“Not bad, I knew you weren’t simple, kid. To reach the King Realm at such a young age is excellent!” Seeing Qin Chu and checking his Cultivation, Mo Daozi was very pleased. He had admired Qin Chu greatly when he was in the Azure Cloud Sect, even teaching him the Startling God Sword Art.
“Elder Mo, Sect Master, how did you two get the news?” Qin Chu invited Mo Daozi and Luo Zhen to sit down. These two were arguably the most respected elders Qin Chu had in the Azure Cloud Sect, along with Lu Yuan.
“You’re not very considerate either. Such a big event as getting married, and you didn’t even inform the Sect. If Yan Yi and Bai Yu hadn’t sent messages to the Sect, we wouldn’t have known,” Mo Daozi said, looking at Qin Chu.
Qin Chu chuckled, “I did think about it, but the distance between Southern Flame Province and Central Province is too great. I just didn’t want to trouble Elder Mo and the Sect Master.”
“You are the most outstanding Disciple the Azure Cloud Sect has had in these years. With you getting married, there’s no reason for us not to come,” Luo Zhen said with a smile.
Qin Chu reached up and rubbed his forehead, “Sect Master, you’re mistaken. Qin Chu is the most outstanding Utility Disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect.”
“We offered you the status of a formal Disciple, an elite Disciple, but you refused it yourself. It’s as if we mistreated you. Don’t speak nonsense, or the Vermilion Bird Holy Family will kick us out and refuse to host us,” Mo Daozi said, laughing.
Seeing Qin Chu again, Mo Daozi was very happy. Thanks to the resources Qin Chu sent back, the Azure Cloud Sect was doing very well. Because of the Spirit Intent Grass Qin Chu sent back, he had comprehended Sword Intent. Although his talent in this area wasn’t exceptional, his Sword Intent had entered the beginner stage, making him a true swordsman. After his Breakthrough in Sword Intent, Mo Daozi’s Cultivation also broke through, and he became a cultivator in the Sixth-Stage King Realm.
Not long after Mo Daozi’s Breakthrough, Luo Zhen also followed suit. Now, the Azure Cloud Sect had two cultivators in the Sixth-Stage King Realm, making it the number one Sect in Southern Flame Province. Southern Flame Province was also very harmonious, with the Azure Cloud Sect and the Great Qian Dynasty getting along very well.
“Our Disciples who venture into the Jianghu from the Azure Cloud Sect are all doing well. Yan Yi, Bai Yu, you are both excellent,” Luo Zhen said, looking at his Disciples, Yan Yi and Bai Yu.
“But there’s still an immeasurable gap between us and Junior Brother Qin, the Utility Disciple,” Yan Yi said.
Upon hearing Yan Yi’s words, Luo Zhen’s face darkened, “If you spout any more nonsense, don’t ever return to the Azure Cloud Sect.”
Yan Yi chuckled and didn’t dare to speak. The fact that Qin Chu was a Utility Disciple was a sore point for the older generation members of the Azure Cloud Sect!
Bai Yu was very clever; he didn’t speak, but instead left Qin Chu’s courtyard and arranged for a table of food and wine. His status at Vermilion Bird Villa was quite good, as the people of Vermilion Bird Villa knew Bai Yu was Young Lord Qin Chu’s brother.
When the food and wine arrived, Qin Chu invited Mo Daozi and Luo Zhen to sit down. After a moment’s thought, he opted for small wine cups. It wouldn’t be considerate to intimidate Mo Daozi and Luo Zhen with large cups.
Before they could even drink, Qin Lingxi and Qin Longxuan arrived. They expressed their gratitude to Mo Daozi and Luo Zhen, thanking the Azure Cloud Sect for nurturing Qin Chu.
Mo Daozi and Luo Zhen felt a bit awkward. They had been very serious about Qin Chu, but the fact that Qin Chu was a Utility Disciple was undeniable. This matter was difficult to explain without sounding bad. Those unaware of the inside story would definitely think the Azure Cloud Sect had mistreated Qin Chu, and would also believe the Azure Cloud Sect was blind, as someone like Qin Chu being a Utility Disciple was simply absurd!
With Qin Longxuan and Qin Lingxi’s arrival, Yan Yi and Bai Yu shifted their positions.
During their drinking and conversation, Luo Zhen apologized to Qin Longxuan and Qin Lingxi, saying that the Azure Cloud Sect had not taken good care of Qin Chu.
“Sect Master Luo, you are too polite. Our Qin Family knows about Qin Chu being a Utility Disciple, and we know it wasn’t the Azure Cloud Sect’s intention. It’s just that he himself couldn’t make it to the main stage,” Qin Lingxi said.
“Qin Chu is quite free-spirited and doesn’t care for formalities. Being a Utility Disciple actually allowed him to Cultivate in peace,” Mo Daozi said.
The banquet was a joyous occasion for both hosts and guests. After drinking, Qin Lingxi arranged for someone to escort Mo Daozi and Luo Zhen to rest.
“Elder Mo, Qin Chu possesses combat power far exceeding cultivators of the same rank, and now he has Cultivated to the Sixth-Stage King Realm. His future is limitless,” Luo Zhen said with some emotion.
“What kind of Family produces what kind of people. The members of the Vermilion Bird Holy Family have fighting spirit. Even after suffering a severe blow twenty years ago, they have now returned. The Vermilion Bird Holy Family is truly remarkable!” Mo Daozi exclaimed.
After arranging for Mo Daozi and Luo Zhen to rest, Qin Lingxi returned to Qin Chu’s courtyard.
Qin Chu looked at Qin Lingxi, a bit puzzled, “Aunt, is there something else?”
“There is something I need to tell you. In the future, don’t mention the matter of being a Utility Disciple again. The Azure Cloud Sect took good care of you, and ‘Utility Disciple’ was just a formality, but some people who don’t know the inside story will think the Azure Cloud Sect was very harsh on you, and will also think you were an incompetent person when you were young,” Qin Lingxi said to Qin Chu.
Qin Chu nodded with a smile. Some matters are seen differently by the benevolent and the wise, but there will always be some thoughtless people who overthink things. The term ‘Utility Disciple’ truly could no longer be spoken; it had to be a thing of the past.
After giving Qin Chu a few instructions, Qin Lingxi left.
After resting for a night, Qin Chu and Shang Shuyu visited Mo Daozi and Luo Zhen again. Shang Shuyu was Qin Chu’s fiancée, and moreover, she was also a Disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect, so she should pay her respects to the elders of the Azure Cloud Sect.
Seeing Shang Shuyu and then Qin Chu, Mo Daozi stroked his beard, “A perfect match! Our Azure Cloud Sect has truly produced a talent.”
After spending some time with Mo Daozi and Luo Zhen, Qin Chu left.
Returning to his courtyard, Qin Chu began Alchemy again.
When the Medicinal Pills were out of the furnace, Qin Chu put them away. Qin Chu was exceptionally cautious with the arrangement of Flowing Light Pills, because too many people lacked them. It could be said that all Sixth-Stage King Realm cultivators needed them, but resources were limited. He would rather provide Spirit Stones than distribute Flowing Light Pills, because he needed Flowing Light Pills himself. He wanted to quickly raise his Cultivation, and Flowing Light Pills were indispensable.
Time slipped away little by little, and Sky Sword City became increasingly lively. Vermilion Bird Villa and Azure Dragon Castle were both full of guests.
Qin Chu remained very steady. Every day, besides Cultivating, he practiced Alchemy. However, he hadn’t been to the Alchemist Guild much. He planned to go later to be promoted to a Sixth-Grade Five-Star Alchemist.
Sometimes, when you think about things, things happen. Vermilion Bird Villa welcomed guests: Mei Tianling and Ji Xin.
Qin Chu received these two, and later, while visiting, Mei Tianling and Ji Xin saw Qin Chu performing Alchemy. Upon seeing Qin Chu refine top-grade Flowing Light Pills, both were shocked. Mei Tianling had Ji Xin go notify President Yuan Qi and Chu Shan of the Sky Sword City Alchemist Guild to come over. After Yuan Qi and Chu Shan arrived, and the group observed Qin Chu’s Alchemy, Mei Tianling took out a recommendation letter, signed it herself, and then handed it to Ji Xin, Yuan Qi, and Chu Shan for their signatures.
After the four had signed, Qin Chu’s certification as a Sixth-Grade Five-Star Alchemist was completed during his own Alchemy process.
Yuan Qi said he would go back and find someone to tailor a robe for Qin Chu.
Qin Chu cupped his fists in thanks; he was naturally pleased with such a matter.
On the evening of Mei Tianling’s arrival, the Black Prison Master appeared. He didn’t see anyone else, going directly to Qin Chu’s courtyard.