Next, Zhou Qing looked at the two spots for Heart Mirror Vision. Initially, he thought of his master, but after careful consideration, he decided to give up. After all, his image in his master's mind was quite clear, and changing the master's thoughts in a short time was impossible.
However——
From his recent experiences, Li Daoxuan had provided him quite a few Heart Mirror Points.
The main reason was Lu Yaoyao.
There were quite a few people revolving around that girl, and the only ones who could constantly observe this little junior sister's movements were her several senior brothers.
Whether it was admiration or affection, they were perfect choices for Zhou Qing.
Of course, there was one more person he needed to beware of, the elusive Second Uncle.
Thinking of this made Zhou Qing grit his teeth in hatred.
If he could bind Second Uncle, no matter how he changed his appearance, he would be exposed in front of Zhou Qing. Moreover, knowing what was on Second Uncle's mind would prevent Zhou Qing from falling for his tricks again.
"Bind Second Uncle!" Zhou Qing spoke aloud.
He then looked at the panel, but there was no change.
As expected, just having a name wasn't sufficient; who knew how many people with the same name existed? Furthermore, he didn't even know if Second Uncle's name was real or fake.
Perhaps binding had to be done in person.
Zhou Qing had no choice but to give up on this idea, casually tidying himself as he prepared to head to Divine Peak. Just then, someone knocked on the courtyard door.
Zhou Qing was puzzled. Upon opening the door, he saw Shi Zhen from Yuqing Peak standing outside, holding a gift box.
Seeing her, Zhou Qing immediately felt embarrassed and hastily said, "Senior Sister Shi, it's really a misunderstanding. No matter how bold I am, I wouldn't..."
"I know!" Shi Zhen quickly interrupted Zhou Qing, looking somewhat embarrassed herself.
"A rumor is just a rumor, I know that in my heart!" Senior Sister Shi said seriously.
If there were doubts, she didn't have any because she knew better.
First, her cultivation level was far higher than Zhou Qing's. As long as Zhou Qing approached her residence, she would detect it immediately.
Second, Zhou Qing himself had spoken first outside, murmuring like he was in a nightmare.
Finally, she had witnessed his condition during his episode, which could not be faked.
Upon reflection, she felt somewhat fearful.
If she had genuinely scared Zhou Qing into madness, the responsibility would be huge.
Given her meticulous nature, this incident might become an unsolvable mental knot, hindering her future cultivation.
Especially since they often saw each other, even hearing others talk about it would likely affect her mindset.
Moreover, due to her, the misunderstanding of Zhou by others had deepened, causing her further guilt.
Thinking about it, perhaps the rumor about Zhou Qing peeping at eighteen outer disciple girls bathing was due to his illness.
"Junior Brother Zhou, I'm really sorry about that night. I didn't know your sleepwalking was so severe. Please accept this small gift!"
Shi Zhen handed the beautifully packaged gift box over, looking apologetic.
Zhou Qing felt even more embarrassed seeing this.
"No, no, Senior Sister Shi, I should be the one apologizing to you. It's good that you don't misunderstand me." Zhou Qing felt flattered and relieved, quickly declining the gift.
After several refusals, Zhou Qing finally accepted the gift.
Shi Zhen pondered for a moment, then said, "It's still early. How about I treat you to a meal at the Jade Dining Hall? Besides apologizing, it might help clear up some misunderstandings."
Jade Dining Hall, located at Sect Leader's Divine Peak, featured food containing spiritual properties. However, unlike the standard kitchens on various peaks, dining at Jade Dining Hall required spending Spirit Stones.
Despite feeling a bit embarrassed, Zhou Qing agreed with Shi Zhen's logic. Dining together might indeed help dispel some misunderstandings.
If someone had really peeped at her bathing, could the two still laugh and eat together afterwards?
This opportunity might just help him shed the "peeping maniac" label.
After repeated invitations, Zhou Qing pretended to decline twice before accepting.
Seeing Shi Zhen's delighted expression, Zhou Qing smiled too.
To be honest, Shi Zhen's enthusiasm might stem from two reasons.
One reason could be guilt, and another might be because of Senior Brother Ghost Mastiff.
As Little Spirit Peak's chief, Ghost Mastiff was not only decisive in action but also had a stern personality.
His deep eyes and chiseled features had a unique charm for girls.
According to Yan, several years ago during a trial task, Ghost Mastiff had saved Shi Zhen's life.
Since then, an imprint of Ghost Mastiff was deeply engraved in Shi Zhen's heart.
Imagine if she scared Ghost Mastiff's junior brother into madness; how could she ever get close to him in the future?
Luckily, Zhou Qing was fine now, so she had to make a good impression.
"Senior Sister, please wait a moment while I change my clothes." Zhou Qing said, then went inside.
Just after changing his clothes, he suddenly thought of something and quietly peeked outside.
Shi Zhen was pacing under the tree.
"I was careless. What if she's Second Uncle pretending to be her again?"
That old guy had no limits, capable of anything. If he tricked Zhou Qing again, who knows what would happen.
But what if this really was Senior Sister Shi? If Zhou Qing didn't go, he had already promised her, and it would be good for his reputation; if he did go, there was a sense of unease.
Seeing the [???] above Shi Zhen's head, Zhou Qing gritted his teeth, changing his strategy and directly binding her.
Soon, the question marks above Shi Zhen's head were replaced by golden characters—[His Little Junior Sister].
Seeing this, Zhou Qing finally felt relieved, then walked out with a smile.
"Sorry to keep you waiting, Senior Sister Shi. Let's go!"
......
As they stepped into Jade Dining Hall, a sense of luxury greeted them.
Starting at the entrance were doors made of rare Purple Gold Nanmu, intricately carved with Dragon and Phoenix Auspicious patterns, each line embedded with bits of Spirit Light Stone.
Above the doorframe hung a plaque carved from a single piece of Warm Jade, with "Jade Dining Hall" written in Spiritual Liquid, exuding an ancient and noble aura.
The floor was paved with precious Star Patterned White Jade, each stone finely polished, radiating a gentle glow.
Overhead was a massive glazed dome, the glass interwoven with Spiritual Qi filaments, casting colorful spots inside the hall as sunlight refracted through.
Additionally, even the dishes and plates were made with Undersea Cold Iron mixed with Mithril, the edges inlaid with a circle of crystals.
The chopsticks were crafted from Spirit Jade, with a small storage Spirit Stone at the top, used for holding special condiments.
In every corner, the place showcased its high-end and luxurious nature.
Of course, many people dined here, ranging from the Sect Leader, elders, and hall masters, down to various disciples. As long as you had Spirit Stones, you could freely order dishes.
Indeed, as Zhou Qing and Shi Zhen entered Jade Dining Hall side by side, the diners inside were astonished.
Hadn't they just heard Zhou Qing was caught peeping at Shi Zhen bathing?
What was going on?
Could the rumors be false?