Knowing that Qin Chu had been poisoned, Bai Yu left in a rage to arrange Qin Chu's instructions. He couldn't tolerate the plot against Qin Chu!
Bai Yu, along with Er Pang and several other Utility Disciples who had already gained some Cultivation, went to the kitchen on Green Bamboo Peak, arrested the kitchen worker who delivered food to Qin Chu, and after interrogation, found one of Li Bo's subordinates.
Bai Yu, who already had a third-stage Cultivation, stealthily infiltrated the Outer Sect Disciple's resting area, knocked out Li Bo's follower, and brought him to the Utility Great Courtyard.
After a severe beating, Li Bo's follower confessed everything.
"Damn it, killing you now would be letting you off easy. Everything will be revealed tomorrow. Er Pang, tie these two up securely for me; we'll need them as evidence tomorrow." Bai Yu was truly angry. Poisoning was a despicable act among Cultivators, and Liu Ze and Li Bo had resorted to unscrupulous means.
After Cultivating all night, Qin Chu's body had recovered. Mainly, the Medicinal Pill Bai Yu gave him was very effective, and detoxification was not an issue.
The Intestine Severing Pill was a potent poison, but it was also relative; it wasn't a very difficult poison to cure.
Stretching his body, Qin Chu arrived at the Utility Great Courtyard.
At this time, in the Utility Great Courtyard, the kitchen worker and Li Bo's follower were tied up tightly and kneeling on the ground.
"Take them, we're going to the Outer Sect Disciple's area. We must resolve this matter today," Qin Chu said. Having been harmed by such shameless methods, he wasn't going to tolerate it.
Over a hundred people from the Utility Hall, armed with sticks, escorted the two bound individuals, marching mightily to the Outer Sect Disciple's area. This caused a stir, and several Protectors and Elders from Green Bamboo Peak appeared.
"Qin Chu, didn't we agree? Why are you fighting here?" Lin Zheng's face was full of confusion.
The Outer Sect Elder of Green Bamboo Peak also appeared, "Qin Chu, you can cause trouble, but you must have a sense of proportion. This is the Outer Sect Disciple's area, not a place where you Utility Disciples can run rampant."
"Elder, please allow Qin Chu to say a few words. If you wish to stop me and say that Qin Chu's actions are inappropriate, Qin Chu will turn and leave," Qin Chu said.
The Outer Sect Elder of Green Bamboo Peak, dressed in a black robe, nodded. He admired Qin Chu, feeling that Qin Chu had spirit. Any other person would have been subdued by now.
"You speak first!" Qin Chu pointed at the kitchen worker. The kitchen worker was not a Utility Disciple of Green Bamboo Peak but was hired from outside, mainly because Utility Disciples didn't have cooking skills.
The kitchen worker recounted how he was deceived. He truly didn't know the specifics of the poisoning.
After the kitchen worker finished speaking, Qin Chu's long sword was unsheathed and pressed against Li Bo's follower's neck, "If you don't tell the truth today, your head will move!"
How could Li Bo's follower dare to lie? He revealed the conspiracy between Li Bo, Liu Ze, and others to administer the poison.
With the truth revealed, there was a commotion among the Outer Sect Disciples. Li Bo tried to run but was stopped by the Outer Sect Disciples of Green Bamboo Peak. This matter involved poisoning, and the Outer Sect Disciples of Green Bamboo Peak would not take the blame for it.
"Elder, do you think Qin Chu coming here to kill is excessive today? Even Jianghu feuds don't involve poisoning. Li Bo, in league with scoundrels from other peaks, poisoned his own people from Green Bamboo Peak. I cannot tolerate this!" With the matter clearly stated, Qin Chu explained his intention.
The Outer Sect Elder glanced at Li Bo, "This matter is a disgrace to the Outer Sect Disciples of Green Bamboo Peak. Your coming to kill is not excessive at all. I can make the decision for you, or you can act yourself. Choose!"
"Elder, he is a Utility Disciple, not one of Green Bamboo Peak's own," Li Bo shouted.
Bang!
It was unclear which Outer Sect Disciple it was, but he kicked Li Bo in the backside, sending Li Bo forward.
"We are very sorry!" Lin Zheng and several other leaders of the Outer Sect Disciples cupped their fists towards Qin Chu.
"No need. Your recent decision not to challenge me was to give me time to Cultivate, not to hold me back. It shows that you value the honor of Green Bamboo Peak, and I understand that! So this shameless incident has nothing to do with you; I'm just here to deal with him!" After speaking, Qin Chu unsheathed his long sword and flew up, pouncing on Li Bo!
Li Bo drew his sword and slashed at Qin Chu; he would not surrender without a fight!
At this moment, Qin Chu's wrist flicked, and his long sword changed from a direct thrust to a diagonal slash.
Clang! With a crisp sound, Qin Chu's long sword, after deflecting Li Bo's long sword, pressed against Li Bo's throat.
Li Bo's face changed, and the faces of the other Outer Sect Disciples changed. Although Li Bo's strength was not top-tier among Outer Sect Disciples, he was still very strong, otherwise, he wouldn't have become a small leader. Yet, he couldn't even withstand one move from Qin Chu.
Having subdued Li Bo, Qin Chu raised his right foot and delivered two consecutive kicks, shattering both of Li Bo's knees.
"Spare me, I will never dare again!" Li Bo begged for mercy.
"Fellow Disciples, Qin Chu has offended you today, I am very sorry! Er Pang, tie him up. We're going to the Main Peak to confront them directly." After crippling Li Bo, Qin Chu sheathed his sword and cupped his fists towards the Outer Sect Disciples.
"Qin Chu, do you need me to help you resolve this matter? The Main Peak will not cover up for a Disciple who uses poison," said the Outer Sect Elder in the black robe.
Qin Chu looked at the Outer Sect Elder, "Disciple thanks Elder for his kindness. If everything requires the Elder and the Sect to intervene, then Disciple fears he won't be able to accomplish anything in the future. Disciple will resolve this matter himself."
Qin Chu left with the Utility Disciples. After a few steps, Qin Chu stopped and untied the ropes from the kitchen worker, "You are innocent in this matter. When we reach the Main Peak, you just need to explain roughly how you were deceived."
"Thank you, Head Qin." The kitchen worker nodded repeatedly.
"Head Qin" was now what some people called Qin Chu.
Qin Chu, leading a group of Utility Disciples, along with the accompanying Outer Sect Disciples from Green Bamboo Peak, arrived at the Main Peak, Green Cloud Peak, in a grand procession.
Green Cloud Peak was the Main Peak of the Green Cloud Sect. Sect members entered and exited normally. Qin Chu led his group directly to the gate of the Main Peak's Inner Sect Disciple area.
"What are you doing? A group of Utility Disciples dares to intrude upon the Cultivation residences of official Disciples?" A Protector from the Main Peak shouted at Qin Chu. Qin Chu had brought too many people, followed by Outer Sect Disciples from Green Bamboo Peak, and even Protectors and Elders. This matter was quite serious.
"Today, I, Qin Chu, am not intruding upon any official Disciple's residence. I am only here to seek an explanation from Liu Ze!" Qin Chu waved his hand, signaling Er Pang and others to bring the kitchen worker from Green Bamboo Peak, Li Bo's follower, and Li Bo to the front.
The three dared not conceal anything and could only explain the matter truthfully.
When the poisoning incident came to light, the Main Peak's Disciples' expressions turned ugly. Poisoning was a major taboo, and for an Inner Sect Disciple to poison a Utility Disciple was an utter disgrace.
"The facts are clear, there's nothing more to say. What are your demands?" An old man appeared; he was an Elder from the Main Peak.
"In half a month, I will have a challenge match with the Main Peak's Outer Sect Disciples; in one month, Liu Ze and I will fight to the death on the life-and-death arena. She will make her confession upon her death. If I die, I will not concern myself with what happens afterward. During this one month, she cannot run! If she runs, then it means your Main Peak is covering for her!" Qin Chu proposed a life-and-death battle, not wanting to use the Sect's legal code to vent his anger.
