“It seems you’re still holding a grudge! I did go a bit too far, but think about it, weren’t you quite infuriating? Sometimes you also go too far.” Qian Lingwu said, looking at Qin Chu. Her attitude towards Qin Chu had changed quite a bit, which could be seen in her self-address. She now spoke to Qin Chu using “I” instead of “This Princess.”
Qin Chu nodded, his gaze falling on Qian Lingwu, “Indeed, it was a bit much. I shouldn’t have hit you there.”
“You’re still looking?” Qian Lingwu glared at Qin Chu, because Qin Chu was looking at a very inappropriate place. Qin Chu smiled awkwardly, then went to fetch water.
Today, Mo Daozi and Ling Yunzi arrived earlier than usual. Qin Chu and Qian Lingwu hadn’t even washed up yet. In the past, Qin Chu didn’t pay much attention to such things, but Qian Lingwu was different; she was very particular about them.
After leaving Green Bamboo Peak, Ling Yunzi looked at Mo Daozi, “Senior Brother, are those two having an affair?”
“Don’t talk nonsense. That woman easily loses her temper. It’s not an affair yet, but their relationship has indeed become unusual. Sharing a room, it’s truly hard to imagine.” Mo Daozi also sighed with emotion.
“Senior Brother, the key issue now is whether this matter will affect our Azure Cloud Sect.” Ling Yunzi was a bit unsettled, as the situation was quite significant.
Mo Daozi shook his head, “The main thing is how Qin Chu views the Azure Cloud Sect, how much sense of belonging he has to the Azure Cloud Sect, and whether he will be pulled away by Qian Lingwu! I don’t think so. What did Qin Chu say yesterday? He said that Qian Lingwu wouldn’t attack the Azure Cloud Sect. This is him fighting for the Azure Cloud Sect’s interests, so the probability of him betraying the Azure Cloud Sect is almost zero. We shouldn’t speculate wildly. As long as he doesn’t leave the Azure Cloud Sect, some problems won’t be problems.”
Mo Daozi had confidence in Qin Chu. Furthermore, from a pragmatic perspective, he hadn’t yet deduced the clues to Qin Chu’s background. How could Qin Chu possibly betray the Azure Cloud Sect? Unless Qin Chu no longer cared about the clues to his background.
“That woman in Heavenly Fragrance Valley also has intricate ties with Qin Chu. How did Qin Chu, a young fellow, suddenly become involved in such big matters?” Ling Yunzi couldn’t quite understand.
“Junior Brother, what is the meaning of our existence? It is to ensure the stable Legacy of the Azure Cloud Sect. This period is a bit unstable, but Qin Chu is a stabilizing factor within this instability. He alone is connected to the two strongest combat powers in this region. As long as these two don’t move against the Azure Cloud Sect, what do we have to worry about? Now, the Blood Blade Gate, Wolf King Hall, and Morning Star Pavilion should be worried; their crisis is coming. If the Qian Dynasty and the three great Sects suffer heavy losses, then it will be a great opportunity for the Azure Cloud Sect’s development.” Mo Daozi stated his analysis and views.
Ling Yunzi nodded. He knew that when it came to strategy, two of him combined wouldn’t be as good as one Mo Daozi. Mo Daozi could deduce heavenly secrets, meaning he could foresee some things.
After another sparring session, Qian Lingwu and Qin Chu sat across a table, drinking tea and resting.
“Qin Chu, if I and Zilan from Heavenly Fragrance Valley confront each other again, whose side would you take, or who would you help? Don’t worry about my current mood; just tell me the truth.” Qian Lingwu asked, looking at Qin Chu.
“Then, may I say a few words from my heart first?” Qin Chu asked, looking at Qian Lingwu.
“You may. Say whatever you want!” Qian Lingwu nodded.
Qin Chu put down his teacup, “If one day, a Cultivator in the sixth-stage King realm comes to kill me, would you save me?”
Qian Lingwu looked at Qin Chu, “I would, I definitely would! I also know that woman would.”
“Yes, that’s why I really don’t want you two to clash. She is just a Loose Cultivator; she won’t shake the Qian Dynasty’s position. You don’t need to fight with her.” Qin Chu said.
“I asked, who would you help?” Qian Lingwu asked again, looking at Qin Chu. She still wanted to know Qin Chu’s attitude.
Qin Chu rubbed his face with both hands, “I can’t betray friends who have helped me, and I won’t watch you get hurt.”
“This answer is already very good for me, because it seems there’s no one else who cares if I get hurt or not.” Qian Lingwu said.
“How is that possible? You are the most honorable Princess of the Qian Dynasty. Didn’t you say that even the Empress has to be polite to you?” Qin Chu said, full of disbelief.
“The imperial family is the most heartless. They respect and honor me because I have strength. If I had no strength, some people would immediately turn against me.” Qian Lingwu’s voice was a bit low.
“I still can’t understand. Isn’t the current Qian Emperor your elder brother? How could he not care about you?” Qin Chu said after refilling Qian Lingwu’s teacup.
“He might care a little, but it’s definitely not because I’m his sister, but because I have value to the Qian Dynasty. In fact, he might secretly hate me, because my existence almost caused him to lose the throne back then. Now, some elders also support me quite a bit, which he doesn’t want to see.” Qian Lingwu said.
Listening to Qian Lingwu’s words, Qin Chu felt that the affairs of this world truly couldn’t be explained clearly. Some people you can only see their glamorous side; their inner suffering and hidden difficulties are unknown to others.
“Are you very surprised?” Qian Lingwu had a bitter smile on her face.
“What did you say? You said, no matter what others do, we must live our own lives well. I’m giving this sentence to you now.” Qin Chu raised his teacup towards Qian Lingwu.
Being enlightened by Qin Chu’s own words made Qian Lingwu smile. She found Qin Chu quite interesting.
Afterward, Qin Chu began to Cultivate the ancient text Qian Lingwu gave him. The text was called Thousand Waves Sword.
After studying the ancient text, Qin Chu understood the key points of the Thousand Waves Sword. This was a sword technique developed by a Sword Cultivator by the sea. Its essence was that the Sword Aura attack was like waves, one wave after another, stacking the attack power. Thousand waves stacking was an exaggeration, but even if a few Sword Qi were stacked, the power would increase.
“This is a sword technique that allows the weak to overcome the strong. Even if your Origin Qi Cultivation is inferior to your opponent’s, the stacked Sword Aura will form a crushing force, breaking your opponent’s Aura.” Qian Lingwu said to Qin Chu after he closed the ancient text.
“It’s very subtle. I need to study it slowly. It’s good that you’re here; if I have any questions, I’ll ask you.” Qin Chu said, looking at Qian Lingwu.
Qian Lingwu nodded. Sparring with Qin Chu also benefited her. Although she couldn’t comprehend the Spirit realm, she could refine her spear techniques and mend any flaws in them.
Days passed in peaceful monotony.
“Qin Chu, you should rest!” Qian Lingwu called out, looking at Qin Chu who had finished sparring with her and was now practicing his swordplay.
“I can’t! There’s an upcoming spar between the Disciples of the Four Great Sects waiting for me. I’m going to kill them. How about you come and watch then?” Qin Chu said, turning to Qian Lingwu while swinging his long sword.