Qin Chu was unaware of these matters; he was currently Cultivating.
Qin Longfeng and Qin Longxuan met to discuss and communicate about the current situation.
"A residence suitable for Cultivating and not subject to attack… it seems we don't have one, but it's not necessarily about having such a residence. What if Qingyi steps into the open? If someone attacks, kill them; if we can't hold on, retreat. It's not impossible! However, this might shift our Vermilion Bird Holy Clan from a covert war to an overt one. I'll reconsider this matter," Qin Longxuan said.
Qin Longfeng nodded, then left the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan's stronghold.
The appearance of Spirit Intent Grass at the Alchemist Guild spread throughout Saint Martial City, but the fact that the other party only wanted Five-Leaf Flower caused many headaches.
Spirit Intent Grass and Five-Leaf Flower are similar in value, but fewer people need Five-Leaf Flower, while many need Spirit Intent Grass. Everyone was searching for news of Five-Leaf Flower, hoping to acquire it and then exchange it for Spirit Intent Grass.
Upon returning to the Alchemist Guild, Qin Longfeng learned of this news and immediately understood it was Qin Chu's doing, because few people besides Qin Chu could produce Spirit Intent Grass, and furthermore, he had told Qin Chu that he needed Five-Leaf Flower.
After meeting Qin Chu in the small courtyard and confirming that it was Qin Chu who had taken on the task, Qin Longfeng felt a surge of emotion. He was an Elder of the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan, but in terms of efficiency, there was a considerable gap between him and Qin Chu. Things Qin Chu could accomplish, he might not be able to.
After composing himself, Qin Longfeng relayed Qin Longxuan's plan.
"Overt war… if war breaks out, will Saint Martial City not intervene?" Qin Chu asked.
"Saint Martial City adheres to rules; the law of the jungle is the rule. Killings and being killed happen frequently, and seizing and being seized are also normal occurrences. However, there are limits: it cannot involve too many people, arson is forbidden, and the stability of Saint Martial City cannot be shaken," Qin Longfeng explained to Qin Chu.
"Can our people withstand the attacks of the White Tiger Holy Clan and the Blazing Thunder Holy Clan?" Qin Chu asked Qin Longfeng.
"With the Law Enforcement Elder and Qingyi present, their current assembled forces in Saint Martial City are not our match," Qin Longfeng replied.
Qin Chu clenched his fists, "Then let's trick them once. I'll move out of the Alchemist Guild. They want to attack, so let them attack to their heart's content, and kill them all!"
Qin Longfeng looked at Qin Chu in surprise. He hadn't expected Qin Chu to want to start a war, and to use himself as bait.
After a slight hesitation, Qin Longfeng went to report to Qin Longxuan, as Qin Chu's plan was feasible.
Qin Longfeng left. Qin Chu drank tea and pondered. He knew this matter would be significant, and he might even expose himself, but what of it? The White Tiger Holy Clan and the Blazing Thunder Holy Clan weren't planning to let him go anyway.
Feeling a bit unsettled, Qin Chu didn't Cultivate. Instead, he started Alchemy. He sold Medicinal Pills every day; he couldn't *not* refine them. However, he was merely consuming some Materials, and as for Materials, he still had many. He hadn't even used the Heavenly Fragrance Grass he obtained in Heavenly Fragrance Valley.
After refining Medicinal Pills for a while and calming his mind, Qin Chu began to meditate and Cultivate.
The night was peaceful, but no one knew what would happen when dawn broke.
Stopping his meditation in the morning, Qin Chu practiced his sword techniques for a while, then went to the main hall of the Alchemist Guild. After taking two orders, he met up with Langlang in the trading hall, preparing to continue selling goods.
At this time, Qingyi, who was observing the area outside the Alchemist Guild, noticed something amiss. He took out a Spirit Stone as payment and sent someone into the Alchemist Guild to find Qin Longfeng.
Qin Longfeng had just returned from the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan's stronghold. After receiving the notification, he quietly left the Alchemist Guild and met with Qingyi.
"Elder Longfeng, someone has set up an ambush outside the Alchemist Guild and in the restaurant across the street. It should be targeting Young Lord, because Young Lord goes to the restaurant across the street with that Langlang every day to eat. Tell him not to come out for now. We're not afraid to fight, but following their steps would put us in a very passive position," Qingyi communicated to Qin Longfeng.
Having received the warning, Qin Longfeng returned to the Alchemist Guild.
Upon returning to the Alchemist Guild, Qin Longfeng happened to encounter Qin Chu and Langlang, who had already finished selling Medicinal Pills. The two, as usual, planned to go eat something.
"Qin Chu, I have something to tell you!" Qin Longfeng said.
"Then Qin Chu, you go ahead and take care of your business. Let's meet again tomorrow," Langlang said.
"Brother Lang, I apologize!" Qin Chu said to Langlang. He knew that if Qin Longfeng was looking for him, it must be important.
Waving his hand at Qin Chu, Langlang left. He knew Qin Chu had something to attend to.
After leading Qin Longfeng to his small courtyard, Qin Chu closed the courtyard gate.
"Qin Chu, someone is ambushing you outside the Alchemist Guild. Qingyi hasn't found out exactly who it is, but this matter is related to Gu Zhengxiong. Just now, Uncle saw Gu Zhengxiong with people in the main hall of the Alchemist Guild. If you go to the restaurant across the street, you'll be attacked, and it'll be impossible to return to the Alchemist Guild for protection. Gu Zhengxiong will definitely block the entrance, preventing you from returning smoothly," Qin Longfeng explained the details to Qin Chu.
"Ruthless enough! Then this matter is inseparable from Gu Zhengxiong and the Gu family. As for who specifically wants to ambush me, Uncle Qingyi can find out." A murderous intent appeared on Qin Chu's face. The other party really didn't want him to live, and Gu Zhengxiong was also planning to shed his old pretense.
Qin Longfeng told Qin Chu not to act rashly. He would observe the situation and then make appropriate arrangements.
Gu Zhengxiong was very annoyed. He had already deployed his people in the main hall of the Alchemist Guild. Qin Chu would definitely not be able to return if he was attacked by people from the Blazing Thunder Holy Clan, but Qin Chu hadn't gone out; only Langlang had. What good was Langlang going? They weren't trying to kill Langlang.
Lei Tianyu, who had deployed his men in the restaurant, was also very frustrated. He knew that today's plan couldn't proceed. If Qin Chu didn't come, the plan would fail.
Although the plan failed, Lei Tianyu felt it was an accident. If not today, then they would start killing tomorrow.
After Langlang finished drinking and left, Lei Tianyu also withdrew his men. When they left, they did so very discreetly, but Qingyi, who was hiding in the dark, still saw them.
Qingyi met Qin Longfeng and asked him to communicate with Qin Longxuan to make a decision. His mission was to protect Qin Chu, and if there was a fight, he would fight.
It was dark when Qin Chu finally saw Qin Longfeng. Qin Longfeng had already met Qin Longxuan, and they had communicated.
"Qin Chu, the Law Enforcement Elder's intention is for you to continue going out, not to give the other party time to prepare, to make them act hastily, and then we will be the oriole behind the mantis," Qin Longfeng said.
Qin Chu nodded, "Then I'll go out tomorrow. They want me dead, so they can die first. As for Gu Zhengxiong, I'll deal with him later; he can't escape."
"His heart has already gone astray; he will act again sooner or later. Tomorrow, you can go out without worry; our people will follow at all times," Qin Longfeng said.
