Qin Chu and Shang Shuyu began to wander in the Level 8 Sword Intent eruption zone. Because Qin Chu had the Sword Spirit Realm, he could predict the Sword Intent eruptions, so neither Qin Chu nor Shang Shuyu encountered any danger.
After three days of wandering, Qin Chu and Shang Shuyu had no Harvest.
Qin Chu and Shang Shuyu were not too anxious, because compared to Cultivators in previous Sword Intent eruption periods, their gains were already quite good.
“Senior Sister, something feels a little off. If there were wild beasts, we could catch and roast them. Eating roasted meat while enjoying the night breeze would be quite nice,” Qin Chu said to Shang Shuyu when it was time to rest again at night.
“Everyone enters the Sword Intent eruption period risking their lives. You, on the other hand, are making all sorts of demands. Be content!” Shang Shuyu said after pouring Qin Chu a cup of tea.
“Life is not easy, so be kind to yourself. No matter when, you must live life well. If conditions are not good, your mindset must be good!” Qin Chu sighed after taking a sip of tea.
Looking at Qin Chu, Shang Shuyu felt that Qin Chu had a very good mindset and had not become cynical or anxious and dark-minded because of grudges.
The Sword Intent eruption period only lasts about ten days, and now more than half the time had passed. The major forces were all a bit anxious, and another wave of conflict erupted. That was when members of the White Tiger Holy Family within Tianjian Mountain discovered traces of their clansmen being killed. They dragged their clansmen and two corpses of Dao God Valley Disciples out of Tianjian Mountain and reported to Shang Shaoyun.
The report from the White Tiger Holy Family members to Shang Shaoyun was as Qin Chu had expected. They analyzed the battlefield, and their analysis concluded that the Dao God Valley members were victorious. Besides the two who died in battle, the others retreated and plundered the spoils of war.
This situation enraged Shang Shaoyun. He accused Elder Lu of Demon Castle and Elder Lin of the Alchemist Guild, stating that Dao God Valley had sent multiple Heaven Origin Realm Cultivators into Tianjian Mountain, which violated the rules. He requested Demon Castle, the Alchemist Guild, and the Holy Martial Sect to sanction Dao God Valley.
This uncontrollable situation forced Hou Xiao to raise his hand and swear to the heavens that he was unaware of this matter, and Dao God Valley was also unaware.
This time, Hou Xiao dared to swear. Hou Tianjie was arranged by him, so he could only deny it. But besides Hou Tianjie, he hadn't sent anyone else, so he dared to swear to the heavens.
“Elder Shang, this incident only proves that there was a conflict between the Disciples of the White Tiger Holy Family and Dao God Valley. It doesn't prove that a fifth-order Heaven Origin Realm Cultivator appeared, so let's remain calm,” Elder Lu said, looking at Shang Shaoyun.
Shang Shaoyun had no way to question Elder Lu of Demon Castle's words. Firstly, there was indeed no evidence to prove that there were other fifth-order Heaven Origin Realm Cultivators of Dao God Valley in Tianjian Mountain. Secondly, Elder Lu had great influence, and he couldn't question him.
“Hou Xiao, you are dead. Once the martial arts ban is over, I will take your life! Don't even think about running. If you leave the scope of Tianjian City and Tianjian Mountain, you die!” Shang Shaoyun looked at Hou Xiao with cold eyes. He wanted to act now, but he couldn't because the ban from Demon Castle, the Alchemist Guild, and the Holy Martial Sect was still in effect.
Hou Xiao's face was extremely grim. He had many experts from Dao God Valley with him, but Dao God Valley had offended more than just the White Tiger Holy Family. The Yanlei Holy Family was also glaring angrily from the side, and once the martial arts ban was over, both sides would make a move. One-on-one? Such a thing would not happen with the Yanlei Holy Family and the White Tiger Holy Family; their style was evident from when they jointly attacked the Vermilion Bird Holy Family back then.
“You can't escape!” Lei Tianfeng also looked at Hou Xiao with killing intent.
Hou Xiao did not speak. He knew he had to make arrangements for a fallback plan; without one, the forces he brought would not be enough for the White Tiger Holy Family and the Yanlei Holy Family.
The several people led by the Azure Dragon Holy Family did not speak. They knew too well what kind of character the White Tiger Holy Family and the Yanlei Holy Family had.
Qin Lingxi gave some instructions to the people around him, as the White Tiger Holy Family and the Yanlei Holy Family might make a move next, and they had to be watched closely.
Su Mu drank wine, looking at Tianjian Mountain, as if he hadn't seen or heard the events happening nearby.
Qin Chu and Shang Shuyu were unaware of the developments outside. They were still wandering in the Level 8 Sword Intent zone but hadn't found any Spirit Intent Grass.
When it was time to rest in the evening, Shang Shuyu reminded Qin Chu that there were only four days left until the Sword Intent eruption period ended, and they needed to leave early. Otherwise, they would surely die when the overwhelming Sword Intent impact arrived.
Qin Chu nodded, “Senior Sister, perhaps you should leave first. I want to go to the Level 9 Sword Intent zone. Since I've come, I'll regret it if I don't go to the deepest part.”
“Junior Brother, what do you mean? Do you think Senior Sister is a burden?” Shang Shuyu looked at Qin Chu.
“No, the Level 9 Sword Intent zone must be very dangerous. I don't want Senior Sister to risk it with me because of my curiosity!” Qin Chu said.
“I just want to follow you, unless you don't trust me and don't want to bring me!” Shang Shuyu said, looking at Qin Chu.
Looking at Shang Shuyu's beautiful face, Qin Chu wanted to refuse but didn't know how to speak, so he remained silent.
“Junior Brother, Senior Sister is a Cultivator and someone who ran from Zhongzhou to Nanyan Continent, so don't overthink it. If anything goes wrong, I won't blame you!” Shang Shuyu said, looking at Qin Chu.
“I can understand now why the other party still proposed even though he knew Senior Sister refused. Senior Sister's beauty and personality are simply too tempting for men,” Qin Chu said with a smile.
“All the women of our Azure Dragon Holy Family are like this. Your fiancée is much more outstanding than me, but you still want to break off the engagement!” Shang Shuyu asked, looking at Qin Chu.
“That's different. I haven't met her. I think men and women need to get to know each other first. Isn't it awkward for two people who haven't met to be fiancée and fiancé upon meeting? Would I dare to hug her? She'd probably kick me!” Qin Chu said with a smile.
After hearing Qin Chu's words, Shang Shuyu nodded, “You make a good point. A marriage arranged by parents, not someone chosen by oneself, a woman's heart will surely reject it. If you try to hug her, she'll feel disgusted. Of course, it doesn't rule out love at first sight.”
“Love at first sight… the probability doesn't seem very high,” Qin Chu said after thinking for a moment.
“Qin Chu, that's not right either! Many people have marriages arranged by their parents, and they also live happily,” Shang Shuyu asked, looking at Qin Chu.
“Who knows if they're happy or not, besides the people involved? Perhaps there's a lot of forbearance, for example, if the woman doesn't like the man but can't say it, and when she's kissed, she can only pretend she's being licked by a dog,” Qin Chu said.
Licked by a dog… After hearing Qin Chu's words, Shang Shuyu laughed so hard she was bent over. She hadn't expected Qin Chu to have such a side.
“What are you laughing at? If you're caught by your Family and dragged back, just wait to be licked by a dog!” Qin Chu said, looking at Shang Shuyu.
“You're shameless! I'm telling you, that's impossible. I'd rather die than surrender. If that day ever comes, you save me, or I'll just commit suicide!” Shang Shuyu said, looking at Qin Chu.
“I'll definitely save you. Sigh, it's all because of these engagements. I'm worried about it too, Senior Sister. What kind of person is my fiancée?” Qin Chu asked, looking at Shang Shuyu.