Since Yan Xiaohu got those two Reverse Scales from the Ice Soul Ghost Scale Fish, he has been in closed-door cultivation, not knowing what he is up to.
Facing Zhou Qing's inquiry, Yan Xiaohu seemed a bit embarrassed and peeked around: "Did Old Mo curse me again?"
Zhou Qing: "..."
Seeing Zhou Qing's expression, Yan Xiaohu understood immediately.
This Old Mo always uses him as an educational example.
It's also because he's not competitive; he failed again this time in refining that thing and got mocked once again.
However ——
Soon, Yan Xiaohu looked Zhou Qing up and down with surprise.
"Wait, are two Ice Soul Ghost Scale Fish really that powerful? They directly promoted you to the Foundation Establishment Realm?"
Zhou Qing didn't know how to explain the Jade Pillar Spirit Concealing Insect stuff to him; mere two fish couldn't help him leap three stages.
Just before Zhou Qing could speak, Yan Xiaohu slapped his forehead.
"Oh no, I almost forgot the real thing, Senior Brother asked me to bring him some stuff inside!"
Yan Xiaohu said hastily while he was about to leave.
Zhou Qing's eyes lit up: "Is Senior Brother coming out of closed-door cultivation?"
Yan Xiaohu shook his head: "Not yet, who knows how long he will take this time."
"Alright, then is there any news about Second Senior Sister recently?" Zhou Qing asked again.
Since he arrived in this world and fortunately joined Taiqing Sect, Second Senior Sister Luo Lingling has really taken care of him like a real brother.
However, two years ago, she suddenly said she was going out to handle some private matters and hasn't returned since.
Wondering how she is doing now?
Yan Xiaohu shook his head again: "No, but don't worry, Second Senior Sister is very powerful, even Senior Brother sometimes fears her, with her cautious personality, I doubt anyone can harm her."
To this, Zhou Qing wholeheartedly agreed.
If it were about being sly, the three brothers combined probably couldn't match Second Senior Sister's craftiness.
He then looked at Third Senior Brother's head where a question mark appeared, and immediately bound them.
If he wanted to amass Heart Mirror Points effectively, Third Senior Brother was undoubtedly the best choice. They were often together when there was nothing else to do.
Soon, on the head of the hurried Yan Xiaohu who was leaving, slowly appeared seven golden words ——[A lifelong good junior brother].
Seeing this, Zhou Qing suddenly laughed.
"You are also my lifelong good senior brother!"
......
Returning to his residence, Zhou Qing started planning ahead.
That is, continuing to amass Ignore Points and Heart Mirror Points, hopefully, the two could complement each other.
Zhou Qing then took out a manual and searched through it. In the next month, there wouldn't be any core disciples giving lessons in various peaks.
To get Ignore Points again, he would have to figure something out himself.
Unless ——
Zhou Qing's eyes suddenly lit up.
Don't forget, he is also a core disciple, possessing the qualification to lecture.
He remembered the last time he lectured was three years ago; no one came to listen to a mere Qi Condensation level 5 disciple. After all, at that time, some outer disciples were even higher in cultivation than he was.
Afraid his shallow knowledge would lead everyone astray.
"How about borrowing Third Senior Brother's name?" Zhou Qing chuckled, immediately having an idea.
Still, he needed to get Third Senior Brother's approval first.
The next day, upon receiving the news, Yan Xiaohu patted Zhou Qing on the shoulder and said, somewhat heartache: "What's the big deal, I'll show my face then. Besides, you are in the Foundation Establishment Realm now, having a clear understanding of cultivation aspects, lecturing is a piece of cake."
After hearing Third Senior Brother's words, Zhou Qing finally gained some confidence.
When they heard that core disciple Yan Xiaohu would be lecturing at the Preaching Hall two days later, the outer disciples of Little Spirit Peak were instantly ecstatic.
Some even came early to queue up, afraid of being late.
With only four core disciples in Little Spirit Peak, one is in long-term closed-door cultivation, one frequently goes out, the youngest one knows nothing.
Only Yan Xiaohu's strength is fairly decent, so grasping this rare opportunity, everyone flocked over.
Seeing this scene, Zhou Qing smiled bitterly.
Ultimately, his strength was too weak, lacking credibility.
However, because so many disciples came, even inner disciples and true inheritors joined in the fun; the ordinary Preaching Hall couldn't accommodate them.
So, following Zhou Qing's suggestion, the location of this lecture was changed to Bluestone Square.
"Are you sure you can manage? Need me to help?" Yan Xiaohu asked worriedly.
After all, a few years ago when junior brother lectured, only about two hundred came, and by the end, there were only thirty left.
The scene back then was as awkward as it could get. Fortunately, junior brother's mentality was decent, insisting on finishing despite the pressure.
Zhou Qing took a deep breath and said: "Don't worry, Senior Brother, I have confidence in myself."
Seeing Zhou Qing's determined eyes, Yan Xiaohu was somewhat pleased.
[Heart Mirror Points +6]
"Hmm?"
Hearing the notification sound, Zhou Qing looked at the third senior brother beside him suspiciously.
Sure enough, the remark above his head "A good junior brother for life" had almost instantly changed to "A strong little junior brother."
Zhou Qing didn't know what to say for a moment, what strength is this supposed to be? I'm just trying to farm some points.
[Heart Mirror Points +7]
Before Zhou Qing could make any jokes, the notification sound rang out again.
He quickly looked over, but the note above the third senior brother's head didn't change anymore.
What does this mean?
Is it from Lu Yaoyao or senior master Li Daoxuan?
[Heart Mirror Points +9]
The next moment, the notification sound rang out again, making Zhou Qing utterly confused.
What's going on with those two?
Why do they have some sudden opinion about me for no reason?
"Why do you keep looking at the top of my head? Am I losing hair recently?"
Seeing Zhou Qing look at the top of his head three times in a row, Yan Xiaohu was startled, and quickly reached out to touch it, then lowered his head for Zhou Qing to check.
Zhou Qing realized it was a misunderstanding and quickly said, "No, no, it's just that I didn't notice before, senior brother, your head is quite round."
"You scared me. But there's something wrong with what you said; if my face is round, of course, my head is round too. Find me a person with a round face and a flat head to see."
After Yan Xiaohu finished speaking, both of them couldn't help but imagine it, then looked at each other and burst into laughter.
...
As the lecture time began, facing nearly three thousand outer disciples in the square, Yan Xiaohu started to lecture.
But shortly after, he suddenly clutched his stomach, looking very uncomfortable.
Then, with an apologetic face, he asked Zhou Qing to take over the lecture for a while, and hurriedly left.
Everyone watched eagerly as Yan Xiaohu left, and had no choice but to wait expectantly. As for Zhou Qing on the platform, everyone just listened perfunctorily.
For some reason, as people listened, they gradually ignored Zhou Qing's incessant speech and started chatting among themselves. Some even fell asleep.
Seeing more and more people ignoring him, Zhou Qing couldn't help but smile.
It works!
So, he gradually slowed down the pace of his lecture.
[Ignore Points +1]
[Ignore Points +1]
[Ignore Points +1]
[Skill Fragment +1]
...
As time passed, some people couldn't wait for Yan Xiaohu and completely ignored Zhou Qing's presence, choosing to leave.
Zhou Qing didn't stop them, instead, he saw new skill fragments being generated, which made him quite excited.
Feeling something, he immediately sat up straight and looked around. He quickly saw Lu Yaoyao and Li Daoxuan at the edge of the square, staring at him with complex expressions.
The former "So powerful" above Lu Yaoyao's head had unknowingly turned back to "So cute."
While the "Jealous Rival" above Li Daoxuan's head had changed to "Perverted Peeping Tom."
Oh, so this is why I suddenly got 16 heart mirror points yesterday.
No, I don't understand one thing. Why are your notes for me always so long, senior brother?
Can't we get over the peeping incident?
[Heart Mirror Points +5]
Noticing Zhou Qing's gaze, Lu Yaoyao forced out a smile and made a cheering gesture.
But the "So cute" above her head visibly changed to "So heartache."
[Heart Mirror Points +6]
Zhou Qing immediately looked at Li Daoxuan, but the note above his head hadn't changed. Glancing around, he quickly spotted the third senior brother in a corner.
The note above his head had turned into "Heartbroken little junior brother."
At this moment, Yan Xiaohu, looking at the bewildered Zhou Qing on the platform, felt a deep pang of sadness.
So many people didn't take the little junior brother seriously at all.
At least pretend! How could they act like they didn't see him at all? At least respect the status of a core disciple.
What? Just because his cultivation is low, he doesn't deserve to lecture you?
Will he lead you astray?
How heartbroken must the little junior brother be at this moment?
As more and more people left, Zhou Qing sighed deeply and motioned to the third senior brother from a distance.
After all, being watched by Lu Yaoyao and Li Daoxuan now, he couldn't generate ignore points anymore.
Moreover, according to the plan, Yan Xiaohu was supposed to continue the lecture at the right moment. It wouldn't be right to tarnish his reputation and dignity just for his own benefit.
Seeing this, Yan Xiaohu had no choice but to leap onto the platform, instantly brightening everyone's eyes with excitement.
And the many outer disciples who were about to leave immediately sat down and listened joyfully upon hearing Yan Xiaohu's voice...