As Qin Chu started to 'rob' Coagulation Origin Medicinal Pills, the craze of Outer Sect Disciples from Green Bamboo Peak challenging the Utility Hall somewhat subsided.
After all, they all needed Coagulation Origin Medicinal Pills, and challenging Qin Chu without confidence would mean losing resources, which would affect their own rise.
Qin Chu Cultivated diligently every day; with resources assisting him, all that was needed was effort.
He would sit in meditation to Cultivate Origin Qi, and during the day, Qin Chu would practice basic sword techniques.
When he first received the basic sword techniques, Qin Chu was simply resigned to it, but as he Cultivated and engaged in actual combat, Qin Chu felt that the basic sword techniques were not bad.
When he exchanged views with Bai Yu, Bai Yu jokingly said that the basic sword techniques were the most ancient Legacy, and no other sword classic's history could compare to them.
If they could be passed down for countless years, there must be a reason.
For Qin Chu, if it was effective, he would continue to Cultivate it.
If it could increase combat power and defeat opponents, then it was a good sword technique.
Knowing that Qin Chu was a tough nut to crack, the Outer Sect Disciples from Green Bamboo Peak who came to challenge him were no longer novices; they were all top-tier cultivators among those at the second stage.
This gave Qin Chu an opportunity to hone his skills, and every battle greatly benefited him.
Qin Chu stood firm in the Utility Hall, which was a mark of shame for the Outer Sect Disciples of Green Bamboo Peak, and it also became a driving force for their rise.
One day, Bai Yu found Qin Chu, saying, "Boss, give me a chance to train.
If they want to fight, I'll block them first.
If I can't hold them off, how about you step in then?"
"Alright, then you go and block them." Qin Chu nodded.
During this time, he had been Cultivating with Gathering Origin Medicinal Pills, and his Origin Qi had increased very quickly, reaching the Peak of Gathering Origin Level Seven.
He just needed to settle down a bit before he could push towards Gathering Origin Level Eight, so he also needed some quiet time.
With Qin Chu's approval, Bai Yu stood at the entrance of the Utility Courtyard to meet the challenges.
Qin Chu not fighting, but instead arranging other Utility Disciples to fight, made the Outer Sect Disciples of Green Bamboo Peak very unhappy.
They were looking for Qin Chu, and not just any Utility Disciple was worth their effort.
Facing the dissatisfied gazes of the Outer Sect Disciples from Green Bamboo Peak, Bai Yu became quite angry.
"Where do you get your sense of superiority?
Did Qin Chu not beat it out of you?
Then I'll continue the beating.
This is a Coagulation Origin Medicinal Pill; whoever wins takes it!
If you lose and don't leave a Coagulation Origin Medicinal Pill, then I'm very sorry, but leave your weapon, take off your robes, and scram!"
"You really don't know who you are anymore." An Outer Sect Disciple from Green Bamboo Peak became enraged and drew his sword to fight.
The result was that after a few rounds, he was pinned against the chest by Bai Yu's longsword.
The several Outer Sect Disciples who subsequently entered the arena were also no match for Bai Yu.
"Listen up, the Utility Hall is not somewhere you can casually push around.
You want to fight Qin Chu, fine!
Defeat me, and then you can challenge him." After sheathing his longsword, Bai Yu collected the Coagulation Origin Medicinal Pills he had won.
The Outer Sect Disciples of Green Bamboo Peak were speechless; what a ridiculous Utility Hall.
First, Qin Chu made the faces of Green Bamboo Peak's Outer Sect Disciples fall to the ground, and now another Bai Yu had appeared.
The Protectors and Law Enforcers who taught the Outer Sect Disciples of Green Bamboo Peak were also troubled.
They couldn't understand how this year's Disciple recruitment ceremony was conducted; two promising talents didn't enter the official Disciple ranks and both ended up in the Utility Hall.
And what was the result?
Not to mention the new Disciples who had just entered and were still in their assessment period, even the old Outer Sect Disciples couldn't take them down.
If this wasn't losing face, what was it?
In three days, Qin Chu successfully raised his Origin Qi Cultivation to Gathering Origin Level Eight as he wished.
Feeling the Origin Qi flowing within his Dantian, Qin Chu was very satisfied, and when he infused Origin Qi into his longsword, the power of his sword techniques increased significantly.
Qin Chu was still taking medicinal baths and continuously Cultivating his basic sword techniques.
After finishing his basic sword techniques practice that day, Qin Chu changed into a clean, coarse cloth robe and came to the Utility Courtyard.
Bai Yu ran over and thrust several bottles of Medicinal Pills into Qin Chu's hands.
"What are you doing?" Qin Chu looked at Bai Yu with some confusion.
"I won these.
I fought over a dozen battles these past few days and won some Coagulation Origin Medicinal Pills, so I'm sharing some with you." Bai Yu's face was full of excitement; his results these past few days were quite good.
"If you won them, they're yours; just keep them!" Qin Chu smiled.
He still greatly admired Bai Yu's generosity.
Bai Yu shook his head, "They all came to challenge you.
I'm fighting by borrowing your reputation, so you take these.
I have even more here."
After thinking for a moment, Qin Chu put away the bottles of Medicinal Pills in his hand.
Qin Chu originally wanted to fight a few battles, but unfortunately, no one came to challenge him today.
After some thought, Qin Chu waved his hand, called Er Pang to his side, and then took out some Gathering Origin Medicinal Pills.
"Although the Disciples of the Utility Hall may not have good Aptitude, it doesn't mean they can't Cultivate.
Take these Gathering Origin Medicinal Pills and distribute them among everyone.
If they can Cultivate a foundation, they will also have a chance to become official Disciples in the future.
Remember, no deductions are allowed."
"Boss, don't worry, I won't.
I've already changed; I haven't bullied anyone recently!" Er Pang was a little embarrassed because he used to be very mean to the other Utility Disciples.
"I know you've changed, that's why I'm giving you the Medicinal Pills." Qin Chu patted Er Pang's shoulder.
After waiting for a while and still no one came to challenge him, Qin Chu looked at Bai Yu, "I plan to go on a mission.
Are you staying to fight, or coming with me?"
Bai Yu hesitated; he wanted to stay and fight, but also wanted to go on a mission with Qin Chu, not knowing how to choose.
"Combat helps people improve.
I'm going on a mission to train in actual combat precisely because I haven't had any battles lately.
If you stay, you can prove yourself, and we can't let those Outer Sect Disciples come to our Utility Hall and show off." Qin Chu said, looking at the hesitant Bai Yu.
After hearing Qin Chu's words, Bai Yu nodded.
Having given his instructions, Qin Chu arrived at the Hall of Merits.
Standing before the mission board, Qin Chu found that there weren't many new missions.
"The number of missions each month is limited, so most of Green Bamboo Peak's missions have already been completed." Seeing Qin Chu's puzzled gaze, Law Enforcer Han explained.
"Thank you, Law Enforcer, for clarifying.
Then these will be left for our Green Bamboo Peak Disciples; Qin Chu will go to Azure Cloud Peak." Cupping his fists at Law Enforcer Han, Qin Chu left the Hall of Merits.
Watching Qin Chu leave, Law Enforcer Han's gaze fell upon the Outer Sect Disciples and Inner Sect Disciples within the Hall of Merits.
"Do you feel pressure?
If you feel pressure, you must work hard.
If someone is capable, there's naturally a reason for their capability."
"Law Enforcer Han, this fellow is an anomaly; he shouldn't have appeared among the Utility Disciples." An Outer Sect Disciple said with a bitter expression.
Law Enforcer Han said nothing; he also felt that what the Outer Sect Disciple said made sense.
It was indeed a bit unfair that Green Bamboo Peak's Outer Sect Disciples were losing face.
"It doesn't matter.
Currently, these are all internal competitions within our Green Bamboo Peak.
The Outer Sect Disciples may lose face, but relatively, the Utility Hall gains face.
Now, it depends on whether he can defeat the Outer Sect Disciples of Azure Cloud Peak.
That is what truly concerns the face of our Green Bamboo Peak." An Inner Sect Disciple from Green Bamboo Peak spoke up.
