Slay!
Qin Chu didn't use his Level 5 Sword Intent, only his Level 3 Sword Intent. However, with the Level 3 Sword Intent augmenting his basic sword techniques, its power was immense. Shang Jue's subordinate couldn't evade it, mainly because Qin Chu's basic sword techniques had reached the Great Perfection Realm, making his speed incredibly swift.
"Everyone stop! Those who continue to fight will be killed without mercy!" The City Lord's Mansion guards surrounded them.
"I'm not fighting!" Qin Chu sheathed his Azure Spirit Sword, then bent down to collect the slain person's storage bracelet and weapon. He couldn't leave the spoils of war.
At this moment, Shang Jue's face was so dark it looked like water would drip from it. He hadn't expected Qin Chu to draw his sword and kill someone immediately, and he was also angry at the uselessness of his subordinate.
"Everyone, be honest. Now, head towards the City Lord's Mansion!" The captain of the city guard shouted at Qin Chu and Shang Jue's group.
Qin Chu smiled and followed the City Lord's Mansion guards—or rather, was escorted by them—towards the City Lord's Mansion. Of course, Shang Jue and his entourage were also there.
Upon being brought into the City Lord's Mansion, Qin Chu saw Vice City Lord Yang Zhen. Lin Hanyue and Elder Lin of the Alchemist Guild were also present, along with several other people Qin Chu didn't recognize.
"What's going on?" an old man asked. He was Huang Li, the other Vice City Lord of Sky Sword City.
Sky Sword City had one City Lord and two Vice City Lords: City Lord Lin Hanyue, and Vice City Lords Yang Zhen and Huang Li.
Yang Zhen had had some conflicts with Qin Chu before, but he no longer held a grudge. Lin Hanyue valued Qin Chu, so it was pointless for him to hold a grudge, and he might even lose face.
"Reporting to the Vice City Lord, they clashed within the city, disregarding our prohibition and fighting in the street!" the captain of the city guard reported.
"This Prince did not make a move. From beginning to end, I didn't act. He was the one who killed someone in the street!" Shang Jue pointed at Qin Chu.
Qin Chu glared coldly at Shang Jue, "Don't point your finger at me, I'll freaking kill you!"
"You're audacious!" Shang Jue's anger was truly uncontrollable. No one had ever dared to provoke him, and now Qin Chu was doing nothing but cursing him.
"Qin Chu, what happened?" Lin Hanyue spoke up. He felt that Qin Chu wasn't an irrational person and shouldn't have violated the prohibition of the major powers to kill someone.
Qin Chu cupped his fists at Lin Hanyue, "Lord City Lord, it's like this: I was strolling on the street, and he blocked my way, saying I would die a miserable death."
"But you still shouldn't have violated our City Lord's Mansion's joint announcement by killing someone in the street, should you? You need to provide an explanation!" Huang Li interjected.
"He provoked me, and I didn't care. To respect the credibility of the City Lord's Mansion, I ignored him. But as we brushed past each other, his subordinate, at his signal, drew his sword and tried to kill me. I felt this was unacceptable. He was disregarding the credibility of the City Lord's Mansion and had to die, so Qin Chu killed him," Qin Chu explained.
"Utter nonsense!" Shang Jue glared at Qin Chu and roared, because if Qin Chu continued speaking like that, Qin Chu would become the Incarnation of justice, and he would become utterly wicked.
"Hehe! Whether I'm speaking nonsense or not, the city guard personnel were present, and everyone saw the situation with their own eyes." Qin Chu smiled. What he said wasn't false; maintaining the credibility of the City Lord's Mansion was a matter of formality, and the City Lord's Mansion wouldn't dwell on this issue, as that would be slapping their own face. So, his words would be taken as fact.
"You tell us, what exactly happened?" Lin Hanyue looked at the captain of the city guard.
The captain of the city guard bowed to Lin Hanyue, "Reporting to Lord City Lord, this subordinate doesn't know how the conflict started, but this Prince, whoever he is, drew his sword first, then put it away. It is a fact that as the two parties brushed past each other, this Prince's subordinate drew his sword and launched a sneak attack!"
"Do you have anything else to say?" Lin Hanyue looked at Shang Jue, his tone a bit cold, because the facts had already shown Shang Jue was in the wrong.
"This Prince's subordinate made the first move and violated the rules, which is unforgivable; but his act of killing is also unforgivable. As for this Prince, I didn't make a move from beginning to end, so everything has nothing to do with this Prince." Shang Jue immediately distanced himself from the matter.
"Poor discipline of your subordinates, that is your fault. Apologize to Lord City Lord!" At this moment, Shang Shaoyun appeared. He had heard the news that Shang Jue had been taken away by the City Lord's Mansion and rushed over.
Hearing Shang Shaoyun's words, Shang Jue cupped his fists at City Lord Lin and the others, "In the future, this Prince will strictly discipline his subordinates."
"This is the first time, and it will be the last. Elder Shang, control your people; tearing off the mask won't look good for anyone," Lin Hanyue said coldly.
"Let's go!" Shang Shaoyun glared at Shang Jue, then turned and left.
Shang Jue glared at Qin Chu and followed Shang Shaoyun out of the City Lord's Mansion.
At this moment, only Qin Chu remained in the City Lord's Mansion. Of course, the city guard was still standing around Qin Chu.
"Lord City Lord, my action was forced; it was to uphold the credibility of the City Lord's Mansion," Qin Chu said.
"No one said you were wrong. You may all leave!" Lin Hanyue waved his hand, dismissing the city guard.
Qin Chu cupped his fists at Lin Hanyue. He knew he was fine. In fact, he had always known nothing would happen. He was reacting defensively, and the City Lord's Mansion couldn't possibly punish him. Furthermore, he and Lin Hanyue had some personal connection.
"Go back! Be careful, don't cause trouble. Come to my house for dinner tonight," Lin Hanyue told Qin Chu.
"Qin Chu understands." Cupping his fists at Lin Hanyue and Elder Lin of the Alchemist Guild, Qin Chu left the Alchemist Guild.
"Hehe, City Lord Lin has a good relationship with this young man from our Alchemist Guild!" Elder Lin said.
Lin Hanyue nodded, "He's a very sensible child, and he has a good relationship with my son. The main thing is, in this matter, he is not in the wrong."
Yang Zhen and Huang Li exchanged glances. They both understood that they must take care of Qin Chu in the future. Lin Hanyue's open support for Qin Chu had already made his stance clear.
Leaving the City Lord's Mansion, Qin Chu stretched lazily and continued to stroll around.
After wandering around the streets for a while, Qin Chu inadvertently walked to the tavern where Su Mu had taken him for a drink.
Entering the tavern, he ate some braised meat and drank a jar of wine. Just as Qin Chu was about to leave, a middle-aged man, Su Mu, the Heavenly Sword, sat down opposite him.
"Senior has arrived." Qin Chu stood up to greet him.
"How is it? The place I chose, the food and drink are good, aren't they!" Su Mu pressed his arm down towards Qin Chu, signaling him to sit.
"Very good. I'll come here for a drink whenever I have time," Qin Chu said.
Su Mu ordered food and wine and sat opposite Qin Chu, drinking. Qin Chu didn't leave or say anything; he knew the person in front of him was a great figure.
"The Sword Intent surging period of Sky Sword Mountain is coming. You're going in, right?" Su Mu looked at Qin Chu and asked.
Qin Chu nodded. There was nothing to hide about that.
"This Senior wants a Spirit Intent Grass, just one. If you can get it, after you come out of Sky Sword Mountain, no one will be able to trouble you. If anyone troubles you, this Senior will kill them!" Su Mu said to Qin Chu after putting down his wine jar.
