“That works too. With your current Cultivation, you can only refine third-tier Medicinal Pills. When your Cultivation reaches the fourth-tier Spirit Origin Realm, come back to the Alchemy Room. This is the Pill Formula for the fourth-tier Spirit Origin Pill; take it and familiarize yourself with it first.” Elder Tang handed Qin Chu a Pill Formula. Although he really wanted Qin Chu to stay in the Alchemy Room and Cultivate Alchemy with him, he also understood that Qin Chu’s talent in Cultivation was even more astonishing, and he couldn't let Cultivating the Dao of Alchemy hinder the improvement of his Cultivation.
Bowing to Elder Tang, Qin Chu left the Alchemy Room and then headed to Mo Daozi’s pavilion.
“How is your Alchemy Cultivation progressing?” Mo Daozi asked, looking at Qin Chu.
“It’s going well; I can already refine third-tier True Origin Pills,” Qin Chu replied.
“I didn’t realize your talent in the Dao of Alchemy was quite good, kid. However, I must remind you of a few things: in your future Cultivation path, the Dao of Alchemy can be an aid, but it must not affect the improvement of your Cultivation,” Mo Daozi reminded Qin Chu.
Qin Chu nodded, “Disciple will always remember that.”
“Good, you know. Why aren’t you leaving yet? What are you waiting for?” Mo Daozi wondered when Qin Chu didn’t leave.
“Disciple plans to leave the Sect for a period of time. First, to visit the place I once lived, and second, to go to Heavenly Fragrance Valley to communicate with Ziluan. Disciple does not wish for her and Qian Lingwu to fight to the death,” Qin Chu said, explaining that he had come to bid farewell.
“Why shouldn’t they fight? Do you still have a stance?” Mo Daozi glared at Qin Chu.
Qin Chu shook his head, “Elder Mo, you are too agitated. Think carefully: if Ziluan weren’t occupying Heavenly Fragrance Valley, then the three major Sects would definitely take over Heavenly Fragrance Valley. Taking over Heavenly Fragrance Valley means obtaining Heavenly Fragrance Grass. If they have contact with outside forces, these resources belonging to our region will flow out. Even if they don’t flow out, the rise of their three Sects poses a crisis for our Azure Cloud Sect. And Qian Lingwu cannot be harmed, because she represents the Qian Dynasty in resisting the invasion of outside forces. Without her to hold the fort, can the Qian Dynasty still resist foreign forces?”
“You’ve become quite clever, kid. I was indeed a bit too agitated. You are very right; an unstable region here is not beneficial to our Azure Cloud Sect. It’s best if Qian Lingwu and Ziluan don’t have problems, but can you manage it?” Mo Daozi was a smart man; as soon as Qin Chu explained the reason, he understood the stakes involved.
“Ziluan should give me some Face! I think Qian Lingwu will too. I’ll try my best to mediate, and besides, I want to see the outside world,” Qin Chu said.
Mo Daozi looked at Qin Chu, “You’ve been working hard; the Azure Cloud Sect owes you. Come back quickly. In half a year, before the Four Great Sects competition, a celestial phenomenon of seven stars aligning will appear. At that time, this Elder can deduce clues about your background for you.”
Upon hearing Mo Daozi’s words, Qin Chu’s body trembled. Why had he come to the Azure Cloud Sect? Why had he Cultivated so diligently? It was all to find his true identity.
“Go!” Mo Daozi waved his hand at Qin Chu. He understood Qin Chu’s aspirations. He could have suppressed this matter to keep Qin Chu stable, but he couldn't bring himself to act against his conscience, and he also knew the pain in Qin Chu’s heart.
Leaving Mo Daozi’s pavilion, Qin Chu went to the Utility Disciple Courtyard on the main peak, called for the head of the Utility Disciples, and gathered all the Utility Disciples for a meeting.
This was the first time Qin Chu had asserted himself as the leader of the Utility Disciples.
With Qin Chu’s words, all the Utility Disciples quickly gathered.
“We are Utility Disciples, but are we inferior to official Disciples?” Qin Chu asked.
“No!” the Utility Disciples roared.
Who would dare say Utility Disciples were inferior now? Qin Chu, a Utility Disciple, completely dominated Outer Sect Disciples and Inner Sect Disciples, and even Core Disciples found it hard to match his sharpness. This was a fact.
“Actually, there is still a slight difference. The difference is in aptitude and talent. They can become official Disciples, while we are Utility Disciples. Apart from some unexpected factors, the vast majority is because our aptitude is not enough, and we admit this. Aside from this, what else are we lacking? Nothing. In terms of personality and dignity, everyone is the same. If aptitude is lacking, then compensate with diligence and effort. I believe in you all! Now, line up and come to me to receive some Medicinal Pills. There aren’t many, but they are enough for you to get started. Once you embark on the path of Cultivation, the rest is up to yourselves,” Qin Chu said.
“Leader, we don’t have points!” one of the Utility Disciples at the front said.
“No points needed. These Medicinal Pills are mine, not the Sect’s. Just take them and Cultivate,” Qin Chu took out a batch of Qi Gathering Pills and distributed them.
After distributing the Medicinal Pills, Qin Chu waved his arm at the Utility Disciples of the main peak, encouraging everyone, and then left. He felt that he might rarely come to this Utility Disciple Courtyard in the future, as there were no longer any ties.
Returning to Bamboo Forest Peak, Qin Chu gathered the Utility Disciples, said a few words, and then left all the Qi Gathering Pills he had to Er Pang and Bai Yu, asking them to take good care of the Utility Disciples of Green Bamboo Peak. Then he left Green Bamboo Peak, or more accurately, left the Azure Cloud Sect.
After leaving the Azure Cloud Sect, Qin Chu hired a beast carriage in the city and returned to the area where he had once lived to take a look.
Arriving at the place where he had lived for more than ten years, Qin Chu found that everything was still the same. The old man hadn’t returned, and the grave hadn’t been touched by anyone.
Somewhat disappointed, Qin Chu took the beast carriage and headed towards the Heavenly Fragrance Valley area. With the beast carriage for travel, he could still Cultivate Origin Qi through meditation, and he wasn't short of the gold and silver needed to hire the carriage.
Since his debut, Qin Chu had killed several opponents and acquired many spoils of war. Not to mention ordinary gold and silver, he had accumulated a lot of Cultivation resources.
In less than ten days, Qin Chu arrived at the outer area of Heavenly Fragrance Valley.
Qin Chu dismissed the beast carriage because the area ahead was blockaded by the Four Great Sects—or rather, the Three Great Sects. Traveling by beast carriage would make him easily discovered.
When night fell, Qin Chu arrived at the area where Ziluan had led him out, which was the unblocked neutral zone between the Blood Saber Sect and the Wolf King Hall. He passed through the blockade and entered the Heavenly Fragrance Valley area.
After crossing the blockade, Qin Chu felt a bit more at ease. He now knew there was a neutral zone; otherwise, he truly wouldn't have been able to enter.
Force his way in? Qin Chu couldn't do that. The forces stationed there by the Three Great Sects were much stronger than him and could chop him into minced meat.
After traveling for a while, Qin Chu reached the interior of Heavenly Fragrance Valley, arriving at Ziluan’s area. Before Qin Chu even reached the cave where Ziluan rested, Ziluan appeared.
Seeing Qin Chu, Ziluan’s Face was full of joy, “Qin Chu, why are you here?”
“I missed you, so I came to see you. Has anyone bothered you recently?” Qin Chu asked.
“No, besides people from the Qian Dynasty, no one else knows I’m here. The major Sects are currently guarding against each other and haven’t considered the situation here. Your Cultivation has improved well!” Ziluan led Qin Chu to the cave.
“It’s alright. This time I came, besides seeing you, I also have some things to tell you!” At the entrance of the cave, Qin Chu sat down on a bluestone.