Because her own appearance was enchanting and she was a femme fatale who easily caused trouble, Shang Ruoyu still wore a veil.
Upon arriving at Heavenly Sword City, Shang Ruoyu felt the different aura of the Saint Martial Continent compared to the Nether Martial Continent.
After wandering around Heavenly Sword City, Shang Ruoyu checked into an inn and then began to learn about Heavenly Sword City.
Qin Chu had returned to his previous state; what happened between him and Shang Ruoyu was an accident, and since Shang Shuyu didn't mind, it hadn't affected his life. Every day, he diligently Cultivated his sword and fist techniques.
After Cultivating for a period at the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan's stronghold, he and Shang Shuyu entered Heavenly Sword Mountain. Shang Shuyu was in the Level Six Sword Intent area, while Qin Chu entered the Level Seven Sword Intent area.
In the Level Seven Sword Intent area, Qin Chu was refining his Battle Intent and Sword Intent.
Some time ago, Qin Chu witnessed duels between masters and saw some Level Nine Concepts appear. This made him realize that while Level Seven Sword Intent was powerful, there was nothing to be complacent about, as there were many people more advanced than him.
Additionally, Qin Chu was very eager to improve his Battle Intent. He Cultivated the Prison Suppressing Fist, but without Fist Intent, he could only empower it with Battle Intent, so the power of his fist technique was closely related to the improvement of his Battle Intent.
Seeing Qin Chu and Shang Shuyu enter Heavenly Sword Mountain, Shang Ruoyu also decided to explore it. Heavenly Sword Mountain of the Saint Martial Continent was famous throughout the entire Seven Martial Continent, and since she had come, she planned to go in and see it.
Qin Chu ate his Grain Abstinence Pills, constantly refining the Origin Qi within his body. As for the extra extremely cold energy in his body, it remained in a corner of his Dantian, not affecting him at all.
In the blink of an eye, half a month passed. Shang Ruoyu retreated from the depths of Heavenly Sword Mountain to the Level Seven Sword Intent area. After glancing at Qin Chu, who was Cultivating in the distance, she left!
Shang Ruoyu failed in the depths of Heavenly Sword Mountain. She still didn't understand why she failed; in any case, the core area of Heavenly Sword Mountain was very repulsed by her. The Sword Intent gathered from the surrounding areas suppressed her. She persisted for half a month, and only retreated after she could no longer endure it.
Upon reaching the Level Six Sword Intent area and looking at Shang Shuyu, Shang Ruoyu's hand touched the long sword at her waist, then put it down again. Should Qin Chu's fiancée die? To her, she somewhat deserved to die, but she felt it was inappropriate to act like that. She was not a person without principles.
Shortly after Shang Ruoyu left, Qin Chu shifted his body forward a bit. Half a month of Cultivation had improved both his Sword Intent and Battle Intent.
Shang Shuyu was the same; she didn't know that she had once been in danger.
Within Heavenly Sword Mountain, arbitrary fighting was not allowed, but rules were meant to be broken. Shang Ruoyu had the ability to break rules; it could be said that apart from the Black Prison Master, none of the other Saint Martial Enforcers were her match. Even if she killed Shang Shuyu, no one could do anything to her.
After Cultivating for a month, Qin Chu went to the Level Six Sword Intent area to call Shang Shuyu, and the two of them left Heavenly Sword Mountain. They then went to a restaurant and ordered some food.
"Qin Chu, the continent's situation is relatively stable now. I heard my father say that after the Black Prison Master defeated that woman, some Cultivators from other continents have become much more restrained." Shang Shuyu really didn't want to mention Shang Ruoyu's name; it was clearly her treasure, yet Shang Ruoyu had touched it first, or even, enjoyed it first.
"The Saint Martial Continent has displayed its strength, so some outsiders naturally have to be restrained. No one wants to cause trouble, and some people still want to obtain Opportunities. If they cause trouble, then they will either be killed or expelled," Qin Chu said.
"The Saint Martial Continent has many Opportunities, such as Heavenly Sword Mountain. Heavenly Sword Mountain is not just a Holy Land for Sword Cultivators of our Saint Martial Continent, but a Holy Land for Sword Cultivators of the entire Seven Martial Continent. It's just that the existence of the boundless sea has made them lose the chance to approach Heavenly Sword Mountain," Shang Shuyu said to Qin Chu.
After eating something, Qin Chu took Shang Shuyu back to the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan's stronghold.
Upon returning to the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan's stronghold, Qin Chu noticed that it was different from before, and a plaque had been hung up: Vermilion Bird Villa! His own courtyard had also been renovated.
"Aunt, has our stronghold been rebuilt?" After returning to his courtyard, Qin Chu had just brewed a pot of tea when Qin Lingxi arrived.
"Yes, previously our Vermilion Bird Holy Clan developed in secret, fearing suppression. Now the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan no longer needs to; we stand before the Cultivators of the Saint Martial Continent once again," Qin Lingxi said.
Qin Chu nodded, "Yes, the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan has endured for too many years."
After chatting with Qin Chu and Shang Shuyu for a while, Qin Lingxi left; she still had to research the construction of some of the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan's strongholds.
"The rise and fall of a power involves not just itself, but many factors. Back then, when the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan declined, the White Tiger Holy Clan and the Blazing Thunder Holy Clan were powerful, with their influence spreading across the entire Central Continent; twenty years later, the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan rose again, accompanied by the decline of the White Tiger Holy Clan and the weakening of the Blazing Thunder Holy Clan. The Black Tortoise Holy Clan also has no chance," Shang Shuyu said.
"Why is the Azure Dragon Holy Clan fine? The facts show that in life and in deeds, one must still be self-disciplined," Qin Chu said.
"You're teasing me again. The Azure Dragon Holy Clan didn't participate in the war back then because my father had entered the Seventh-Order Venerable Realm and had to abide by the rules of the Saint Martial Enforcers. My mother said that my father was very angry during those days. He even hoped that the White Tiger Holy Clan and the Blazing Thunder Holy Clan would attack the Azure Dragon Holy Clan, so he could take action," Shang Shuyu said.
"If I don't tease Senior Sister, who will I tease!" Qin Chu reached out and pulled Shang Shuyu to his side, into his embrace.
Sitting on Qin Chu's lap, Shang Shuyu's face turned red. This was her first time experiencing such a thing.
"Qin Chu, you've become naughty." Holding Qin Chu's neck, Shang Shuyu's voice became softer.
"Senior Sister, if you don't plan to marry me, then this isn't appropriate; if you plan to marry me, then you'll be my wife in the future, so what's wrong with a hug now!" Qin Chu said with a smile.
Shang Shuyu nodded. She planned to marry Qin Chu, so a little intimacy was normal.
Embracing Shang Shuyu, Qin Chu had a reaction, which made both Qin Chu and Shang Shuyu very awkward.
"Qin Chu, you've become naughty. Why don't you formally propose!" Shang Shuyu whispered.
"Okay, I'll seek a Breakthrough recently, and after the Breakthrough, I'll formally go to Uncle and Aunt to propose," Qin Chu decided.
It was getting late. Qin Chu escorted Shang Shuyu out of his courtyard, then went to take a cold shower; he was feeling a bit heated.
Never having eaten meat, one doesn't know the taste of meat, so one doesn't crave it; never having had a woman, one doesn't really think about women. The key is that Qin Chu has recently... so he has thoughts and needs.
In an inn in a small city, Qi Qingqing, who was sitting cross-legged, opened her eyes. After this period of Cultivation, her severed arm had regenerated, and the injuries within her body had mostly recovered.
Standing up, Qi Qingqing exhaled a breath, "Qin Chu, if this Martial Saint wants to deal with you, you won't be able to escape. This Martial Saint has arrived!"
Having made her decision, Qi Qingqing left the inn. She planned to investigate news of Qin Chu near Heavenly Sword City.