Qin Chu reached out and patted Qian Xun’s shoulder, then took out some top-grade Spiritual Essence Pills and handed them to Qian Xun.
“Boss, what are you doing? I don’t want them!” Qian Xun shook his head.
“Take them! Don’t you Cultivate? Are you just going to watch when I fight in the future? Improve your cultivation!” Qin Chu pushed the Medicinal Pills towards Qian Xun.
After a moment of hesitation, Qian Xun accepted the Medicinal Pills. “If I hear any news about the Flesh Ganoderma, I’ll come find Boss!”
Qin Chu smiled. “Thank you, brother. I’ve already solved that problem. Go back and spend time with your Family. Once this storm passes, you can come back.”
After embracing Qin Chu, Qian Xun left. He was one of the Family’s heirs, and with a decree from his Family, he could not disobey.
After seeing Qian Xun off, Qin Chu returned to the Alchemist Guild, then arranged for Liu San to take on a few orders.
While Qin Chu was performing Alchemy, Chu Shan arrived.
“Elder Chu, you’re here. Please have a seat. Qin Chu will brew you some tea after he finishes this batch of Medicinal Pills,” Qin Chu greeted him.
“Then I shall wait for your tea. By the way, has the problem been resolved?” Chu Shan asked after sitting down.
“It has been resolved, and I’m very grateful to Elder Chu!” Qin Chu said.
“It’s nothing. For me, refining a batch of Medicinal Pills is just a small effort. I was worried about you, worried that you didn’t understand the Jianghu and had done something that made you a target without realizing it,” Chu Shan said to Qin Chu.
Qin Chu nodded. “Qin Chu will remember Elder Chu’s advice.”
“There’s one more thing. Heavenly Sword Mountain is about to enter a period of Sword Intent eruption. All sorts of unsavory characters have arrived, and even the forces of several great Holy Families are here. I know that you are not only an exceptional Alchemy Genius but also a Sword Dao Genius. You will definitely participate in such an event, but I must warn you to stay away from those people, preserve your life, and seize any Opportunity that arises. If you encounter any real trouble, run towards the Alchemist Guild’s encampment! Remember, you must wear your Alchemist robes during this period,” Chu Shan reminded Qin Chu.
Hearing Chu Shan’s words, Qin Chu felt a warmth in his heart. Chu Shan was considering everything for him, even down to the details.
After refining a batch of Medicinal Pills, Qin Chu brewed a pot of tea for Chu Shan. “Is someone from our Alchemist Guild, perhaps Elder Chu, maintaining order at Heavenly Sword Mountain this time?”
“No, it’s someone from the Alchemist Guild headquarters in Shengwu City!” Chu Shan replied.
“Shengwu City… What’s its relationship with Shengwu Sect?” Qin Chu asked, somewhat puzzled.
“No relation. The land we stand on is called Shengwu Continent, and Shengwu City is the first city on this continent. As for Shengwu Sect, their history is quite long, which is why they have that name. Their strength is considerable, considered a first-rate force,” Chu Shan explained to Qin Chu.
“If it’s someone sent by headquarters, not from our Heavenly Sword City Alchemist Guild, then running to the Alchemist Guild’s encampment might anger them or make them dislike me. I’ll just forget about it!” Qin Chu smiled.
“Why are you so rigid, you brat?” Chu Shan glared at Qin Chu.
Then Qin Chu coaxed Chu Shan a bit, saying that if something truly happened, he would definitely run to Chu Shan’s side. Only then did Chu Shan leave the Pill Refining Room, satisfied.
After finishing Alchemy, Qin Chu took out the information Qian Xun had given him to read.
During this period of Sword Intent eruption at Heavenly Sword Mountain, four members from the Azure Cloud Ranking had arrived. Among them, two were from the White Tiger Holy Family, one from the Blazing Thunder Holy Family, and one was the successor of the Blade God Valley. These four were formidable individuals. Although they were all at the Fourth Rank, they possessed Fifth Rank combat power. The two Azure Cloud Ranking members from the Blazing Thunder Holy Family and the Blade God Valley even had records of slaying Fifth Rank Cultivators.
“Damn it, you better not run into me. If you provoke me, I’ll have you removed from the Azure Cloud Ranking!” Qin Chu cursed. The Blazing Thunder Holy Family and the White Tiger Holy Family were both enemies of the Vermilion Bird Holy Family. If he got the chance, he would naturally go all out against them.
In the evening, Qin Chu planned to leave the city. He needed to Cultivate the Holy Fire Sword Wings, which couldn’t be done inside the city due to the immense commotion it would cause.
After leaving the Alchemist Guild, Qin Chu took a quieter route and headed towards the city outskirts.
“Qin Chu!” As he passed a small alley, Qin Chu heard someone call his name. He stopped, then slowly turned, looking towards the source of the voice.
Seeing Qin Chu turn around, the woman wearing a veil on the pavilion showed a smile. She had called out when she saw a back that resembled Qin Chu, and when he turned, she knew she hadn’t called the wrong person.
The woman floated down from the pavilion window, landing not far in front of Qin Chu.
“Are you Senior Sister Shangshu?” Although the woman wore a veil, Qin Chu recognized her by her beautiful eyes, hairstyle, and aura.
“It’s me. Why are you here?” Shangshu Yu asked, looking at Qin Chu.
“Then why is Senior Sister here?” Qin Chu retorted.
“The inn I’m staying at is quite secluded. Come in for a cup of tea, and we can talk slowly!” Shangshu Yu said.
Qin Chu followed Shangshu Yu into the inn and to her residence. Shangshu Yu was staying in a pavilion with a private courtyard. Inside the courtyard, Shangshu Yu removed her veil and then brewed a pot of tea.
“Fourth Rank Spiritual Essence Realm, your cultivation has improved too quickly, hasn’t it?” Shangshu Yu asked, looking at Qin Chu. She remembered that when she reached the Fourth Rank, Qin Chu’s cultivation was still very low.
“It’s alright. Did Senior Sister come to Heavenly Sword City alone? It’s quite chaotic here,” Qin Chu said.
“Originally, I wanted to come and Cultivate Sword Intent, but who would have thought I’d catch the Sword Intent eruption period? Of course, I have to try for an Opportunity. What about you?” Shangshu Yu stated her reason for coming, then asked about Qin Chu’s situation.
“After Nan Yan Prefecture stabilized, I started wandering and came to Heavenly Sword City. But has your problem, Senior Sister, been resolved?” Qin Chu asked with a smile.
Shangshu Yu shook her head. “I’m very annoyed. I used to have an engagement, but it was in name only, as the other party’s people are all gone. I originally thought I would just quietly Cultivate, but then a shameless Family came to propose marriage, and even after being rejected, they stubbornly wouldn’t give up.”
“And then you ran away again?” Qin Chu asked.
“Yes, I’d rather die than let others control my life!” Shangshu Yu nodded, her attitude very firm.
“I seem to have an engagement as well, but it’s also in name only. The other party comes from a noble background, and they probably think I’m dead! Hmm, recently some shameless major power also went to her Family to propose marriage. Let’s not talk about these things, it’s annoying!” Qin Chu said with a smile.
“There’s such a thing? Then you should fight for it!” Shangshu Yu said.
Qin Chu shook his head. “No need. Senior Sister, do you really think I would get entangled with a woman I’ve never met? However, the other party, knowing this situation, still went to propose marriage. This is a slap in my face, and I need to find a way to get them back.” Qin Chu said.
“Hmm! Senior Sister supports you. We can choose not to contend, but if others try to snatch it, we can’t allow that!” Shangshu Yu supported Qin Chu’s attitude.