225: Senior Sister

Xuanqing Sect.

Inside Suqing Peak.

Zhou Xiutong stepped out of Yinxin Pavilion.

Fourteen-year-old Zhou Xiutong had already begun to mature, her face shedding some of its childishness, and her hair still tied in two buns.

If Mo Xuan were here, he would definitely notice that the current Zhou Xiutong bore a striking resemblance to Zhou Leren’s cross-dressing appearance back then.

She not only possessed Zhou Leren's handsomeness but also a hint of Jing Ya's gentle softness.

"Master has been in seclusion for some time now; I wonder when he will come out..."

Zhou Xiutong looked in the direction of Suqing Peak's summit, thinking to herself.

After a moment of thought, she dismissed the idea of going to the summit to check.

Outside the pavilion were the attending Utility Disciples.

Although Zhou Xiutong no longer needed others to care for her.

Zhou Xiutong still asked True Lord Herun to retain this position.

Attending Disciples of Suqing Peak were selected once a year.

This was a truly great Opportunity for the Sect's Utility Disciples.

As the True Lord's only Disciple, Zhou Xiutong was not overbearing, was easy to serve, and was generous, often bestowing her leftover Medicinal Pills and Talismans from Cultivation.

This was undoubtedly invaluable to the Utility Disciples struggling at the bottom.

Over the years, many selected Utility Disciples had been promoted to Outer Sect Disciple.

Of course, a larger factor in this was their own hard work.

Zhou Xiutong merely lent a hand sometimes.

To give these Utility Disciples more opportunities, Zhou Xiutong had kept this position.

"Senior Sister."

Seeing Zhou Xiutong's figure.

The Disciples around Yinxin Pavilion bowed in salute.

Their eyes filled with admiration, their tone respectful.

"No need for such formality."

Zhou Xiutong mimicked her father's usual gestures, waving her hand casually.

Neither overly familiar nor distant.

Zhou Xiutong walked forward, heading towards Suqing Peak.

After descending Suqing Peak.

Zhou Xiutong walked unhurriedly towards the Xuanqing Sect's fighting stage.

"Senior Sister."

Along the way, Disciples constantly greeted Zhou Xiutong.

Among them were Outer Sect Disciples, Inner Sect Disciples, and True Disciples of various Elders within the Sect.

The former Junior Sister had quietly changed to Senior Sister after Zhou Xiutong broke into the Late Qi Refining Stage at the age of twelve.

After Zhou Xiutong's figure disappeared into the distance.

Looking at Zhou Xiutong's back, some Disciples showed signs of admiration.

However, after a long time, they could only sigh with emotion and continue with their own affairs.

fighting stage.

This was where Xuanqing Sect Disciples exchanged and fought.

Even personal grudges among Sect Disciples could be resolved here.

When Zhou Xiutong's figure arrived.

Looking at the four or five people gathered in front, Zhou Xiutong's eyes lit up.

"Little Li Zi!"

Zhou Xiutong's voice was clear and bright.

Hearing Zhou Xiutong's voice.

The five people in front suddenly stiffened.

Before these five could react, the other Disciples around had already noticed Zhou Xiutong's arrival.

They all saluted Zhou Xiutong in unison.

Zhou Xiutong stepped forward, nodding to everyone.

"Why, are you afraid of me?"

Seeing these five trying to run away while others were saluting.

Zhou Xiutong's tone changed.

Her right hand formed a sword-finger, and with a thought, a point of lightning condensed on her fingertip.

"Go!"

Zhou Xiutong's mind moved.

She pointed her sword-finger forward.

A faint bolt of lightning cut through space.

"Bang!"

The lightning exploded, blocking the path of the five people trying to escape.

The surrounding Disciples had already stopped, and seeing this scene, they couldn't help but feel a little schadenfreude.

These few were all descendants of Foundation Establishment Elders of the Xuanqing Sect.

Relying on the backing of their Elders, they had a bit of a bullying nature.

Fortunately, although True Lord Herun did not involve himself in affairs, due to the influence of his actions, the Xuanqing Sect still had strict Sect rules.

The few had not done anything too outrageous.

However, they often bullied other Disciples.

After Zhou Xiutong encountered them, she had disciplined them several times.

At first, they tried to resist.

But the more they resisted, the worse they were beaten.

If it weren't for the fact that they weren't truly malicious, Zhou Xiutong wouldn't have let them off so easily.

Because of these incidents, Zhou Xiutong's prestige among the Sect Disciples grew higher and higher.

Those who admired her were countless.

"Senior Sister, we really didn't do anything bad."

Blocked by the Spell, the five knew they couldn't escape, so they could only turn around and reply nervously.

They hadn't had any bad intentions for a long time.

After all, if Zhou Xiutong disciplined them, they wouldn't even have a place to cry.

If they went back and told their Elders, they would be disciplined again by their Elders.

In terms of background.

No Disciple in the entire Xuanqing Sect had a higher status than Zhou Xiutong.

"Then why are you running?"

Zhou Xiutong walked in front of them with her hands behind her back.

Her gaze grew more unfriendly.

"Hehe ~"

"This..."

"We didn't want to block Senior Sister's path."

The five stammered, but fortunately, one of them had a bit of quick wit.

"Is that so?"

Zhou Xiutong's eyes darted around.

Her gaze swept over them.

Making them break out in a cold sweat.

"Alright, you can go."

Judging from the expressions of the surrounding Disciples and the few, what they said should be true.

"Alas ~"

Zhou Xiutong was a bit troubled.

Now she didn't even have anyone to practice with.

Receiving Zhou Xiutong's command.

The few nodded hastily and fled the area as if escaping.

On the fighting stage.

Most were Disciples in the early and Middle Stage of Qi Refining.

Zhou Xiutong did not participate.

She only occasionally offered guidance.

Even so, it was enough to make all the Disciples feel grateful.

While Zhou Xiutong was guiding everyone.

Yingyang Commandery, Cloud Dream Marsh.

Jade Moon Peak.

Zhou Family Great Hall.

"Patriarch, Zhou Minglai has an important matter to report."

A Disciple of the Affairs Hall came into the Great Hall.

He spoke to Zhou Leyi, who was currently handling affairs.

"Oh?"

"Let him in."

Zhou Leyi put down the book in his hand and said to the Disciple of the Affairs Hall.

Before long, a man who looked to be in his thirties walked in.

"Patriarch."

Zhou Minglai bowed in salute; Zhou Minglai was a Disciple of the Zhou Family's ming generation.

"Rise, what is the important matter?"

Zhou Leyi nodded, his magical power lifting Zhou Minglai.

Zhou Minglai's right hand brushed his waist.

A transparent crystal and a piece of animal hide appeared in his hand.

"Patriarch, please see."

Zhou Minglai handed over the items in his hand.

Zhou Leyi took them, and after a moment of examination, something flashed in his mind.

"illusionary void crystal!"

Zhou Leyi's expression paused, and he stood up.

This was indeed the appearance of a illusionary void crystal.

The Zhou Family had searched for so many years without news, and even he had not remembered it for a moment.

"Where did you get it?"

Unconsciously, Zhou Leyi's tone carried a hint of excitement.

"This was something I encountered when I was traveling outside, from a Loose Cultivator I met. I obtained it by chance from him. That animal hide is the location where that person found this illusionary void crystal."

"However, he didn't know what it was, so he only had a few pieces, which he was tricked into selling."

"Fortunately, I saw this last piece and bought it from him."

Zhou Minglai, hearing Zhou Leyi's tone, quickly explained the whole story.

Zhou Leyi nodded, only then realizing that he hadn't even had time to examine the animal hide.

"Well done!"

Zhou Leyi opened it, examined it, and praised Zhou Minglai.