Chapter 1609 - 467: Yaoyao, I’m Your Grandpa! (Second Update)

After listening to Yu Yan’s words, a glimmer of understanding flashed in Zhou Qing’s eyes—some rules are merely a facade for appearances.

"That’s exactly right." Yu Yan nodded, but a worry appeared on her brows, "But Zhou, are you really going to fight against seven Supremes for the name of Angel Envoy? It’s too dangerous..."

Zhou Qing gazed deeply at the Token in Yaoyao’s hand: "We’ll see, after all, life is unpredictable."

"I’m not someone fond of killing, but if someone insists on seeking death, they can’t blame me for being ruthless with my sword."

Yu Yan sighed softly: "It’s best to keep your identity as a provisional Angel Envoy under wraps. The Cultivation Realm lacks nothing if not envious maniacs."

She paused and said, "So many wish to attract the attention of those elusive Inspectors yet can’t find doors to open. If they find out, they will immediately want to step on you as their ’famous stepping stone.’

Zhou Qing nodded and said, "Don’t worry, I’m a very low-key person."

Saying that, he wrapped Yaoyao’s soft little body in his arms, conveniently putting away the shimmering Token.

"It’s time to sleep, your grandfather and uncle are coming tomorrow."

"Will they bring gifts?" The little girl’s eyes suddenly lit up, looking elated.

"Of course." Zhou Qing chuckled, "What does Yaoyao want?"

The little one bit her finger in thought, then blossomed into a smile: "As long as it’s from grandfather and uncle, Yaoyao likes it all!"

"You little clever ghost!" He affectionately pinched his daughter’s nose, then smilingly carried her into the inner room.

Yu Yan closed the carved wooden door with a smile and retreated.

...

The night was deep as water, the moonlight passing through the latticed window casting mottled shadows on the bed.

Zhou Qing tucked in the quilt corner, gazing at Yaoyao’s serene sleeping face.

Then, he carefully took out the Soul Nourishing Jade, staring at the curled figure inside, watching with unspeakable tenderness in his eyes.

Afterward, he placed it beside Yaoyao, the Soul Nourishing Jade instantly emitting a faint halo, like gauze and mist.

He then bent over to closely observe his daughter’s brows and eyes.

In the flickering candlelight, he suddenly noticed that this youthful face seemed to lack even a hint of Lu Yaoyao’s charm.

Perhaps due to her unfinished growth, as she’s only four years old now.

However, thinking of this led his mind back to years ago in the Holy Martial Dynasty, when Lu Yaoyao reappeared from the future, speaking those perplexing words.

"Wrong... what’s wrong exactly?" he whispered, "Tell me to be cautious with myself... What does that mean?"

Could it be Yu Yan’s lip-reading was wrong?

Outside, the moonlight was veiled by clouds, instantly darkening the room.

Zhou Qing shook his head, suppressing troublesome thoughts, leaning down to plant a light kiss on Yaoyao’s smooth forehead.

In her dream, the girl smacked her lips and unconsciously burrowed deeper into the covers.

He rose and walked to the table, taking out the Divine Ruins Celestial Palace Token from the Storage Bag to examine it.

The markers for numbers four, five, and seven had remained active these years.

But he and Han Yi hadn’t logged on at all.

Zhou Qing gazed at the violet dot that continually pulsed on the back of the Token, his lips slightly curved, involuntarily letting out a soft chuckle.

——Who knows how Sikong Yan’s simulation of the Desolate Forbidden is progressing now?

After contemplating for a while, he ultimately didn’t activate the Token to enter, opting to store it away once more.

Instead, he took out the Token left by Yue Ming Inspector and carefully studied it.

Would this item, able to autonomously record the Supreme Realm experts he’s slain, also uncover the secret of the Extreme Dao Weapon he holds?

Though previously evaluated once, considering the gravity of the matter, multiple confirmations seemed prudent.

As the night deepened, past midnight, after the [Daily Reflection] refreshed anew, he activated Spiritual Power to thoroughly inspect the Token.

The results remained unchanged.

He exhaled a long breath, finally easing the tension on his brow.

...

As the first rays of sunlight gently brushed across the bed through the window lattice in the morning.

Zhou Yaoyao’s lashes fluttered slightly, slowly opening her sleepy eyes as she let out a long yawn.

Rubbing her eyes, she was just about to turn over and linger a while longer when she suddenly realized several heads were next to her pillow, staring at her in unison.

"Ah!" She jumped in shock, instantly springing up from the covers.

"Yaoyao, I’m your grandpa! Come on, call grandpa!" Shen Juefeng grinned broadly, eyes full of affection.

"Just like my sister, she’s the spitting image! Yaoyao, I’m your uncle, your actual uncle!" Shen Yunzhou leaned in, his tone unable to hide the excitement.

Next to him, Shen Lieyang also looked at her passionately, but a trace of indescribable melancholy flickered in his eyes.

——Because his twin sons had died, his lineage... ultimately came to an end.

Zhou Qing stood side by side with Yu Yan, smiling as they watched.

Little Yaoyao blinked, quickly coming to terms, her little face bursting into a radiant smile, she said crisply: "Yaoyao greets grandpa! Greets uncle!"

"Oh my!" Shen Juefeng was so sweetened by her soft voice, he laughed heartily, lifting the little girl high above his head.

"So obedient! Just like your mother when she was little!" With that, he couldn’t help but give her a kiss on the cheek.

"Grandpa, your beard tickles!" Yaoyao’s little hand pressed against his chin, her face wrinkled in protest.

Shen Juefeng was taken aback, then erupted in a loud laugh.

...

Regarding Zhou Qing becoming the Yue Ming Inspector’s provisional Angel Envoy, he specifically instructed Yu Yan not to disclose it to his father-in-law and the others.

The matter would only add to their anxiety without any benefit.

——Must they injure several Supremes seriously, then let him harvest their lives?

Aside from the issue of whether this action aligns with his heart, even the Inspector Token likely wouldn’t approve of such opportunistic methods.

...

Following that, over the next fortnight, people did not head to other places but stayed resting at the Fifth Tail.

Shen Juefeng’s injuries had healed, and now he was both trying to contact the old man of the Shen Family with Secret Technique, while enjoying familial bliss with little Yaoyao.

At this time, throughout the Fifth Tail, it was filled with fervent resistance from the old Shen Family forces.

These cultivators, though not direct Shen Family, had already dedicated their lives and loyalty.

Especially once the news spread of Zhou Qing slaying the Xiao Family’s Supreme and turning the tide, what little resistance force there was like wildfire, nearly engulfing the entire Fifth Tail territory.

——And this blaze, after Shen Lieyang released the news of the Liu Family and Xiao Family patriarchs being executed, had wholly erupted into a raging fire.

Now, if Shen Juefeng, Shen Lieyang, or Shen Yunzhou were to rally, these scattered forces could instantly coalesce into a new Shen Family battle banner.

But they ultimately did not appear.

The inability to contact Shen Canghai remained a threat hanging over everyone’s heads.

If the patriarch had indeed fallen into the hands of Celestial Phoenix Palace or the Yan Family, these "dead men" revealing themselves would likely quickly become leverage against the old man.

At that time...

If Shen Canghai hands over the upper half of the Inscription Level Cultivation Technique to preserve their lives, what awaits all of them is nothing but a path of silence.