Just as Mo Xingjian had previously guessed, the Holy Martial Dynasty began to publicly announce conspiracy theories about neighboring cultivation countries.
The general content claimed that those cultivators of Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown were from other cultivation countries, and their actions were meant to bring disaster to the east.
Otherwise, who would be so foolish as to choose the breakthrough location in that Desert Sea?
There must have been a thorough investigation beforehand, and such statements were listed one after another.
And those within the Lingyun Mansion area, after searching for a long time, still had not found any trace of the Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown.
Now, with the Holy Martial Dynasty’s announcement, everyone had no choice but to start withdrawing from the area.
The Taiqing Sect also lifted the sect ban, and the disciples were finally able to go out freely and enjoy themselves.
"Brother Zhou, what are you up to?"
On that day, Zhou Qing was enjoying a pleasant sunbath, when Lu Yaoyao walked over with a playful smile, her hands behind her back.
"Why are you here?" Zhou Qing asked after removing the hat covering his face.
Lu Yaoyao laughed cheekily: "Why can’t I be here? It seems that the Body Refining spell is quite good, I can feel your fiery energy. How about we find a place to cool off?"
Zhou Qing nearly fell off his lounger at these words.
No, you little girl, what kind of nonsense are you thinking about every day?
Seeing Zhou Qing’s strange look at her, Lu Yaoyao asked puzzledly: "Why are you looking at me like that? I’m serious, by the way, the lake in the back mountain is cool and pleasant right now; a swim there would be very comfortable."
"So, you meant swimming—" Zhou Qing finally reacted, a bit embarrassed.
Lu Yaoyao still confusedly responded: "What else would it be?"
Thinking for a moment, Zhou Qing found the suggestion quite nice.
It was a good opportunity to test the enhancement effect of his second Nascent Soul, to see if he could really reach a ’like fish in water’ state.
Besides, there might be Ice Soul Ghost Scale Fish in that back mountain lake.
With his current fourth level Lowering Presence skill, maybe the fish would be unwittingly attracted to him.
"What are you two chatting about so happily?" At this moment, Yan Xiaohu’s voice came from next to them.
Lu Yaoyao turned around, puzzled: "Brother Yan, you’re quick, just a moment ago I saw you at the Task Hall."
"Hey, watch your words! Remember, never say a man is quick; it’s the least respect!" Yan Xiaohu said while waving his hand, pretending to be angry.
Seeing this, Lu Yaoyao made a playful face and stuck out her tongue.
But Zhou Qing stared closely at the words displayed above Yan Xiaohu’s head, a slight smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
Because at this moment, the remark above Yan Xiaohu’s head had changed to "Heaven-defying Talented Little One."
The only person who could be referred to as "Little One" was Second Uncle.
But as he recalled, his previous remark was "Extraordinary Talented Little One."
During the success of Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown, there were two notifications; one was from Third Brother, and the other must have been from Second Uncle.
Now, the situation matched perfectly.
Then Zhou Qing turned to Lu Yaoyao, smiling softly and said: "Junior sister Lu, how about we go another day? I suddenly remembered I have something to discuss with Third Brother."
Upon hearing Zhou Qing’s clear intention to send her away, Lu Yaoyao pouted, a bit aggrieved: "I just arrived, fine, you guys chat, remember to use the Identity Token to contact me later."
Lu Yaoyao, not wishing to spoil the mood, seemed to realize they had important matters to discuss and turned to leave.
Meanwhile, Zhou Qing slowly closed his eyes, then took a deep breath, and spoke with a sense of nostalgia: "Oh, the old man’s smell is truly strong, greetings to Senior!"
After expressing his sentiment, Zhou Qing immediately stood up and respectfully bowed to Second Uncle.
Second Uncle stared at Zhou Qing in a daze at first, then instantly lifted his arms and sniffed carefully.
"Damn it, I specially bathed and used some other things to cover it up before coming here, but it still couldn’t fool you, your nose is extraordinary!"
Second Uncle’s face was full of shock.
Zhou Qing just chuckled.
No matter how you change your appearance, as long as the remark remains, you cannot hide from me.
"Can’t help it, it’s my innate talent!" Zhou Qing spoke with a hint of pride.
Second Uncle waved his sleeve, instantly, the surroundings underwent a dramatic change.
They had been at the doorstep just now, but now they were in a chaotic scene, as if stepping into a mysterious, unknown space.
"Today, let me have a good look at that unparalleled Four Flowers Gathering at the Crown!"
Second Uncle’s eyes fixed on Zhou Qing, full of anticipation and excitement, even rubbing his hands in glee.