After staying for a few days, they left on the giant spaceship.
That night, Zhou Qing sat cross-legged, with Yin Yang Qi swirling around him. As his momentum continuously increased, the pressure spread out like tides.
At this moment, his Spiritual Power surged like a raging river, and the Golden Core within his Dantian was more dazzling than ever.
In an instant, a more powerful momentum erupted from within Zhou Qing, the light was so brilliant that it was impossible to look directly at him.
As Zhou Qing formed Seals with his hands, the momentum quickly restrained until it returned to calm.
"It took a month, but I have finally fully recovered. As expected, I also successfully broke through to the late stage of the Golden Core Realm!"
Zhou Qing slowly opened his eyes and looked at the slightly dim Top-Grade Spirit Stone in his hand, unable to contain his joy.
Immediately, he formed Seals with both hands quickly and chanted. As he cast the Spell, a faint halo slowly emanated from his body.
This halo, like a veil, enveloped him, and the originally strong and sharp aura around him began to fade away.
It was replaced by a peaceful and ordinary aura.
"The ’Void Realm Dharma Aspect’ is truly marvelous, luckily my comprehension talent is exceptional now!"
After finishing all this, Zhou Qing seemed to revert to his original form and once again became the ’wastrel’ without any Spiritual Power.
The Third Senior Brother hadn’t left seclusion yet, but it should be soon. Looking at the books on the table, Zhou Qing made a decision in his heart.
When the day broke, Zhou Qing sought out Niu Guangmo and asked him to take him to the Golden Sun Peak.
There was no other choice, as he was now a ’mortal,’ and the distance between the two peaks was not something that could be easily covered. If he had to walk, who knew when he would arrive.
"Greetings, Master Gao!" Zhou Qing held his book and saluted Gao Xuan.
Gao Xuan smiled faintly, "Finished reading?"
"Finished. I’ve learned a lot, so I would like to borrow more books from you this time," Zhou Qing said gratefully.
Gao Xuan seemed a bit surprised as he looked at Zhou Qing but didn’t say much. After a brief consideration, he began selecting suitable books for him.
In the meantime, Zhou Qing took the opportunity to glance around, trying to identify any special items.
Soon, he saw a rattle drum placed on a cushion under the tea table by the window.
He was puzzled momentarily.
This item seemed as out of place as the Gu Insect Jar he had seen on the desk last time.
Seizing the chance when Gao Xuan wasn’t paying attention, Zhou Qing slowly moved closer and identified it.
[Rattle Drum: This is a rattle drum handmade by a father for his daughter, Nannan. Unfortunately, it now serves as a memento, accompanying him.]
Seeing the information, Zhou Qing narrowed his eyes.
It was clear that the ’father’ referred to Gao Xuan before him, but the true Master Gao never had a Dao partner, let alone a daughter.
’Nannan’ typically refers to a child’s nickname, but who knew how long the Gao Xuan before him had replaced the real Master Gao.
That he still keeps the rattle drum as a memento can only mean one thing: his daughter is dead!
Thinking this, Zhou Qing furrowed his brows.
Could it be that he came for revenge? Did someone from the Taiqing Sect kill his daughter?
Was it another Peak Master or the original Master Gao himself?
Of course, it might not be for revenge; there might be other reasons.
"What are you thinking about? So lost in thought!" Gao Xuan’s voice suddenly sounded beside him, snapping Zhou Qing back to reality.
Seeing the gentle expression on Gao Xuan’s face, Zhou Qing quickly took the books and smiled, "Nothing, just that the scent of the books is really quite pleasant sometimes."
"If you find it pleasant, come to the Golden Sun Peak more often. You can read these books as you like!" said Gao Xuan.
Zhou Qing thanked him again, chatted briefly, and then took his leave.
Outside, Niu Guangmo was waiting and flew Zhou Qing back to the Little Spirit Peak using Sword Control.
"Master Gao’s identity indeed needs to be unraveled little by little to figure it out!"
Zhou Qing thought to himself.
As soon as he returned home, he saw Yan Xiaohu, brimming with energy, eagerly greeting them in the courtyard.
"Third Senior Brother!"
The two hurriedly dismounted and looked delighted.
Yan Xiaohu even threw a Storage Bag to Niu Guangmo, "Old Niu, gather the brothers, we’re heading to Jade Dining Hall tonight."
Niu Guangmo immediately understood and excitedly said, "Boss, since you broke through to the Nascent Soul Realm, this treat must be on me. I’ll go call everyone right away."
After saying that, he ran off in a flash.
"You should at least pay me back!" Yan Xiaohu yelled after him.
Zhou Qing also beamed, "Congratulations, Third Senior Brother, and many happy returns."
Yan Xiaohu placed his hands on his hips and laughed heartily, but soon, he sensed a burst of late Golden Core Realm aura.
His smile froze instantly as he looked at Zhou Qing in disbelief.
Zhou Qing merely nodded slightly.
Yan Xiaohu rolled his eyes, "My good mood for the entire day is gone. I mean, I used... never mind, forget it, Old Niu, stop right there, we’re not having this meal anymore..."
Without another word, Yan Xiaohu rushed after him.
At the Jade Dining Hall!
In the largest private room, everyone was beaming, continuously toasting Yan Xiaohu.
Yan Xiaohu was genuinely happy from the bottom of his heart, and as he drank more, he boasted even more.