After some thought, Shang Ruoyu arrived at the place where Qin Chu was Cultivating.
When Shang Ruoyu arrived, Qin Chu put away his Vermilion Bird Sacred Flame and then stood up.
"You're here?" Qin Chu was surprised to see Shang Ruoyu.
"Yes, I plan to go deeper inside to Cultivate, but I thought of some issues. Now Qi Qingqing is crazy and might do anything. You're not safe even within the Heavenly Sword Mountain. So, take this. If you're in danger, just crush it. When you crush it, I'll know immediately." Shang Ruoyu took out a cyan crystal and handed it to Qin Chu.
"What is this?" After taking the Spirit Stone, Qin Chu looked at Shang Ruoyu, puzzled.
"It's a Soul Crystal. You haven't come into contact with it yet; it should be inaccessible below the Seventh-Stage Venerable Realm. In any case, if you're in danger, just crush it." After instructing Qin Chu, Shang Ruoyu opened the Seventh-Level Sword Intent Area and went deeper.
Qin Chu settled down to meditate again. Shang Ruoyu's arrival was unexpected, but he could understand it. Shang Ruoyu was already a top-tier expert, and now that she had the opportunity to comprehend Sword Momentum, she naturally wouldn't give it up.
Time slipped away little by little. Qin Chu's body moved forward a bit again. Advanced Sword Intent was not so easy to improve. Every slight improvement required a considerable price. Fortunately, while Qin Chu was Cultivating Sword Intent and Battle Intent, the improvement of his Origin Qi cultivation was not delayed, and the Vermilion Bird Sacred Flame was also improving.
After Cultivating for more than a month, Qin Chu left the Heavenly Sword Mountain.
Not long after Qin Chu left the Heavenly Sword Mountain, a figure cloaked and fully covered arrived at the entrance of the Heavenly Sword Mountain. The figure entered the Heavenly Sword Mountain and went directly to the Seventh-Level Sword Intent Area. This figure did not stop to Cultivate, but searched in the Seventh-Level Sword Intent Area. This figure was Qi Qingqing. She entered the Heavenly Sword Mountain not to Cultivate, but to find Qin Chu; she would not give up on Qin Chu.
After Cultivating the Rakshasa Cultivation Technique, her appearance changed, no longer having a gentle and tender side, but this was not important. She was not trying to make Qin Chu like her; she was after his Bloodline. As long as she could obtain Qin Chu's Bloodline, that would be enough.
After searching around and not finding Qin Chu, Qi Qingqing left. She felt there was no need to go anywhere else; she could catch Qin Chu within the Heavenly Sword Mountain. If it didn't work this time, then she would make her move when Qin Chu got married. She thought that when Qin Chu got married, things would be chaotic, and that might be her chance to act.
After leaving the Heavenly Sword Mountain, Qi Qingqing subdued a Family force. Her method was simple: she directly stated her identity and cultivation. Those willing to serve her would live; those unwilling would have their entire Family wiped out.
After hiding within this Family force, Qi Qingqing instructed the Family to gather information for her, paying attention to the movements in Heavenly Sword City and the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan. The most important individuals were the Black Prison Master, Shang Ruoyu, and Qin Chu; she wanted to know every piece of news about the three of them.
The Family Qi Qingqing found had no backbone. Intimidated by Qi Qingqing, they immediately surrendered obediently.
Qin Chu returned to Vermilion Bird Villa and gathered with his Family and friends.
"Qin Chu, the invitations have been sent out, and the wedding preparations will begin soon," Qin Lingxi said to Qin Chu.
"Is there anything I need to do?" Qin Chu asked.
Qin Lingxi looked at Qin Chu, "You just need to be ready to welcome the bride. You don't need to worry about anything else."
Qin Chu settled down at Vermilion Bird Villa, spending his days Cultivating or Alchemy at the Alchemist Guild accompanied by Qingyi.
After Cultivating for a month in Heavenly Sword Mountain, Shang Ruoyu also returned. She had reached a tacit understanding with the Sacred Martial Enforcers, so she could appear openly.
Shang Ruoyu's brazen appearance made Shang Shuyu somewhat unhappy. Shang Ruoyu had a connection with Qin Chu and shouldn't be flaunting herself in front of him, yet she appeared in Heavenly Sword City.
Shang Shuyu had discussed this with Shang Shutianye. Shang Shutianye explained the Sacred Martial Enforcers' decision: as long as it didn't endanger the safety of the Sacred Martial Continent, outsiders could live on the Sacred Martial Continent. As for Shang Ruoyu, she was wrong before, but now she had an agreement with the Sacred Martial Enforcers. As long as she didn't act recklessly, she could live on the Sacred Martial Continent.
Shang Shutianye didn't think too much; he thought Shang Ruoyu had captured Qin Chu before, and his daughter was angry inside.
This situation made Shang Shuyu very helpless. Later, she also came to terms with it. She was about to marry Qin Chu, so what could Shang Ruoyu do by flaunting herself in front of Qin Chu? Be a concubine? Shang Shuyu felt that given Shang Ruoyu's identity and status, that was absolutely impossible.
Regarding Shang Ruoyu, Qin Lingxi had also reminded Qin Chu to restrain himself and not go too far. With the wedding approaching, some things should be avoided if possible.
Qin Chu stopped going out and stayed at home every day.
One day, as Qin Chu finished Cultivating his sword techniques and was drinking tea with Shang Shuyu, Qin Longfeng came to Qin Chu's courtyard.
"Qin Chu, do you know the Liu Family?" Qin Longfeng asked Qin Chu after sitting down.
"I don't know. Uncle, why are you suddenly asking about this?" Qin Chu poured Qin Longfeng a cup of tea, waiting for him to continue.
"People from that Liu Family have been keeping an eye on your news, and also the Black Prison Master, and they even seem interested in Shang Ruoyu," Qin Longfeng said.
Qin Chu lowered his head and thought for a moment, "This Liu Family has a problem. Uncle, please help me investigate what exactly is going on with this Liu Family."
"I knew you would ask, so I investigated before coming, Uncle. This Liu Family isn't very good. A few years ago, there was only one member named Liu Gucheng who had some fame, but his character was poor. He was verbally abusive to people in Heavenly Sword Mountain, and after leaving Heavenly Sword Mountain, he was beaten so badly he was crawling on the ground. He finally knelt and apologized, and the matter was dropped. It can also be said that their Family's conduct is improper. The Liu Family never thought about relying on their own strength; they have always been sycophantic, surviving by running errands for major powers. In recent years, they have always relied on the Sacred Martial Sect," Qin Longhan said.
Qin Chu, who had been thinking, looked up, "If I'm not mistaken, we might catch a big fish. Many people would be interested in me, the Black Prison Master, and Shang Ruoyu separately, but someone interested in all three of us is Qi Qingqing."
"Qin Chu, do you mean that this Liu Family is working for Qi Qingqing?" Qin Longfeng asked Qin Chu.
"That's very possible. Investigate further. If you think it's feasible, capture two of their people separately and interrogate them individually. We'll be able to uncover clues," Qin Chu said.
Qin Longfeng chatted with Qin Chu for a few moments and then went to investigate. It was an extraordinary time, and he had to be cautious.
"Qin Chu, do you think the person behind this is Qi Qingqing?" Shang Shuyu looked at Qin Chu.
"Yes, Senior Sister, I might have to go see Shang Ruoyu," Qin Chu said after a moment of hesitation.
Shang Shuyu nodded. She knew that if it was Qi Qingqing, then with the Black Prison Master absent, Shang Ruoyu was the best choice to deal with Qi Qingqing.
