After Cultivating Origin Qi all night, when Qin Chu was practicing his sword, Bai Yu came and said someone was looking for him outside the Utility Disciple courtyard.
Feeling a bit puzzled, Qin Chu put away his longsword and went to the entrance of the Utility Disciple courtyard.
At the entrance of the Utility Disciple courtyard, there were quite a few Outer Sect Disciples from Qingzhu Peak, led by Lin Zheng and a few other Outer Sect Disciples.
"Qin Chu, we've come to apologize. What our Qingzhu Peak Outer Sect Disciples did earlier was excessive, and we were in the wrong. We admit this mistake. As for the challenge, we admit that we are not your opponent right now. Give us some time, and once your conflict with the Main Peak is resolved, we will challenge you again!" Lin Zheng cupped his fists towards Qin Chu, and the other Qingzhu Peak Outer Sect Disciples also bowed and cupped their fists.
"There's no need for apologies. It wasn't a big deal to begin with, just a clash of spirits. You're welcome to spar in the future. I have to say, your actions today make me think more highly of you." Lin Zheng and the others' apology was a bit unexpected for Qin Chu, as it demonstrated a man's sense of responsibility.
"We'll come to spar in the future. If we get beaten, we get beaten; we've never been afraid." Lin Zheng nodded. He also hadn't expected Qin Chu's attitude. He had thought that, given Qin Chu's usual demeanor, he would surely mock them a few times, especially since they had come to apologize, essentially offering their faces to Qin Chu. But Qin Chu had shown them respect.
Lin Zheng and the others left, and Qin Chu returned to the Utility Disciple courtyard.
"Boss, they came to admit their mistake! They're convinced!" Er Pang was excited; he and the Utility Disciples had all heard what Lin Zheng and the others said.
Looking at Er Pang, Qin Chu shook his head, "It's not that they're convinced! It's that they've recognized their own shortcomings, and furthermore, they know I'm going to challenge the Main Peak, so they don't want to cause me trouble. This shows that they care deeply about the honor of Qingzhu Peak. To be able to pick up and let go is the mark of a true man. You should respect them more in the future. Er Pang, and all of you, remember this: we are no less than anyone in terms of personal dignity, but we must also do our own duties. Utility Disciples are Disciples of the Qingyun Sect, but they are still utility workers."
Er Pang and the others all bowed to Qin Chu. They understood what Qin Chu meant; to be a good person, one must first fulfill his own responsibilities.
With the matter concluded, Qin Chu returned to the cliff edge and continued to Cultivate his basic sword techniques. With the feeling of Sword Spirit Realm, Qin Chu Cultivated until evening before stopping.
Sitting by the wooden house, Qin Chu took out his Storage Waistband and Storage Bracelet, then emptied their contents to organize them.
After organizing the items, Qin Chu planned to put them into his Storage Ring.
Looking at the ring on his hand, Qin Chu was a little puzzled. How could a simple ring hold so many things?
Curious, Qin Chu took off the Storage Ring and held it in his hand to examine it!
Just then, a black figure appeared, flying directly towards Qingzhu Peak from outside the Qingyun Sect mountain gate.
At the same time, Mo Daozi, who was meditating in front of the Scripture Pavilion, also opened his eyes and vanished from his spot with a flash.
"It really wasn't a miscalculation; the remnant is indeed in this direction, but unfortunately, it's not a primary target!" A man in black battle robes appeared on the cliff outside the Utility Disciple courtyard of Qingzhu Peak, holding a compass in one hand and gripping the hilt of a battle saber at his waist with the other.
"Remnant... who are you?" Looking at the man in black battle robes before him, Qin Chu felt a sense of danger.
The man in black battle robes said nothing, drew his saber with his right hand, and slashed down at Qin Chu's head.
Drawing his sword, Qin Chu shifted his foot one step and thrust his sword out.
Clang! Qin Chu's longsword struck the side of the black-clad man's battle saber, deflecting it, but he himself was sent flying backward by the energy carried by the saber.
A hint of surprise appeared in the black-clad man's eyes, followed by a second strike.
Taking a deep breath, Qin Chu's longsword trembled, and he unleashed another sword strike, again hitting the same spot on the black-clad man's battle saber. However, he was still sent flying. With the feeling of Sword Spirit Realm, Qin Chu could determine the weakness of the opponent's battle saber attack, but the difference in their strength was too great; he couldn't withstand it!
At the critical moment, the figure of an old man in gray robes appeared between Qin Chu and the black-clad man. The old man in gray robes drew his sword, then sheathed it. Qin Chu only saw a flash of sword light.
Subsequently, blood seeped from the black-clad man's forehead, and he collapsed.
The old man in gray robes turned around; it was Mo Daozi!
"Did you not remember what I told you? I told you not to take off the ring, why did you take it off?" Mo Daozi glared at Qin Chu.
Looking at Mo Daozi, Qin Chu put on the Storage Ring he was holding in his left hand, then brought a stool for Mo Daozi, inviting him to sit down. He knew Mo Daozi had saved his life.
"You've comprehended the Sword Spirit Realm?" After sitting down, Mo Daozi looked at Qin Chu and asked.
Qin Chu nodded. He knew Mo Daozi was an expert, and some things couldn't be hidden. Furthermore, Mo Daozi had saved his life, and he still needed Mo Daozi's help with something.
After hearing Qin Chu's words, Mo Daozi lowered his head in thought, then looked up a moment later.
"Let me put it this way," Mo Daozi said to Qin Chu, "no matter which Sacred Blood Family you come from, the moment your sacred blood is activated, your Family will definitely have a reaction. Then, by using a specially made compass for positioning, they can find you. That's why I gave you the ring that conceals your aura. One thing is certain, your identity and background are not simple, and they still want to kill you now!"
"Thank you, Senior!" Qin Chu understood; Mo Daozi was already helping him.
"You're not qualified to have me deduce what happened fourteen years ago right now. Even if you were, it wouldn't work, because the celestial phenomena have been chaotic recently, making it impossible to deduce past events. Besides, it's not that I look down on you, but with your current strength, what good would knowing your past do? If they could stab a hole in your chest back then, they can stab two now!" Mo Daozi said after glancing at the black-clad man's corpse.
Qin Chu fell silent. Although he wanted to know his origins now, he had to admit the truth of what Mo Daozi said.
"First, become the strongest among the younger generation in the Sect, then you'll have the qualifications to venture out! Remember, don't mention comprehending the Sword Spirit Realm. Even if others guess it, don't say anything. What they guess and what comes out of your mouth are different. You're truly a hot potato!" Mo Daozi gave Qin Chu a disdainful look and vanished from the cliff with a flash.
Mo Daozi left, and Qin Chu looked at the ring on his left hand, knowing that he truly couldn't take it off in the future; dangers were everywhere.
Coming to the black-clad man's corpse, Qin Chu swung a punch and shattered the positioning compass. He knew it was this item that allowed his enemies to find him.
Next, Qin Chu began to scavenge resources from the black-clad man's body. He found a Storage Ring, and then emptied its contents. However, they were all Medicinal Pills, plus a little gold and silver; there was nothing to prove his identity.
After collecting the spoils, Qin Chu kicked the black-clad man's corpse off the cliff.
After stabilizing his emotions, Qin Chu returned to the wooden house to sit and Cultivate Origin Qi. Qin Chu knew he had to hurry; if he didn't become the strongest among the younger generation in the Sect, Mo Daozi wouldn't help him deduce his origins.
