Qin Chu had already studied the Pill Formula for the Spirit Origin Pill, and now it was time for the final step of Alchemy.
Under the guidance of Master Tang, Qin Chu spent over half an hour refining a batch of Spirit Origin Pills.
"The quality is a bit lacking, but this is your first batch of Tier 4 Medicinal Pills, so this quality is already very commendable. Continue to refine them. Stop when you can produce High Grade ones," Master Tang assigned Qin Chu another task.
There were many Medicinal Pill Materials in the Pill Room, so Qin Chu refined them at will.
After refining three batches, by evening, he had successfully refined High Grade Spirit Origin Pills.
"Qin Chu, I truly wish I could keep you in the Pill Room, but I can't. That would hinder your progress, and Elder Mo wouldn't allow it," Master Tang sighed.
Qin Chu smiled at Master Tang, "Qin Chu will come often."
Master Tang waved his hand at Qin Chu, "Alright, go back! Figure out a way to get a Pill Furnace for yourself, and don't let your Alchemy skills go to waste."
After leaving the Pill Room, Qin Chu felt he really needed to get a Pill Furnace. Without one, he couldn't perform Alchemy. However, what he was anxious about now was to quickly research Sword Origin Qi and Sword Body, because in not too long, he would have to participate in the Four Sects' competition, and he would also soon receive clues about his background.
Returning to the miscellaneous courtyard of Green Bamboo Peak, Qin Chu began to Cultivate, Cultivating Sword Origin Qi and the Sword Body.
As he Cultivated, Qin Chu discovered a problem: the unnamed Cultivation Technique taught to him by the old man and the Cultivation of the Sword Body overlapped in their effects.
After carefully sensing it, Qin Chu felt that with Sword Origin Qi, Cultivating the Sword Body using Sword Origin Qi was more suitable than the unnamed Cultivation Technique. Another point was that the Cultivation of the Sword Body had a complete system, with clear distinctions like Tier 4 Sword Body, Tier 5 Sword Body, and so on. After all, the unnamed Cultivation Technique was orally passed down by the old man; its greatest help to him was in laying a foundation, similar to the Heavenly Origin Art.
Qin Chu sighed. Qin Chu gave up Cultivating the unnamed Cultivation Technique; there was no other way, but he was still very grateful for the unnamed Cultivation Technique in his heart.
Qin Chu's life stabilized. Every day, he stayed by the cliff to Cultivate. With Spirit Origin Pills and his hard work, Qin Chu's Cultivation level rose rapidly.
This day, just as Qin Chu had seen off Liu Xue, who had come to visit him, Luo Zhen arrived.
"Sect Master, please sit!" Qin Chu invited Luo Zhen to sit down.
"You've been in seclusion, diligently Cultivating, but that's not entirely good. The Sect's internal sparring matches will still proceed. You will continue to participate on the first and fifteenth of each month," Luo Zhen stated his purpose for coming.
"Sect Master, they can't defeat me. Isn't this just tricking them out of their points? Their points are hard-earned," Qin Chu said.
Before entering the Tier 4 Spirit Origin Realm and Cultivating the Heaven-Soaring Sword Canon, Qin Chu wouldn't dare to speak such big words. Now he dared. Previously, he could fight against Late Stage Tier 4 Cultivators; now he believed that Tier 4 Cultivators were no longer his opponents. This was confidence, and of course, confidence came from strength.
"Elder Mo mentioned your entry into Tier 4, and coupled with your combat power exceeding your Cultivation, they indeed cannot defeat you. But isn't it good to let them know the disparity? To let them recognize themselves, to know that there are always people stronger and mountains beyond mountains, is very necessary," Luo Zhen said.
"Alright! This idea of 'pitting' people isn't my intention, so I don't need to feel any guilt," Qin Chu glanced at Luo Zhen and said.
"What kind of look is that? I am doing this for their own good, to let them know their own worth and to be humble when they go out," Luo Zhen glared at Qin Chu in dissatisfaction, then turned and left, because Qin Chu's gaze was too hateful—it was outright disdain.
Qin Chu poured himself a cup of tea. He agreed with Luo Zhen's decision; combat and failure indeed greatly helped the Disciples of Qingyun Sect. It was just a matter of 'pitting' some points, and for him, it was also a good thing. Applying his Cultivated abilities in actual combat was also a form of training.
When Qin Chu appeared on the training grounds again, Qingyun Sect became lively once more, because Qin Chu hadn't been out for a while, and many people wanted to challenge him!
"Qin Chu, during combat, you cannot use a Cultivation level higher than your opponent's, otherwise you lose. This is the Sect Master's instruction," Lu Yuan said when an Inner Sect Disciple stepped forward to challenge him.
"Then what about Core Disciples whose Cultivation is higher than mine? What should I do?" Qin Chu asked.
Lu Yuan hesitated, "Do whatever you want; I don't know."
Lu Yuan also had no choice. Should Core Disciples suppress their Cultivation? If they had the same Cultivation as Qin Chu, would there even be a fight? There wouldn't be.
There was no suspense. Qin Chu fought three matches and easily defeated his opponents in all of them. However, he didn't embarrass them, defeating them while familiarizing himself with the use of Sword Origin Qi. In the last match, he even defeated a Tier 4, Seventh-level Core Disciple.
This situation rarely shocked the Disciples of Qingyun Sect, because no one could fathom the depths of Qin Chu's combat strength; he grew stronger with stronger opponents.
What the Disciples of Qingyun Sect didn't know was that Qin Chu already possessed a Tier 4 Spirit Origin Realm Cultivation; he had always fought using a Tier 3 Cultivation.
Mo Daozi, Ling Yunzi, and Luo Zhen were also watching, as they wanted to know the effects of Qin Chu's Cultivation of the Heaven-Soaring Sword Canon.
Watching Qin Chu defeat the Tier 4, Seventh-level Core Disciple and leave, Mo Daozi nodded, "It can be said that this fellow has no opponents within Tier 4."
"His foundation is profound, with the Sword Spirit Realm, he can discover the opponent's weaknesses, and his attacks are sharp with the Sword Intent's enhancement. Indeed, there's nothing more to say," Ling Yunzi said.
"Not opposing his Cultivation of the Heavenly Origin Incomplete Manual was truly a correct decision," Mo Daozi said.
When he first gave the Heavenly Origin Incomplete Manual to Qin Chu, Mo Daozi was still somewhat apprehensive, worried that Qin Chu might encounter problems during Cultivation. Only after Qin Chu activated his Saint Blood did he feel a little more at ease.
"Tomorrow, I will head to the Great Qian Imperial Capital. I ask the two Grand Elders to take more care of the Sect's affairs," Luo Zhen said.
"Go! As long as there are no conflicts over major interests, letting the Great Qian Imperial Dynasty have some leeway is fine. What our Qingyun Sect needs is stable development and to Cultivate more Sword Cultivators," Mo Daozi said to Luo Zhen.
Luo Zhen nodded. He understood some principles. Now that the Great Qian Dynasty had power, it was reasonable for them to be more overbearing in their attitude. This world spoke with strength.
Returning to the cliff, Qin Chu began his Sword Technique Cultivation again. With Sword Origin Qi, Qin Chu's Sword Technique was much sharper than before.
After finishing his Cultivation this day, Qin Chu went to the Treasure Pavilion. This time, he wasn't there to exchange Medicinal Pills, but to exchange for a Pill Furnace. Even if there wasn't a High Grade one, a common one would do, so he could familiarize himself with Alchemy in his free time.
The Elder guarding the Treasure Pavilion was very polite to Qin Chu, mainly because Qin Chu was now too famous. Mo Daozi and Luo Zhen had also informed the Sect's high-ranking officials about him bringing back the Heavenly Fragrance Grass.
"Qin Chu, what are you exchanging for this time?" the Elder of the Treasure Pavilion spoke.