Yan Xiaohu walked over with a grin, grabbed an apple from the table, and took a huge bite. Then he tossed a tangerine to Zhou Qing on the bed.
Zhou Qing instantly had a bitter look on his face; he really didn't know how to explain his situation.
Is he supposed to tell the master that it was Second Uncle who pretended to be Third Brother in the middle of the night and lured him to Yuqing Peak?
Do you think anyone would believe that?
Okay, even if the master believes it, there still needs to be a reason.
Why did he target you of all people?
And at a time when others are bathing.
Even flies don't cling to seamless eggs!
What's the relationship between you two?
What's his motive for doing this?
Is Second Uncle still in the Taiqing Sect now?
Was it also him who stole from the Flame Spirit Blood Pool?
This top-grade spirit stone isn't going to be easy to get!
"Third Brother, thank you so much for this!" Zhou Qing sincerely thanked him, not bothering to explain further.
It wasn't for anything else, but because the convulsing and bubble-blowing cultivation technique was taught to him by Third Brother.
It was just in case, but it should only be used on familiar people; if used in front of strangers, they would just take advantage of him.
While eating his apple, Yan Xiaohu waved his hand and said, "Ah, there's no need for such words between brothers. Ever since the master taught it to me, I haven't used it once. I didn't expect you to use it first."
Zhou Qing: "..."
[Heart Mirror Points +7]
Seeing the tag above Yan Xiaohu's head change from [Unlucky Little Junior Brother] to [Lustful and Brave Little Junior Brother], Zhou Qing didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Now you've successfully replaced Li Daoxuan and have the longest golden tag.
Creaaak—
The door opened, and Mo Xingjian walked in with a stern face.
Zhou Qing hurriedly got off the bed and immediately admitted his mistake: "Master, I was wrong!"
"It's my fault!" Mo Xingjian sat down, looking furious and said angrily, "I'm so disappointed in you!"
Yan Xiaohu quickly stuffed the apple core into his mouth and rushed over to massage Mo Xingjian's shoulders and back.
"Master, don't be angry. Anger harms the body. It's all my fault!" Yan Xiaohu said flatteringly.
Looking at Yan Xiaohu's sycophantic face, Mo Xingjian's anger only grew.
"Of course it's your fault. Now Fourth Junior Brother has developed a habit of peeping, thanks to you."
Yan Xiaohu opened his mouth, looked at Zhou Qing, and didn't know how to respond.
Fourth Brother, Fourth Brother, once can be understood, but twice is just too deliberate.
"How about finding a partner for Fourth Brother to relieve his urgent needs?" Yan Xiaohu couldn't help but suggest.
Mo Xingjian looked towards Zhou Qing upon hearing this.
Zhou Qing was tearful and quickly said, "No, no, I swear, this will be the last time!"
Mo Xingjian sighed and then said to Yan Xiaohu, "Don't use that cultivation technique anymore. If people see that two of my core disciples from Little Spirit Peak have sleepwalking issues, I won't be able to explain it."
Yan Xiaohu acknowledged.
Then, Mo Xingjian got up and said to Zhou Qing, "Stay home and 'rest' for the next few days, don't go out."
"See you off, Master!"
After Mo Xingjian left, the two of them finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Then Yan Xiaohu grinned and said, "What do you want to eat? I'll bring it for you."
Zhou Qing had no appetite and now only hoped this matter wouldn't spread too much.
[Heart Mirror Points +9]
[Heart Mirror Points +9]
But at the next moment, two more sounds rang out, both as high as before.
Zhou Qing was stunned and immediately understood what had happened.
Is it spreading that fast?
Then he looked at the panel.
[Talent Skills: Heart Mirror Vision—LV2 (2/200)]
[Bound People: 5]
He didn't expect that not only did [Heart Mirror Vision] level up to LV2, but its score also doubled.
It's now bound to three people, meaning this time it only added two extra slots.
"Third Brother, I calculated that two people would come to see me later." Zhou Qing said seriously.
Yan Xiaohu was taken aback, then said, "I don't believe it."
"Really, let's make a bet."
"Alright, twenty pieces of low-grade spirit stones."
"Deal!"
Half an hour later, Lu Yaoyao and Li Daoxuan appeared in the courtyard on time.
Hearing the knock on the door, Yan Xiaohu was utterly shocked.
"Brother Zhou, I heard you were ill. Are you feeling better now?" Lu Yaoyao asked with concern as soon as she entered.
Seeing her tag [Very Dominant], Zhou Qing's face twitched slightly and he reluctantly nodded.
"It's an old condition, a few days of rest will do!" Zhou Qing explained weakly, pretending to cough intensely.
From Lu Yaoyao's reaction, it was apparent that no one believed he had a sleepwalking problem. Because of his previous offenses, everyone preferred to believe he was desperate, sneaking into Yuqing Peak late at night to peep at core disciples bathing.
Otherwise, how to explain the word "dominant"?
Then he saw a very disdainful Li Daoxuan come in. From his look, it was clear he didn't want much to do with a peeping tom like him, but had to come because of Lu Yaoyao.
And the tag above his head changed from [Extremely Unlucky Lecher] to [Lusty Dog That Can't Change Its Ways].
Alright, I take back my earlier thought. Your tag is still the longest.
After a brief chat, Zhou Qing used the excuse of feeling unwell to let the two leave.
After all, Li Daoxuan's eyes were full of nothing but contempt whenever he looked at him.
"About the Yang Fire Talisman, our debt has been repaid. Little Junior Sister, it's best to stay away from such people in the future." Li Daoxuan kindly reminded as they went outside.
Unexpectedly, Lu Yaoyao stopped in thought and then seriously asked, "Senior Brother, do I sleepwalk?"
Li Daoxuan immediately replied, "I've never seen it."
Hearing this, Lu Yaoyao sighed in relief and then beamed with happiness.
Watching her walk ahead with hands behind her back, Li Daoxuan couldn't help but smile and quickly followed.
Soon, news of Zhou Qing from Little Spirit Peak sneaking into Yuqing Peak at midnight to peep at core disciple Shi Zhen bathing spread rapidly.
"It's been such a short time, and he's at it again."
"Indeed. First it was the Supreme Elders, then eighteen female outer disciples, and now he's targeting core disciples."
"Why doesn't he peep at Little Spirit Peak; why run specifically to Yuqing Peak?"
"Could it be that he's bored with the same old and wants to try something new?"
"Disgusting! Who knows how many girls have unknowingly fallen victim to him."
"Tsk, tsk. Though saying that, as men, we either doubt Zhou Qing, understand Zhou Qing, envy Zhou Qing, or aspire to be Zhou Qing!"
...
In the following two days, Zhou Qing could only feign illness, wandering around Little Spirit Peak looking listless.
On the surface, everything seemed unchanged, but Zhou Qing noticed subtle differences.
For example, some female disciples turned away and left when they saw him from afar, while some true disciples looked at him with disdain.
Of course, there were also those who thought they understood this core disciple's quirky tastes and began to deliberately tease and flirt with him.
"This is truly a piece of dark history!" Zhou Qing lamented in a corner.
Soon, the buzz about the Five Sects Treasure Exchange Gathering overshadowed the peeping scandal.
Everyone was actively preparing, with some already heading down the mountain to secure spots.
Zhou Qing checked his current savings, which included over three hundred pieces of low-grade spirit stones and a top-grade water attribute spirit stone.
"I really don't know what good stuff I can find with this little money," Zhou Qing murmured to himself.