Shangshuyu noticed that the Cultivators in the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan's dominion were different; every Cultivator was full of vigor and exuded Battle Intent.
"Grandma, what's going on?" Shangshuyu asked Grandma Yu.
"The Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan has ruled this area for many years. They are the guardians of this region and the faith of all Cultivators. After the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan met with misfortune, some Cultivators lived, but their hearts were lost. Now that their faith has returned, their hearts have naturally revived," Grandma Yu explained.
"I don't know the past of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan. Have they already reached such a height?" Shangshuyu was shocked.
Grandma Yu nodded, "Yes, the height the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan reached is something our other four Sacred Clans have not achieved. Our Azure Dragon Sacred Clan is very strong, but we still can't compare to the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan at its Peak."
As they traveled, Grandma Yu told Shangshuyu a lot about the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan's past.
"So Qin Chu's Family is so prominent," Shangshuyu murmured softly. She was young, only a few years older than Qin Chu. By the time she understood the world, the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan had already fallen.
"Yuer, what are your thoughts on your engagement with the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan? In the past, our Azure Dragon Sacred Clan had no way to break off the engagement as we couldn't find anyone. Now that their people have reappeared in the Jianghu, breaking off the engagement is normal. If we don't want to escalate conflict, then both parties can sit down and discuss a peaceful dissolution," Grandma Yu said.
"Let's talk about this later. I can't hurt Qin Chu's reputation," Shangshuyu replied.
Hearing Shangshuyu's words, Grandma Yu was shocked. She knew some things but not the details. Now that Shangshuyu said this, Qin Chu's identity surfaced: he was the son of Qin Zhanye and Zhen Xueyan, and Shangshuyu's fiancé.
Noticing Grandma Yu's surprised expression, Shangshuyu knew she had misspoken.
"He is indeed very excellent; he doesn't disgrace you, Yuer," Grandma Yu said.
Shangshuyu grabbed Grandma Yu's hand, "Grandma, I promised Qin Chu and swore an oath never to reveal his secret, so can you pretend not to know?"
"Okay, Grandma won't speak carelessly and won't put Yuer in a difficult position. Does he know you are his fiancée?" Grandma Yu asked.
Shangshuyu shook her head, "He doesn't know. He plans to break off the engagement because he feels it's no longer suitable. Also, he thinks breaking off the engagement would hurt the reputation of the Azure Dragon Sacred Clan's little princess. His idea is to find an opportunity to go to our Azure Dragon Sacred Clan to discuss it, letting the Azure Dragon Sacred Clan initiate the termination, which would be good for everyone."
"This silly boy, you've been with him for so long, and he doesn't even know who you are. How did you tell him your identity?" Grandma Yu was a bit speechless. She thought Qin Chu was a bit foolish in this regard.
"He didn't think in that direction. I said I was eloping, and he believed it! After all, there are many people eloping in the world, and many women in the Azure Dragon Sacred Clan. It's not like every woman who elopes is his fiancée, right?" Shangshuyu smiled and told Grandma Yu about her interactions and conversations with Qin Chu.
"That's good, but it's a pity the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan has declined. His future path will have no assistance and is destined to be fraught with bloodshed," Grandma Yu said.
Shangshu Tianye and Zhen Han were not far from Shangshuyu and Grandma Yu's beast carriage, and they knew some of these matters.
"Husband, what do you predict the upcoming conflict will look like?" Zhen Han asked Shangshu Tianye.
"If the core area of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan is well-hidden and not found by the White Tiger Sacred Clan and the Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan, then in this war, the White Tiger Sacred Clan and the Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan will be passively on the defensive for a long time, and their ruled territories will shrink infinitely. The longer this situation continues, the more advantageous it will be for the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan, because their forces are continuously gathering. Once Qin Zhanye, Zhen Xueyan, or Qin Longhan appears, the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan will be stable again," Shangshu Tianye said.
"Does our Azure Dragon Sacred Clan have any arrangements? Can we expand our territory during this period? They can no longer contend with us!" Zhen Han asked.
"Wife, some things cannot be done! There are many things I haven't told you. The world is vast, and there are many secrets unknown to the world, and I am one of those who know these secrets. The Demon Castle is powerful, but why doesn't it contend for territory? Why does the Alchemist Guild only develop peacefully? These all involve certain matters. The decline of the major Sacred Clans is not good for anyone. The White Tiger Sacred Clan and the Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan are just two foolish dogs, two foolish and mad dogs. Did Zhen Beixuan not want to act last time? He was warned!" Shangshu Tianye said.
"Husband, what is involved? Who can warn Zhen Beixuan?" Zhen Han's face was full of shock.
"Don't ask about these things anymore," Shangshu Tianye no longer wanted to talk.
During their journey, Shangshuyu's Cultivation had a Breakthrough, reaching the second level of the Fifth-Tier Heavenly Origin Realm. In the past, she had always suppressed her Cultivation. After coming out of Tianjian Mountain, she had broken through to the Heavenly Origin Realm, and after this period of effort, her Cultivation had advanced another level.
Qin Chu's Cultivation also had a Breakthrough, Cultivating to the ninth level of the Spiritual Origin Realm. He could now unleash Sixth-Tier Sword Intent, and although it still caused damage to his body, it was already within his tolerance.
Many returning Vermilion Bird clansmen wanted to meet Qin Chu, the Young Lord, but Qin Chu simply did not leave his courtyard. Even if there were matters, Qin Longxuan and Qin Lingxi would go to Qin Chu's residence to discuss them.
Qin Chu's intention was that Qin Longxuan and Qin Lingxi could handle matters, or they could go to Qin Longhan.
"Qin Chu, you can't push off these matters. It's your grandfather's intention for you to handle clan affairs," Qin Longxuan said with a smile.
Qin Chu tapped his forehead. He couldn't push this matter away and could only offer his suggestions.
One day, Qin Lingxi came to Qin Chu's courtyard, "Qin Chu, do you know a woman who uses a spear? Her Cultivation is good; she is a Sixth-Tier King Realm Cultivator."
"Gan Lingwu?" A name appeared in Qin Chu's mind.
"You know her?" Qin Lingxi asked Qin Chu.
Qin Chu nodded, "Aunt, why are you asking this question?"
"Why am I asking this question... she was inquiring about you, and our clansmen found out and reported it to me. You're not playing at seducing and abandoning at such a young age, are you?" Qin Lingxi said, looking at Qin Chu.
"Haha! What are you saying, Aunt? She is a very good friend of mine, and she has been very kind to me. She is a princess of the Great Gan Imperial Dynasty in Nanli Prefecture. In the past, she cooperated with the Qingyun Sect to stabilize the turmoil in Nanli Prefecture," Qin Chu said with a smile.
"You're a bit young, but continuing our Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan's Bloodline is also very important. If there's a suitable woman, you can marry her!" Qin Lingxi thought for a moment and said.
Qin Chu looked at Qin Lingxi, "Then what about the engagement my parents made with the Azure Dragon Sacred Clan?"