Qin Chu smiled, "Actually, there's no such thing as letting go or not. This engagement has existed for over a decade, but the Family proposing marriage makes me very unhappy, that's all!"
"Do you have any plans recently?" Shang Shuyu looked at Qin Chu and asked. She felt that Qin Chu had many things on his mind, but it was not convenient to ask.
Qin Chu looked at Shang Shuyu, "Spirit Intent Grass is a very important resource. If there's an Opportunity, I naturally have to fight for it. This Opportunity, which only comes once every 120 years, is very rare."
"I will also compete for it. We can go together then, but this time I might have trouble. People from my Family might have arrived, and I need to avoid them," Shang Shuyu said to Qin Chu.
Qin Chu laughed. Eloping also had its drawbacks; one couldn't expose themselves to others. It was similar to his own situation, the difference being that he couldn't expose himself to enemies, while Shang Shuyu couldn't expose herself to her Family.
After chatting with Shang Shuyu for a while and telling her that he lived in the Alchemist Guild, Qin Chu planned to leave. He wanted to go out of the city; his Holy Fire Sword Wings still needed to Cultivate, and their proficiency needed to be improved.
Shang Shuyu said that she would not leave recently and would continue to stay in this inn, then she saw Qin Chu out of the inn.
Outside the city, in a deserted place, Qin Chu began to Cultivate the Holy Fire Sword Wings and Vermilion Bird Sky-Seizing Hand. The Vermilion Bird Clan's ultimate technique he Cultivated had some differences from the traditional Vermilion Bird Clan's ultimate technique, but its power had increased greatly.
After Cultivating until midnight, Qin Chu returned to the city and continued to Cultivate in his attic at the Alchemist Guild.
Qin Chu felt very bad. Cultivating ultimate techniques was like being a thief, but there was no other way. This was Heavenly Sword City, unlike when he was in the Sect and had his own Cultivation grounds. Here, he had to be well-behaved.
One day, while Qin Chu was performing Alchemy, Lin Qing arrived.
Lin Qing quietly watched Qin Chu perform Alchemy and only spoke after Qin Chu finished. He wanted to invite Qin Chu to a banquet.
"Alright, we'll find a suitable restaurant later," Qin Chu said.
"No, my father said that you haven't been over for a while and wants you to come to my house for a Family dinner. My mother also feels the same," Lin Qing said.
Qin Chu thought for a moment, "Then wait for me, I'll go get ready."
Leaving the Alchemy room, Qin Chu returned to his residence, took a bath, changed into clean robes, and took out a new hair tie.
Looking at the hair tie in his hand, Qin Chu thought of Qian Lingwu, because this hair tie was woven by Qian Lingwu.
After getting ready, Qin Chu took Lin Qing to the tavern where he and Su Mu used to drink, bought a few jars of wine, and then went to the Lin Manor with Lin Qing.
"It's good that you came, why bring gifts?" Seeing Qin Chu and the wine he was carrying, Lin Hanyue greeted him.
"It's not a gift, Junior just thinks the wine from that tavern is good, so I brought two jars for Lord City Lord," Qin Chu said.
"Then let's try it!" Lin Hanyue smiled and nodded.
After taking their seats, Lady Lin expressed her gratitude to Qin Chu. She said that Lin Qing didn't have many friends and hoped that Qin Chu would take good care of Lin Qing.
"Madam is too polite. Young Master has a very good temperament, and we get along quite well," Qin Chu said.
"Don't be reserved! Don't treat Lin Qing's father as a City Lord; just treat him as an uncle, and me as an aunt. Come over whenever you have time," the City Lord's wife said with a smile.
Qin Chu nodded. He felt that Lin Hanyue and his wife indeed had good temperaments. Lin Qing did not have the habits of a profligate Young Master, which was related to his parents' upbringing.
"Qin Chu, come to the study with this Lord. This Lord has some words to say to you." After finishing the meal, Lin Hanyue said to Qin Chu.
Qin Chu stood up and followed Lin Hanyue to the study.
"Does Lord City Lord have anything to instruct Qin Chu?" After entering the study, Qin Chu looked at Lin Hanyue and asked.
"You should be clear about the situation in Heavenly Sword City, and you probably know about Heavenly Sword Mountain. Don't get involved in it, otherwise, there will be trouble. This matter is quite big and involves various forces," Lin Hanyue said to Qin Chu.
After hearing Lin Hanyue's words, Qin Chu was surprised. He didn't expect Lin Hanyue to ask him to withdraw, but he couldn't withdraw.
Taking a deep breath, Qin Chu shook his head, "Lord City Lord, Qin Chu believes that when an Opportunity comes, one must fight for it. The outcome is secondary; one cannot give up without even trying."
After hearing Qin Chu's words, Lin Hanyue fell silent.
After a moment of silence, Lin Hanyue looked up, "Alright then. Within the Saint Martial Sect, this Lord still has some say. If anything happens, come to this Lord."
"Why is Lord City Lord helping me?" Qin Chu inquired, puzzled.
"There are a few reasons! Firstly, this Lord thinks you have a future and thinks highly of you. Secondly, you and Lin Qing have a good relationship. He has no friends, and you are the first. Get along well in the future," Lin Hanyue said.
Qin Chu nodded, "I will do that. I can feel Lin Qing's sincerity in how he conducts himself. Even without Lord Lin's guidance, I would!"
"Haha! Actually, you are also very sincere," Lin Hanyue said with a laugh.
After leaving the City Lord's Mansion, Qin Chu went to the inn where Qin Longxuan was staying and took out all the remaining wine he had bought at the tavern.
"You're here!" Qin Longxuan, who was standing under a tree in the courtyard, said.
"I'm here. I originally planned to come at noon, but I went to the City Lord's Mansion, so I came a bit late," Qin Chu said.
"You went to the City Lord's Mansion... Is everything alright?" Qin Longxuan asked.
"Nothing, I have a good relationship with the City Lord's son, and he just invited me to a Family dinner," Qin Chu explained, not wanting Qin Longxuan to have any misunderstanding about Lin Hanyue.
"It's good that nothing happened! This time, the White Tiger Saint Clan, the Blazing Thunder Saint Clan, and Blade God Valley all have outstanding talents arriving. If it's really not possible, then don't participate. Even if the White Tiger Saint Clan and the Blazing Thunder Saint Clan get the Spirit Intent Grass, Third Uncle cannot let them take it away. Not only will they not take it away, but their lives will also be left behind," Qin Longxuan's body exuded killing intent.
"Third Uncle, no! They are numerous and powerful; a rash move would be dangerous," Qin Chu quickly advised, hearing Qin Longxuan's words.
"Back then, besides besieging us, they also caught our Vermilion Bird Saint Clan off guard. This time, unless the old guys from their Saint Clans come out, it will be no problem for Third Uncle to slaughter them!" Qin Longxuan said.
Hearing Qin Longxuan's words, Qin Chu understood that Qin Longxuan had the strength, otherwise, he wouldn't be so confident.
After chatting with Qin Longxuan for a few sentences, Qin Chu returned to the Alchemist Guild.
Entering the Alchemist Guild's main gate, Qin Chu saw many people standing in front of the quest board.
"You want us to refine some top-grade Grain Abstinence Pills, is it that difficult? Is this not giving Face?" A young man dressed in brocade robes said, looking at Liu San.
"Your Excellency only posts the quest. As for whether to accept it or not, that is the business of our Alchemist Qin," Liu San said.
"No one has ever dared to not give Face to my White Tiger Saint Clan. I don't care what Alchemist Qin you are, just ask him if he's going to accept it or not!" The brocade-robed youth's words were very cold, exuding killing intent.
"I won't accept!" Qin Chu spoke. How could he possibly indulge the White Tiger Saint Clan?
