From beginning to end, the five brothers lying on the wall ignored Yan Xiaohu, instead whispering among themselves.
"Do you think it's really true?"
"I don't know, but the more I look, the more they seem like mother and daughter."
"It's probably just a psychological effect. Didn't Master mention it yesterday? He indirectly asked, and the Immortal Xuan You hasn't even had a partner yet. Even the senior Sikong Yan from Cangyan Daoist Palace hasn't managed to win her over."
"If she says there's no one, then there's no one. We can't be sure about this."
"Didn't Master also ask Junior Sister? What did she say?"
"Junior Sister said that since she has memory, she's never seen her parents and has been living a life of hiding everywhere since she was young. It's really heartbreaking when you think about it."
"Actually, I'm a bit puzzled. It's understandable that Junior Sister would get close to Immortal Xuan You for investigation, but why bring that guy here? For breakfast? For such spiritual food, we don't even get a chance to eat."
"Second Brother, what did Junior Sister say when she told you to bring him over? Watching him eat with grease all over his mouth, I'm really upset now!"
...
Zhou Qing was feeling very content at this moment, not expecting to eat the spiritual food from the Jade Dining Hall so soon again.
No, it actually should be even better since it was prepared for the Sect Leader of Cyan Feather Immortal Sect, and its spirituality was even more abundant.
As the host, he couldn't be underestimated in food matters.
But she only tasted a couple of bites before stopping, saying she needed to keep her figure; wasn't that a huge waste?
So, at Lu Yaoyao's suggestion, Zhou Qing was brought over to "clean up the leftovers."
For a moment, Zhou Qing couldn't tell if he was grateful to Lu Yaoyao or a bit irritated.
It was also because he lacked restraint; he couldn't stop himself from eating. Well, almost all dishes were barely touched, so it wasn't really cleaning leftovers.
"Cyan Feather Immortal Sect Leader Immortal Xuan You, who'd have thought she'd be such a friendly and approachable beautiful woman."
Zhou Qing clicked his tongue in admiration, thinking she would be an old lady.
This Lu Yaoyao was quite the social butterfly. The visitor just came yesterday, but today they were chatting and laughing like old friends, showing no signs of shyness.
"Sister, I do know a beauty secret that I found in an almost extinct ancient book. I can guarantee that apart from me, no one else knows about it." Lu Yaoyao said mysteriously.
Immortal Xuan You's eyes lit up immediately, her tone slightly impatient: "Quick, tell me."
Lu Yaoyao immediately chuckled: "Sister should know about the legendary Elixir of Youth. According to the ancient book, the Elixir of Youth is inspired by it."
"Is it true?" Immortal Xuan You became even more curious.
Lu Yaoyao nodded repeatedly: "Absolutely, although the required materials are pricey and somewhat uncommon. For example, the first one, Mo Bao Mud, comes from the soil about ten meters underground where thousand-year-old ancient trees decay. The darker the color, the better..."
Watching the two women earnestly discuss, Zhou Qing felt somewhat bored standing aside, more embarrassed than anything else.
After all, he couldn't understand what they were saying, making him feel even more uninterested.
He quietly got up, prepared to leave.
Taking just a few steps, he noticed something was off and turned back to clean up the dishes on the stone table before leaving.
"Was it really just for breakfast?" As he exited the corridor, no one called him back, making Zhou Qing instantly happy.
If only such days could come every day.
With a cheerful mood, he walked out of the back garden. Turning his head, he saw five grim faces on the courtyard wall.
He thought for a moment before deciding to walk over.
"Greetings, Senior Brothers!" Zhou Qing saluted.
The five jumped down from the wall, one by one rubbing their hands eagerly, surrounding Zhou Qing.
[Heart Mirror Points +5]
On Li Daoxuan's head, the nickname "dogged pervert" turned into "shameless pervert" at an eye-catching speed.
Zhou Qing felt embarrassed.
"Was it tasty?" Li Daoxuan asked with jealousy, envy, and hatred.
Zhou Qing nodded repeatedly: "Delicious, but the Spirit Rice was a bit overcooked. Also, eating meat buns in the morning can be greasy, but the filling was quite tasty; it should be White Spirit Rabbit leg meat. And then..."
"Shut up!" Li Daoxuan roared angrily, his eyes almost spitting fire.
He'd never seen someone so shameless, still complaining after getting benefits, how could he be so ungrateful?
"What were you guys talking about?" He Han asked.
Zhou Qing scratched his head: "I was busy eating and didn't say anything. Plus, they were discussing female topics; I had no place to chime in. By the way, Senior Brother He, is there more tomorrow? If so, you don't need to come pick me; I'll come early and wait myself."
"Get lost!"
Everyone cursed, and Zhou Qing quickly ran down the mountain.
Afraid he'd be caught late and beaten up in a secluded spot.
...
Arriving at Flame Dragon City at the foot of the mountain, Zhou Qing wandered around while picking his teeth.
The stalls today were quite similar to yesterday, mostly some hard-to-tell items.
At this moment, he activated his personal interface.
[Name: Zhou Qing]
[Age: Nineteen]
[Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage]
[Cultivation Technique: Taiqing Profound Qi Skills]
[Talent Skills: Heart Mirror Vision – LV2 (31/200),
Lowering Presence – LV2 (51/100)]
[Skill Fragment: 1/3 (Cannot be acquired)]
Recently, Heart Mirror Points have been increasing quickly, but the Ignore Points haven't moved much. I'd need to find some time to increase them.
After wandering around for a while, he finally found Senior Brother Yan's stall.
"Hey, fed and watered, now you remember your Third Senior Brother?" Yan Xiaohu couldn't resist saying sarcastically upon seeing Zhou Qing.
Zhou Qing chuckled, knowing that Third Senior Brother wouldn't abandon him.
"I was forcibly taken, didn't say anything. After the stall closes today, I'll treat you!" Zhou Qing said boldly.
Yan Xiaohu immediately cheered up: "That's what you said, I'm going to Jade Dining Hall."
"Brother, it's really too expensive there, can't afford it. I saw the Imperial Immortal Delicacies Pavilion is pretty good when I came here. Let's go there!" Zhou Qing suggested, pointing in a direction.
Yan Xiaohu shrugged: "Alright, I'll let it slide this time. Tell me, what did Immortal Xuan You want with you?"
"I don't know; we barely said a few words." Zhou Qing replied.
Yan Xiaohu continued to ask curiously: "Then what did she say?"
Zhou Qing tried to recall.
"Here???"
"Here!!!"
"Coming?"
"Coming!"
"Again?"
"Not coming?"
"Come again!"
"So come again!"
Yan Xiaohu was stunned, not recovering for a long time.
[Heart Mirror Points +9]
On Yan Xiaohu's head, the note changed rapidly from "senior brother with lustful intent and guts" to "bold and ruthless senior brother."
Zhou Qing scratched his head; that should be it. When she came, they greeted, and Immortal Xuan You pointed to the food and asked if he wanted to come.
Having not eaten breakfast, and encouraged by Lu Yaoyao's facial expressions, he didn't hesitate to start eating.
Feeling a bit embarrassed, he ate half-full and was then told to continue. Seeing that she really didn't want to eat, he finished all the dishes.
No way around it; he wasn't a smooth talker like Lu Yaoyao. For such a big figure, it's already good that she spoke a few words with a stranger.
Though brief, he understood the meaning.
At this moment, Yan Xiaohu held Zhou Qing's shoulders with admiration: "From now on, you're my bro. If you can establish relations with Cyan Feather Immortal Sect, Master would have to call you Dad..."
Smack!!!
Yan Xiaohu hadn't finished his sentence when the back of his neck received a heavy slap.