Chapter 88

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Chapter 88: Returning to the Zhen Yan Sect

Qiu Zhang’s ruins lay in complete ruins; the entire palace had collapsed into rubble. Fortunately, the teaching materials remained intact. With Qiu Zhang guiding them, the two dug through debris and soon gathered stacks of materials. True to his word, Qiu Zhang had collected cultivation techniques covering various disciplines, especially excelling in his specialties of Weaponry Masters and sword cultivation.

Most treasures and magical tools he’d hoarded were destroyed by the Chili Sword. But such losses meant little—with proper skills, rebuilding better tools was possible.

The pair spent a full day collecting every last manual before rushing back to the Zhen Yan Sect. Ling Qi gaped at their swift return—under a month since departing for North Ridge! His initial concern about possible mishaps vanished when You You dumped a mountain of cultivation technique books before him.

“This… this many?!” Ling Qi blurted. Ruins of fallen cultivators usually held limited legacies, often single-path techniques. But this pile clearly contained multiple disciplines!

“The ruin’s owner loved collecting,” You You shrugged, gesturing at the heap. “Organize these, store them in a dedicated building, and let disciples borrow freely. Make extra copies of popular ones.”

“Free access?!” Ling Qi stared. Top-tier techniques were normally restricted even to core disciples in other sects. Yet she wanted open access?

“Obviously!” You You nodded. “Why else gather these? We’re all brothers here—progress together!”

Ling Qi hesitated, then warmed at her sincerity. How rare to find a sect master so selflessly devoted to her disciples! Still, he cautioned, “But their cultivation levels and comprehension vary. Without guidance—”

“We’ve got teachers!” she interrupted.

“What?”

“Oh right,” she added casually, “I hired a teacher too.”

Before Ling Qi could react, she tapped her guardian beasts bag. A white flash later, a half-bodied elderly soul floated out.

“Residual soul?!” Ling Qi recoiled.

The soul bowed politely. “Greetings! I’m Qiu Zhang.”

“He’s the ruin’s master who donated these,” You You explained. “Our new gold-ranked teacher!”

Ling Qi: “……”

Teacher? A residual soul? She looted the ruins AND its owner?! And why from a guardian beasts bag?!

As Ling Qi’s mind short-circuited, You You shoved a jade plaque into his hand. “This holds his soul. Carry it—he’s your personal grandpa now.”

“……” Why wasn’t he in the plaque earlier?! Did Wen Ze’s beast know about this?!

“His soul’s weak after millennia,” she continued. “Ask Yuan Qi about soul-nurturing methods. Charge expenses to the sect—employee benefits.”

Dazed, Ling Qi numbly noted Qiu Zhang’s enthusiasm. The soul eyed Ling Qi’s golden spiritual roots and Golden Core cultivation with approval.

“When do we start teaching?” Qiu Zhang pressed.

Snapping into professionalism, Ling Qi bowed. “Honored elder, let’s first strengthen your soul.”

Qiu Zhang beamed. Extending his existence meant more time teaching—You You’s consideration touched him.

“By the way,” he asked, “You You’s clearly esteemed here. Is she an elder? What’s her cultivation level?”

Ling Qi stared. “She’s our celestial maiden sect master!”

“WHAT?!!”

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Since when do celestial maidens personally raid ruins, battle divine swords, and recruit souls?!

Are you kidding me?!