After two days of secluded Cultivation, Qin Chu emerged.
Upon emerging, Qin Chu officially became a Late Stage five-tier Heavenly Yuan Realm Cultivator. His attack strength and speed had both improved, which made Qin Chu very happy. Once his Sword Body level also reached the Heavenly Yuan Realm seventh level, he might be able to unleash seventh-level Sword Intent.
Seeing Qin Chu emerge, Qin Lingxi told him about the results of her search through the ancient texts.
"Aunt, are you saying that none of the ancient texts you've recently consulted mention the Ink Spirit Flame?" Qin Chu asked.
"Yes, there are quite a few ancient texts that record exotic flames, but they are all general introductions with no detailed descriptions, and certainly no mention of the Ink Spirit Flame. Next, we can only go to Holy Martial City to check. President Mei and Elder of the Alchemist Guild in Holy Martial City are both Alchemists who possess exotic flames; they should have some understanding in this area," Qin Lingxi said.
Qin Chu exhaled, knowing that this was the only way.
"Qin Chu, you should return to the Vermilion Bird Holy Land to Cultivate steadily. Your Aunt will handle this matter for you," Qin Lingxi said to Qin Chu.
"No need to trouble Aunt. I know President Mei of the Alchemist Guild, so it would be better if I went to ask," Qin Chu said after thinking for a moment.
"Your Cultivation has just advanced, and you need to stabilize it. Your Aunt will make the trip for you," Qin Lingxi said with a smile. For her nephew, she was not afraid of hardship or trouble.
Qin Chu shook his head, "Aunt, if you go, you'll be asking for help, and the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan will owe a favor. If I go, President Mei will be nurturing a junior, since I am also an Alchemist!"
After listening to Qin Chu's words, Qin Lingxi also smiled. She hadn't thought about some things in detail, but upon closer thought, the situation was just as Qin Chu described. Regardless of whether Mei Tianling would give her Face, even if she did, it would still be a favor. But if Qin Chu went, none of that would exist, because Qin Chu was an Alchemist, and Mei Tianling would take care of him.
"Qin Chu, after you arrive in Holy Martial City, just Cultivate steadily at our Vermilion Bird Holy Clan's outpost there. The safety there is relatively higher," Qin Lingxi said to Qin Chu.
After making a decision, Qin Chu went to see his brothers.
Yan Yi, Qian Xun, and Bai Yu decided to stay in Heavenly Sword City to Cultivate. They needed to Cultivate Sword Intent within Heavenly Sword Mountain. Lang Lang planned to go to Holy Martial City with Qin Chu, as he had previously developed there and now had some matters to attend to.
As Qin Chu and Lang Lang were about to depart, Shang Shuyu and Grandma Yu arrived in Heavenly Sword City.
Seeing Shang Shuyu, Qin Chu was very happy. Qin Lingxi arranged a banquet to receive them. Shang Shuyu was the future niece-in-law, and Grandma Yu was an Elder, so she had to entertain them well.
After staying in Heavenly Sword City for a day, Qin Chu told Shang Shuyu his thoughts, saying that he planned to go to Holy Martial City.
"Originally, I planned to enter Heavenly Sword Mountain to Cultivate Sword Intent, but since you're going to Holy Martial City, I'll accompany you," Shang Shuyu said.
"No need! You just arrived in Heavenly Sword City, so don't bother yourself again. How about this! After I resolve the matter in Holy Martial City, I won't stay there and will come straight back," Qin Chu said to Shang Shuyu.
Shang Shuyu did not refuse Qin Chu's kindness. She knew that she and Qin Chu still had a long way to go and did not need to be too polite.
Qin Chu and Lang Lang quietly left Heavenly Sword City in a beast-drawn carriage, while Shang Shuyu entered Heavenly Sword Mountain to Cultivate Sword Intent. Shang Shuyu knew that Qin Chu carried many grievances, and if she wanted to help Qin Chu, she had to improve her strength. She was unwilling to be a mere pretty Face.
"Qin Chu, I know why you're no longer interested in the younger sister and the older girl; it's because you have someone better at home. Common beauties truly can't compare," Lang Lang said.
"Senior Sister is not only beautiful, but she also has a kind heart and has always taken good care of me," Qin Chu said with a smile.
At Lang Lang's inquiry, Qin Chu recounted his past in Southern Flame Continent, his acquaintance with Shang Shuyu, and the twists and turns of their engagement.
"Your story is like a short tale, thankfully with a perfect ending! Why do all the men of your Vermilion Bird Holy Clan target princesses from other Holy Clans? Your father did, and so do you," Lang Lang said.
Qin Chu shook his head, "My engagement was set by my parents. To be honest, I didn't approve of it. If I were to marry, I would definitely marry a woman I love, otherwise I wouldn't have gone to the Azure Dragon Holy Clan to annul the engagement." Qin Chu said with a smile.
"Brother, Lang Ge understands your persistence in how you live and do things. If you persist, there will be good results," Lang Lang said to Qin Chu.
"Lang Ge, you can't keep being so wild. If you find a suitable good woman, settle down and live. People always need a stable harbor. No matter how difficult the struggle outside, there will always be a cup of hot tea waiting for you at home," Qin Chu said, looking at Lang Lang and offering advice.
Lang Lang nodded, "To get married, to end my current life, I need to feel a spark. But the women who make my heart flutter are all someone else's wives, haha!"
Qin Chu was helpless; Lang Lang's temperament was invincible.
After traveling for several days, Qin Chu and Lang Lang arrived in Holy Martial City, at the headquarters of the Vermilion Bird Holy Clan in Holy Martial City, and then settled down.
After resting for a day, Qin Chu and Lang Lang came to the Alchemist Guild. Lang Lang went to see Ji Xin, and Qin Chu sought an audience with Mei Tianling.
On the third floor of the Alchemist Guild, Qin Chu met Mei Tianling.
"Little fellow, it's been a while. This Senior heard that you're quite troublesome. Are you here for something this time?" Mei Tianling asked, looking at Qin Chu.
"Indeed, I have something to trouble President Mei with. It's like this, Qin Chu wants to understand more about the Ink Spirit Flame," Qin Chu did not beat around the bush and directly stated his purpose.
"Ink Spirit Flame... You couldn't have obtained the Ink Spirit Flame in the Sword North Forest, could you? No, you have the Vermilion Bird Holy Fire in your body. The Vermilion Bird Holy Fire, also known as the Vermilion Bird Heaven-Burning Flame, is a relatively domineering exotic flame and cannot coexist with other exotic flames. It's not just the Vermilion Bird Heaven-Burning Flame; other exotic flames are the same, they all attack and devour each other. If your Vermilion Bird Holy Fire devoured the Ink Spirit Flame, then you wouldn't need to ask about the Ink Spirit Flame. What exactly happened?" Mei Tianling analyzed for a moment, but still couldn't figure out what was going on.
"Senior Mei, my Vermilion Bird Holy Fire did indeed devour the Ink Spirit Flame. The situation at the time was like this: I intended to leave a glimmer of hope for the Ink Spirit Flame, but it ended up running into my head," Qin Chu told Mei Tianling what had happened at the time.
Mei Tianling was a highly respected President of the Alchemist Guild, and Qin Chu trusted her, so he did not hide anything.
"Spirit-Extinguishing Flame... Could it be the Spirit-Extinguishing Flame? Qin Chu, move the flame in your Divine Sea, this Senior wants to see it!" Mei Tianling looked at Qin Chu with some excitement.
"Senior Mei, I can't move it. Last time it appeared on its own to protect my head from Soul attacks. I don't know how to control it specifically, but it certainly didn't harm me," Qin Chu explained the details.
