“Under the current circumstances, we cannot become the target of public criticism. Let them fight first if they want to.” Qin Chu said to Qin Lingxi, “Lingxi, you need to learn to control your anger. Think about it, if we attack Dao God Valley, will it create many variables? Dao God Valley is shamelessly without a bottom line; it’s not surprising what kind of decision they make after being attacked!”
Qin Lingxi stood up and bowed to Qin Chu, “Your daughter understands.”
“Then let’s arrange it according to Qin Chu’s strategy! Qin Chu, don’t go out for now; continue to Cultivate at Vermilion Bird Mountain Villa.” Qin Chu made his decision.
After Qin Chu made the arrangements, Qin Chu and the others all walked out of the villa’s assembly hall.
“Aunt, I’m sorry!” Out of the assembly hall, Qin Chu said to Qin Lingxi, who was walking beside him.
Qin Lingxi reached out and tapped Qin Chu on the head, “You silly boy, what kind of person do you take your aunt for? You have ideas and can analyze the situation; your aunt is happy and doesn’t have time to be angry. As for being scolded a few times by your grandfather… actually, being scolded by your parents is a kind of happiness. For nearly twenty years, your aunt wanted such a scolding but didn’t get it.”
Qin Chu was stunned for a moment. Yes, a parent’s scolding is indeed a kind of happiness; he wanted it but didn’t have it.
“Qin Chu, your aunt didn’t mean it.” Seeing Qin Chu in a daze, Qin Lingxi immediately realized she had misspoken. Her words had resolved Qin Chu’s guilt but had brought him into another heartbreaking situation.
Qin Chu shook his head, “Aunt, I’m not that fragile. If there’s a problem, I’ll solve it. If I can’t rescue my parents, I’ll just work hard to Cultivate.”
Qin Lingxi patted Qin Chu’s shoulder. She was very satisfied with Qin Chu. She felt that Qin Chu was only a bit lacking in strength at the moment, but with the passage of time, his cultivation would improve, and there would be no problem for him to shoulder the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan.
Leaving the villa’s assembly hall, Qin Chu went to the courtyard where Gan Lingwu lived.
“A rare visitor! This is the second time you’ve come since I arrived at Vermilion Bird Mountain Villa, isn’t it?” Gan Lingwu, who was practicing spear techniques, flicked her wrist, and her long spear spun back, standing by her side.
“Sister Lingwu, wasn’t I busy? I just came back from outside and came to see you.” Qin Chu said after sitting down. He found that Gan Lingwu, wielding the long spear, was truly beautiful. Her curvaceous body could execute violent spear techniques. Qin Chu felt that, apart from Gan Lingwu, other women probably couldn’t.
“Then have a glass of water first.” Gan Lingwu poured Qin Chu a glass of water.
After chatting with Gan Lingwu for a while, Qin Chu left Vermilion Bird Mountain Villa and went to the mountain hollow where Shang Shuyu and Grandma Yu lived.
In front of the bamboo house, Shang Shuyu was practicing sword techniques. Sword Qi flew, and her skirt danced, creating a perfect picture in harmony with the bamboo house.
“Boy, if you keep peeking, do you believe I’ll kick you out?” Grandma Yu appeared.
Qin Chu cupped his fists at Grandma Yu, “Qin Chu greets Grandma.”
“Qin Chu, come and sit quickly!” Fearing that Grandma Yu would say other words to discourage Qin Chu, Shang Shuyu quickly walked over.
“You look so beautiful when you practice your sword. It’s no wonder people don’t want to give up the engagement. If it were me, I wouldn’t give up either!” Qin Chu said with a smile.
“Really?” A blush appeared on Shang Shuyu’s face. No girl dislikes hearing compliments from others, especially from someone she cares about.
Qin Chu nodded, “Of course it’s true. The other party has always refused to give up; that means he understands you and knows your good qualities, which is why we have this situation now.”
“Qin Chu, the women of our Azure Dragon Clan are all excellent, yet you are still determined to break off the engagement.” Grandma Yu said, looking at Qin Chu.
“Grandma, some things are impossible, and they just are! Although the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan is once again active in the Jianghu, it is no longer the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan of the past. The gap with the Azure Dragon Holy Clan is quite large. In the past, when my parents discussed the engagement with the Azure Dragon Holy Clan, it was a match of equal status. What is it now? Even if they don’t cancel the engagement, it’s out of past sentiment, almost like charity. I, Qin Chu, don’t need any charity from others. Living life at the mercy of others is not as good as immersing myself in Cultivate.” Qin Chu sighed.
“You’re being self-deprecating. You’re not the other person, so how do you know what they’re thinking?” At this point, Grandma Yu realized she had somewhat wronged Qin Chu. Qin Chu didn’t even know who Shang Shuyu was. The reason he wanted to break off the engagement stemmed from his inner pride.
“My parents are respected people. As their son, I must respect myself and cherish myself. I will not do something like offering myself up for humiliation. Furthermore, when I marry, I must marry someone I am deeply in love with. Only then can I treat her well for a lifetime.” Qin Chu said to Grandma Yu.
After staying in the bamboo house for a while, making sure Shang Shuyu was settled, Qin Chu left the mountain hollow.
“Grandma, you might have misunderstood him. Qin Chu is a very principled person.” Shang Shuyu said, looking at Grandma Yu.
“Yes, after hearing him, Grandma feels she did misunderstand him a bit. His heart is too proud. Yu’er, when you have time, tell him your identity!” Grandma Yu said.
Shang Shuyu shook her head, “I won’t tell him. I want to see how he breaks off the engagement in front of me.”
Returning to his own courtyard, Qin Chu began a new round of Cultivate.
Another shocking piece of news spread across the world: Butcher Huo Baichuan was killed by the Black Prison Master by Mirror Lake!
Blood Sea Old Demon and Butcher Huo Baichuan were both powerful figures dominating their respective regions, but both were killed by the Black Prison Master.
The Black Prison Master acted without any warning, showing up and directly killing, without reason or explanation. The Black Prison Master was also someone who disdained explanations, always belonging to a character that was both righteous and evil.
Upon receiving this news, Qin Chu was greatly impacted. The old man who raised him was too domineering; he just did what he said he would, and he dealt with ruthless people. This was completely different from the old man in his heart. The old man who raised him had a bit of a temper, but he only kicked him once or twice. But now, he kills when he says he will, and he kills ruthless people.
Qin Chu was a little suspicious, wondering if Mo Daozi had made a mistake, but after thinking about it, he felt that shouldn’t be the case. Mo Daozi wouldn’t speak carelessly without certainty, and Qin Chu felt that the Black Prison Master and Mo Daozi might know each other, otherwise the Black Prison Master wouldn’t have told him to find Mo Daozi.
After thinking for a while, Qin Chu felt that these matters currently had nothing to do with him. What he needed to do now was to quickly raise his cultivation and rescue his mother and Qingyi. As for his father, he still needed to search for him.
While Qin Chu was thinking, Qin Lingxi arrived, “Qin Chu, we have received some news about your mother, but very little. However, there is more about Qingyi.”
“Aunt, quickly tell me what’s happening.” Hearing news about his mother, Qin Chu couldn’t remain calm.