Chapter 109
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Chapter 109: Qiu Zhang’s Sensitive Heart
Ling Qi was experiencing the most critical phase of his enlightenment. Yuan Qi explained that advancing to the Nascent Soul stage depended on whether a lightning tribulation would occur within the next two days. Unlike Kui Bi’s previous advancement, Ling Qi was directly skipping levels to reach Nascent Soul through sudden enlightenment, making the process even more challenging. To prevent external disturbances, You You had to seal off the main hall’s surroundings for his safe cultivation.
With Ling Qi occupied, all sect affairs suddenly fell onto You You. She now understood how overloaded Ling Qi had been—he’d always handled even the most important matters efficiently before simply reporting to her. The sheer volume of daily tasks shocked her: resource distribution between peaks, financial records, and endless minor issues.
The specialized needs of each disciple group overwhelmed her—Alchemy Masters required rare herbs, Talisman Masters needed special paper, Formation Masters sought specific devices, and Spellcasters demanded progress checks. Ling Qi used to compile streamlined reports, but now You You drowned in raw data from each peak. Even with Yuan Qi’s help, the paperwork mountain left her baffled. She marveled at how Ling Qi managed this daily while still cultivating—what kind of superhuman was he?
"Follow previous protocols for urgent matters. Delay non-critical issues until Ling Qi returns," You You instructed a reporting disciple, massaging her temples.
"Yes, sect master!" The disciple placed another stack before her. "Last month’s Alchemy Master report on elixir success rates and Spiritual Plants consumption—Elder Ling requested this compilation."
"More?!" You You stared at the new pile atop her existing paperwork. Her shoulders slumped in defeat.
The disciple timidly added, "This is only half. The rest arrives tonight…"
"…" Just kill me now.
As You You considered calling reinforcements, another disciple rushed in. "Sect master! Master Qiu shut down the training hall at Third Peak! He vows to stop teaching!"
"What?!" You You jerked upright. "Qiu Zhang? Our most dedicated instructor? Didn’t he have the new disciples’ basic course today?"
"A disciple’s cultivation deviation angered him," the disciple explained. "He’s barred everyone from the hall."
You You’s temple throbbed. Why did crises always cluster?
"You should investigate," Yuan Qi suggested calmly from behind documents stacked twice her height. Despite the workload, he remained composed. "Qiu Zhang’s extreme reaction suggests crossed boundaries."
Nodding, You You grabbed some files and followed the disciple.
Inside Third Peak’s training hall, a crimson-glowing residual soul zipped through the air like an angry firework, shouting "Outrageous! Unforgivable!" The Soul Nurturing Array had strengthened Qiu Zhang’s soul—his form now clearly humanoid amidst swirling fire spiritual energy.
Spotting You You, he shot over indignantly. "Sect master! Punish these insolent disciples! How can I teach if they mock my life’s work?!"
"Stop buzzing around—you’re giving me vertigo!" You You rubbed her forehead. "Explain properly. What happened?"
Qiu Zhang thrust a paper at her, multiple lines circled angrily in red. "Look! Chapter Three of my Qiu Zhang Technique—the Yu Xin Sword’s heart method! That fool wrote…"
You You examined the familiar-looking text. The disciple’s notes suggested environmental adaptability: "When fire spiritual energy is scarce, adjust sword moves to surroundings—water becomes ice, forests channel wood energy, earth elements through stone…"
"Blasphemy!" Qiu Zhang’s soul rippled like stormy waves. "My technique requires fire spiritual energy! That final line—" He jabbed at the page, quivering, "This brat claims my sword moves are limited by spiritual roots and advises me to revise my technique! My perfected work spanning millennia—flawless!"
…So the great Master Qiu threw a tantrum because a student critiqued his legacy?
