After listening to Mo Daozi's analysis, Luo Zhen, Lu Yuan, and the others understood that in this conflict, the Qingyun Sect already had an advantage over the other three great Sects because Qin Chu could obtain Sky Fragrance Grass, while the Qian Dynasty and the three great Sects could not yet.
With the analysis complete, everyone felt at ease. If Qian Lingwu wanted to stay as a guest, then she could stay as a guest; everyone was indifferent.
Qin Chu Cultivated normally every day, and sparring with Qian Lingwu also greatly helped him improve his strength.
After sparring that day, Qian Lingwu took out an ancient text and handed it to Qin Chu, saying, “Sparring with you, although it hasn’t allowed me to comprehend the Spirit Realm, it has greatly helped my spear techniques. At the very least, I know some of the weaknesses. This is a sword manual I obtained before; you can study it. This way, in battle, your fighting methods won't be too singular.”
“Then what do I need to pay?” Qin Chu asked Qian Lingwu, as he didn't want to owe debts for no reason.
Qian Lingwu shook her head; she just felt that Qin Chu had made an effort, and she wanted to simply help him.
Only after hearing Qian Lingwu's words did Qin Chu accept the ancient text.
“Thank you. I'm going out for a bit, to the small town. Do you need me to bring anything back for you?” Qin Chu asked Qian Lingwu.
“No need, you go ahead!” Qian Lingwu shook her head.
Leaving the handyman's courtyard on Qingzhu Peak, Qin Chu arrived at Mo Daozi's pavilion.
Noticing Qin Chu's arrival, Ling Yunzi also came from the library to Mo Daozi's pavilion.
“What's been happening these past few days? Why haven't you come over?” Mo Daozi asked Qin Chu.
“I've had some discussions with Qian Lingwu recently and settled some matters, so I came to tell Elder Mo and Elder Ling,” Qin Chu explained his purpose.
“Settled some matters? What did you compromise with her?” Hearing Qin Chu's words, Ling Yunzi became a bit anxious, mainly fearing that Qin Chu would suffer a loss.
“There was no compromise. The situation is like this: she wants to understand the Sword Spirit Realm, and her promise to me is that no matter how strong she becomes, she will not attack the Qingyun Sect. This Disciple believes this promise is very good. Without the threat of a sixth-rank Cultivator, our Qingyun Sect will be very stable. If she becomes strong, she will deal with the three great Sects, and it has nothing to do with us,” Qin Chu explained clearly.
“Without a sixth-rank King Realm Cultivator attacking, our Qingyun Sect is indeed as stable as a mountain, but it's just hard on you,” Mo Daozi said.
Qin Chu shook his head, “Then if there's nothing else, this Disciple will leave first.”
“Hmm, always be extra careful in everything,” Mo Daozi reminded Qin Chu as he watched him leave.
Watching Qin Chu leave, Ling Yunzi sighed, “We owe this child. From the moment he joined the Qingyun Sect, he has always fought for the Sect, even bearing certain burdens.”
“It's good for him to experience more things when he's young; it can make his will more resolute. Later, we'll go to Qingzhu Peak to take a look. It's not appropriate for us to keep neglecting Qian Lingwu as a guest, and besides, we can also gauge her attitude,” Mo Daozi said.
Previously, Qin Chu didn't go to the small town much, but now he was buying some daily necessities. Before, he was alone, so he was very casual about his life. Now that there was a woman, it was no longer appropriate for him to be so casual.
After buying the daily necessities and returning to the cliff of Qingzhu Peak, Qin Chu cleaned the inside and outside of the wooden house.
“Life should always have an upward attitude. No matter how others are, we must live our own lives well,” Qian Lingwu said upon seeing Qin Chu tidying the wooden house.
“Haha! I don't care about myself, but now that you're here, I have to clean up,” Qin Chu said with a smile.
Qian Lingwu nodded at Qin Chu; she hadn't expected Qin Chu to clean the wooden house for this reason.
“Qin Chu, do you have any future plans? Are you just going to Cultivate step by step, and then become an Enforcer, Protector, or Elder in the Qingyun Sect?” Qian Lingwu asked.
Qin Chu shook his head, “No, I won't take on any role as an Enforcer or Protector in the Qingyun Sect. That's not the life I want. After Elder Mo helps me deduce my background, I will follow the clues to search. Besides, the world outside is vast, and I plan to go out and see it.”
Qian Lingwu didn't say anything; she just felt that Qin Chu should have some ideals, rather than always staying cooped up in the Qingyun Sect.
After tidying up, Qin Chu and Qian Lingwu began to spar.
Night fell, and Qin Chu entered the wooden house to meditate. It had been like this for these past few days; when Qian Lingwu washed or changed clothes, he would avoid her.
After meditating all night, before Qin Chu and Qian Lingwu had finished Cultivating, Mo Daozi and Ling Yunzi arrived.
Seeing Qin Chu and Qian Lingwu emerge from the wooden house, Mo Daozi and Ling Yunzi's faces were filled with surprise, because it was simply too unbelievable.
What was this? It was a single man and woman sharing a room, and besides, who was Qian Lingwu? She was the strongest expert of the Great Qian Dynasty.
“Is there something you need?” Noticing the surprised looks in Mo Daozi and Ling Yunzi's eyes, Qian Lingwu became displeased, because she understood what Mo Daozi and Ling Yunzi were surprised about.
“Nothing, we just felt that since the Grand Princess is a guest in the Qingyun Sect, we shouldn't be remiss in our hospitality. We've prepared rooms in the VIP building,” Mo Daozi said.
“No need, this Princess is perfectly fine here with Qin Chu. You don't need to trouble yourselves with this anymore,” Qian Lingwu coldly refused.
Qin Chu was a bit puzzled; the coldness on Qian Lingwu's body had clearly lessened these past few days, so why was she exposing her icy side again now?
Cupping their fists to Qian Lingwu, Mo Daozi and Ling Yunzi left the cliff.
“Princess, they wanted to entertain you; that's good intentions. Why are you angry about this?” Qin Chu asked after Mo Daozi and Ling Yunzi had left.
“Qin Chu, not everyone is as simple as you. What some people think and do, what they say and what they do, are two different things. Those two old fellows came here to understand the situation. Do you think they and this Princess care about inadequate hospitality? No one cares about such things,” Qian Lingwu said.
Qin Chu remained silent; even if he wanted to defend Mo Daozi and Ling Yunzi, he couldn't find the words, because Qian Lingwu was speaking the truth.
“Where there are people, there is Jianghu. Where there is Jianghu, there is scheming. This is when wit and strength are displayed. High wit allows one to see through everything; high strength is the law of might. If this Princess were a rookie, would they be polite? They would have directly thrown me out,” Qian Lingwu said to Qin Chu.
Qin Chu laughed, “You're being too direct.”
“That's just the fact! Don't you feel it?” Qian Lingwu asked Qin Chu.
“How could I not? Being beaten down by you, I can only endure; there's nothing I can do!” Qin Chu said with a smile.