Watching this scene, Zhou Qing suddenly fell silent.
What’s next is to wait until nightfall, then rendezvous with the Phecda Sect.
If the speculation is correct, the people from the Cangyan Daoist Palace should have set up a trap on the second route.
What they need to do is to delay as much as possible, and when the time is right, find an excuse to retreat.
However, the impending battle made Zhou Qing feel uneasy deep inside.
Perhaps it’s the unknown, or maybe it’s the impersonation of Senior Uncle Gao Xuan, or Elder Jiang Pu guarding the Soul Lamp Tower, among others.
Thinking of this, Zhou Qing suddenly pulled Yan Xiaohu aside and whispered, "I don’t trust Master."
Yan Xiaohu was taken aback, then quickly seemed to understand something, looking excited: "Do you want to secretly visit the Cyan Feather Immortal Sect?"
Seeing Yan Xiaohu’s expression, Zhou Qing was also taken aback.
Something’s not right, you’re very wrong!
Yan Xiaohu met Zhou Qing’s gaze and grinned, eyes flashing with passionate excitement: "We truly are fellow apprentices, even having the same idea. I’m out of money now, and this is a great opportunity to get rich."
"Once we enter the battlefield, it’s easy to pick up Storage Bags, no matter which faction the participants are from. Spirit Stones and pills are crucial strategic resources, and their quantity must be considerable."
Zhou Qing looked at him and asked, "When did you come up with this idea?"
Yan Xiaohu scratched his head and honestly replied: "Just a few moments ago. I was planning to sneak off alone because you, our sect’s treasure, can’t afford any mishap. I wouldn’t dare to take you on such a risk."
"If I were afraid of these things, I would’ve long been a caged bird, strictly protected by the sect, getting whatever I wanted. But that would only make me a flashy, useless waste." Zhou Qing said.
Yan Xiaohu knew Zhou Qing wasn’t afraid of any of this. He explained: "My Nascent Soul enhancement can temporarily raise my level by a small realm. Plus, I have been practicing several powerful Secret Techniques lately, so I can definitely protect myself."
"As long as I don’t draw attention, no one will notice me. And if worse comes to worst, I’ll just call Old Mo. After all, our elders will be there, but if I bring you along, I’m afraid Old Mo will break my legs afterward..."
Zhou Qing said: "Don’t forget, your Withdrawal Drum needs two people to perform."
In reality, he had his own concerns and thoughts on this sudden change of plans.
First of all, the Qian Dafu incident had left a significant impact on him. After all, it’s hard for anyone to see through the minds and schemes hidden behind seemingly harmless faces.
Like Master Xuanji, who seemed like an immortal sage. Who could’ve thought that the Phecda Sect, always maintaining the stability of the five major sects, would be one of the instigators of this war?
His Master and the other senior uncles were his family, and he wouldn’t allow anyone to hurt them.
But what Senior Brother Yan said earlier still bothered him.
What if the Cyan Feather Immortal Sect was also a player in this game?
Were their intentional displays of weakness aimed at reaping the benefits, attacking after the other sects weakened each other?
Second Uncle had previously communicated with Immortal Xuan You because of their old friendship, revealing that the person with Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown was at the Taiqing Sect.
Because of this, during that time, Immortal Xuan You frequently visited, including personally visiting when his Golden Core was shattered.
The person with Three Flowers Gathering at the Crown would definitely achieve the Spirit Severing Realm in the future. As the leader of a sect, she naturally sought self-preservation. But more likely, she worried that the nearby sects might rise up and threaten the Cyan Feather Immortal Sect’s position, or even lead to its eventual downfall.
When faced with a choice between the sect and personal interests, which path do you think she would choose?
If they had to collaborate upon meeting, and she secretly stabbed them in the back, pushing the Taiqing Sect into a desperate situation, what would happen?
At the very least, staying close to her meant he could somewhat gauge her intentions and be safer.
"I must go!" Zhou Qing immediately declared his stance.
Yan Xiaohu saw Zhou Qing’s determined eyes and knew that once he made up his mind, no one could easily change it.
In fact, staying at the sect wasn’t safe for Zhou Qing either. What if the impersonator suddenly had evil intentions?
"Alright, I’ll arrange it!" Yan Xiaohu pondered briefly and then nodded in agreement.
Zhou Qing immediately smiled.
"Brothers united, their sharpness can cut through metal!"
Meanwhile, Lu Yaoyao watched them secretly transmitting messages with a curious expression. She wanted to know too.
But just then, Second Senior Brother He Han came over and whispered a few words in her ear.
After a slight hesitation, Lu Yaoyao followed him and left.
"Niu Guangmo, you handle the matters here at Little Spirit Peak. We’ll head back first!"
Yan Xiaohu gathered Niu Guangmo and the eight other True Disciples, gave some detailed instructions, and then hurriedly left with Zhou Qing.
"I need a set of clothes!" Zhou Qing said.
At that moment, he regretted not learning Second Uncle’s magical Illusion Skills. That way, he wouldn’t have anything to worry about.
Yan Xiaohu also changed his outfit and even wore a mask.
"You should wear one too. After all, we’re going to loot the dead, and if they target us later, it won’t be good!" Yan Xiaohu said.
Zhou Qing was speechless. He had ten broken top-grade fire-attribute Spirit Stones on him; money was not an issue.