As Shangshu Tianye slapped the armrest of his seat, the Azure Dragon Sacred Hall immediately fell silent. Some elders were unwilling, but they couldn't openly refute. In the past, they supported the marriage alliance between Shangshu Yu and the White Tiger Sacred Clan's business hall because Shangshu Tianye hadn't made a decision.
"Thank you, Clan Chief." Seeing Shangshu Tianye speak, Shangshu Yu bowed to him, her face filled with joy, as the problem that had been bothering her was finally resolved.
"Clan Chief, should the engagement between Princess Yu and the Young Lord of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan also be annulled? This is delaying Princess Yu's lifelong happiness. Once the engagement is resolved, it won't affect Princess Yu's future marriage." An old man said.
Shangshu Tianye rubbed his chin. "This problem needs to be solved. That little fellow had bad luck. He was born right when the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan was besieged. He's probably dead, a short-lived fellow. Let's announce to the world..."
"No! Yu'er will arrange her own marriage." Shangshu Yu quickly interrupted Shangshu Tianye's words. Although it was a bit impolite, she couldn't let Qin Chu be humiliated.
"Yu'er?" Shangshu Tianye frowned. He wanted to use today's Family meeting to resolve all the troubles his daughter had, but he didn't expect his daughter to refuse to annul the engagement.
Shangshu Yu bowed to Shangshu Tianye and Zhen Han. "Clan Chief and Madam, please rest assured, Shangshu Yu will handle these matters well."
"Alright then, when you find someone you like, I can issue an announcement before your marriage!" Shangshu Tianye looked at his daughter and said.
The Azure Dragon Sacred Clan's Family meeting concluded, and Shangshu Tianye officially decided to reject the White Tiger Sacred Clan's marriage proposal.
Shangshu Yu was overjoyed. She could finally decide her own happiness. With Shangshu Tianye's words, no one in the Azure Dragon Sacred Clan could use her marriage to cause trouble anymore.
"Yu'er, do you have someone you like?" Back in their courtyard, Zhen Han asked, looking at Shangshu Yu, who was making tea for her and her husband.
"Ah... Mother, what did you say?" Shangshu Yu was happy because she could go play with Qin Chu a little later, so she didn't pay attention to what Zhen Han asked.
Looking at her daughter, Zhen Han shook her head. "Making tea? Your mind isn't on making tea. Mother asked if you have someone you like!"
"No, I don't!" Shangshu Yu shook her head.
Zhen Han looked at her daughter. "As the Clan Chief's wife, I won't interfere with your marriage, but as a mother, I have a few pieces of advice for you. When you look for a husband, he can lack a prominent Family background, but he cannot be mediocre; he can lack exceptionally high Cultivation, but he must possess a man's magnanimity and responsibility."
"Mother, Yu'er understands. I'm currently working hard on my Cultivation and haven't considered these issues yet." Shangshu Yu nodded, then left her parents' courtyard.
"Husband, our daughter might have someone she likes, and it's very likely the Qin Chu she mentioned." Zhen Han said, looking at Shangshu Tianye.
"Is that possible? However, I am quite interested in this Qin Chu. There's no one in the world who has caused such a stir before the age of twenty. Later, my wife and I will also go out for a walk. It's been too depressing lately. Relaxing might lead to a Breakthrough." Shangshu Tianye said.
"Husband, are you feeling stressed?" Zhen Han asked, looking at Shangshu Tianye.
"Just a little bit. The White Tiger Sacred Clan and the Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan are too ambitious. They are constantly joining forces to attack other powers. This kind of thing might fall upon our Azure Dragon Sacred Clan one day. Furthermore, the Black Prison Master has also appeared. The world is not peaceful right now!" Shangshu Tianye said.
Zhen Han nodded. She knew that as the Clan Chief of the Azure Dragon Sacred Clan, Shangshu Tianye had many things to think about and many aspects to consider, so the pressure was indeed immense.
"Currently, undercurrents are surging. The complete annihilation of the forces from Dao God Valley, Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan, and White Tiger Sacred Clan in Heavenly Sword City is very unusual. The Gu Family of Sacred Martial City was dealt with by an unknown force. Their ability to kill Gu Zhengtian, and their daring to kill him, indicates their extraordinary nature." Shangshu Tianye said.
"The Black Prison Master is an unstable factor. Every time he appears, he kills people, and there's no pattern to who he kills." Zhen Han was also a bit nervous. The Black Prison Master was just a legend.
"Madam, we will depart a little later. Hmm... Level five Sword Intent?" Shangshu Tianye finished speaking and then turned to look in the direction of Shangshu Yu's residence.
After resting for a night, Qin Chu bought some good tea and wine and went to the Lin Residence to pay his respects to Lin Hanyue and his wife. He wasn't visiting the City Lord, but the parents of a friend.
When Qin Chu arrived, the Lin Hanyue Family welcomed him warmly. Qin Chu now possessed the capital to be taken seriously, and the forces behind him also had the qualifications to be taken seriously.
After two cups of wine, Lin Hanyue looked at Qin Chu. "Qin Chu, you are a friend Qing'er cares about deeply, and I, your uncle, also admire you greatly. Now, I have a few words to remind you: Heavenly Sword City is a place of trouble. After the two groups from the Gu Family were killed, some people will have suspicions, and so will the White Tiger Sacred Clan and the Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan."
"Thank you, Uncle Lin, for the guidance." Qin Chu cupped his hands to Lin Hanyue. He knew what Lin Hanyue meant: the time was almost right, and he and the forces behind him should retreat to avoid being targeted.
Leaving the City Lord's Mansion, Qin Chu went to the inn where Qin Longxuan was staying and had another exchange with him.
"It is indeed time to retreat. Your current Sword Intent Realm is limited by your Cultivation and difficult to improve further. Next, you just need to improve your Cultivation. So, prepare yourself, and we will withdraw to rendezvous with your aunt and see how to strike at the White Tiger Sacred Clan and the Blazing Thunder Sacred Clan." Qin Longxuan said.
Qin Chu arrived at the Alchemist Guild, took on two orders, and once again began refining high-grade Medicinal Pills.
Seeing Qin Chu arrive, Liu San was very happy. People have emotions, and he liked Qin Chu's low-key and unassuming nature.
Chu Shan arrived, holding a teapot and watching Qin Chu perform Alchemy.
"Elder Chu, I will be leaving a little later. Thank you, Elder Chu, for taking care of Qin Chu during this time." Qin Chu said to Chu Shan.
"Wait for things to calm down, then you can come back. No matter where you go, don't be too stubborn. Stability is better than anything." Chu Shan said. He wasn't surprised that Qin Chu said he was leaving, because Qin Chu indeed should leave.
"If my companion comes, please tell him that I have gone to where I should go." Qin Chu said to Chu Shan. He was referring to Shangshu Yu, as he felt that Shangshu Yu would definitely come.
Chu Shan nodded. He would help Qin Chu with this matter.
When Qin Chu left, Chu Shan followed him out of the Alchemist Guild. "Qin Chu, I hope that when I see you again, you will have the strength to not back down."
Turning to look at Chu Shan, Qin Chu shook his head. "Elder Chu, I'm very sorry, but I won't be staying at the Alchemist Guild, because I have things to do."
