The woman had silver hair, but her forehead and eyes had no wrinkles; her skin was firm and radiant, a stark contrast to her silver hair.
"This Seat does not wish for turmoil within Heavenly Sword City. If a battle must occur, it's not impossible, but it's best to follow the rules. There are martial arts arenas in this city, and even on these streets, life-and-death battles can happen at any time, but there must be rules," Lin Hanyue said.
Shang Shaoyun pointed at Qin Chu, "You're dead, kid."
"What kind of thing are you? What right do you have to speak so loudly to me? I'm telling you, you're dead, and no one can save you! Qin Chu said so!" Qin Chu roared at Shang Shaoyun. He knew Qin Longxuan would handle this problem.
Qin Chu's roar startled the onlookers. Who was Shang Shaoyun? He was an Elder of the White Tiger Sacred Clan, yet Qin Chu was now saying he wanted Shang Shaoyun dead.
"You're truly too arrogant. If the White Tiger Sacred Clan wants to bully you, and you can't resist, why not just accept it?" Lei Tianfeng appeared with Lei Lie and others.
Qin Chu spat to his side, then turned and entered the Alchemist Guild, leaving the onlookers staring at each other.
Who was Qin Chu spitting at? Was it the White Tiger Sacred Clan, or the Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan? Or perhaps both?
Lei Tianfeng's expression was very displeased. Qin Chu didn't reply, just spat, which was clearly a sign of disrespect.
In the shadows, Qin Longxuan's fists clenched, making cracking sounds. What Qin Chu had killed and cursed today was incredibly satisfying, and though that final spit landed on the ground, it was no different from spitting on the Faces of the White Tiger Sacred Clan and the Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan.
Shang Shaoyun was about to go mad. Heavenly Sword City was a major city with countless inhabitants, especially during this extraordinary period when countless forces of all sizes were present. Today's events would spread immediately, and soon, all Cultivators in Central Province would know that the White Tiger Sacred Clan had been humiliated by a young lad. How could they regain their Face? Even if they killed Qin Chu, their Face had already fallen to the ground.
Qin Chu returned to the Alchemist Guild. It wasn't that he didn't want to confront the White Tiger Sacred Clan anymore; it was because there were other, more important matters. He saw Elder Qin Longfeng, he saw Chen Yue, and most importantly, he recognized that the silver-haired woman was his aunt. In this situation, he had no mood to fight with a few foolish birds from the White Tiger Sacred Clan.
Qin Chu returned to the Alchemist Guild, and the others also dispersed. Everyone knew that no matter how angry the White Tiger Sacred Clan was, they wouldn't kill their way into the Alchemist Guild; that would be a huge spectacle.
Shang Shaoyun did not enter the Alchemist Guild. He looked at the veiled woman. Qin Chu was not mistaken; she was Qin Lingxi.
"Let's go into the Alchemist Guild to take a look," Qin Longfeng said to Qin Lingxi.
Glancing at Shang Shaoyun, Qin Lingxi followed Qin Longfeng into the Alchemist Guild. As for Chen Yue, she did not enter the Alchemist Guild. A group of people entering the Alchemist Guild would attract attention, so she took Qin Lingxi's subordinates and left the Alchemist Guild, checking into an inn.
Qin Longfeng brought Qin Lingxi into the Alchemist Guild, then pointed at the mission board.
Qin Lingxi took a mission slip and handed it to Qin Longfeng.
"This Medicinal Pill has some specific requirements. If you want to refine it, then this Seat will explain it to you in detail!" Qin Longfeng glanced at Shang Shaoyun and the others who had followed them in, then led Qin Lingxi into the interior of the Alchemist Guild. His words were meant for Shang Shaoyun and the others to hear.
Watching Qin Lingxi follow Qin Longfeng through the Alchemist Guild hall, Shang Shaoyun was helpless. Qin Longfeng was wearing the Alchemist Guild robes, and it was normal for him to accept a refining mission. If he were to rush in, it would be a provocation to the Alchemist Guild.
Qin Chu returned to his pavilion, pacing anxiously and waiting. He believed Qin Longfeng would bring Qin Lingxi in.
Qin Chu didn't have to wait long; a short while later, Qin Longfeng appeared with Qin Lingxi in the pavilion where Qin Chu resided.
Qin Lingxi removed her veil, looking at Qin Chu, her eyes filled with tears.
With a sweep of his robes, Qin Chu knelt on one knee towards Qin Lingxi. This aunt of his had fought life-and-death battles against enemies multiple times for him and had suffered sorrow that turned her hair silver; he had to show her respect.
Before Qin Chu could kneel, Qin Lingxi held him up with both hands, "Child, you recognize your aunt?"
"Yes, your nephew recognizes you!" Qin Chu nodded.
Qin Lingxi turned her head, wiping her eyes. She didn't want her nephew to see her crying.
"Princess, Young Master, please sit. I'll go outside and keep watch!" Qin Longfeng said to Qin Chu and Qin Longxuan. He knew they had things to talk about, and besides, the situation outside was quite chaotic.
"Your name is Qin Chu, that's a good name. Back then, I just called you 'baby' as I fled with you, and never even gave you a name." Looking at Qin Chu, Qin Lingxi's Face was full of relieved smiles. Back then, she had fought desperately, fleeing from Central Province to Southern Departure Province, and then to Southern Flame Province, all so that her nephew could live. If the Young Lord of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan could live, the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan would have a future. Now that Qin Chu was alive, her mission had not failed.
Qin Lingxi inquired about Qin Chu's situation over the years; she was eager to know.
Hearing that Qin Chu had been dug out of a grave, Qin Lingxi's Face was filled with self-reproach.
"Aunt, who was the green-robed man who protected me? Is he still alive?" Qin Chu asked.
"His name is Qingyi! He was a deathsworn, but you should call him Uncle. He was a member of the Black Tortoise Sacred Clan. He was ordered by your mother to protect me and help us break through, but in the end, we failed. He was captured by the Black Tortoise clan's traitors and taken back to the Black Tortoise clan, but he should not be dead. The Black Tortoise clan is unsure of your mother's life or death, so they dare not harm him, because the Black Tortoise Sacred Clan knows your mother treated Qingyi like a brother. If they harmed him, and your mother were to re-emerge in the Jianghu, the Black Tortoise clan could not afford the consequences!" Qin Lingxi said.
"What about my father and mother?" Qin Chu asked the question he most wanted to know.
"Aunt doesn't know either. Aunt retreated with you first back then. Aunt doesn't know how the final battle turned out, but they should not have perished. If they had, the White Tiger Sacred Clan and the Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan would surely have announced the news. Perhaps they, like the Law Enforcement Elder, suffered severe injuries. Our top priority now is to heal the Law Enforcement Elder's injuries, then gather our Sacred Clan's forces and exact our revenge!" Qin Lingxi said.
"Third Uncle's injuries have already been healed. He's staying at an inn not far from here. With your aunt's arrival, he should know, but it's not convenient for him to meet," Qin Chu said.
"Already healed?" Qin Longfeng entered Qin Chu's pavilion.
"Yes, I obtained the Flesh Ganoderma and have already had someone refine Medicinal Pills. Third Uncle is fine now," Qin Chu said to Qin Longfeng.
"Then I will arrange a meeting for everyone later. The damned White Tiger Sacred Clan and Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan must pay the price," Qin Longfeng's Face showed murderous intent.
