Pill as bait, betting on human goodness and human evil. He dared to step into the game and ultimately won against fate!"
Gao Xuan stopped again, turned around, stared at Zhou Qing with eyes gleaming as if discovering a rare treasure.
He then laughed heartily. His laughter echoed through the mountains, filled with joy and satisfaction.
"’Daring to step into the game and winning against fate!’ I really didn’t misjudge you. You just asked why I chose you, now I can tell you, because I see in you a reflection of my younger self!"
Gao Xuan said seriously.
Zhou Qing fell silent.
"Greetings, Peak Master!"
"Greetings, Senior Brother!"
Just then, a few disciples from other peaks came, leading a few fierce-looking black dogs.
Seeing Gao Xuan and Zhou Qing from a distance, they quickly halted and respectfully greeted, then led the black dogs towards Divine Peak.
Watching those disciples leave, Gao Xuan spoke, "Zhou Qing, do you know, when dogs meet, they either sniff or lick. But when people meet, they either fake it or act. I don’t hate dogs. I dislike people worse than dogs, who say one thing and do another."
Emotion stirred in Zhou Qing’s heart, looking at Gao Xuan’s slightly desolate back. He could not help but say, "So, Taiqing Sect is good. At least everyone is sincere. I love this family."
Gao Xuan stopped for the third time, looked at Zhou Qing, his eyes full of agreement. He gently patted Zhou Qing’s shoulder, saying, "Me too."
After that, they spoke no more, just quietly continued along the mountain path. Only their footsteps echoed in the mountains.
After walking a while, Gao Xuan stopped, glanced at Zhou Qing, then leapt into the air, leaving only a phrase lingering.
"Zhou Qing, work hard. The weak can’t protect this home!"
Gazing at Gao Xuan’s departing figure, Zhou Qing respectfully bowed.
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After returning to Little Spirit Peak, Zhou Qing dared not slack off. He immediately began crafting the Array Flag for the "Level 18 Earthquake."
The seemingly vague conversation with Master Gao today inexplicably brought a sense of urgency to his heart.
It felt as if something was urging him to quickly improve his strength and make thorough preparations.
After half a month, Yan Xiaohu arrived excitedly.
"Fourth Brother, I have some news. According to a reliable source, Sima Demoness’ lover, Yu Ziqi, will appear in Cyan Wood City in a few days!"