Because he was in a different area and couldn't communicate with Elder Qin, Qin Chu began to Cultivate. In this world, many things are illusory; true strength is the only reality.
Looking at Qin Chu, many Sword Cultivators felt a lot of emotion. At such a young age, he already possessed a Level Four Sword Intent. If nothing unexpected happened, he would definitely become a master of the Sword Dao in the future.
When the effects of the Spirit Origin Medicinal Pill wore off, Qin Chu would pop another one into his mouth. When he felt hungry, Qin Chu would eat a Grain Abstinence Medicinal Pill.
Once he started Cultivating, Qin Chu entered a Realm of self-forgetfulness. While other Sword Cultivators moved back and forth, Qin Chu sat there like an old monk in meditation, only occasionally shifting forward a little.
Unbeknownst to him, Qin Chu was getting closer and closer to the stele in the Level Five Sword Intent area, and his Origin Qi cultivation had also improved significantly.
Nearly a month passed in a flash, and Qin Chu had already reached the back of the Level Four Sword Intent area. It could be said that Qin Chu's Level Four Sword Intent was approaching maturity.
One day, when Qin Chu was about to get up and move forward, Elder Qin, dressed in a black robe, came out from inside. He said, "Tempering Sword Intent should be done in moderation. Damage to the mind is irreversible. It's time to go back."
Elder Qin left. Qin Chu thought for a moment, looked at the stele in the Level Five Sword Intent area, and then retreated.
As Qin Chu came out, Qian Xun followed him out.
"How was it?" Qin Chu asked, looking at Qian Xun.
"It was alright, I gained a lot!" Qian Xun replied.
"Then let's go back," Qin Chu said, taking one last look at the Heavenly Sword Mountain stele.
"Let's go to that tavern and have a meal with some braised meat and wine," Qian Xun said. After a month of Cultivating, he was also extremely tired.
Qin Chu and Qian Xun left Heavenly Sword Mountain. Not long after they departed, Chen Yue arrived at Heavenly Sword Mountain and went directly to the Level Four Sword Intent area to begin Cultivating. She had just missed Qin Chu.
After a hearty meal, Qin Chu and Qian Xun returned to the Alchemist Guild. Upon their return, both went back to their respective rooms to catch up on sleep. While Cultivating Sword Intent in seclusion, their minds were in a state of high tension, and they needed to relax.
At this moment, in a canyon on one side of Heavenly Sword Mountain, Elder Qin, in a black robe, was facing a man in a white robe.
The white-robed man was carving a huge rock. Carved on the rock was a large bird with its wings spread, as if about to fly.
"My lord, your subordinate saw the Vermilion Bird Stone, and also saw a core direct descendant of our Vermilion Bird Saint Clan!" Elder Qin reported.
"What..." The white-robed man's hand trembled, and as he shook, a corner of the huge rock was chipped off by the carving knife in his hand.
"A month ago, while your subordinate was meditating, I felt a strong fire energy and went out to investigate. During my investigation, I discovered a young man under twenty years old in the Alchemist Guild's residential area. He was Cultivating while holding the Vermilion Bird Stone in both hands. Another thing is that he possesses a flame, and that flame is very similar to the Vermilion Bird Sacred Fire, but your subordinate cannot confirm this because I have never seen the Vermilion Bird Sacred Fire." Elder Qin explained.
"What is the origin of that young man? How can you be sure he is a core direct descendant?" The white-robed man turned to look at Elder Qin.
"Your subordinate doesn't know his origin, but I can confirm he is a core direct descendant of our Vermilion Bird Saint Clan! There's a reason for my certainty. That day, after I discovered he could absorb energy from the Vermilion Bird Stone to Cultivate, I tested him by injecting the power of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Blood into his body to investigate. However, it was instantly annihilated by the Bloodline energy within his body. It was Bloodline pressure, extremely powerful!" Elder Qin said.
"Can you confirm it's a superior Bloodline? Only a superior Sacred Blood is a direct descendant!" The white-robed man asked.
"I can confirm it, and your subordinate even thinks... thinks it might even exceed the superior Bloodline level!" Elder Qin's words were a bit halting, mainly because the matter was too crucial.
"In our Vermilion Bird Saint Clan, there are only three lines with superior Sacred Blood. My line has no descendants. The few descendants of another line all died in battle on the day of the incident. Only the Clan Chief's line has descendants, and he's under twenty... Could he be the Young Clan Chief's child?" The white-robed man's expression changed.
"Yes, he bears some resemblance to the Young Clan Chief. Because the matter is quite significant, your subordinate came to report it." Elder Qin said.
"Living ignobly for nearly twenty years, I thought there was no meaning in my crippled existence. I never expected to still see a direct descendant of our Vermilion Bird Saint Clan now." The white-robed man's expression was quite agitated.
"My lord, he only has one young man by his side, and none of our clan members are present. Moreover, your subordinate tried to probe him, but he didn't take the bait at all!" Elder Qin said.
The white-robed man closed his eyes and thought for a moment. "His identity must be confirmed. Once his identity is confirmed, we will need to arrange a deployment."
"Then how does my lord suggest we arrange it? It will be very difficult for your subordinate to take him out of the city. He is extremely wary, and he is also highly valued by the Alchemist Guild!" Elder Qin asked.
"It's simple. You take him to a tavern in the city. Once I see him, I can confirm it." The white-robed man said.
"My lord, you cannot enter the city. We don't know if there are spies from the White Tiger Saint Clan and the Blazing Thunder Saint Clan in the city. Your appearance would easily expose us, and furthermore, your current condition is not suitable for battle!" Elder Qin said.
The white-robed man shook his head. "The appearance of a direct descendant of our Saint Clan is worth the risk. We will enter the city!"
Subsequently, Elder Qin led the white-robed man, who had already put on a cloak, into Heavenly Sword City and checked into an inn.
Qin Chu and Qian Xun slept for two days before returning to normal.
Seeing Qin Chu, Liu San was excited. "Alchemist Qin, you don't know, during your absence, no one was refining top-grade Medicinal Pills, and many people became anxious. They all thought our Alchemist Guild was playing tricks."
"Whether we refine them or not, isn't that up to us? What good does their anxiety do!" Qin Chu said.
"That's true, but public opinion can be frightening. Those who can request top-grade Medicinal Pills all have some status and position. Their shouting and yelling also have a negative impact." Liu San said.
Qin Chu thought for a moment. "For those who cause trouble, we won't accept their orders next time. We've spoiled them. We refine when we want to refine. Why should we deal with public pressure? We won't tolerate that!"
Liu San nodded and left. Whether or not to refine top-grade Medicinal Pills was Qin Chu's decision, and he could simply announce Qin Chu's wishes.
The news that the Alchemist Guild was once again accepting orders for top-grade Medicinal Pills spread, but with an addendum: the orders from a few patrons who had caused a ruckus recently would not be accepted.
Qin Chu began to busy himself with Alchemy. In the evening, Lin Qing arrived at the Alchemist Guild and went to Chu Shan's Alchemy room.
"Not bad! Your complexion is excellent, and your cultivation has improved very quickly!" Qin Chu said after observing Lin Qing.
"It's still because Alchemist Qin's Medicinal Pills are so well-refined. Knowing you were back, I came over. How about being my guest at my house tonight?" Lin Qing asked, looking at Qin Chu.
"It's always inappropriate to intrude uninvited. How about we have a meal at a restaurant instead?" Qin Chu said after thinking for a moment. He didn't want to offend the City Lord's Mansion, but he also didn't want to get too close to them. He didn't need to deliberately fawn over anyone, and he didn't want to do things like fawning over others.