“Don’t hit, don’t hit! Let’s talk this over,” the fat Utility Disciple yelled, covering his face with both hands.
Qin Chu stopped his hands. “Starting today, I’m in charge here, alright?”
“Alright, you’re in charge!” the fat Utility Disciple quickly agreed.
Seeing that the fat Utility Disciple had submitted, Qin Chu stood up.
After Qin Chu stood up, the fat Utility Disciple also rose, pointed at Qin Chu, and was about to say something.
At this moment, Qin Chu punched the nearby steps, shattering them directly. “Do you still have an opinion?”
Looking at the shattered steps, the fat Utility Disciple’s face changed, and he quickly shook his head. Qin Chu was too violent; he couldn’t possibly win against him.
“You can continue to manage things, but don’t manage me. Also, move out of your living quarters; I’m moving in!” Qin Chu said.
The fat Utility Disciple nodded like a pecking chick. He was afraid Qin Chu would punch his head, and then his head would shatter just like the steps.
Subsequently, Qin Chu’s days became comfortable. Er Pang managed the chores, so he didn’t have to do anything, and he lived in a private room.
Er Pang was the name Qin Chu gave to the fat Utility Disciple. Since he was the boss, the fat Utility Disciple was naturally the second, hence the name Er Pang.
After two comfortable days, Qin Chu wanted to practice his sword. He asked Er Pang and learned that weapons and ancient texts all required integral for exchange. Once he had enough integral, he could go to the Library Pavilion to exchange for Cultivation Techniques and to the Treasure Pavilion for weapons. Both the Library Pavilion and the Treasure Pavilion were on the Main Peak, Qingyun Peak.
The area Qin Chu was in was Qingzhu Peak, one of the seven peaks of Qingyun Sect. Because Qingzhu Peak lacked Utility Disciples, Qin Chu was allowed to stay as an exception.
integral were obtained by Qingyun Sect Disciples by completing missions. Qingyun Sect’s rule was that the greater one’s ability and contribution to the Sect, the greater the cultivation one would receive.
Having nothing much to do in the Servant Hall, Qin Chu went to the Merit Hall on Qingzhu Peak. He wanted to accept a mission, as only by completing missions could he earn integral to exchange for Cultivation Techniques.
The Qingyun Sect Disciples in the Merit Hall were full of surprise upon seeing a Utility Disciple come forward. A Utility Disciple dared to accept and complete missions?
In Qingyun Sect, Utility Disciple was synonymous with trash. They became Utility Disciples precisely because they lacked Aptitude. Who would choose to be a Utility Disciple if they were capable?
Puffing out his chest, Qin Chu approached the mission board and, with a series of quick movements, pulled down several mission slips.
“Stop, what are you doing?” the Enforcement of the Merit Hall roared.
“I’m accepting missions. Can’t a Utility Disciple accept them?” Qin Chu looked at the Enforcement of the Merit Hall.
“Utility Disciples can’t accept missions?” The Enforcement of the Merit Hall’s words got stuck because the Sect indeed had no such regulation; any Disciple could accept them.
Qin Chu smiled, turned, and left. “It seems Utility Disciples can accept missions!”
“Kid, if you don’t complete the mission, this Enforcement will deduct your integral.” The Enforcement of the Merit Hall shouted at Qin Chu.
“Enforcement, Utility Disciples don’t have integral.” At this moment, a Qingyun Sect Disciple said to the Enforcement, though his voice was quite low.
“Dare to not complete the mission, this Enforcement will flay you in the Servant Hall!” The Enforcement of the Merit Hall roared at Qin Chu’s retreating back. He had never seen such an arrogant Utility Disciple.
Taking the mission slips, Qin Chu glanced at them, then entered the area behind Qingzhu Peak. That was the Wildlands, where there were medicinal herbs and Yao Beasts.
Qin Chu’s missions were to hunt Yao Beasts and gather medicinal herbs. These were not difficult for him; he had grown up in the deep mountains and had even killed second and third-tier Yao Beasts.
In the Cultivator world, the strength of Cultivators varies, and according to Rank, they are divided into First-Order Gathering Origin Realm, Second-Order Condensing Origin Realm, Third-Order True Yuan Realm, Four tier Spiritual Origin Realm, Fifth Order Heavenly Origin Realm, Sixth Order King Realm, and Seventh-Order Venerable Realm. Beasts are the same; Yao Beasts are also tiered. Yao Beasts above the second tier have crystal cores, which contain energy and are of high value.
Qin Chu had not Cultivated Origin Qi, but his body was powerful, and he possessed combat strength.
Entering the deep mountain area, Qin Chu gathered medicinal herbs as he advanced.
After advancing for half a day, Qin Chu felt something was wrong. He smelled a fishy smell, the scent of a Yao Beast.
Looking upwind, Qin Chu was surprised. A pack of black wolves appeared; they were second-tier black wolves.
Qin Chu didn’t run; he charged forward, swinging his fists, striking the black wolves. With a series of cracking sounds, Qin Chu smashed the heads of one black wolf after another.
Group combat! Qin Chu had experienced this before, so he wasn’t afraid.
After a period of fighting, Qin Chu had dealt with over twenty second-tier black wolves and a third-tier black wolf leader. To him, it was a minor skirmish.
Taking out the small hunting knife he had used before leaving home, Qin Chu collected all the Yao wolf crystal cores, then continued forward.
After two days of fighting, Qin Chu’s two cloth bags were full, unable to hold anything more. After some thought, Qin Chu turned back, rushing all the way back to Qingyun Sect. It was already dark, but night was nothing to him.
By the time he returned to Qingyun Sect, it was already bright. What annoyed Qin Chu a bit was that he had missed breakfast, but what excited him was that the results of this expedition could be exchanged for a lot of integral, bringing him closer to exchanging for sword techniques.
When Qin Chu arrived at the Merit Hall, there were many Disciples inside, all there to accept or submit missions.
As Qin Chu entered, these Qingyun Sect Disciples all made way, each pinching their noses. This was mainly because Qin Chu was covered in blood. While others fought with swords, he used his fists, naturally getting blood all over himself.
“You little bastard, you dare to come back?” The Enforcement of the Merit Hall flashed forward and grabbed Qin Chu by the neck. He remembered Qin Chu’s appearance.
“What are you doing? What’s going on? Let’s talk properly. I’m here to submit a mission!” Qin Chu said, grabbing the Enforcement of the Merit Hall’s hand.
“Submit a mission?” The Enforcement of the Merit Hall released his hand, his eyes scrutinizing Qin Chu in surprise.
Qin Chu went to the mission board, picked out several more mission slips for Demonic Beast crystal cores and medicinal herbs, then went to the counter and presented the mission items.
The Enforcement of the Merit Hall observed Qin Chu while recording the mission integral.
After receiving the mission items, the Enforcement of the Merit Hall looked at Qin Chu. “What’s your name, your background? This Enforcement will make you a integral card.”
“Qin Chu, Qingzhu Peak Utility Disciple!” Qin Chu puffed out his chest, looking proud to be a Utility Disciple.
The Enforcement of the Merit Hall made a integral card for Qin Chu and registered his name, meaning Qin Chu was now registered at the Merit Hall.
“Can I exchange these integral for Cultivation Techniques?” Qin Chu asked.
“Each Cultivation Technique requires different integral. You can go to the Library Pavilion to check, but you need twenty integral to enter.” The Enforcement of the Merit Hall’s attitude changed because Qin Chu had ability, and in this world, strength commands respect.
“Then I’ll go take a look.” Qin Chu cupped his fists at the Enforcement of the Merit Hall.
“This Enforcement suggests you change your clothes. You’re dirty, and you’ll be kicked out,” the Enforcement of the Merit Hall reminded Qin Chu.
Qin Chu returned to the Servant Hall, changed into a new robe, and, holding his integral card, hurried towards Qingyun Peak. He wanted to see which Cultivation Techniques suited him, and if he didn’t have enough integral, he would go earn more.
His thoughts were beautiful, but reality was harsh. When he arrived at the Library Pavilion, Qin Chu was stopped, not for any other reason than that a Utility Disciple had no status or standing.