“Don’t overthink it. Things aren’t as complicated as you imagine,” Shang Ruoyu said to Qin Chu.
“It’s easy for you to say, but who can do it? I can’t!” Qin Chu’s emotions were a bit unstable.
Shang Ruoyu looked at Qin Chu. “It seems your heart is in turmoil.”
Qin Chu didn’t speak; his heart was indeed in turmoil and could no longer be calm.
“Qin Chu, you feel guilt and fear, but there’s really no need! What are you guilty about? I was willing. As for your fear, there’s no need to be afraid. I, Shang Ruoyu, conduct myself with grace and won’t do anything uncouth. When you get married, I’ll send my blessings and won’t say a single unnecessary word, much less make things awkward for you. Doing so would only make people dislike and resent me.” Shang Ruoyu leaned on Qin Chu’s arm.
“Is this okay?” Qin Chu’s heart was conflicted.
“Not really, but what can we do? It’ll be enough if you have time to come and have tea with me,” Shang Ruoyu said.
Qin Chu turned to look at Shang Ruoyu, hesitated for a moment, then opened his arms and embraced her. “If you need anything from me, just have someone notify me.”
Looking up at Qin Chu, Shang Ruoyu smiled. She knew Qin Chu’s heart had softened. How could he embrace her if he felt nothing? Sleeping and embracing were two different things; sleeping was a physical need, while embracing was an emotional expression.
Looking at Shang Ruoyu’s captivating face, Qin Chu lowered his head and kissed her, then bent down and carried her into the bedroom.
Endless tenderness and sweet nothings, boundless enchanting scenery…
After showering, Qin Chu embraced Shang Ruoyu once, then turned and left the inn. He left very decisively, but both Qin Chu and Shang Ruoyu knew in their hearts that from today onwards, things between them could no longer be so straightforward and decisive.
Upon returning to Vermilion Bird Villa, Qin Chu began Alchemy. Targeted Medicinal Pills provided a more effective auxiliary effect than Spirit Stones.
The first batch of Flowing Light Medicinal Pills came out. Qin Chu took a look; they were only Low Grade. After considering the illogical aspects, Qin Chu refined them again, and the second batch was Medium Grade Flowing Light Medicinal Pills.
Qin Chu was unwilling to waste too many Materials. After each refinement, he would stop to reflect and deduce the illogical parts, striving for higher quality Medicinal Pills in the next batch.
While Qin Chu was performing Alchemy, Shangshuyu stayed by his side, handing him towels or brewing a pot of tea.
On the third day, Qin Chu refined a top-grade Flowing Light Medicinal Pill, which made him shout with excitement.
“What’s with this wailing? Who’s choking you?” Shangshu Tianye and Zhen Han entered Qin Chu’s courtyard.
“Uncle, Aunt, you’ve arrived,” Qin Chu greeted them. As for Shangshu Tianye’s words, Qin Chu directly ignored them; he was just like that.
“Are you doing Alchemy?” Zhen Han asked, looking at the Pill Furnace in front of Qin Chu.
“Mother, Qin Chu has refined a top-grade Flowing Light Medicinal Pill,” Shangshuyu said to Zhen Han. She was very happy; Qin Chu being able to refine a sixth-tier top-grade Medicinal Pill meant he had reached the level of a six-star Alchemist.
After hearing Shangshuyu’s words, Zhen Han and Shangshu Tianye went to the table and examined the Medicinal Pills Qin Chu had refined.
After confirming the quality of the Medicinal Pills, Shangshu Tianye patted his daughter’s shoulder. “He can refine sixth-tier top-grade Medicinal Pills, so he’ll have no problem providing for you in the future.”
Qin Chu was speechless. Did a sixth-tier top-grade Medicinal Pill only mean he had no problem providing for his wife? But there was nothing he could do; Shangshu Tianye’s thoughts were just that unconventional.
After sitting down and chatting with Qin Chu for a few moments, Shangshu Tianye went to find Qingyi. He and Qingyi were very compatible, and every time he came over, he would find Qingyi for a couple of drinks.
Zhen Han chatted with her daughter for a few moments, then went to find Qin Lingxi. They needed to discuss Qin Chu and Shangshuyu’s wedding.
Qin Chu refined a few more batches of Medicinal Pills, gave some to Shangshuyu, and then put away the Pill Furnace.
“The world isn’t peaceful right now. I wonder if those outsiders will cause trouble when we get married,” Shangshuyu said to Qin Chu.
“No, they won’t. They wouldn’t pick a fight at this time. Not to mention anything else, there are several Holy Martial Enforcers present. Do they intend to engage in a Peak showdown? Impossible!” Qin Chu smiled.
“You should be careful. Qi Qingqing might be hiding in the shadows,” Shangshuyu said.
Qin Chu shook his head, then shared Shang Ruoyu’s analysis with Shangshuyu.
“Without a life-saving trump card, her chances of acting recklessly are indeed much lower. Junior Brother, that Shang Ruoyu is very good to you,” Shangshuyu said to Qin Chu.
“Senior Sister, some things happen by accident…” Qin Chu’s words trailed off halfway. To say he didn’t want it either? That would be a lie. The first time was by accident, but the subsequent two times, he had wanted it.
“I know. I don’t blame you. We’re getting married soon, and she’s stayed in Sky Sword City without making any moves, which shows she didn’t want to make things ugly. Looking at it from another perspective, she hasn’t done anything wrong, and I can confirm that she already cares deeply about you,” Shangshuyu said to Qin Chu.
“Senior Sister, don’t overthink it!” Qin Chu sat down beside Shangshuyu.
Shangshuyu looked at Qin Chu and smiled. “A woman like her, after having intimate relations with you, will only have two outcomes: either kill you to wash away her humiliation, or marry you to preserve her chastity. She didn’t kill you and instead helped you multiple times. The truth is already clear.”
Qin Chu fell silent; what Shangshuyu said was the truth.
“Let’s not talk about these things. As long as you are safe and sound, that’s all that matters. In survival and in life, one always has to pay various prices. What if she still doesn’t let go after we get married? A concubine, a mistress… I don’t believe it. If it really comes to that, then I admire her,” Shangshuyu said, holding Qin Chu’s hand.
“I made a mistake, and my grandfather and your parents don’t know. Once they find out, even if they don’t kill me, they won’t let me off easy. And there’s the Black Prison Master. The old man raised me, and now that I’m like this, he must be very angry,” Qin Chu sighed.
“I wonder if the old man will come when we get married,” Shangshuyu thought for a moment and said.
Qin Chu was also unsure. If there was nothing, or if it was a minor matter, the Black Prison Master would definitely come. He valued the upbringing he received, and he believed the old man also cared for him, but now was an extraordinary time, and the Black Prison Master was also injured. Furthermore, Qin Chu genuinely didn’t want the Black Prison Master to come.
Shang Ruoyu said she would attend Qin Chu’s wedding, and she would definitely attend, even if it meant going through a mountain of swords and a sea of fire, she wouldn't hesitate. If only other Holy Martial Enforcers were present, and Shang Ruoyu didn’t cause trouble, the other Holy Martial Enforcers wouldn’t act rashly, and even if they did, they couldn’t take her down. But if the Black Prison Master appeared, it would be different. Shang Ruoyu would be in danger, and Qin Chu truly didn’t want to see Shang Ruoyu in danger.
While Qin Chu was contemplating, guests arrived one after another.
Qin Lingxi and Qin Longxuan, who had rushed over to help, began to receive the guests.
Yan Yi brought guests who were quite unexpected for Qin Chu: Mo Daozi and Luo Zhen.
Seeing Mo Daozi, Qin Chu bowed in greeting. He also understood why experts from other continents had come, because in this world, there were some Cultivators who could deduce the secrets of the heavens.