Cultivating in his own courtyard, Qin Chu was quite comfortable; he would Cultivate Saber Intent when he wanted to, and Battle Intent when he wanted to.
Lang Lang, who lived with Qin Chu in the courtyard, felt like he had met a monster. Qin Chu, not yet twenty, was already a fifth-tier, five-star Alchemist, which was formidable enough, but he also possessed six-level Sword Intent.
Is six-level Sword Intent something anyone can master? This requires a deep enough understanding of the Sword Dao. Not to mention that, Qin Chu also had four-level Battle Intent, which was truly Heaven-Defying.
Battle Intent is different from other Concepts like Sword Intent, Saber Intent, and Fist Intent; it is a special Concept. Battle Intent can enhance Sword Intent, Saber Intent, and so on. This means that even if an opponent has six-level Sword Intent or Saber Intent, they would still be at a disadvantage when fighting Qin Chu.
Lang Lang felt that talent was too important. Qin Chu's talent was beyond what ordinary Cultivators could ever hope to achieve, and he was also very diligent.
“Qin Chu, have a cup of tea and rest. You Cultivate like a madman!” Lang Lang brewed a cup of tea and then called out to Qin Chu, who was practicing sword techniques.
Qin Chu sat opposite Lang Lang. “Brother Lang, aren’t you afraid? What if our Vermilion Bird Holy Clan gets into a fight with the other factions one day, and we get caught in the crossfire?”
“I am a little afraid, but mostly I find it exciting. If there’s a fight, then we fight. If we can’t win, we run. Can’t we run if we can’t win?” Lang Lang said with a smile.
“I’ve realized that my worry for you is completely unnecessary,” Qin Chu said after looking at Lang Lang.
Hearing Qin Chu’s words, Lang Lang burst out laughing.
Drinking tea, Qin Chu pondered how he could get rid of Gu Zhengxiong. Gu Zhengxiong was like a venomous snake now, ready to strike and bite him at any moment.
“What are you thinking about?” Seeing Qin Chu deep in thought, Lang Lang asked.
“I want to get rid of Gu Zhengxiong, but I don’t know how to deal with him properly. I can’t kill him, but the people around me can,” Qin Chu said.
“You must be cautious. Gu Zhengxiong is not easy to kill, not because he is powerful, but because of his powerful status. He is the Vice President of the Alchemist Guild. Killing him is equivalent to going against the Alchemist Guild. If it weren’t for this, could he have lived until now? Absolutely not. He is too despicable, and many people want him dead,” Lang Lang said to Qin Chu.
“It seems that to deal with him, I first need to get rid of his status!” Qin Chu said.
Lang Lang nodded. “That’s very difficult. Ji Xin has wanted to deal with him for a long time, but there’s been no opportunity. No matter what, he is still the Vice President of the Alchemist Guild.”
“I need to research this and see how to strip him of his status,” Qin Chu mused.
After chatting for a while, Qin Chu went to meditate and Cultivate.
Cultivating until midnight, Qin Chu felt the demon whistle in his sleeve vibrate. Was it an active summons from the Demon Castle?
Qin Chu left the courtyard. Not long after he left, he saw a figure wearing a demon cloak.
The figure led the way, guiding Qin Chu all the way to the Demon Castle.
The person in the demon cloak led Qin Chu into an antique-style room.
In the antique-style room sat a woman wearing a golden cloak. Although her face was not visible, Qin Chu could see the prominent curves of her chest, confirming she was a woman.
“There’s no need for someone to lead the way; as long as he receives the message, Qin Chu will come to the Demon Castle,” Qin Chu said to the woman in the golden cloak.
“I know you can find your way, but I was worried that you might be killed on the way, and then it would be my fault,” the woman in the golden cloak said.
Qin Chu was surprised. It turned out she was considering him. He then cupped his fists towards the woman in the golden cloak, expressing his gratitude.
“You may call me Elder Su.” Elder Su waved her hand at the Demon Castle staff member who had brought Qin Chu in, dismissing him.
Qin Chu looked at Elder Su. “I wonder, Elder Su, why have you summoned Qin Chu? Is there a task you need Qin Chu to perform?”
“I’m not giving you a task; I’m helping you with one. Didn’t you post a task at the Alchemist Guild, needing Five-Leaf Flower? I’m giving it to you!” Elder Su took out a jade box and handed it to Qin Chu.
Qin Chu took the jade box, opened it, and after looking inside, recognized that it contained the Five-Leaf Flower.
Holding the jade box in one hand, Qin Chu took out a Spirit Intent Grass with the other and offered it to Elder Su.
However, Elder Su did not take it. “I don’t want your Spirit Intent Grass.”
“Then, Elder Su, what do you need Qin Chu to do? Qin Chu will do whatever he can. If he cannot do it, then Qin Chu cannot accept this Five-Leaf Flower,” Qin Chu said after some thought. He knew there was no such thing as a free lunch in the world, and if he didn't resolve the matter, it would be like taking advantage of others.
“Heh heh! Indeed, just as Elder Lu said, you are very principled. I have no demands, I just want to tell you that the Demon Castle can help you, and in the future, the Demon Castle will also need people like you,” Elder Su said.
Qin Chu was conflicted. This was clearly an attempt to win him over. How could he refuse? Unless he put down the Five-Leaf Flower and gave up on treating his grandfather’s Dantian, but as a descendant of the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan, neglecting the Clan Chief’s injuries was simply unacceptable.
Qin Chu walked around the room twice, then looked at Elder Su. “I cannot refuse this Five-Leaf Flower, and I can only join the Demon Castle.”
Heh heh! Elder Su’s clear laughter came from behind her cloak. “There’s no need to be so conflicted. I didn’t say I would make you join the Demon Castle, at least not in such a conflicted way. In the future, you will understand what the Demon Castle, which you currently resist, is truly like, and you will willingly join.”
Elder Su’s words left Qin Chu stunned. Why wasn’t she accepting him now?
“Every member of the Demon Castle is proud of it, because the Demon Castle does righteous deeds. If you join the Demon Castle with such reluctance, can you truly feel a sense of belonging? Constantly thinking about how the Demon Castle might trick you, that’s just no fun!” Elder Su said.
Qin Chu understood. The Demon Castle wanted him to join wholeheartedly, which was clearly impossible for him right now.
“Elder Su understands people’s hearts, and your voice is beautiful, able to penetrate to the depths of one’s soul. I truly wish to see what kind of person you are beneath that cloak,” Qin Chu said, looking at Elder Su.
“That won’t do. Besides our core members of the Demon Castle, anyone who sees my face is a dead person. Of course, I also walk this world, but that is under a different identity, not as Elder Su of the Demon Castle,” Elder Su said, shaking her head.
Qin Chu had just said it casually; the Demon Castle had its rules.
“Alright, you should go back! Be careful, don’t get yourself killed, or my efforts would be in vain,” Elder Su said to Qin Chu.
Qin Chu bowed to Elder Su, then exited the room and left the Demon Castle. He was incredibly excited; Qin Longhan could recover! Even if Qin Longhan was missing an arm after recovering his Cultivation, he would still be someone no one could underestimate!