My Five Bigshot Seniors: I am The Most Coddled Junior!-Chapter 108 - 60: Encounter [Second Update]
Zhou Qing looked at Zhang Qi, her eyes red, and she shook her head, stuffing the amulet into Zhang Qi’s embrace, "No, Brother Zhang, if we die, we die together. I will never run away and leave you all behind!"
"Junior Sister Zhou, keep this," Zhang Qi forcibly stuffed the amulet into Zhou Qing’s arms, hesitated for a moment, then his expression suddenly softened a bit, "Qing’er, actually I’ve always liked you. I was planning to ask the Great Elder for your hand after we got out of the Secret Realm, but maybe I won’t have that chance. I hope you can live well."
Zhang Qi’s sudden confession left Zhou Qing completely stunned. She looked at Zhang Qi, her mind blank, and when she came to her senses, her face turned bright red. She wanted to lower her head, but also wanted to see more of Zhang Qi, so she lifted her head again.
"If you want to propose to my master, then you’d better live well. We can definitely survive this!" Zhou Qing looked at Zhang Qi, spoke with determination, put the amulet back into Zhang Qi’s embrace, and then turned to join the battle against the Snow Cloud Leopard.
Zhang Qi was taken aback for a moment, but once he understood Zhou Qing’s meaning, he immediately jumped for joy. If he had been filled with despair moments ago, now he had a strong desire to survive, because only by living could he be with the girl he liked!
Thinking this way, he felt full of energy and joined the battle against the Snow Cloud Leopard.
Si Lin had been watching from the side for a long time without intervening, only making a move when Zhou Qing and the others were about to be overwhelmed.
Zhou Qing and the others only felt a strong Sword Intent, followed by a huge sword light rushing in front of the Snow Cloud Leopard, which was about to attack Zhou Qing but suddenly changed direction in mid-air to avoid the sword light.
When they traced the sword light, they saw Si Lin descending from the sky.
He wore a white robe, his long hair fluttering in the wind, holding a treasure sword, with no expression on his handsome face. His broad sleeves spread with the wind, and sunlight fell from above his head, making him appear like a deity from the Nine Heavens, compelling others to revere him!
Si Lin glanced slightly at Zhang Qi, and Zhang Qi shivered, snapping out of the shock Si Lin had brought.
Zhou Qing, having recognized Si Lin as Gu Qingqing’s senior brother, felt extremely excited upon seeing him, but Si Lin’s demeanor was too aloof, leaving her afraid to approach.
The Snow Cloud Leopard, blocked by Si Lin’s attack, was very angry, but also sensed the danger from Si Lin, reluctant to retreat, it could only glare at Si Lin in anger, continuously pawing the ground with its claws.
"Step back!" Si Lin’s cold voice rang out as he noticed others near the Snow Cloud Leopard who might affect his attack.
Upon hearing him, people from the Wanqing Sect and Wentian Palace immediately retreated to Zhou Qing and Zhang Qi’s side, moving away from the Snow Cloud Leopard.
Si Lin’s eyes flashed with satisfaction before he finally turned his attention to the Snow Cloud Leopard.
His impatience and anger had not yet been vented, and the Snow Cloud Leopard was like a punching bag presented to him, leaving no chance for it to escape, he attacked directly.
"Prisoner Dragon·Heaven Slash!" he shouted in a low voice, lifting the Dragon Capturing Sword high and then bringing it down heavily.
A Sword Qi ten times stronger than before shot out from the tip of the Dragon Capturing Sword, carving a deep mark on the ground as it charged straight at the Snow Cloud Leopard’s face.
The Snow Cloud Leopard was startled and immediately turned to run, but how could it easily evade Si Lin’s attack?
As it ran, the Sword Qi pursued it, moving faster than it could run, catching up with it, and although it managed to avoid critical spots, it was still injured by the Sword Qi.
Si Lin gave it no chance, after one strike, he immediately moved to its front and attacked again.
"Prisoner Dragon Sword!"
With his voice, a bright light burst from the tip of the Dragon Capturing Sword, and then a huge ten-foot-tall phantom appeared in front of the Snow Cloud Leopard, charging at it under its horrified gaze.
"Roar!" the Snow Cloud Leopard let out a painful howl, hit by the light, its body fell heavily to the ground, a long wound from head to tail visible on its body, blood flowing continuously.
It struggled to move, trying to escape, but after crawling a bit, it collapsed on the ground again, finally closing its eyes unwillingly in a pool of blood, losing its breath.
Seeing the Snow Cloud Leopard dead, Si Lin retrieved the Dragon Capturing Sword, glanced at Zhou Qing and the others, and turned to leave. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎
"Young... Master." Zhou Qing didn’t have time to finish her sentence before Si Lin’s figure disappeared, leaving her with a sense of loss, closing her mouth.
"Qing’er, do you know that gentleman just now?" Zhang Qi walked up to Zhou Qing, looking in the direction Si Lin had left, and asked.
"He is the senior brother of Young Master Rong and Miss Gu." Zhou Qing turned to him, her tone full of reverence.
Zhang Qi was a little surprised but thinking about Si Lin’s amazing swordsmanship and high cultivation just now, he felt it was fitting!
"Qing’er, just now the thing you promised me, I..." Compared to Si Lin’s identity, Zhang Qi was more eager to confirm Zhou Qing’s feelings, nervously watching Zhou Qing, afraid he had misunderstood.
Zhou Qing immediately lowered her head in embarrassment, speaking very softly, "Wouldn’t that have to wait until the Secret Realm is over?"
Zhang Qi was close to Zhou Qing, and although her voice was soft, he still heard it. He immediately grabbed Zhou Qing’s hand joyfully, "Rest assured, once we leave the Secret Realm, I will go to the Great Elder to propose."
Zhou Qing was startled by Zhang Qi, raised her head, and saw Zhang Qi’s face and his deeply affectionate eyes. Everything around seemed to disappear, and her eyes could only see Zhang Qi’s face. She suddenly smiled and nodded.
She didn’t know how beautiful her smile looked to Zhang Qi at this moment, making him unable to resist indulging in it.
...
The Secret Realm is vast. Even though the mountain didn’t seem far, once you actually start the journey, you will realize it’s much farther than expected.
Si Lin and Zhuo Tingqiu had been traveling for two days and still had a considerable distance to go to reach the mountain. It’s already the fourth day since they entered the Secret Realm, and they hadn’t received any news about Gu Qingqing and the others.
On the road, they encountered some people, but none they recognized, so they didn’t bother and continued their journey.
Along the way, to sharpen Zhuo Tingqiu, Si Lin had fewer opportunities to act, mainly letting Zhuo Tingqiu take action while he provided support. With the dense Spiritual Energy in the Secret Realm, Zhuo Tingqiu’s strength had improved significantly in just four days. If he stayed in the Secret Realm for a month, he felt he might reach the Peak of the sixth stage in his cultivation!
After killing a demon beast at the Peak of the sixth stage, Zhuo Tingqiu meditated to restore his Spiritual Power and heal himself, while Si Lin stood guard beside him.
Feeling his Spiritual Power completely restored to its peak state, Zhuo Tingqiu stood up, ready to speak to Si Lin, when he saw Si Lin making a silencing gesture at him. He quickly closed his mouth, and Si Lin pointed upwards at the trees; he understood immediately, and together with Si Lin, jumped onto the trees, using the leaves to conceal their figures, watching through the gaps in the foliage below.
The first to appear before them were Xiang Yunkai and Jiang Yingshi. The two were arguing as they walked, their voices somewhat loud, which was what Si Lin had heard and why he gestured Zhuo Tingqiu to remain silent.
Seeing the pair, Si Lin and Zhuo Tingqiu exchanged glances, both a bit surprised, but they did not move.
Next, they saw Guan Chenbo and a few others, raising their brows involuntarily.
When Yue Zhao and Yun Ran appeared, both Si Lin and Zhuo Tingqiu felt a thrill of excitement and couldn’t help but jump down from the tree.
"Who is there?"
Xiang Yunkai and Jiang Yingshi, walking at the front, sensed someone’s presence, quickly drew their weapons, and shouted coldly, warily watching Si Lin and Zhuo Tingqiu.
"Senior Brother Nan! Zhuo Tingqiu!" Yun Ran, alerted by Xiang Yunkai’s voice, looked over. Upon realizing it was Si Lin and Zhuo Tingqiu, she called out in delight.
Yue Zhao was also a bit surprised to see Si Lin and Zhuo Tingqiu. He thought it would take more time to encounter others, but here they were, with Si Lin and Zhuo Tingqiu.
"Second brother!" Si Lin landed in front of Yue Zhao, unable to hide his joy.
"Brother Yue, Yun Ran!" Zhuo Tingqiu looked at Yue Zhao and Yun Ran with equal excitement, unable to suppress his smile.
"Third brother." Yue Zhao showed a true smile unlike his usual expression, looking at Si Lin.
"Senior Brother Nan, Zhuo Tingqiu, why are you here?" Yun Ran looked at them and saw that apart from Zhuo Tingqiu’s slightly dirty clothes, they were both fine, unable to resist asking curiously.
"We thought we could meet others by heading to the mountain at the Secret Realm Center, so we were traveling in this direction. We just killed a Liger and were resting," Zhuo Tingqiu, uncharacteristically not bickering with Yun Ran, spoke with sheer happiness, his smile never faltering, "And you?"
"Us too, I met Brother Yue on the road, and he saved me, so we’ve been traveling together," Yun Ran was also very happy, unusually not criticizing Zhuo Tingqiu and shared her own experience.
"Second brother, have you not been able to contact Geng Geng either?" Si Lin asked Yue Zhao.
Upon mentioning Gu Qingqing, Yue Zhao’s smile faded slightly as he nodded, "I calculated they’d appear near that mountain, hence our direction."
Upon hearing this, Si Lin’s expression also grew slightly subdued, nodding with a hint of loss, "In that case, let’s travel together."
The Secret Realm is quite dangerous, even Si Lin couldn’t guarantee safe passage to the Secret Realm Center. Traveling with Yue Zhao and the others would undoubtedly be safer.
Yue Zhao shared similar thoughts with Si Lin, both having adventurous spirits in their bones, yet aware of their worries over certain individuals, making self-preservation essential.
The two exchanged a glance, knowing they both thought about Gu Qingqing, and smiled together.
Jiang Yingshi and the others were eager for more company. Knowing that Si Lin was Yue Zhao’s junior brother with strong abilities, they welcomed the idea of traveling together. Hence, after taking a break together, they embarked on their journey together.
