Ke Chongbo wasn't aware of his elder brother's situation. After telling his parents everything he had seen and heard at Wanxuan Sect, he didn't think further about it.
As for whether his parents would spread matters about Wanxuan Sect, he wasn't worried at all.
When he came over before, his mother had already instructed him that once he arrived on someone else's territory, he must be careful with his words and actions.
His parents were far older than him and far more experienced in dealing with people and worldly affairs. There was no need to worry about them talking nonsense to outsiders.
Besides, they definitely wouldn't dare speak carelessly because Mu Shiyue is a Soul Transformation ancestor!
Before this, Ke Chongbo had been skeptical about the claim that Mu Shiyue is a Soul Transformation ancestor.
But after staying at Wanxuan Sect for this period of time, he was certain.
—Mu Shiyue is definitely a Soul Transformation ancestor!
Only a Soul Transformation ancestor would have such generosity!
Mu Shiyue not only openly demonstrated the method of stir-frying tea without reservation, but also said he could follow along and stir-fry tea himself.
When it came to contracting spirit beasts, she was also completely open, so long as he asked, she would answer.
In addition to that, whatever Xin Jinrui and the other disciples eat, he could eat as well.
Not to mention that the little cubs let him hug and kiss them however he liked.
This was far, far, far too generous!
Ke Chongbo had lived for over twenty years and could be considered well-traveled with a wide circle of acquaintances.
Yet he had never seen any sect this generous!
Even their Changtian Sect treated guests differently depending on circumstances.
Not to mention outsiders, even internally, there's a distinction between outer disciples and inner disciples.
But Wanxuan Sect actually treated everyone the same!
No wonder Xin Jinrui and the others liked and respected Mu Shiyue as their master so much.
However, Ke Chongbo wasn't a disciple of Wanxuan Sect, yet he still received the same treatment. This alone was enough to make him marvel at Mu Shiyue's generosity.
After marveling for a long time, Ke Chongbo finally came to a conclusion.
—This is the grand vision and great magnanimity that only a Soul Transformation ancestor could have!
Ke Chongbo's reverence for Mu Shiyue grew day by day. He lived more and more comfortably at Wanxuan Sect and had practically blended right in.
Although he wasn't Mu Shiyue's disciple, he could join her sect at any time!
He could become the sect's junior disciple!
Unfortunately, no one paid him any attention, and no one agreed.
Mu Shiyue had also said that she would only take six disciples and no more.
Because of this, Ke Chongbo clung to Chu Jingzhuo, "Where's your little junior sister? Why hasn't she shown up for so long?"
When he asked this, there was a hint of concealed anticipation.
If this little junior sister chose to leave the sect, wouldn't that mean he could fill the spot?
After all, Sect Master Mu said she would only take six disciples. If he joined, that would make exactly six!
Chu Jingzhuo glanced at him, understood his little scheme, and felt speechless, "Little junior sister will be back soon. Don't think about it anymore."
"She's coming back soon?!" Ke Chongbo's expression changed drastically. "When?!"
Chu Jingzhuo was busy making talisman paper with his hands and replied perfunctorily, "Soon, I guess. She sent a message earlier saying she'd be back around this time."
Little junior sister had been away for a while already, and everyone missed her.
Moreover, everyone had made great progress recently. They wondered how strong little junior sister was now.
But it didn't matter. Once she came back, they would help her improve.
They're all family, of course they would advance and retreat together.
Hearing Chu Jingzhuo speak so decisively, Ke Chongbo was immediately disappointed.
"Then..."
"There is no 'then.'" Chu Jingzhuo directly shook his head.
Ke Chongbo had been talking back and forth about the same things these past few days. Chu Jingzhuo was already tired of hearing it.
"Oh, what is Xiao Qing doing?" He found an excuse and directly headed toward the back.
"…Wait for me!" Ke Chongbo refused to give up and followed after him.
Very soon, they heard the cries of several cubs, sounding quite excited.
Ke Chongbo felt puzzled. Could it be that Little Tiger Baby and the others were bullying Xiao Qing?
But that didn't seem right either. Sect Master Mu had already said that companions absolutely must not be bullied.
Besides, although Xiao Qing had only been born for a few days, because of the contract, it was growing especially fast, visibly growing a bit larger every day.
In just a few days, Xiao Qing had already reached Qi Refining Stage, about the same strength as Little Tiger Baby and the others.
Moreover, Xiao Qing's body was small, but its movements were nimble.
Little Tiger Baby and the others couldn't bully it either.
When the two sides clashed, it was back and forth.
"Chi-chi-chi-chi…"
The frantic squeaking of a mouse rang out, the sound filled with terror and despair.
When they clearly saw the situation in front of them, Ke Chongbo's eyes widened.
Several cubs had formed a circle, and in the middle was a tiny mouse.
The mouse wasn't very big, about the size of an adult's fist.
However, it looked quite cute. Its ears were round, its fur was golden, a fluffy little ball like a sphere.
It dragged a long tail and was surrounded by several "huge" spirit beasts, almost scared out of its wits.
There were several small pits by its feet, clearly showing that it had tried to escape into the ground but had been caught.
That made sense. Little Tiger Baby and Little Sesame and Ah Lang were large, but once a mouse went underground, they couldn't chase it.
But!
Who said there wasn't a snake here?
Snakes and mice were natural enemies!
Xiao Qing's pair of beautiful black eyes were fixed on the little mouse, watching it intently and leaving it nowhere to escape.
With Xiao Qing present, this mouse had no way out at all.
Moreover, Xiao Qing didn't swallow it in one bite. Instead, it coiled nearby, watching as its companions treated the little mouse like a toy.
"Roar~"
Little Tiger Baby curiously looked at the mouse in front of it, then reached out a paw and poked it.
"Chi—" The little mouse screamed and immediately collapsed onto the ground, completely motionless, as if it had been scared to death.
Little Tiger Baby was startled and retreated two steps, its gaze alert.
Little Sesame, on the other hand, was curious. Looking at this ball-like little thing, it reached out a paw and pushed it.
The little mouse rolled like a ball, rolling under Ah Lang's hoof, and couldn't help letting out a "chi."
"Moo~"
Ah Lang also raised its hoof in surprise and nudged the little mouse away.
It didn't use much force, but in front of it, the little mouse was like a pebble compared to a mountain.
With that nudge, the little mouse rolled away quickly.
"Chi-chi-chi…"
It couldn't even pretend to be dead anymore.
The cubs seemed to have found something fun. One paw, one hoof at a time, they began batting the little mouse around like a toy.
This was much more fun than the leather ball from before!
The leather ball wouldn't scream.
Seeing the little mouse being played with until it was almost at death's door, Chu Jingzhuo hurriedly called out to stop them, "What are you doing?"
The cubs' movements stopped, and the little mouse in the middle was exposed.
Ke Chongbo finally got a clear look at the little thing's appearance. He froze for a moment, then immediately reached out, grabbed it by the tail, and lifted it up.
Once he saw the mouse clearly, his pupils shook violently, "A Treasure-Seeking Mouse?!"