Generally speaking, it was normal to accept and submit missions at the Demon Castle, but it was difficult to meet the higher-ups. The higher-ups of the Demon Castle were not people anyone could meet.
However, Qin Chu was a bit special; with an enforcer’s notification, Qin Chu successfully met Grand Elder Su.
Qin Chu expressed his gratitude for Grand Elder Su’s care, and then mentioned that he would be leaving Holy Martial City for a period of time.
"I think highly of you. Be careful!" Grand Elder Su said to Qin Chu.
"Thank you, Grand Elder. There's one more thing. I want to submit a mission to investigate who rescued the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan's Young Madam from the Black Tortoise Holy Mountain. If there is concrete evidence to prove who it was, I am willing to offer a hundred Spirit Stones," Qin Chu stated his mission request and produced a hundred Spirit Stones.
Grand Elder Su accepted the Spirit Stones. "The Demon Castle accepts this mission and will send people to investigate. If there are any leads, we will notify you."
"Alright. After I leave Holy Martial City, I will go to Sky Sword City," Qin Chu told Grand Elder Su where he was going next, then left the Demon Castle.
After returning to the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan's headquarters and resting for a night, Qin Chu changed into an inconspicuous coarse linen robe, left Holy Martial City, and arrived at the city gate.
At the city gate, Qin Chu saw Lang Lang, and also saw someone who surprised him: Hei San. Hei San had come to see him off.
"Qin Chu, I have some matters to attend to and cannot go with you. I will stay in Holy Martial City. When you return, treat me to a drink. As the Young Lord of the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan, with your vast family wealth, you must treat," Hei San said, looking at Qin Chu.
Qin Chu smiled and nodded, "No problem. I'll definitely find you when I come back."
After bidding farewell to Hei San, Qin Chu and Lang Lang got into a beast carriage and left Holy Martial City.
Lang Lang did not change his attitude because Qin Chu was the Young Lord of the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan. He befriended Qin Chu, not some Young Lord of the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan. As a cultivator in the Sixth-level King Realm, he did not need to deliberately curry favor with anyone. If Qin Chu’s attitude changed and he no longer valued their friendship, he would leave. If they were on the same Dao, they would walk together; if their Dao were different, they would not conspire together!
After traveling for several days, Qin Chu and Lang Lang arrived at Sky Sword City.
Looking at everything in Sky Sword City, Qin Chu felt no unfamiliarity. This was the first place he had truly stayed since coming to the Central State. He still had two friends here, Lin Qing and Qian Xun. Lin Qing could be seen at any time, but Qin Chu didn't know if he could see Qian Xun.
Thinking about things, Qin Chu drove the beast carriage to Yunlai Inn, settled down with Lang Lang, and then went to the Alchemist Guild. He wanted to pay his respects to Yuan Qi and Chu Shan.
Upon seeing Qin Chu, Yuan Qi and Chu Shan were very happy. To them, Qin Chu was a promising talent with unlimited potential in the Alchemy world, worthy of attention and cultivation.
"We know about the great battle in Holy Martial City. With the return of the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan, you are no longer a child without anyone to look after him," Chu Shan said, looking at Qin Chu.
"Qin Chu thanks Guild Master and Elder Chu for your care during the previous period. I will be staying in Sky Sword City for a while. If you need any Medicinal Pills refined, you can find me!" Qin Chu said.
"Alright, then. Go tidy up and settle down first," Yuan Qi said.
"Tidy up? I've already settled at Yunlai Inn!" Qin Chu said.
Yuan Qi smiled, "No one lives in your old courtyard. Why are you staying in an inn? Go check out!"
"Thank you for your kindness, Guild Master, but I have a friend, and it's more convenient for us to stay in an inn," Qin Chu said. If it were just him, staying at the Alchemist Guild would be understandable, but bringing Lang Lang was inappropriate. Lang Lang was not an Alchemist and would be considered an outsider in the Alchemist Guild!
After exchanging a few words with Yuan Qi and Chu Shan, Qin Chu went to the mansion of City Lord Lin Hanyue.
Upon seeing Qin Chu, the guards of the Lin Mansion were surprised, then went to report. The name Qin Chu was quite famous.
Lin Hanyue, accompanied by Lin Qing, welcomed Qin Chu into the Lin Mansion, then had servants prepare tea.
"The Vermilion Bird Holy Clan has re-emerged in the Jianghu, and the Vermilion Bird Holy Land is being rebuilt. Why haven't you returned?" Lin Hanyue asked, puzzled. He felt that Qin Longhan and the others should not let Qin Chu roam around anymore, after all, Qin Chu was the sole heir of the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan.
"I've spoken with my grandfather and aunt. I'm here to Cultivate in Sky Sword Mountain for a period. Besides, I'm not very clear about the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan's affairs, so going back wouldn't be very useful," Qin Chu said.
"You are pursuing the improvement of your own strength; that's understandable! If you need anything in Sky Sword City, you can come to me," Lin Hanyue said. In the past, he could refer to himself as 'uncle' in front of Qin Chu, but not now. Qin Chu was the Young Lord of the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan, and he couldn't casually claim to be an Elder.
After chatting with the Lin Hanyue family, Qin Chu left. He remembered those who treated him well.
Watching Qin Chu leave, Lin Hanyue looked at his son, "Qing'er, in the past, you couldn't Cultivate, and I didn't ask anything of you. It was fine for you to be an ordinary person. But now it's different. Since you've become a cultivator, you must work hard. Qin Chu's background is higher than yours, but he still works very hard."
"Father's meaning, Qing'er understands. Qing'er will work hard. My Sword Intent has already entered the initial stage. Once my Sword Intent Cultivates to the third level, I will go to Sky Sword Mountain," Lin Qing's eyes held determination.
"You owe Qin Chu a favor; remember that. Repay kindness, resent grievances; only then can your mind be clear," Lin Hanyue instructed his son, then continued to drink tea.
Qin Chu returned to Yunlai Inn and had a discussion with Lang Lang.
"Brother Lang, I'll refine some Medicinal Pills. How about you take them out to sell? We'll split the Spirit Stones we earn down the middle!" Qin Chu said, looking at Lang Lang.
"Haha! Alright, let's do as you say," Lang Lang said with a laugh.
In the inn, Qin Chu set up his Pill Furnace and began Alchemy. After half a day of refining, he handed a batch of Medicinal Pills to Lang Lang.
"Brother Lang, talk to the Alchemist Guild. Don't cause conflict with them over the Medicinal Pills, and don't let other Alchemist Guilds ostracize you," Qin Chu said to Lang Lang.
Lang Lang nodded, "Don't worry, I understand human relations. If it hurts Face, then it's better not to do the business."
Hearing Lang Lang's words, Qin Chu felt relieved. He didn't want to cause any trouble.
After resting for a night, Qin Chu parted ways with Lang Lang and headed towards Sky Sword Mountain. He was currently in the Middle Stage of Six-level Sword Intent. He planned to Cultivate diligently, to temper his Six-level Sword Intent to perfection, and if he had the chance, to try to touch Seven-level Sword Intent. Seven-level Sword Intent was Advanced Sword Intent, possessing the ability to crush Elementary and Intermediate Sword Intent.
Qin Chu was also a celebrity in Sky Sword City. When people saw Qin Chu arrive, many knew that the beast who rapidly Cultivated Sword Intent was back again.