The people from Azure Bamboo Peak retreated, leaving behind the bewildered Zhang Ji and the Main Peak's people, along with other Disciples from the five peaks who were watching the commotion.
"All of you, scram back!" Zhang Ji roared at the Main Peak's Outer Sect Disciples, who were stumbling about.
The matter concluded, and Qin Chu became famous. He was the most impressive and overbearing Utility Disciple since the founding of Azure Cloud Sect. He earned the title of 'Strongest Utility Disciple' in Azure Cloud Sect, and everyone looked at Azure Bamboo Peak's Utility Hall with new respect. This time, not only did Qin Chu fight, but all the people from the Utility Hall followed him, armed with sticks, ready to fight if needed. Their Aura alone was admirable.
While Qin Chu was Cultivating by the cliff, Luo Zhen and an old man arrived.
Stopping his meditation and standing up, Qin Chu bowed to Luo Zhen and the old man.
"Qin Chu, this is Elder Song, our Azure Bamboo Peak's Resource Manager. You've brought honor to Azure Bamboo Peak this time, and you deserve a reward. You can tell Elder Song anything you need," Luo Zhen said to Qin Chu.
Elder Song stroked his long beard and nodded at Qin Chu, "I watched your battle at the Main Peak from afar. Very good!"
"This Disciple doesn't need anything. If I need something, I'll exchange it with points. But these Utility Disciples have it tough. Their Aptitude may be low, but they all have a desire to improve themselves. Who doesn't want to change their own destiny!" Qin Chu said, looking at the Utility Courtyard. Bai Yu had told him that two Utility Disciples had died during missions.
"I already know about the Utility Disciples going on missions. In the future, they will receive some corresponding benefits. After completing their tasks, they will receive Origin Qi Gathering Pills monthly. Although not as many as official Disciples, it will give them a chance to start," Luo Zhen said.
"Thank you, Peak Master. Are there any sword techniques? Can Qin Chu get one?" After thinking for a moment, Qin Chu shamelessly asked. If not now, then when? He had also fought for the benefits of his Utility Hall brothers.
Luo Zhen was surprised, mainly because the contrast in Qin Chu's behavior was too great. One moment he was righteous, the next he was incredibly shrewd.
"No, continue to Cultivate your basic sword technique. You have the skill now, but it's not enough!" Luo Zhen, with Elder Song, left the cliff under Qin Chu's surprised gaze.
Qin Chu was indeed a little puzzled. Didn't they say he deserved a reward and could ask for anything? How did it suddenly change?
"Peak Master, his basic sword technique has already reached the Grandmaster realm, with the effect of turning decay into magic. If he refines it further, it will have a multiplier effect when Cultivating advanced sword techniques in the future," Elder Song said.
Luo Zhen nodded, "If he asks for anything else, I won't refuse, but sword techniques are absolutely not allowed. He cannot touch other sword techniques for a short time. To Cultivate the basic sword technique to the Grandmaster realm in such a short time shows his extremely strong talent in the Dao of the Sword. This cannot be wasted. Also, that Bai Yu is also very good and deserves to be nurtured as a key talent."
Elder Song turned back to look at the Utility Courtyard. He was very puzzled. How did this Utility Hall become a hidden gem of talent?
Returning to the Azure Cloud Peak Grand Hall, Luo Zhen again instructed Azure Bamboo Peak's law enforcement and Protectors to pay more attention to the Utility Hall.
"Pay more attention to that Lei Yin. Don't let her come into contact with Qin Chu in the Utility Courtyard," Luo Zhen added after some thought.
"Why?" A Protector asked.
"Lei Yin is very good at poaching, and she is very persistent in her actions. She thinks highly of Qin Chu, and she will definitely continue to poach him. Furthermore, Qin Chu is still a child. He has no status or benefits at Azure Bamboo Peak and cannot withstand the temptation of others' high offers! If he is poached, our Azure Bamboo Peak will be as embarrassed as the Main Peak," Luo Zhen explained the reason for guarding against Lei Yin.
Qin Chu didn't know that the area around the Utility Courtyard was already under strict guard, and any non-Utility Hall person appearing would be immediately intercepted.
He didn't do utility work himself, but Qin Chu offered compensation. He left two bottles of Origin Qi Gathering Pills, and gave the rest to Er Pang, asking him to distribute them. He had won many Origin Qi Gathering Pills from his battles with Azure Bamboo Peak's Outer Sect Disciples. He wouldn't need them once he reached the second stage; at that point, he would need the higher-grade Core Condensing Pills.
Qin Chu ate Origin Qi Gathering Pills, Cultivating his Origin Qi. After Cultivating Origin Qi for a while, he would Cultivate his sword technique.
After finishing his sword technique Cultivation that day, Qin Chu took a medicinal bath, then a cold shower, and prepared to eat dinner, which was snake stew.
At this moment, a woman with a long sword hanging from her skirt appeared. It was Lei Yin!
"You're doing quite well as a Utility Disciple. Even an Elder wouldn't have this kind of rare tranquility," Lei Yin said, then looked at the skeleton of the Snow Azure Dragon snake next to the wooden house.
Qin Chu observed Lei Yin. He didn't know Lei Yin's identity. He truly didn't know the details of the conversation Lei Yin and Luo Zhen had during his group battle that day.
"A fourth-stage Snow Azure Dragon snake. The skeleton has traces of blood, which proves it was killed when its Qi and blood were abundant. Did you do it?" After examining the Snow Azure Dragon snake's skeleton, Lei Yin made her judgment.
"Yes!" Qin Chu nodded. Lei Yin had already figured it out, so there was no need for him to hide it.
"No wonder you dared to fight the Main Peak's Inner Sect Disciples. Although your Origin Qi Cultivation is pitiful, the Qi and blood surging within your body mean your combat power cannot be measured by Cultivation alone," Lei Yin said after scrutinizing Qin Chu.
Qin Chu had just finished his medicinal bath, and the power of Qi and blood in his body was indeed circulating faster than usual, which couldn't be hidden from Lei Yin.
"Don't be a Utility Disciple anymore. Come to Thousand Luo Peak! I can take you as an Inner Sect Disciple. If you wish, you can also become my Disciple. Oh, I forgot, let me introduce myself. I am Lei Yin, Peak Master of Thousand Luo Peak." Lei Yin stated her purpose and then her identity.
Qin Chu bowed to Lei Yin, "Qin Chu greets Peak Master Lei."
"No need for formalities. You can speak freely about any requests or thoughts you have," Lei Yin said.
"If it were two months ago, let alone an Inner Sect Disciple, even an Outer Sect Disciple, Qin Chu would be ecstatic, because he wouldn't have to be a Utility Disciple. But now it's different. I represented Azure Bamboo Peak to fight the Main Peak, making a huge commotion. If I leave now, how would Azure Bamboo Peak feel? How would Peak Master Luo feel? How could I face the people of Azure Bamboo Peak in the future? I ask Peak Master Lei not to blame Qin Chu. It's not that Qin Chu doesn't know what's good for him, but there are some things that simply cannot be done," Qin Chu said.
"You're right, I was inconsiderate! It's indeed not appropriate for you to leave Azure Bamboo Peak now. Although I value talent, I cannot disregard Peak Master Luo's reputation. It's not possible for now, but what about later?" Lei Yin asked, looking at Qin Chu.
Qin Chu shook his head, "If Azure Bamboo Peak doesn't abandon Qin Chu, Qin Chu will certainly not let Azure Bamboo Peak down. I ask Peak Master Lei to understand."
"This is my token. You can visit Thousand Luo Peak anytime, or you can ask me for help. However, if you ask me for help, you'll have to join Thousand Luo Peak." Lei Yin threw a token to Qin Chu, then turned and left the cliff.
After leaving the cliff a certain distance, Lei Yin stopped, "After hearing Qin Chu's words, Senior Brother, are you satisfied?"
"I am satisfied with him, but I am very dissatisfied with you, Junior Sister." Luo Zhen appeared.
