The Sect Leader Has Taken in a New Female Disciple

Chapter 1263 - 377: Hmph, You Heartless and Unfaithful Woman!

"In any case, that elder mentioned he possesses many Inscription Level Divine Techniques, and even some Tao Trace Level ones, casually giving me a scroll to practice."Zhou Qing said, secretly watching Shen Hanyi’s reaction.

"Relying on the foundation of the Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown, I’ve barely cultivated to the fifth Phoenix Dao Pattern." He paused, his voice involuntarily lowering.

"However, that elder had mentioned that if one could refine up to three thousand Phoenix Dao Patterns, they could rival Tao Trace Level Divine Techniques, but the prerequisite is to maintain a pure Yang body. But now..."

Zhou Qing’s tone carried a hint of grievance, continuously looking up at Shen Hanyi.

She remained standing still, like frost, her ice-blue eyes revealing no emotion.

This silence made Zhou Qing’s heart beat nervously—would she believe such a clumsy excuse?

Hopefully not searching my soul?

Being stared at by those eyes for a long time, Zhou Qing felt a chill down his back, and sweat seeped into his palms.

Daringly, he asked back: "And you? Have you seen that elder? Why did he pass that Divine Technique to you?"

Shen Hanyi suddenly rose, startling Zhou Qing to retreat two steps: "Wait! In my impression, you are not only a peerless beauty but also someone who knows reason, surely wouldn’t bully based on cultivation strength..."

"Thank you."

"Wh-what?" Zhou Qing widened his eyes, hardly believing his ears.

Shen Hanyi’s gaze shifted slightly, her voice still cold: "Regarding the Inscription Level Divine Techniques, I sincerely apologize."

Zhou Qing was momentarily stunned.

A mighty Spirit Slash Realm Perfection cultivator was apologizing to a Divinity Transformation Realm cultivator?

Not to mention, despite having defiled her in such circumstances, who would believe if this were told?

"No, no need!" Zhou Qing hastily waved his hand, "I should be the one apologizing. Besides... you can’t practice the Inscription Level Divine Technique now."

Seeing the atmosphere relax, Zhou Qing relaxed slightly: "By the way, I heard from Shen Huangmao... Brother Shen said that person is from your third aunt’s family? Couldn’t catch up in the end?"

"Zhao Muye went after him," Shen Hanyi changed her tone, "You, how do you recognize the Heart-Burning Bone-Eroding Flame?"

"That poison," Zhou Qing replied casually, "I saw it by chance in an ancient text at a street stall when I was young."

Shen Hanyi nodded slightly: "I see."

Zhou Qing couldn’t help widening his eyes.

Really, you believed it so easily?

Was it really that easy?

"I heard you’ve been promoted to Fourth-level Array Master, congratulations," Shen Hanyi suddenly said.

"Just luck..." Zhou Qing scratched his head.

"Once there’s time, we should exchange experiences!" Shen Hanyi’s voice remained cool, yet it relieved Zhou Qing.

Is she not pursuing this anymore?

"Last time at Kunpeng Palace, not only did you help me open the entrance, but you were also targeted by the Yan family uncle and nephew because of it."

Shen Hanyi slightly paused halfway through speaking, a trace of red appeared at the tip of her ears.

"You saved me this time as well, allowing me... to successfully break through to Spirit Slash Realm Perfection, finally ready to deal with that hidden venomous snake."

Zhou Qing gazed at her in a daze.

This woman, usually as cold as frost, now with lowered eyelids and lightly trembling lashes, made him entranced for a moment.

"What... are you looking at?" Shen Hanyi suddenly lifted her gaze, a flicker of panic flashing through her ice-blue eyes.

"Ah? N-nothing!" Zhou Qing quickly waved his hand, his ears burning, "I, too, received benefits from you, we... we are even."

"Okay." Shen Hanyi softly responded.

This gentle acknowledgment was relieving for Zhou Qing.

For anyone else, they would have killed to silence, yet she showed such understanding.

"I can sense that in less than ten years, you will surely break through Spirit Slash," Shen Hanyi suddenly said, "Need help?"

"No, no need!" Zhou Qing hurriedly declined.

"Your Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown phenomenon was quite the sensation at the time." Shen Hanyi’s gaze shifted slightly, "This breakthrough, can it truly deceive all?"

Hearing this, Zhou Qing was left stunned, momentarily hesitant.

"Even in the Celestial Fate Sacred Dynasty, Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown is enough to cause a sensation, becoming a target for countless forces to recruit," Shen Hanyi spoke calmly.

"Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown, both a blessing and a curse."

She paused, her voice softened: "We are connected by fate, and since you have helped multiple times, it stands to reason I should assist."

"You want... to protect me?" Zhou Qing probed.

"Yes." Shen Hanyi nodded slightly.

This affirmative response sent a warm current through Zhou Qing’s heart.

Having a Spirit Slash Realm Perfection cultivator and a Fourth-level Array Master safeguarding the breakthrough indeed made things much more assured.

"I have a Four-color Array that can alter heavens and earth, assisting you in concealment," Shen Hanyi added.

Zhou Qing pondered for a moment, then solemnly cupped his fists: "Thank you very much!"

"Once matters here are settled, I must return to the Celestial Fate Sacred Dynasty." Shen Hanyi’s eyes flashed coldly, "Not only to send Master Situ back to where he belongs but also to... settle some old scores."

Zhou Qing felt a chill, already guessing what her words implied.

"When do you plan to start breaking through?" Shen Hanyi asked.

"Still preparing, probably in one or two years." Zhou Qing replied.

"Do you need help with this aspect?"

Zhou Qing’s eyes lit up.

The ’Nine Rotation Condensed Spirit Array’ is a mid-level array among the Level 4 arrays, with an extremely high difficulty in crafting.

Even with his current array mastery, he couldn’t dare to say he’s fully confident.

What’s more troublesome is the materials required are extraordinarily rare, even Elder Mo has to travel everywhere, exchanging with those Spirit Slash Realm experts.

If failed... not only would precious materials be wasted, but also the opportunity for the breakthrough would be delayed.

But if aided by another Fourth-level Array Master...

Thinking so, Zhou Qing looked fervently at Shen Hanyi: "Indeed, there is a favor I need help with. That elder gifted me a set of Four-color Array before leaving..."

...

Meanwhile, the window of the opposite room quietly opened a crack.

Shen Yunzhou and Lu Yaoyao’s pairs of eyes were tightly glued to the crack, firmly watching the room opposite, completely encased in ice.