Chapter 74 Yan Xiaohu the Fatty!

On the other side, He Han also felt extreme disdain for this behavior.

However, Shi Zhen had a smile on her face. She didn’t find anything wrong with this behavior and thought it showed the unity and mutual help among the disciples of the peaks.

Besides, Junior Brother Yan wasn’t wrong.

She felt ashamed because she had initially gone to the Divine Peak exchange hall today to swap some items, only to hear that Junior Brother Zhou had been attacked again yesterday.

She even bumped into Lu Yaoyao, who told her that Zhou Qing was still recuperating and couldn’t be disturbed due to excessive blood loss.

She planned to visit him in a few days but didn’t expect to hear that Yan Xiaohu had brought people to find Li Daoxuan and others.

So, she followed them, not expecting the other party to cry so sincerely, making people feel guilty.

Helplessly, she quickly donated money, hoping Junior Brother Zhou could buy some good items to replenish his blood and recover soon.

Of course, the title above her head changed from [Down-to-earth Junior Brother Zhou] to [Heartbroken Junior Brother Zhou].

The kneeling Lu Yaoyao turned her head to the senior and second senior standing aside, her face full of a happy smile.

These two people were sharp-tongued but soft-hearted.

Although displeased, each of them took out a thousand spirit stones and handed them over because they had witnessed Senior Brother Zhou’s misfortune.

"Now, in the entire Little Spirit Peak, only the two of them rely on each other. The donated money will surely be used for Senior Brother Zhou!" Lu Yaoyao said earnestly.

At the same time, the title above her head also changed from [Heartache] to [Smart].

"Look, look, even Du Kui and Luo Xue are giving money, I knew it!" Li Daoxuan suddenly shouted, and everyone looked over quickly.

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"I’m so sorry, you... this... it’s too much. Just half, only half. If it weren’t for your timely arrival, my fourth brother and Junior Sister Lu Yaoyao might have died. Please, you must take this." Yan Xiaohu quickly took out some spirit stones and forcefully passed them to Du Kui and Luo Xue.

The two immediately refused.

"This is just our little token, and there’s no point in taking back a gift once given."

"Yes, yes, you take it and give it to Junior Brother Zhou to properly replenish himself."

The three of them politely declined back and forth, and finally, Yan Xiaohu insisted on giving back half.

After all, he was a man of principle.

He knew what money should be taken and what shouldn’t.

Besides, today was a bumper harvest.

"If only the fourth could fall ill a few more times. He just sent a message saying he wants to cultivate "Thunder Sword Skills", probably getting struck by lightning right now. To protect himself, he’s desperately practicing despite just having recovered. I wonder if such a gimmick can net us another gain?"

Thinking of this, Yan Xiaohu suddenly let out a sinister chuckle.

And the title above his head, which was originally [God-like Junior Brother], had already turned into [God of Wealth-like Junior Brother].

"Old Jiao, later you will return the spirit stones Sister Shi Zhen donated!" Yan Xiaohu told one of the true disciples.

The man was puzzled and asked, "Why?"

Yan Xiaohu sighed softly, "Originally, we didn’t plan to go to Yuqing Peak this time. It’s just that we ran into her at the Divine Peak, and we couldn’t refuse her kindness. But we can’t really take it. Sister Shi Zhen’s team suffered heavy losses, and she probably still carries the trauma in her heart."

Everyone seemed thoughtful and looked at Yan Xiaohu again, full of admiration.

The group left sorrowfully, while Du Kui and Luo Xue looked at the spirit stones returned to them, feeling nothing but respect.

"Great Righteousness!"

But no one noticed that on the top of Golden Sun Peak, several peak masters, including the Sect Leader, were dumbfoundedly watching the scene.

Soon, Cao Zhengyang chuckled, stroking his beard, "He’s a good business prospect, very good at spotting opportunities."

On the side, Mo Xingjian’s face darkened and he snorted.

"I don’t know him!"

Golden Sun Peak’s Peak Master, Gao Xuan, laughed, "You don’t say, I’ve met many business geniuses or financial experts, and their only common trait was being plump. This kid Xiaohu does resemble them a bit."

The other peak masters burst into laughter.

And the title above Gao Xuan’s head, which was originally [Substitute Ghost], unknowingly had turned into [Sacrificial Lamb].

"Alright, let the juniors handle their own matters. It’s their world now. We have important matters to attend to; we must quickly find out which faction the Deputy Director of Spirit Field Department, Cao Wei, belongs to."

"The Spirit Field Department manages countless spirit fields across different places. Recently, the spirit rice and spirit wheat sent to the kitchens of various peaks must be thoroughly inspected to prevent any mishap!"

Sect Leader Cao Zhengyang issued the order.

Everyone bowed, "Yes!"

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"Cough, cough—" Zhou Qing, covered in charred marks, coughed violently. Around him, a green light shield made of vines was spinning rapidly.

Thunderbolts were fiercely striking the light shield, producing loud roars.

He gritted his teeth tightly, trying to maintain the stability of the Cyan Wood Spirit Shield and attempting to let some of the thunder in, following the essence of the Sword Technique to incorporate it bit by bit into his body.

But what followed was intense pain, as if his body was being pierced by countless steel needles.

Zhou Qing endured the pain, starting to slowly guide the thunder through his body.

As he circulated his spiritual power, he directed the thunder to his Dantian, trying to form the outline of a Thunder Sword Embryo there.

However, the power of the thunder was extremely violent and hard to control. He could only familiarize himself with it gradually.

"Again!"

Seeing the thunderclouds in the sky starting to dissipate due to lack of energy, Zhou Qing shouted, pulled out a second Thunder-Invoking Talisman, activated it, and threw it into the sky...

At dusk, Zhou Qing sat cross-legged on the mountaintop, still emitting a faint smell of roasted meat.

Although his eyes were closed, there was a hint of a smile at the corner of his mouth.

Because at this moment, within his Dantian, in addition to the Black and White Spirit Core, there was the vague outline of a sword embryo that seemed ready to dissipate at any moment.

He didn’t expect that just four Thunder-Invoking Talismans would have such a significant effect.

"I’ve become smarter; I definitely couldn’t have done this before!"

Zhou Qing was excited, again appreciating his Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment more and more.

Upon reaching the Golden Core Realm and splitting into Yin Yang Pills, it would be another means of self-preservation.

With a long exhale, he slowly got up. Looking at the smoking craters around him, his gaze became even more resolute.

"Tomorrow will continue!"

Then, he started heading home.

"Oh my, Fourth, you’re serious!"

Just as he was about to urinate under a tree, Yan Xiaohu, seeing Zhou Qing returning completely charred and in tattered clothes, quickly pulled up his pants and ran over.

"Are you okay?" Yan Xiaohu asked hurriedly.

Zhou Qing shook his head, "It hurts a bit, but it’s bearable!"

Yan Xiaohu admired him immensely, "You’re really serious about it. The "Thunder Sword Skills" aren’t that easy to cultivate. You should have an idea of your limits. Oh, by the way, here’s something good for you."

Yan Xiaohu said, handing over a storage bag.

Zhou Qing looked puzzled and then his face changed as he used his Divine Sense to look inside.

"Why are there so many spirit stones?"

Yan Xiaohu looked pleased, putting his hands behind his back, "It’s a little token from everyone of course. It’s for both of us, each getting fifteen thousand!"

Zhou Qing looked at the small mountain of spirit stones inside, feeling warm inside.

It turns out everyone was so enthusiastic, secretly caring for him this way.

Thank you, everyone!

But there’s one thing he couldn’t understand: why the remark above Third Senior Brother’s head about him had turned into [God of Wealth-like Junior Brother]? Isn’t it everyone’s care for him, how could it be related to the God of Wealth?

"Stop being emotional, go inside and rest. I have something else to do, so I’m leaving!" Seeing Zhou Qing’s suspicious look, Yan Xiaohu felt guilty, patted Zhou Qing on the shoulder, and left hurriedly.

After slipping past a mountainside, eight followers were already waiting, all of them looking expectantly.

Yan Xiaohu chuckled and took out his share: "Look at you all, afraid I would keep your share? Come on, let’s split it!"

"Oh!!!"

Everyone cheered excitedly.

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