Qin Chu grabbed one of Shang Tianjing's ankles, lowered his body, then used his left hand to swing Shang Tianjing to the ground. As for Shang Tianjing's long sword attack with her right hand, it had already been parried by his Azure Spirit Sword.
When her ankle was grabbed, Shang Tianjing knew things were bad. She tried to attack with her sword to force Qin Chu to let go, but it was blocked by Qin Chu's long sword. So, she could only watch helplessly as her body made contact with the ground. One hard fall broke three of her ribs.
After throwing Shang Tianjing to the ground, Qin Chu did not let go. He used his left arm to swing Shang Tianjing's body against the ground again.
Shang Tianjing was wearing a long dress. As Qin Chu swung her, her skirt flew up, revealing a glimpse of her modesty, but Qin Chu didn't even look.
After being thrown three times in a row, Shang Tianjing stopped moving. Her ribs, arms, and right leg were all broken.
At this moment, the Law Enforcement Team came up, and Lang Lang also arrived, "Qin Chu, what's going on here?"
"She's from the White Tiger Sacred Clan, named Shang Tianjing. She poisoned me and tried to chop off my head," Qin Chu said to Lang Lang and the captain of the Law Enforcement Team.
"Poisoning people to harm them, she deserves to die!" The captain of the Law Enforcement Team glanced at Shang Tianjing. The pity in his eyes disappeared. Cultivators hated poisoning the most, using insidious and despicable methods to plot against others.
"Honeytrap, poison plot, they really used every despicable and shameless trick!" Lang Lang knew why Shang Tianjing ignored him and insisted on clinging to Qin Chu.
"Alchemist Qin, currently our Sacred Martial Continent is investigating the hiding places of the White Tiger Sacred Clan's remnants. This is a clue, what do you think?" The Law Enforcement Captain looked at Qin Chu, his eyes full of inquiry. He wanted Shang Tianjing, but Shang Tianjing was captured by Qin Chu, so Qin Chu had the main say.
"I'll investigate it. Later, I'll go see your City Lord Lin. Brother Lang, take her away, don't let her commit suicide!" Qin Chu said to Lang Lang.
Lang Lang took off his combat boots, pulled down a sock, and was about to stuff it into Shang Tianjing's mouth. However, seeing everyone around him watching, he threw the sock away, tore off his robe sleeve to gag Shang Tianjing, then sealed Shang Tianjing's cultivation. After that, he carried Shang Tianjing on his shoulder and followed Qin Chu towards the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan's stronghold.
Upon arriving at the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan's stronghold, Qin Chu asked the person in charge of the stronghold if there was a place to detain and interrogate prisoners.
Led by the person in charge of the stronghold, Qin Chu and Lang Lang entered a secret room, then locked Shang Tianjing inside.
"Who will interrogate her?" After leaving the secret room, Qin Chu asked the person in charge of the stronghold and Lang Lang.
Lang Lang patted his chest, "I'll interrogate her."
"Brother Lang, it's fine if you interrogate her, but don't go too far, or you'll have a blemish on your record," Qin Chu said to Lang Lang. He was worried that Lang Lang might think with his lower body and force himself on Shang Tianjing, which would not look good. He was the one who captured her, and if such a thing happened, he would also have to bear the blame for being despicable and shameless.
Upon hearing Qin Chu's words, Lang Lang's face immediately turned blue, "Qin Chu, you can't think of me like that. I, Lang Lang, like beautiful women, but I believe in mutual consent, I won't force anyone!"
Seeing Lang Lang's assurance, Qin Chu nodded, "Then you go interrogate her. Also, strictly guard the area around the stronghold, and be ready for battle at any time."
Qin Chu's last sentence was directed at the person in charge of the stronghold. He knew that the news of Shang Tianjing's capture was no longer a secret. The White Tiger Sacred Clan might come to rescue her, or even kill her to silence her, fearing that secrets would be leaked.
The person in charge of the stronghold went to make arrangements, and Qin Chu came to the great hall of the stronghold.
The servants of the stronghold brewed tea for Qin Chu. They knew that Qin Chu was the only direct descendant of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan and, barring any accidents, would be the future Clan Chief of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan.
While Qin Chu was drinking tea, someone arrived at the stronghold. Without being announced, Ling Tianjian Su Mu arrived in the great hall.
"Senior Su is here!" Qin Chu stood up to greet him. He knew the reason why there was no announcement; if Su Mu wanted to come, no one could stop him. He knew Su Mu was here because of Shang Tianjing.
"I'm here. It's been a long time since I've seen you, kid. I came to drink with you, but if there's no wine, tea is fine too." Su Mu sat down next to Qin Chu.
The servants of the stronghold served tea to Su Mu. Su Mu drank the tea without saying a word, which made Qin Chu quite puzzled.
At this moment, a piece of news spread throughout Sky Sword City: Shang Tianjing, a Rank Six King Stage Cultivator of the White Tiger Sacred Clan, was actually captured alive by the Young Lord Qin Chu of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan, while Qin Chu was only at the Middle Stage of the Rank Five Heavenly Origin Stage. It was a known rule that it was difficult for a Rank Five Cultivator to kill a King Stage Cultivator. Now, Qin Chu had achieved something even more difficult than killing—capturing alive—which had to be admired.
Additionally, Sky Sword City was sealed off, prohibiting anyone from entering or leaving. This was an order from Lin Hanyue, to prevent the news of Shang Tianjing's capture from spreading.
In a teahouse, a man cursed, calling someone useless. He was Shang Tianyu, a core member of the White Tiger Sacred Clan, who was out on a mission.
Hearing that Shang Tianjing had been captured alive, Shang Tianyu knew this was a problem. Shang Tianjing knew the hiding place of the White Tiger Sacred Clan. If Shang Tianjing couldn't withstand the harsh interrogation, then the White Tiger Sacred Clan would be exposed. So, he had to take action. The main issue was that Sky Sword City had already been sealed, so he couldn't leave or transmit the message. If he forced his way out, he would be surrounded and killed. His cultivation was good; in a one-on-one fight, an ordinary King Stage Cultivator was not his opponent. But now it wasn't a one-on-one fight; there were many King Stage Cultivators in Sky Sword City. If he was surrounded, he would die in Sky Sword City.
Shang Tianyu now had two choices: one was to go to the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan's stronghold and kill Shang Tianjing—not to rescue her, but to kill her. Because if he acted, the Sky Sword City Lord's Mansion, the Demon Castle, and the Alchemist Guild would definitely intervene. Rescue would be impossible; he could only kill her to silence her, and then take his own life. The other choice was to ignore it, pretend not to know, and hope that Shang Tianjing could hold out, or hope that even if Shang Tianjing leaked information, the White Tiger Sacred Clan wouldn't hold him accountable.
After thinking for a while, Shang Tianyu decided he still had to act. He came to the vicinity of Sky Sword City to plunder the Sacred Martial Sect. If something happened to Shang Tianjing, he would definitely be held accountable. His personal matter was small, but it would implicate the entire branch. He knew the methods of the Emperor and the Third Elder.
Having made his decision, Shang Tianyu hurried towards the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan's stronghold.
Qin Chu and Su Mu drank tea. Su Mu had not said anything, which made Qin Chu understand Su Mu's purpose: he was here to guard the place from attack and also to wait for news of the interrogation.
In the interrogation room, Shang Tianjing tried to hold out, but she really couldn't! But Lang Lang had too many methods; she couldn't even die if she wanted to. She truly couldn't live or die. She regretted it deeply, regretting not giving Lang Lang a chance. If Lang Lang had slept with her, she wouldn't be getting whipped now.
"Call Qin Chu, I'll talk to him!" Shang Tianjing, unable to endure any longer, shouted at Lang Lang.