“Indeed, this nephew also never thought that Clan Chief Shangshu Tianye of the Azure Dragon Clan was a Seventh-tier Venerable Realm powerhouse,” Qin Chu said.
Qin Lingxi reached out and tapped Qin Chu’s head, “Others can call him Shangshu Tianye, but you can’t. Later on, he will be your father-in-law. However, he truly hides his strength very deeply. This is also why the Azure Dragon Holy Land does not ally with others, because a Seventh-tier Venerable Realm cultivator cannot casually participate in power struggles. This is also a rule of the Saint Martial Continent.”
“Actually, when I first resisted the marriage, besides being annoyed that they didn't refuse the White Tiger Holy Land's proposal, I also felt that the Azure Dragon Holy Land was somewhat apathetic. They had an in-law relationship with our Vermilion Bird Holy Land, yet they were unwilling to offer even a little help,” Qin Chu said.
“Now the truth has surfaced. Unless Shangshu Tianye relinquishes the position of Clan Chief, the Azure Dragon Holy Land cannot take the initiative to attack. This time, the Black Tortoise Holy Land's provocation gave them an opportunity to counterattack, causing the Black Tortoise Holy Land heavy losses,” Qin Lingxi said.
After chatting for a while, Qin Chu took Qin Lingxi to the street and they had a meal together.
“Qin Chu, knowing you’re fine, your aunt is relieved. Later, your Uncle Qingyi will come. Unless a Seventh-tier Venerable Realm cultivator wants to kill you, they won’t be able to harm you,” Qin Lingxi said to Qin Chu.
“There’s no need for Uncle Qingyi to come. There should be Saint Martial Enforcement, or people arranged by Saint Martial Enforcement, in Heavenly Sword City. Otherwise, it’s hard to explain how that White Tiger Holy Land assassin died. I suspect that Lingtian Sword Su Mu is Saint Martial Enforcement,” Qin Chu said, lowering his voice at the end. He didn't want others to hear some of his words.
After listening to Qin Chu’s words, Qin Lingxi thought for a moment and then shook her head, “It’s still better for him to come. Before, I had your Uncle Qingyi stay in Saint Martial City because I was afraid of attacks from the White Tiger Holy Land, afraid that your Third Uncle would not be able to hold on. Now that the White Tiger Holy Land has been branded as rebellious, they will be suppressed if they enter Saint Martial City. So, on the Saint Martial City side, our Vermilion Bird Holy Land doesn’t need to arrange high-level experts.”
“Then let Uncle Qingyi return to the Vermilion Bird Holy Land. He endured a lot in the past. Our Vermilion Bird Holy Land should treat him better,” Qin Chu said to Qin Lingxi.
“Qin Chu, our Vermilion Bird Holy Land has never treated him as an outsider. His contributions to our Vermilion Bird Holy Land, and his sacrifices for us, your aunt and nephew, are all remembered by the Vermilion Bird Holy Land and by your aunt,” Qin Lingxi said to Qin Chu.
In the subsequent conversation, Qin Lingxi talked about the use of Flame Crystals. Flame Crystals are much more advanced than Spirit Stones. They can assist in Cultivation and also aid the growth of the Vermilion Bird Holy Flame.
The process from the birth to the growth of a Holy Flame is a journey. Without a master, they grow on their own, strengthening themselves by absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi. Once they have a master, they can leave their birthplace and then be nourished with fire-attribute Heaven And Earth Treasures.
“Qin Chu, the Vermilion Bird Holy Flame can devour flames. If you know where there are naturally occurring fire sources and fire seeds, you can go there and let the Vermilion Bird Holy Flame devour them. That is the fastest way for the Vermilion Bird Holy Flame to grow,” Qin Lingxi said to Qin Chu.
“Naturally occurring fire sources and fire seeds? Aren’t those Strange Fire ? Can the Vermilion Bird Holy Flame devour other Exotic Flames?” Qin Chu asked, looking at Qin Lingxi in confusion.
“That’s right, Exotic Flames can devour each other to strengthen themselves. The Vermilion Bird Holy Flame has another name, Vermilion Bird Heaven-Burning Flame. It is one of the more dominant types among Exotic Flames. Unless an Exotic Flame is much more mature than it, it is not its opponent,” Qin Lingxi said to Qin Chu.
Afterward, Qin Lingxi also stayed at the inn. After meeting Gan Lingwu, she was quite surprised. She actually knew that if Qin Chu hadn't been engaged, it would be hard to say whether Shangshu Yu and Qin Chu would be together, or if Gan Lingwu would travel with Qin Chu. However, it's already set in stone now. Shangshu Yu and Qin Chu already have feelings for each other, and with the engagement, everything is natural. This situation made her feel that Gan Lingwu's situation was quite difficult.
Since Grandma Zhushan was there, Qin Lingxi went to pay her respects. However, Qin Chu had already told Qin Lingxi about Grandma Zhushan's attitude, so Qin Lingxi merely paid her respects.
Grandma Zhushan had a very good impression of Qin Lingxi. She felt that the Vermilion Bird Holy Land was a very spirited Family.
A few days passed, and Qingyi arrived in Heavenly Sword City.
Upon seeing Qingyi, both Qin Chu and Qin Lingxi were very happy. The three of them went to a restaurant and ordered a grand feast. While drinking and chatting, Qin Chu noticed a lot of unspoken understanding between Qin Lingxi and Qingyi.
Sensing the opportune moment, Qin Chu left the restaurant first.
Walking on the street, Qin Chu sorted through his thoughts and then realized that there seemed to be deep feelings between Qin Lingxi and Qingyi. Back then, Qingyi had selflessly fought for Qin Lingxi and him, and now Qin Lingxi was constantly worried about Qingyi.
With this thought, Qin Chu smiled. He felt this was a good thing. Although Qingyi considered himself a dead man, he was an astonishingly talented and brilliant powerhouse who valued loyalty and affection; as for his aunt, there was no need to mention it, the princess of the Vermilion Bird Holy Land, and a powerhouse herself.
After returning to the inn, Qin Chu had a cup of tea with Langlang and then began to Cultivate. This time, besides consuming top-grade Heaven Origin Pills, he also held a Flame Crystal in his hand.
The moment the Flame Crystal appeared in Qin Chu’s hand, the Vermilion Bird Holy Flame in his Dantian began to leap. Qin Chu used Origin Qi to guide it, and the Vermilion Bird Holy Flame moved to his hands, beginning to absorb the energy from the Flame Crystal.
While the Vermilion Bird Holy Flame absorbed the Flame Crystal’s energy, Qin Chu began to Cultivate. The situation put a lot of pressure on him, and he knew that without strength, he would be at the mercy of others, so he had to work hard.
While Qin Chu was diligently Cultivating, a woman in a white silk dress appeared in Heavenly Sword City. The woman was not exceptionally beautiful, but she was quite graceful and lovely. The woman walked along and arrived at the entrance of Yunlai Inn.
“This is the place!” A hint of cold light appeared in the woman’s eyes. After the cold light receded, she entered the inn and asked the waiter for a small courtyard.
Ordinary inns usually have individual rooms, but inns open to cultivators all have individual courtyards, which makes it convenient for receiving guests, and furthermore, cultivators need quiet for Cultivation.
Qin Lingxi and Qingyi strolled around Heavenly Sword City for a while, then returned to Yunlai Inn and arrived at Qin Chu’s courtyard.
“Young Lord, I should still stay in Heavenly Sword City! This way, if anything happens, I can look after Young Lord,” Qingyi said, looking at Qin Chu. He had learned from Qin Lingxi that Qin Chu wanted him to go to the Vermilion Bird Holy Land, but he was worried about Qin Chu’s safety, so he wanted to stay.
“Uncle Qingyi, please don’t call me Young Lord anymore. If you keep calling me that, I won’t see you again. You can just call me by my name. I’m staying in Heavenly Sword City now to Cultivate peacefully. It won’t be easy for others to do anything to me. Whatever schemes they have, let them come,” Qin Chu said.
“What if they try a honey trap?” Qin Lingxi said with a smile. She was quite at ease about her nephew now, and besides, Heavenly Sword City had powerful experts guarding it, so it wasn't a place where anyone could act recklessly.