Lu Yuan nodded at Mo Daozi; he had already arranged these two matters, but with Mo Daozi's reminder, he would have to increase his efforts.
After leaving Mo Daozi's pavilion, Lu Yuan arranged for two more enforcers to patrol the outer perimeter of the Utility Disciple courtyard on Azure Bamboo Peak.
With the arrangements made, Lu Yuan's thoughts began to drift. He still remembered what Qin Chu had said when he first entered the Azure Cloud Sect: that the Azure Cloud Sect would be proud of him, and now it had come true.
Qin Chu was now a banner among the Azure Cloud Sect's Disciples; he could accomplish what Inner Sect Disciples could not.
Furthermore, Lu Yuan knew that the Sect would Face turmoil next, because Su Shanhe did not have the support of the Azure Cloud Sect's members.
In fact, Lu Yuan also found it hard to understand why the Sect Master had promoted Su Shanhe to Vice Sect Master. At the time, the high-ranking members within the Sect all believed that the Vice Sect Master would be chosen between him and Luo Zhen. It was the Sect Master's decision that changed the original dynamic.
If Luo Zhen were the Vice Sect Master, Lu Yuan would be convinced, because whether it was in terms of ability, prestige, or conduct, Luo Zhen was very capable. But Su Shanhe was not. Although he was inwardly dissatisfied, for the greater good of the Sect, he never said anything. This time, when the Blood Saber Sect attacked, he saw Su Shanhe's behavior from the outer perimeter of the plaza, which greatly displeased him. At such a critical moment, he was still thinking of harming Azure Bamboo Peak, completely lacking the responsibility and accountability of a Vice Sect Master.
Among the seven peaks of the Azure Cloud Sect, besides Su Shanhe, the other six Peak Masters met privately. Normally, this would be a very serious matter, but since Mo Daozi did not intervene, it meant he did not support Su Shanhe.
Lu Yuan also understood what kind of person Su Shanhe was; Mo Daozi couldn't possibly not know. In the past, as long as he didn't go too far, Mo Daozi would say nothing out of respect for the Sect Master's Face. But now, that was no longer the case. This was an extraordinary period, and he couldn't remain indifferent.
While Mo Daozi was drinking tea and pondering, Ling Yunzi arrived at Mo Daozi's pavilion.
"Junior Brother, the Azure Cloud Sect will experience some turmoil next. I hope the upheaval won't be too great," Mo Daozi said.
"It mainly depends on what decision the Sect Master makes," Ling Yunzi replied.
"Indeed! The extent of the turmoil is still in the Sect Master's hands. Let's see what he says and what he does! I hope he doesn't disappoint us," Mo Daozi exhaled, a hint of worry on his Face.
"If the Sect Master still protects Su Shanhe, then the Sect will Face fragmentation, and we might even be branded with the crime of great treason," Ling Yunzi rubbed his Face, some things no one wanted to happen, but if they did, there was no backing down.
"Don't worry, your Elder brother already has some plans and intentions. Being branded with the crime of great treason will absolutely not happen," Mo Daozi said.
That day, after Qin Chu finished Cultivating his sword techniques and was about to get a cup of water to drink, Lu Yuan arrived.
"Elder Lu, this Disciple thanks you for your longsword," Qin Chu cupped his fists at Lu Yuan; he was very grateful to Lu Yuan in his heart.
"You are a natural talent for sword Cultivation, giving you a longsword is nothing. I am here now to give you some information: among the Blood Saber Sect's Inner Sect Disciples are two Genius Disciples named Luo Xiao and Luo Zhan. Both of them have mastered Saber Intent, especially Luo Xiao. He has been in seclusion and has a past record of slaying Fourth-stage Cultivators; he should not be underestimated!" Lu Yuan told Qin Chu.
"This Disciple has noted these two individuals," Qin Chu nodded.
Lu Yuan was silent for a moment. "It's not just the Blood Saber Sect; this time, the Wolf King Hall and the Morning Star Pavilion are also targeting our Azure Cloud Sect. The Morning Star Pavilion is a bit far from our Azure Cloud Sect, so I don't know the specific situation. The Wolf King Hall also has two Genius Disciples, one named Lang Qing and the other Lang Yu. Be careful when you encounter them."
"There are also people surnamed Lang?" Qin Chu was surprised.
"This is a Legacy. How should I put it? Some say the founding Ancestral Master of the Wolf King Hall was a demon wolf that took human form; others say the Ancestral Master of the Wolf King Hall admired wolf nature, so he changed his surname to Lang. The specifics are untraceable," Lu Yuan told Qin Chu.
After drinking a cup of water, Lu Yuan left. He was worried that Qin Chu didn't understand the enemy's situation, so he came to give him a heads-up.
After seeing Lu Yuan off, Qin Chu continued to Cultivate his sword techniques. Qin Chu felt that the opponent's strength was not the key; the key was whether he himself was strong enough. If he wasn't strong enough, even if the opponent was weak, he wouldn't be able to defeat them; if he was strong enough, no matter what the opponent's combat power, he would directly kill them.
After a period of stability, at the beginning of the month, Qin Chu arrived at the Merit Hall.
Enforcer Han nodded at a Disciple on duty. He didn't let Qin Chu take a mission, casually chatting with him instead.
Not long after, Luo Zhen appeared and called Qin Chu out of the Merit Hall.
"I have instructed the Merit Hall not to assign you any missions for the recent period, mainly because you cannot go out alone," Luo Zhen told Qin Chu after they had walked some distance from the Merit Hall.
"Is Peak Master worried that this Disciple might be ambushed?" Hearing Luo Zhen's words, Qin Chu understood his meaning.
Luo Zhen shook his head. "It's not 'might be,' it's 'will definitely be' ambushed! We have their people lurking within our Azure Cloud Sect, so they know your every move. If you leave the Azure Cloud Sect's territory, they will certainly make a move against you. It might not even be just them; there are many who want you dead now. If you need any resources, I will exchange them for you using my points."
"This Disciple understands. I won't go out for now. This Disciple takes missions mainly to train in actual combat," Qin Chu nodded. His current mission points were just a bonus; he wasn't particularly eager for points.
Cupping his fists at Luo Zhen, Qin Chu returned to the Utility Disciple courtyard.
"Peak Master Luo, I originally thought this fellow would be difficult to persuade, but I didn't expect him to be very reasonable," Lu Yuan appeared beside Luo Zhen.
"This little fellow can be stubborn sometimes, but he understands some principles. At the very least, he knows who is good to him. I heard you were the one who sent him to the Utility Disciple Hall?" Luo Zhen looked at Lu Yuan.
Lu Yuan nodded. "I have to admire the Azure Bamboo Peak's fortune. Qin Chu missed the Sect's Disciple recruitment ceremony. That day, I happened to meet him and heard what he said, and I felt he should be given a chance. So I brought him to the Main Peak's Utility Disciple Hall. All seven peaks needed Utility Disciples, and he just happened to be sent to Azure Bamboo Peak."
"Haha! In that case, I owe you a favor. I'll treat you to drinks in Azure Cloud Town another day," Luo Zhen said with a laugh.
Lu Yuan nodded. "We'll have to wait. People from the Blood Saber Sect and the Wolf King Hall have arrived in the outer regions of the Azure Cloud Sect. It seems they come with ill intentions. I don't know if they'll start with provocations or direct combat. This time, it's a crisis for our Azure Cloud Sect."
"If you need anything, send someone to inform me," Luo Zhen told Lu Yuan.
After Qin Chu returned to the Broken Cliff, he began to Cultivate. He didn't pay much attention to the Blood Saber Sect or the Wolf King Hall. What he cared about was the improvement of his own strength. By improving his strength, he could search for his own origins. He yearned for the outside world, and thinking of it, he couldn't help but think of Shang Shuyu.
