Chapter 79: Look at this sister-in-law, is she worth it! (Please follow)

Facing Zhou Qing’s sudden inquiry, Yan Xiaohu was stunned and somewhat perplexed.

"The way you’re asking makes me unsure how to answer. If I were a woman, I’d definitely think you were a good man!"

Zhou Qing: "..."

Isn’t that just a roundabout way of saying I’m too honest?

"Isn’t there anything involving money?" Zhou Qing continued to ask.

Yan Xiaohu’s face twitched, and he gave an embarrassed smile, "How could there be? You’re my junior brother, more like my brother. The bond between brothers is pure; how could it involve money? That’s so vulgar. Enough said; let me quickly get you the money."

After finishing his words, Yan Xiaohu dashed off and disappeared.

Zhou Qing shook his head with a smile and didn’t say anything more.

Unexpectedly, in less than five days, Yan Xiaohu brought back one hundred and fifty mid-grade Spirit Stones.

"It’s a pity that top-grade Spirit Stones are too rare; otherwise, I could have swapped them directly!" Yan Xiaohu said.

Looking at the pile of sparkling Spirit Stones, Zhou Qing’s eyes lit up.

"No need, this is already great. Thank you, Brother Yan!" Zhou Qing said gratefully.

Yan Xiaohu just chuckled, "I came just in time for a meal. How about we—"

"Haha, sure, let’s head to the Jade Dining Hall!"

"I’ve been waiting for you to say that!"

The two then rushed to the Jade Dining Hall and crazily ordered dishes in a private room.

"Now, I’ve got one hundred and fifty-six mid-grade, two thousand low-grade Spirit Stones, and two Spirit Eggs. That’s enough for my upcoming training!"

Zhou Qing was overjoyed.

"Junior Brother Zhou, Junior Brother Yan!"

As the two were feasting, a surprised voice came from outside the door, and soon, Senior Sister Shi Zhen pushed the door open and walked in.

"I’ve been wanting to see you, but I’ve been too busy lately. I heard from someone that you two were at the Jade Dining Hall, so I rushed over. Looks like I’m not too late. Oh, by the way, I’ve already paid the bill!"

Shi Zhen said with a big smile.

The two of them quickly stood up in amazement and invited Senior Sister Shi Zhen to sit.

"I kept saying I wanted to treat you to a meal, but you never gave me the chance. This time I finally caught you!" Senior Sister Shi Zhen joked.

The two felt a bit embarrassed.

Especially Zhou Qing, who saw the note above Senior Sister Shi Zhen’s head change to "Poor Junior Brother Zhou" and couldn’t help but laugh.

It seemed this happened because of the Thunder-Invoking Talisman he’d used that day.

"So, with such a big incident happening, your senior brother..."

After Senior Sister Shi Zhen sat down, she didn’t know what to talk about for a moment. After a brief pause, she asked somewhat awkwardly.

Zhou Qing shook his head and said, "He’s still in seclusion. You know, he’s a training fanatic."

On the side, Yan Xiaohu, his hands greasy from eating, grabbed a chicken leg and said indistinctly, "Sister-in-law, don’t worry. I’ll let you know the moment my senior brother comes out of seclusion."

Zhou Qing immediately looked at Yan Xiaohu in disbelief.

Shi Zhen was also momentarily dumbfounded, her cheeks flushed, her heartbeat quickened, and her hands nervously clutched at her clothes.

"What are you randomly calling me?" Shi Zhen stammered, her mind blank.

Yan Xiaohu laughed, "Isn’t it bound to happen sooner or later? My senior brother is actually warm inside despite his cold exterior. Although he looks unapproachable, my master said that after he picks his nose..."

Zhou Qing hurriedly grabbed a pork knuckle and stuffed it into Yan Xiaohu’s mouth.

How can you say something like that out loud? Be careful; our senior brother might beat you up the moment he comes out of seclusion.

Shi Zhen’s ears turned red as she quickly stood up, "I... I just remembered something urgent. I’ll... I’ll leave first. Enjoy your meal."

After saying that, she quickly ran out the door.

Zhou Qing helplessly turned his head, and upon seeing Yan Xiaohu rolling his eyes and clutching his throat with one hand, he quickly pulled out the pork knuckle.

Yan Xiaohu then shoved his hand down his throat and forcibly pulled out a chicken bone.

He then gasped for air.

"Are you trying to kill your own brother?" Yan Xiaohu said, downing several bowls of tea in quick succession.

Zhou Qing felt embarrassed and apologized repeatedly.

"But it’s not appropriate to call her sister-in-law when they’re not even sure about their relationship," Zhou Qing hesitated before saying.

Senior Sister Shi Zhen is nice and has taken good care of them.

If she became their sister-in-law, it would be great.

But their senior brother is a training maniac who seems never to show interest in women. With this careless shout, wasn’t it giving Senior Sister Shi Zhen false hopes?

If their senior brother... Senior Sister Shi Zhen would be very disappointed then.

Yan Xiaohu replied, "What else can we do? She treated us to the meal, so it’s just a casual thing. Look at how happy she was. After all, Yuqing Peak suffered heavy losses recently, and she’s been living in guilt."

"Junior Brother Zhou, Junior Brother Yan, I thought you might not have enough food, so I ordered more dishes and brought a good pot of wine!"

At this moment, Senior Sister Shi Zhen returned with a smile, greeting them from the door. Before they could say anything, she left with a smile.

Yan Xiaohu shrugged and said, "See? Calling her sister-in-law was worth it!"

Zhou Qing sighed deeply.

"Don’t worry. Senior brother saved her before, and we brothers did the same this time. It’s evident that she has a destiny with us from Little Spirit Peak. Let’s eat!"

Yan Xiaohu, being carefree as usual, continued to eat and drink heartily.

......

When the two snuck back to Little Spirit Peak from Divine Peak, they received a transmission from their master, Mo Xingjian.

Upon arriving at the discussion hall, Mo Xingjian handed them a jade slip.

"The incident involving Deputy Director Cao Wei of the Spirit Field Department has sounded an alarm for the entire Taiqing Sect. Your Master Uncle, the Sect Leader, has ordered a thorough investigation of all food delivered to each peak’s kitchens over the years."

"Fortunately, everything is still safe, but yesterday, Cyan Wood City sent a distress message..."

As Mo Xingjian explained bit by bit, the two quickly grasped the situation.

Cyan Wood City is one of the hundred cities under the protection of the Taiqing Sect and a significant source of Spirit Grain.

The city has over ten thousand acres of Spirit Rice fields, directly managed by the Spirit Field Department. Numerous Taiqing Sect disciples are stationed there, along with a late Golden Core Realm Steward Elder who has been guarding the city for years.

However, in the past two months, large sections of Spirit Fields began cracking, and the Spirit Rice planted there died en masse.

Moreover, the villages around Cyan Wood City started facing infestations of evil spirits, causing havoc.

Steward Elder Feng Cheng led the disciples to investigate the cause, but went missing.

Cyan Wood City’s Lord, Hu Xuantang, urgently reported the situation and requested assistance.

The sect then checked the soul fire of Steward Feng Cheng. Although it was still burning, it was weak and could extinguish at any moment.

It was inferred that he was either trapped somewhere or severely injured.

"Therefore, the sect has decided to send you two to lead a team for an investigation," Mo Xingjian informed Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu.

Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu were stunned.

Are you kidding us?

You know our current status and situation.

Cyan Wood City is far from the Taiqing Sect. Even with Sword Flight, without stopping to eat or drink, it would take at least ten days to get there.

Do you know how dangerous that journey could be?