258: It's hopeless.

He wanted to become stronger, harder than the Crimson Gold Treasure Hammer!

Only then could he stand equally before Zhou Xiutong.

Only then would he be qualified to speak his mind.

He had an Epiphany!

Jiang Hao ultimately left alone.

Like a lonely wolf... After successively dealing with two people.

Zhou Xiutong clapped her hands excitedly.

Taking advantage of the fact that Xu Qianluo hadn't returned, she immediately slipped away.

As for the musical scores, even if they couldn't find her, they could be placed at the Xuanqing Sect's temporary residence, so it didn't matter.

The next day.

The Jiang Family Immortal Master brought Jiang Hao and left the Yuefu.

Carrying the large sum of compensation given by the Yuefu.

Jiang Hao did not look back.

His face held determination.

He seemed to have matured greatly.

Xu Qianluo paid her respects to her Master.

Having received her Master's permission.

She practically emptied the long flute scores from the Sect's Scripture Transmission Hall.

However, when she excitedly went to look for Zhou Xiutong, she naturally found an empty room.

Left with no choice.

Xu Qianluo could only find the Xuanqing Sect's temporary base.

"Senior Sister Xu, the Great Master has a message left for you."

Xu Qianluo handed a Storage Pouch to one of the Xuanqing Sect Disciples, asking him to pass it to Zhou Xiutong.

A Disciple chased after her.

Xu Qianluo's eyes lit up.

"Junior Brother, tell me quickly."

Seeing Xu Qianluo's expectant look.

This Disciple felt a bit regretful.

But the Great Master had given instructions beforehand.

He naturally couldn't mess up the task.

"The Great Master said you are too weak, you can't even take one of her hammer strikes. You should prioritize cultivation and think less about romantic affections."

This Disciple pondered for a moment.

But he still decided to relay the message exactly as it was.

"Is she worried about me?"

Xu Qianluo blushed, her face full of sweetness.

This Disciple looked confused.

With the Great Master speaking such blunt words.

Senior Sister Xu of the Yuefu did not look hurt at all.

"Strange..."

... Several days later.

True Person Qingmu led the Xuanqing Sect Disciples onto the spirit boat.

Accompanied by the Mistress of the Yuefu, who saw them off.

The spirit boat flew away from Qiyuan Mountain.

Flying toward the Xuanqing Sect in Huichuan Prefecture, Qingzhou.

Inside a room on the spirit boat.

Zhou Xiutong took out the Storage Pouch Xu Qianluo had sent.

She opened it.

"So many!"

Zhou Xiutong was startled.

There were at least dozens of Jade Slips inside.

After checking them for a moment.

She hung the Storage Pouch on her waist.

She wasn't interested in these things.

She had only tentatively asked because she suddenly thought of someone.

She hadn't expected Xu Qianluo to send so many.

However, this must have been done with the Yuefu's permission.

Otherwise, given Xu Qianluo's status as a Qi Refining Disciple, she definitely wouldn't have been able to decide this herself.

Even though Xu Qianluo's talent was not bad.

The spirit boat was not slow.

After returning to the Xuanqing Sect.

Zhou Xiutong paid her respects to True Lord Herun.

True Lord Herun took the token from Zhou Xiutong's waist and examined it.

He repaired the token.

He had sensed when the barrier within the token was activated earlier.

But after receiving a sound transmission from Mo Xuan, he gave up the idea of going to the Yuefu.

After all, he was not like Mo Xuan.

Who could descend directly beside Zhou Xiutong.

Zhou Xiutong descended Suqing Peak, raised a streak of light, and left the Xuanqing Sect.

Yingyang Commandery, Cloud Dream Marsh.

Yaori Peak, peak summit.

"Wuwu~"

A melodious flute sound drifted from the bamboo pavilion outside the Waterfall Viewing Pavilion.

Accompanied by the babbling sound of water flowing down.

Inside the bamboo pavilion.

There was a graceful young woman, appearing seventeen or eighteen years old, holding a jade long flute.

The flute sound was ethereal, rippling the spring water in the pond.

Outside the Waterfall Viewing Pavilion, in a secluded spot.

Zhou Xiutong concealed her aura and silently arrived behind a person.

"Little Dingze, what are you doing here?"

In front of Zhou Xiutong.

Zhou Dingze, who usually had a fiery temperament, was currently listening to the flute music, lost in thought.

He didn't know what he was thinking.

When Zhou Xiutong suddenly clapped him.

His expression changed, and he nearly bolted.

"Grand-Aunt, you almost scared me to death."

After seeing that it was Zhou Xiutong.

Zhou Dingze gave up the idea of running away.

He couldn't run away anyway.

"Sigh, you, oh you, what can your Grand-Aunt say about you?"

Zhou Xiutong imitated the way Le Ren scolded her, clasping her hands behind her back and wearing a look of earnest sincerity.

Zhou Dingze's mouth twitched.

Apparently, he was several years older than Zhou Xiutong!

"Grand-Aunt, please spare me."

Zhou Dingze gave a wry smile.

"Boring."

Zhou Xiutong pouted.

"I won't tease you anymore. Look at the gift I brought you."

Saying this, she took the Storage Pouch hanging from her waist and handed it over.

"What is this?"

Zhou Dingze subconsciously took it.

"Open it and take a look,"

Zhou Xiutong nodded and said.

Given Zhou Xiutong's authority.

Zhou Dingze had no thought of resisting.

Furthermore, it was a gift for him.

Opening the Storage Pouch.

Zhou Dingze took out a Jade Slip.

His consciousness sank into it.

"Partridges Flying..."

"Musical scores?"

"Grand-Aunt, why did you give this to me?"

Zhou Dingze put down the Jade Slip in his hand and took out a few more.

After checking, he found they were all musical scores.

He couldn't help but feel confused.

Hearing this.

Zhou Xiutong looked at Zhou Dingze as if he were an idiot.

"Are you stupid? Of course, it's not for you."

After speaking, Zhou Xiutong pointed her lips toward the Waterfall Viewing Pavilion.

"Ah, this?"

Zhou Dingze blushed.

He was somewhat flustered.

Seeing this appearance, Zhou Xiutong felt speechless.

He was over twenty years old, yet still so indecisive.

Ever since he knew Li Qinglan was residing in the Zhou Family.

Zhou Dingze had never thought of meeting Li Qinglan.

He only came here occasionally to stay for a while after finishing his cultivation or completing a task.

Both Zhou Dingyang and Zhou Xiutong knew about this matter.

"I'm leaving this to you. Remember not to give them all away at once."

Zhou Xiutong patted Zhou Dingze's shoulder.

She was about to turn and leave, but couldn't help but give him some advice.

Sending them multiple times would create more opportunities to meet and interact, and better reflect his intentions.

"Sigh~"

As she left, Zhou Xiutong still let out a long, world-weary sigh.

"Sigh~"

Zhou Xiutong left.

This time, it was Zhou Dingze's turn to sigh.

Gazing forward.

Zhou Dingze squeezed the Jade Slip in his hand.

After a long while.

He turned and left.

At night.

Zhou Dingze silently returned here.

Quietly channeling his magic power, he placed the Storage Pouch in his hand in front of the Waterfall Viewing Pavilion.

"Pfft!"

In the air.

Zhou Xiutong and Zhou Dingyang, who were watching the show, spat out a mouthful of spirit tea.

Then the two silently exchanged glances.

"He's hopeless..."

Zhou Dingyang shook his head.

"Mhm."

Zhou Xiutong nodded.

Helpless, the two went back to their respective homes.

The next day.

Xiao Ju brought the Storage Pouch from the doorway inside and handed it to Li Qinglan, who was sipping spirit tea.

Only Li Qinglan lived in this vicinity.

This Storage Pouch was naturally meant for Li Qinglan.

Li Qinglan took it.

She opened the Storage Pouch.

She glanced at the contents casually, her face devoid of emotion.

But she still kept the Storage Pouch.

After coming to the Zhou Family.

Although the Zhou Family had not restricted her movements.

She had remained within the Zhou Family for all these years.

She rarely even left the Waterfall Viewing Pavilion.

Her innate talent and hobbies were kept by her.

So she often played a tune.

She naturally knew who had sent this Storage Pouch.

But considering her status as the Domain Lord's chief Disciple, the variety of people she had met —all sorts of Geniuses, or even Nascent Soul True Lords and Golden Core True Persons —were naturally not few.

There was no ripple in her heart.

Several days later.

Li Qinglan sent out a Jade Slip and handed it to Zhou Leyi.

"Guihai Heart Transformation Record..."