C25 (1/2)

Inside the purple Profound Stone's secret room.

Sensing that the strange phenomenon caused by Song Zixuan's spirit awakening had been suppressed, Zhou Qing's tightly clenched hands finally relaxed.

Letting out a breath of foul air, he looked at the door of the secret room with a hint of gratitude in his eyes.

Opening Spirit Pith's Heaven and Earth phenomenon was extremely shocking, and could only be suppressed by powerful Mages. Zhou Qing originally wanted to forcefully awaken the Cursed Spirit, but the phenomenon suddenly disappeared.

There was no need to think about it. It was definitely Sui Baifeng who had done the deed, so it could be considered as him owing her a huge favor.

Recollecting her thoughts, Zhou Qing quickly turned to look at Song Zixuan. At this moment, the latter's tightly shut eyes suddenly trembled, as if she was about to wake up.

Seeing this, a smile finally appeared on Zhou Qing's face.

This girl had survived. As long as she woke up, she would be a heaven's pride level expert with a ninth grade spirit bone. In the entire Profound Sky Continent, she would be the number one genius!

”Big brother Zhou Qing …” Did I succeed? ”

Song Zixuan's beautiful eyes finally opened slowly, and when she saw Zhou Qing sweating profusely, she asked in a low, nervous voice.

In order to help her open her spirit, Song Zixuan clearly knew how much Zhou Qing had paid in silence. If she failed this time, even she would feel sorry for Zhou Qing's sacrifice.

”Yes, I succeeded.”

Zhou Qing walked up and gently stroked Song Zixuan's smooth and smooth long hair, smiling as he nodded: ”From today onwards, you will officially embark on the path of cultivation. With your grade nine Heavenly Spirit Bone talent, you will soon surpass me.”

He knew that this girl had always wanted to cultivate. Her biggest dream was to one day cultivate successfully and help him wash away his grievances.

Hearing this, a happy smile finally appeared on Song Zixuan's nervous face.

Looking at the young girl's smiling face, Zhou Qing's nervousness dissipated. As the warmth flowed through his body, a heavy sense of responsibility rose up within him.

Before, he did everything alone, carefree and unrestrained. However, from now on, there would be an additional bond and concern for him.

Even if I have to risk my life and gamble everything, I have to protect this girl!

Zhou Qing swore to himself in his heart.

As the spirit energy surged, Zhou Qing dried his clothes that had been drenched in sweat and opened the door to the secret room. He was prepared to first bring Song Zixuan back to the inn and pass on the < Immortal Cultivation Ceremony > to her.

Although Zhou Qing was currently training in the 'Ten Thousand Spirit Codex', he was the Mystic Heaven Continent's previous number one genius. His attainment in the 'Immortal Cultivation Ceremony' had long since reached perfection, so it wasn't difficult for him to guide Song Zixuan's cultivation.

Creak.

The door to the secret room slowly opened. The instant Zhou Qing stepped out, he saw Sui Baifeng leaning against the corridor, smiling at the two of them.

”Success?”

”I succeeded. I still need to thank Sister Feng for her help.”

Previously, when she had helped to suppress the mysterious phenomenon, it was as if she was fighting a White Phoenix. The other party must have also realized that Song Zixuan was a Grade Nine Heavenly Spirit Bone. Therefore, Zhou Qing did not try to hide it from her.

”Young Master Song, I want to talk to little sister Zi Xuan, is that okay?”

She added, ”Don't worry. If I wanted to harm someone, there would have been no need to suppress the phenomenon.”

Zhou Qing nodded as he heard this.

Song Zixuan possessed a Grade Nine Heaven Spirit Bone. She was a cultivation genius that was hard to come by in a hundred years. No matter which force it was, they would all have the idea of absorbing her. Naturally, the same was true for the Wan An Chamber of Commerce.

However, Zhou Qing didn't think that Song Zixuan would agree. He was very clear on just how much this girl relied on him.

The secret room opened, and Sai Baifeng walked in with Song Zixuan. Zhou Qing was leaning against the door, patiently waiting.

After about two incense sticks of time, the two of them walked out hand in hand. Zhou Qing looked up and found that Song Zixuan's eyes were red, as if she had been crying.

”Brother Evergreen, I …”

Song Zixuan walked up, her tone hesitant, as if she wanted to say something. Zhou Qing did not urge her, and waited for her to speak.

This girl's face was full of hesitation. After a moment, she gritted her teeth, seemingly having made some sort of decision. Her eyes became firm, and she gently tugged at Zhou Qing's sleeve.

”Big brother Evergreen, I wish to join the company.”

Zhou Qing frowned slightly as he looked at Sai Baifeng. He didn't know what the latter had said to Song Zixuan that would force her to make such a decision.

Seemingly sensing Zhou Qing's thoughts, Song Zixuan said softly, ”Sister Feng told me that as long as I join a merchant guild, I would no longer have to worry about cultivation resources. I would be able to become a Spiritual Master as fast as possible.”

”In order to help me awaken my spirit, you risked your life to fight with others outside. Even though you didn't say anything, I still know about it.”

”I don't want to be a burden to you, I don't want you to spend your life protecting me …” ”Evergreen, you carry too many things. If I join the Wan-An Chamber of Commerce, you don't have to be so tired …”

Song Zixuan's eyes reddened slightly as she softly spoke each word.

Zhou Qing was stunned.

All along, he had treated Song Zixuan as his own sister and did everything he could to become stronger. Besides taking revenge, he also wanted to protect her from harm.

However, he had forgotten that to Song Zixuan, he was also this little girl's only relative. He was also bathing in blood and fighting outside, so Song Zixuan would not even think about eating. She was afraid, afraid that she would fall.

”Brother Evergreen, I want to become stronger as soon as possible until I can fight alongside you. I won't be a burden to you anymore.” Song Zixuan's beautiful eyes were filled with tears as her voice trembled, ”I have already lost my grandfather. I cannot lose you again.”

Zhou Qing's heart trembled.

”Have you really decided?” Zhou Qing took a deep breath and asked.

He finally understood.

Even though he had a lot of experience and was also able to guide Song Zixuan in her cultivation, the amount of cultivation resources he could provide her was pitifully small when compared to that of the Wan An Merchant Guild.