Qin Lingxi nodded and went to make arrangements; she knew the reason for Qin Longhan's emphasis. If it weren't for Qingyi's desperate fight back then, she and Qin Chu wouldn't have survived. If she had fallen, the Qin Family would have lost a core member; as for Qin Chu, he was even more different, he was the successor of the Vermilion Bird Holy Land, the future of the Vermilion Bird Holy Land, so the Qin Family had to remember Qingyi's kindness.
Eating top-grade Spirit Yuan Pills and Cultivating diligently, Qin Chu's Cultivation improved very quickly, but it would still take time to reach the fifth-stage Heaven Yuan Realm.
Feeling a bit irritable from Cultivating that day, Qin Chu went to the bamboo building where Shangshuyu lived.
"Qin Chu, you seem unhappy!" Seeing Qin Chu, Shangshuyu noticed his mood was off.
"I'm under some pressure, so I came out for a walk. How have you been recently?" Qin Chu asked.
Shangshuyu looked at herself, "Everything is fine. As for you, if you have any pressure, you can tell me. Perhaps I can give you a different opinion."
"I found out that someone very important to me is imprisoned in the Black Tortoise Holy Land, but I don't have the ability to rescue him," Qin Chu said.
"Is that all? It's simple. Cultivate diligently. When your Cultivation reaches a level where others must take you seriously, stand at the entrance of Black Tortoise Holy Mountain and shout, 'Release him quickly!' They will have to release him. If they dare not, you just keep killing until they do!" Grandma Yu appeared, and after appearing, she threw out a sentence that left Qin Chu speechless. If he had that strength, what would he be talking about? He didn't have that strength now!
"Grandma, Qin Chu is young, and his Cultivation time is relatively short. This method won't work!" Shangshuyu spoke to ease Qin Chu's embarrassment.
"If a direct confrontation won't work, then you have to use stealth. Steal the person out when the other party is not vigilant. However, this is quite difficult. True North Xuan and the Black Tortoise Holy Land are not to be trifled with. Don't try to steal a chicken and end up losing the rice."
"Thank you for your guidance, Grandma!" Although Grandma Yu's words were not pleasant, Qin Chu still politely thanked her.
After chatting with Shangshuyu for a few moments, Qin Chu left.
"Grandma, Qin Chu is already under a lot of pressure. You can't keep badgering him. Don't forget, you are currently using the Spirit Intent Grass he found," Shangshuyu said to Grandma Yu.
"Uh... Taking advantage of someone makes one feel indebted! Yu'er, Grandma has something else to ask you. Last time you said that after returning to the Family, you would discuss Qin Chu's matter with the Clan Chief and Madam, but why didn't you in the end? If you had, and Qin Chu received the Clan Chief's and Madam's approval, then the current situation would be different. Since the Azure Dragon Holy Land and the Black Tortoise Holy Land are in-laws, the White Tiger Holy Land and the Flame Thunder Holy Land wouldn't be able to fight so recklessly." Grandma Yu looked at Shangshuyu and asked.
"Grandma, I thought it over and over before deciding not to say anything. The current Qin Chu is still very weak and would be difficult to get my parents' approval. Moreover, this would expose Qin Chu's identity, which would be a breach of my promise. I also believe that Qin Chu will resolve some troubles himself." Shangshuyu explained the reason for changing her mind after returning to the Family.
Grandma Yu nodded, "Qin Chu is indeed excellent, but his excellence, if not seen firsthand and only heard about, doesn't carry much weight. The Clan Chief and Madam might not necessarily approve."
Shangshuyu nodded. It was precisely because she had analyzed it that she changed her decision.
After returning to his residence, Qin Chu began his frantic Cultivation again. Grandma Yu's words were very stimulating, but they also made sense.
Qian Lingwu came over and started sparring with Qin Chu. During the sparring, she felt something was off. Qin Chu wasn't sparring; he was completely seeking abuse.
"Qin Chu, is something on your mind?" Qian Lingwu asked Qin Chu.
Qin Chu shook his head. He didn't want to show his helplessness and weakness to others. If he didn't have strength, then he would work hard to Cultivate strength.
"If there's anything bothering you, tell me!" Looking at Qin Chu, Qian Lingwu felt a little heartache. She knew that Qin Chu was bearing pressure disproportionate to his age and strength. The current Vermilion Bird Holy Land had some strength, but there was still a significant gap compared to the past. In the past, the White Tiger Holy Land and the Flame Thunder Holy Land dared not challenge the Vermilion Bird Holy Land directly, but now they dared to capture and kill members of the Vermilion Bird Holy Land. This was proven by facts.
"Thank you, Sister Lingwu, I'm fine." Qin Chu shook his head at Qian Lingwu.
Qin Chu was unwilling to speak, and Qian Lingwu didn't force him, but she suggested they go for a walk, hoping to help Qin Chu relax.
After walking around Vermilion Bird Villa with Qian Lingwu, Qin Chu returned to his own courtyard and resumed Cultivating. What he didn't know was that the Vermilion Bird Holy Land's forces had eliminated another wave of spies sent by the White Tiger Holy Land to the Vermilion Bird Holy Land.
The current Vermilion Bird Holy Land's tactics and strategy were very clear: when they could win, they would fight to the death; when they couldn't, they would retreat. Unless the strong cultivators of the White Tiger Holy Land stayed in the Vermilion Bird Holy Land indefinitely, how could the forces of the White Tiger Holy Land possibly stay in the Vermilion Bird Holy Land all the time?
Apart from the battles in the Vermilion Bird Holy Land, the Vermilion Bird Holy Land had basically suspended its attacks on the White Tiger Holy Land and the Flame Thunder Holy Land.
As the Vermilion Bird Holy Land's forces retreated, Blade God Valley was once again exposed to the attacks of the White Tiger Holy Land and the Flame Thunder Holy Land. Blade God Valley had fixed territories; a monk could run, but the temple could not.
Being dragged into the war again, the high-ranking officials of Blade God Valley were very annoyed. They understood that this was the Vermilion Bird Holy Land's reaction to their inaction. Who could they blame? Blade God Valley still had to fight, but not as fiercely as before, as the feeling of soaring Aura had been broken.
Qian Lingwu sparred with Qin Chu every day.
Sparring with Qin Chu was also of great help to Qian Lingwu. She learned what a difficult Sword Cultivator was like, and under the stimulation of Qin Chu's Sword Intent, Qian Lingwu's Spear Intent also improved very quickly.
After another sparring session, while Qin Chu and Qian Lingwu were drinking tea, Qin Lingxi came over.
"Auntie is here, please sit!" Qin Chu stood up to greet her, and Qian Lingwu did the same. She knew that Qin Chu particularly respected his aunt; without Qin Lingxi, there would be no Qin Chu today.
"How is your Cultivation going? Have you both improved?" Qin Lingxi asked after sitting down.
Qin Chu nodded, "Nephew has improved, but Sister Lingwu is completely accompanying me."
"Not entirely, I have also improved. It has helped my Spear Intent; in the past, improving Spear Intent was too difficult," Qian Lingwu said.
Qin Lingxi nodded, "The Concept is difficult to improve. This is a challenge for all Cultivators, especially after the sixth level."
Suddenly, Qin Chu thought of a question, "Auntie, you are knowledgeable and experienced, do you know someone named Qin Changsheng?"
Hearing Qin Chu's words, Qin Lingxi reached out and tapped Qin Chu on the head, "You little rascal, how dare you casually mention the name of a Family ancestor?"
Qin Chu was stunned, "He is our Vermilion Bird Holy Land's ancestor? And also a nine-level Sword Intent possessor?"
