“Young Lord, if the news is true and it’s confirmed that the Young Lord made a move, then we don’t need to worry,” Qing Yi said with some excitement.
Qin Chu was also extremely excited. If his father had made a move, then no matter what the hidden circumstances were, both his father and mother would be safe.
After thinking for a moment, Qin Chu took out a bag of Spirit Stones and handed it to the person delivering the message. “Please thank Xue Lin Enforcement for me. Continue investigating this news. If there are any follow-up messages, keep sending them here. If I’m not around, tell our Vermilion Bird Holy Land’s Dragon Xuan Enforcement Elder.”
“There’s no need for Spirit Stones. Our Xue Lin Enforcement isn’t doing this for Spirit Stones,” Zhen Xue Lin’s attendant said, placing the bag of Spirit Stones on the table.
“Take it! It’s just a small token of my appreciation,” Qin Chu said, picking up the bag of Spirit Stones and putting it back on the table.
The Zhen Xue Lin attendant hesitated for a moment, then took the bag of Spirit Stones. “If there’s any news, I’ll rush over.”
After seeing off Zhen Xue Lin’s attendant, Qin Chu felt a little more at ease. The Black Tortoise Holy Land wouldn't make a baseless judgment that the rescuer was Qin Zhan Ye; there must have been a reason.
“Young Lord, this is good news,” Qing Yi said, still somewhat excited.
“It’s good news. I need to tell Grandfather and Aunt,” Qin Chu said, then called a Vermilion Bird Holy Land guard and had him send the message back to the Vermilion Bird Holy Land.
Afterward, Qin Chu prepared some gifts and rode a beast carriage to Azure Dragon Castle. The engagement was continuing, so he had to show his attitude. Otherwise, that ridiculous father-in-law would surely give him a hard time.
When Qin Chu arrived at the Azure Dragon Holy Land’s castle, the guards let him through directly.
Qin Chu didn't need to be announced when entering; this was instructed from above. Furthermore, the matter of Qin Chu and Shang Shu Yu’s engagement had spread throughout the Azure Dragon Holy Land. Those who were blind enough to offend their future son-in-law were just asking for trouble!
In the castle hall, Qin Chu saw Shang Shu Tian Ye and Zhen Han. After greeting them, Qin Chu handed the gifts to the attendant beside him.
“What are you doing here?” Shang Shu Tian Ye asked, glancing at Qin Chu as he drank his tea.
What was he doing here? Shang Shu Tian Ye’s attitude was ridiculous, but Qin Chu could only endure it. “Qin Chu came to visit Uncle and Aunt.”
“You say it nicely, but only you know what schemes you’re plotting. Yu’er is in secluded cultivation; she doesn’t have time for you!” Shang Shu Tian Ye said, looking at Qin Chu.
“Qin Chu came to visit Uncle and Aunt,” Qin Chu said, feeling a little awkward. Shang Shu Tian Ye was too direct.
Zhen Han smiled. “Your uncle is just joking. Someone, notify the Princess to come over.”
“Uncle, it was Qin Chu’s fault in the past. Please don’t be angry anymore. Whatever Medicinal Pills you want, Qin Chu will refine them for you,” Qin Chu said, looking at Shang Shu Tian Ye.
Looking at Qin Chu, Shang Shu Tian Ye nodded. “Your attitude is acceptable. Don’t be foolish in the future, or you’ll suffer for it.”
“Father, you’re bullying Qin Chu again. Do you have the heart to?” Shang Shu Yu entered the hall.
“Do I have the heart? He has the heart to snatch you away from your father and mother!” Shang Shu Tian Ye said, glancing at his daughter.
“Then should your daughter live out her days alone?” Shang Shu Yu said, dissatisfied.
Shang Shu Tian Ye stopped talking. He just wanted to give Qin Chu a hard time.
Afterward, Zhen Han had Shang Shu Yu take Qin Chu out for a walk. She hoped the two of them would Cultivate some feelings first.
“Qin Chu, my father is just grumbling. He actually likes you very much; it’s just that his way of doing things is different from most people,” Shang Shu Yu said, pulling Qin Chu to the garden. She didn't use a maid and personally brewed a pot of tea.
Qin Chu smiled. “I understand and can relate.”
“It’ll be fine after spending some time together,” Shang Shu Yu said.
At noon, Qin Chu and Shang Shu Yu accompanied Shang Shu Tian Ye and Zhen Han for lunch.
“Qin Chu, your grandfather and aunt have both returned to the Vermilion Bird Holy Land. You need to be honest in Holy Martial City. Who knows if the White Tiger Holy Land and the Blazing Thunder Holy Land will send people to lie in wait in Holy Martial City? It’s a small matter if they attack the Vermilion Bird Holy Land’s businesses, but what if they secretly scheme against you? It’s hard to guard against!” Shang Shu Tian Ye said after taking a sip of wine.
“Thank you for the advice, Uncle. I will also be leaving later,” Qin Chu said, refilling Shang Shu Tian Ye’s wine glass.
“Hmm? If you’re worried about safety, you can stay in Azure Dragon Castle!” Shang Shu Tian Ye straightened up, his eyes fixed on Qin Chu.
Qin Chu shook his head. “It’s not a matter of safety. I plan to go to Sky Sword City, to Cultivate within Sky Sword Mountain, to Cultivate Sword Intent while also raising my Origin Qi cultivation.”
“So that’s it. On this point, I support you. Strength is confidence, and fists are power. If your fists are big, you can walk sideways in this world where the strong are respected,” Shang Shu Tian Ye said, looking at Qin Chu.
“Thank you for your support, Uncle. I have a man’s sense of responsibility, and I have a man’s commitment. In the future, I will take good care of Senior Sister,” Qin Chu said.
Shang Shu Tian Ye slapped the table. “Those two sentences were well said. A man should stand tall and hold up the sky above his head. Come, let’s drink!”
Qin Chu and Shang Shu Tian Ye clinked their wine glasses and drank the wine in one gulp.
Shang Shu Tian Ye’s attitude improved significantly afterward. He felt that Qin Chu was to his liking.
After the banquet, the maids replaced the wine with tea. It was then that Shang Shu Yu said she wanted to go to Sky Sword Mountain with Qin Chu.
“If it were before, I would never stop you, but not now. Don’t you want to improve your strength? Then follow me back to the Azure Dragon Holy Land and strengthen your Bloodline Power. Why couldn’t you defeat Zhen Ji this time? It’s because your Bloodline Power hasn’t grown enough. This time, I’ll help you resolve it. The next time you meet, she won’t be a match for you; you can easily crush her,” Shang Shu Tian Ye said to his daughter.
“Senior Sister, follow Uncle’s arrangements. I might be back sometime,” Qin Chu said to Shang Shu Yu.
Looking at Qin Chu, Shang Shu Yu nodded. She knew that if she didn’t work hard, she wouldn’t keep up. Shang Tian Du and Shang Jue of the White Tiger Holy Land were both exceptionally talented. If she didn’t work hard, she wouldn’t be their match.
After chatting for a while, Qin Chu stood up, bowed to Shang Shu Tian Ye and Zhen Han, then took his leave.
Shang Shu Yu saw Qin Chu off outside Azure Dragon Castle, reminding him to be careful.
After leaving Azure Dragon Castle, Qin Chu first went to the Alchemist Guild and met Mei Tian Ling, Ji Xin, and Elder Lin, telling them about his departure.
Mei Tian Ling expressed that the Alchemist Guild always welcomed Qin Chu back.
After meeting Lang Lang, Lang Lang said he would go to Sky Sword City with Qin Chu, which made Qin Chu very happy.
Qin Chu told him to meet outside the city gate tomorrow.
Waiting until dark at the Alchemist Guild, Qin Chu arrived at Demon Castle. Besides greeting Grand Elder Su, Qin Chu also had a mission to assign.