After putting away the small packet of Spirit Stones, Qin Chu, led by a staff member of the Demon Castle, exited the Demon Castle through a hidden passage.
Arriving at the tavern Su Mu had once taken him to, Qin Chu ate and drank his fill, then returned to the Alchemist Guild.
After greeting Qian Xun, Qin Chu went to the attic to sleep. He had been too exhausted these past few days from continuous high-intensity Alchemy and truly needed some rest.
After resting well, Qin Chu thought of a problem: the Sword Intent eruption period was approaching, and the area around Heavenly Sword Mountain would become chaotic, making Qin Longxuan's hiding place easily discoverable. His current condition was not good, and if he were discovered, he would be in danger.
After some thought, Qin Chu sought out Chu Shan.
“Elder Chu, can Qin Chu ask you for a favor?” Upon seeing Chu Shan, Qin Chu hesitated before speaking. He wanted to ask Chu Shan to refine a sixth-tier King-grade Muscle Regeneration Pill, because he didn't know when Qin Longfeng would return, and Qin Longxuan's recovery was very important.
“Why are you acting so coy, you brat? What is it? Speak!” Chu Shan glared at Qin Chu.
“Qin Chu wants to ask for your help in refining a sixth-tier Medicinal Pill.” Qin Chu stated his purpose.
Listening to Qin Chu, Chu Shan sat up from his chair, “Do you know what a sixth-tier Medicinal Pill means? It must have King-grade Materials as the main ingredient. Besides, what do you need a sixth-tier Medicinal Pill for?”
“This Junior has the Materials. The Alchemy is to help an Elder. He has old injuries and needs a sixth-tier Muscle Regeneration Pill!” Qin Chu took out a box containing the Flesh Ganoderma and handed it to Chu Shan.
Opening the box and taking a look, Chu Shan closed it again, then kept staring at Qin Chu.
Qin Chu felt a little unnerved by Chu Shan's gaze, not knowing what Chu Shan meant.
“This Seat can't see through you, but since you came to This Seat, This Seat will help you refine it!” After looking at Qin Chu for a while, Chu Shan spoke.
“Thank you, Elder Chu. Please also help Qin Chu keep this matter a secret.” Qin Chu said.
Chu Shan nodded, “Even if you don't say anything, This Seat will keep it a secret, because This Seat does not wish to be involved in certain matters. No matter who you are helping, This Seat knows nothing.”
Qin Chu knew that Chu Shan had his own ideas; it should be said that many Alchemists were like this, not getting involved in Jianghu disputes. For example, refining a Muscle Regeneration Pill is targeted and can treat injuries left by Flame Thunder energy, which might offend the Blazing Thunder Saint Clan. Of course, Alchemists might not be afraid, but it's better to avoid trouble.
Chu Shan went to the Pill Refining Room, sent Qian Xun out, then issued an order not to let anyone approach. He then activated the Pill Furnace and began refining the sixth-tier Muscle Regeneration Pill. As for the auxiliary Materials, Qin Chu had earned them through Alchemy during this period and had them ready.
The refining of a sixth-tier King-grade Medicinal Pill was very troublesome; the time for purification and nourishing the Medicinal Pill was relatively long. After half a day, a batch of sixth-tier Muscle Regeneration Pills was refined.
“Brat, the task is complete. You still need to seal the remaining Flesh Ganoderma in a jade box to prevent its medicinal properties from dissipating.” After putting the Medicinal Pills into a bottle and handing it to Qin Chu, Chu Shan left the Pill Refining Room.
Looking at the Muscle Regeneration Pills in the Medicinal Pill bottle, Qin Chu felt a little excited. This batch yielded three Muscle Regeneration Pills, and according to the description of the Muscle Regeneration Pill, one could regenerate flesh from bone. This meant it could treat three people. He felt that perhaps Qin Longxuan was not the only one from the Vermilion Bird Saint Clan injured by the Blazing Thunder energy back then, and the Muscle Regeneration Pills might still be useful in other places. Furthermore, two-thirds of the Flesh Ganoderma remained, which would also be of great use.
Putting away the remaining Materials and Medicinal Pills, Qin Chu left the Alchemist Guild. After a detour, Qin Chu exited Heavenly Sword City.
Standing by the window of a second-story attic in a quiet inn, Shang Shuyu was a little puzzled. She had just seen a familiar figure, but in a blink of an eye, it was gone. She thought she was seeing things. Qin Chu… how could Qin Chu come to Central Province, to Heavenly Sword City? Southern Flame Province was relatively backward, and Cultivators in Southern Flame Province might not have received news of the Heavenly Sword Mountain Sword Intent eruption.
Confirming that no one was following him, Qin Chu arrived at the canyon where Qin Longxuan resided.
“Qin Chu, why did you take so long? This ancient text has been written by This Seat for some time!” Upon seeing Qin Chu, Qin Longxuan handed him an ancient text.
Qin Chu took the ancient text and put it into his Storage Ring.
“Read it carefully. If there's anything you don't understand, Third Uncle will help you clarify it!” Qin Longxuan looked at Qin Chu with a hint of confusion.
“Third Uncle, let's talk about that later. Look at this!” Qin Chu took out the Medicinal Pill bottle containing the Muscle Regeneration Pills and handed it to Qin Longxuan.
Opening the Medicinal Pill bottle, Qin Longxuan was stunned for a moment, then looked closely again, “These are sixth-tier Muscle Regeneration Pills?”
“Third Uncle, please take it quickly and see if you can recover.” Qin Chu said.
Nodding at Qin Chu, Qin Longxuan took out a Muscle Regeneration Pill. After consuming it, he sat cross-legged to Cultivate, with Qin Chu waiting by his side.
A quarter of an hour, half an hour…
Two hours later, Qin Longxuan stood up, then tapped his chest with his arm, “Finally, these days of being neither human nor ghost are over!”
“Good, it's good that Third Uncle is fine!” Seeing Qin Longxuan recover, Qin Chu felt a little more at ease.
“Qin Chu, tell Third Uncle, where did the Medicinal Pill come from? Did you incur a favor, or did you pay a great price?” Qin Longxuan looked at Qin Chu.
“Third Uncle, don't worry, no great price was paid! As for the favor, Qin Chu owes Elder Chu of the Alchemist Guild a favor, but it's nothing. In the past, he guided Qin Chu in Alchemy, treated Qin Chu like a Disciple, and they have a good relationship. He's not the kind of person who uses favors to threaten others.” Qin Chu said.
“Elder Longfeng struggled with this problem for more than ten years, yet couldn't obtain it! You managed to get it with one move. Perhaps this is fate.” Qin Longxuan said with some emotion.
“Third Uncle, this Disciple came here to tell Third Uncle one more thing: this place can no longer be stayed in, because in not too long, it will be the Sword Intent eruption period of Heavenly Sword Mountain. People will definitely come here, and then Third Uncle will easily be exposed.” Qin Chu said.
“Sword Intent eruption period… This is a big deal. Third Uncle really can't stay here anymore. What are your plans then?” Qin Longxuan looked at Qin Chu.
“Cultivators above the fifth-tier cannot enter Heavenly Sword Mountain. Below the fifth-tier, I fear no one. As for the Geniuses on the Azure Cloud Ranking, I'll clash with them!” Qin Chu said.
Qin Longxuan thought for a moment, “That's fine, but you must first Cultivate our Family's Cultivation Technique.”
“Third Uncle, does our Family's Cultivation Technique have special characteristics? If the characteristics are strong, it's easy to be exposed. Now we should be a bit low-key. When the time is right, then we can take high-profile revenge!” Qin Chu said.
“Don't be afraid. You have the Vermilion Bird Saint Fire within you, and you can use flames to cast it, using the flames to conceal your Bloodline. Others will mistakenly believe it's an ability brought by the flames. First, Cultivate the Vermilion Bird Body.” Qin Longxuan said.
