Qin Chu felt it was inappropriate to enter the cave, as men and women should not touch each other.
Sitting on the bluestone at the cave entrance, Qin Chu had a discussion with Zilan.
“The current situation is quite complicated. No matter how much I disagree with Gan Lingwu, we cannot let outside forces take advantage. If she doesn't go too far, I won't fight her,” Zilan said.
“I'll go see her later and explain the situation. She will also consider the bigger picture,” Qin Chu said.
“What are you doing here? Come on, let's go in!” Zilan pulled Qin Chu into the cave.
Since Zilan didn't mind, Qin Chu didn't say anything and followed her into the cave.
“Gan Lingwu found Qingyun Sect. Did she not make things difficult for you?” Zilan asked Qin Chu.
“Her desire to become stronger is very intense. She sought me out to understand the situation of the Spirit Realm; she didn't make things difficult for me.”
“Who doesn't want to become stronger? Is she the only one with ambition?” Zilan snorted coldly. She knew Gan Lingwu must have troubled Qin Chu, but he just didn't say it. Forcibly understanding someone else's unique skill was unreasonable.
After chatting for a while, Qin Chu sat down to Cultivate.
The people from the three major Sects didn't know that someone had entered Tianxiang Valley and were still blockading it from the outside.
Every day, Qin Chu either exchanged ideas with Zilan or Cultivated.
“Qin Chu, the sword manual she gave you is excellent; it contains very powerful essence,” Zilan said after sparring with Qin Chu for a while. Qin Chu had told her about the Thousand Waves Sword.
“It suits me quite well because my Basic Sword Technique and Startling God Sword Art both have auxiliary effects. Adding the essence of the Basic Sword Technique and the characteristics of the Startling God Sword Art to the Thousand Waves Sword will significantly enhance its power,” Qin Chu said. He was quite satisfied with the Thousand Waves Sword.
“This Spirit Realm cannot be comprehended!” Zilan sighed, saying that when she sparred with Qin Chu, she wanted to understand the situation of the Spirit Realm. It didn't work last time, and it was the same this time; she couldn't comprehend it.
“Gan Lingwu is the same. The Spirit Realm cannot be forced; just let it be,” Qin Chu advised Zilan.
Zilan smiled, “Spiritual nature is innate. If one lacks spiritual nature, there's nothing that can be done.”
“Zilan, I want to collect medicinal herbs. Tianxiang Valley doesn't just have Tianxiang Grass; there are many other types,” Qin Chu changed the subject because he didn't want the matter of the Spirit Realm to upset Zilan.
“Let's go, I'll accompany you!” Zilan said.
Qin Chu nodded, and taking Zilan, he left the area of Zilan's resting cave and began collecting medicinal herbs.
Before Zilan's arrival, Tianxiang Valley had hardly been touched by humans. Even if people had entered before, they had only discovered Tianxiang Grass, and then Tianxiang Valley was blockaded by the four major Sects.
Because it hadn't been touched by humans, Tianxiang Valley's medicinal herb resources were abundant. Additionally, there were Yao Beasts whose senses were quite keen. Zilan's presence put pressure on them, so they dared not approach the area where Zilan was, which also reduced trouble for Qin Chu.
“Qin Chu, the Tianxiang Grass in the central area cannot be picked. Collecting too much will harm its foundation. Once you leave the central area, don't hold back; collect as needed,” Zilan said when she saw Qin Chu contemplating a few Tianxiang Grass plants.
“That's right. Collecting some from each area and leaving some seedlings won't affect it,” Qin Chu picked the Tianxiang Grass in front of him.
While collecting medicinal herbs, Qin Chu told Zilan that he had become an Alchemist and, with the improvement of his Cultivation, could refine Advanced Medicinal Pills.
“This is good news. You should Cultivate quickly! Once you enter the King Realm, you'll be able to refine Medicinal Pills that I can use,” Zilan said with a smile.
“In this vast region, there are only you and Gan Lingwu, two Sixth-stage King Realm Cultivators… How can the Sixth-stage be so easy to enter?” Qin Chu sighed.
There are some phenomena in the Cultivation world: entering the Fifth-stage Heaven Origin Realm is not too difficult, but entering the Sixth-stage King Realm is hard.
King Realm Cultivators are kings among Cultivators. They can fly through the air, which is a completely different concept from Cultivators below the Fifth-stage.
“You can definitely do it; I firmly believe that,” Zilan said, looking at Qin Chu.
“Although I don't know what the future holds, I will work hard and strive to continue forward. In half a year, Elder Mo will deduce clues about my background for me, and then I should know where I come from,” Qin Chu said, getting a little excited as he saw hope.
Before coming to Qingyun Sect, after learning about his situation from the old man, Qin Chu felt a bit suppressed. Who wouldn't want to know about their situation? Who wouldn't want to know what their parents were like?
“Half a year, just endure for another half a year!” Zilan comforted Qin Chu.
“I understand. What I need to do now is seize the time to Cultivate to the Fourth-stage as quickly as possible,” Qin Chu said.
In the Gan Dynasty, within a palace outside the capital of the Great Gan Imperial Dynasty, Gan Lingwu was sitting in meditation, Cultivating.
Just then, a maid came to announce that the Imperial Advisor Cao Tian was seeking an audience.
Gan Lingwu stopped her meditation and had the maid bring the person in.
The visitor wore a purple-gold hair crown and a robe adorned with mountains and rivers. He had a pair of Phoenix eyes, and his gaze was somewhat cold, but when he looked at Gan Lingwu, his eyes softened a little. He was Cao Tian, the Imperial Advisor of the Gan Dynasty, the person most valued by Emperor Gan. He formulated and executed many national policies.
Behind Cao Tian followed Zhong Han, who had only one arm, and also Gan Qing.
“Greetings, Eldest Princess.” Two zhang in front of Gan Lingwu, Cao Tian cupped his hands in greeting. He held great power in the Gan Dynasty, and everyone, even members of the imperial family, had to be polite to him and respectfully call him Imperial Advisor. But this did not include Gan Lingwu, who was the top combat power of the Gan Imperial Dynasty.
Gan Lingwu glanced at Cao Tian, “Imperial Advisor, sit!”
Cao Tian found a seat and sat down. Zhong Han and Gan Qing stood behind him.
After putting away her meditation mat, Gan Lingwu sat in the main seat. Her gaze towards Gan Qing was filled with disappointment, even Life Qi. The Gan clan was the imperial family of the Gan Dynasty; did they need to follow others? Now Cao Tian was sitting, but Gan Qing was standing behind him.
“Eldest Princess, I came mainly to understand the situation inside Tianxiang Valley. Who exactly is inside? What is their Cultivation?” Cao Tian stated his purpose.
“It's a Sixth-stage King Realm Cultivator,” Gan Lingwu said.
“A King Realm Cultivator… No wonder he could kill my nephew. No matter what his Cultivation is, now that he's blocking our Gan Dynasty's path, he must die,” Cao Tian's voice was somewhat cold.
“It's not that easy!” Gan Lingwu frowned. She felt that Cao Tian was being a bit whimsical. Wanting to kill a King Realm Cultivator… This was courting death.
“I know it's not easy, but after careful consideration, it's still possible to devise a plan to kill him,” Cao Tian said.
“Imperial Advisor Cao, have you considered the consequences? If we fail, what price will our Gan Dynasty pay?” Dissatisfaction appeared in Gan Lingwu's eyes because Cao Tian's idea lacked a broad perspective.
