To be precise, Qin Chu hadn't reached the Library Pavilion yet; he was still on its outskirts, intercepted by two Qingyun Sect Disciples on duty inside and outside the Library Pavilion.
"The Library Pavilion is an important place, and unauthorized personnel are not allowed to approach. I understand that, but I am a Utility Disciple of Qingzhu Peak of the Qingyun Sect, not unauthorized personnel!" Qin Chu straightened his body. Since they said unauthorized personnel were not allowed to approach, he felt it necessary to state his identity.
The two Qingyun Sect Disciples on duty frowned, "You are a Utility Disciple. Do you understand what a Utility Disciple is?"
"A Utility Disciple is also a Qingyun Sect Disciple, isn't he? You two are just gatekeepers, do you know that? Don't talk so much nonsense." Being looked down upon made Qin Chu a little angry. He didn't think there was anything shameful about being a Utility Disciple.
"Do you want to die?" The two Qingyun Sect Disciples on duty drew their swords. Their duty outside the Library Pavilion courtyard was a heavy responsibility, and furthermore, they were Qingyun Peak Disciples, the head of the Qingyun Sect's seven peaks, inherently possessing a sense of superiority. How could they tolerate a Utility Disciple from Qingzhu Peak being so arrogant?
Qin Chu took a step back, turned his body in a circle, and then spread his fists. He turned to look for a stick or something, but finding none, he could only fight with his fists!
"What's going on?" A middle-aged man appeared. Qin Chu had seen this man before; he was Elder Lu, who had brought him into the sect.
"Reporting to Elder Lu, this Qingzhu Peak Utility Disciple tried to force his way into the Library Pavilion and spoke disrespectfully!" One of the Disciples on duty said.
"Boy, why aren't you doing your job properly in the Servant Hall? What are you doing causing trouble here?" Looking at Qin Chu, Elder Lu frowned. He remembered Qin Chu.
"Elder Lu, this Disciple has a few questions he'd like to ask." Qin Chu became serious. He could be casual with others, but Elder Lu had brought him into the sect, and he was grateful, so he showed respect!
Elder Lu looked at Qin Chu again. "What do you want to say? Say it quickly and then go back."
"Are Utility Disciples not Qingyun Sect Disciples? The Qingyun Sect's rules state that Cultivation Techniques can be exchanged with points; there's no rule saying Utility Disciples can't exchange them, is there? The Library Pavilion also didn't say Utility Disciples couldn't come!" Qin Chu said.
Elder Lu nodded, "Yes! You are very right, but entering the Library Pavilion requires points. Not just anyone can come; that would cause chaos!"
Qin Chu took out his points card, "I am a Utility Disciple with points."
"Did you pick up your points card, or perhaps did you steal it? Do you know that this points card is bound to the individual?" One of the Disciples on duty said.
"Insult me? Do you believe I'll kill you?" Qin Chu's fists were raised again.
"Whether it's real or fake, we'll know once we verify it!" After Elder Lu finished speaking, he led Qin Chu to the Library Pavilion. The two Disciples on duty also followed. If Qin Chu was faking it, they would apprehend him.
At the entrance of the Library Pavilion, there was another guard post: two old men meditating and two guarding Disciples.
"Elder Lu, apologies, but a points card is required!" The two Disciples guarding the Library Pavilion cupped their fists towards Elder Lu.
Elder Lu took out a card and handed it to the guarding Disciple. The guarding Disciple looked at Qin Chu in surprise. Qin Chu was wearing Utility Disciple attire, but he had a points card in his hand.
"Follow the rules!" Elder Lu said.
The Disciple guarding the Library Pavilion first placed Elder Lu's card on a crystal. Text appeared on the crystal: Lu Yuan, Qingyun Sect Elder, 120,000 points. Then the guarding Disciple deducted twenty points.
After Elder Lu's points were deducted, it was Qin Chu's points card.
Qingzhu Peak Utility Disciple Qin Chu, 3,100 points. Qin Chu's points were also displayed on the crystal.
"I, Qingyun Sect Utility Disciple, Qin Chu!" Qin Chu announced his name.
The Disciple guarding the Library Pavilion was about to say something else, but the old man meditating on the right side of the Library Pavilion spoke, "Qingyun Sect Disciples acquire resources based on their ability; Utility Disciples are no different."
"Let's go in!" Elder Lu said to Qin Chu, and with that, he led the way.
After taking two steps, Qin Chu turned back and looked at the two Qingyun Sect Disciples on duty, "From now on, keep your eyes open. I, Qin Chu, am a Utility Disciple with points!"
Elder Lu turned around and pulled Qin Chu, "Can't you stop causing trouble?"
Qin Chu stopped talking and followed Elder Lu into the Library Pavilion.
Rows of bookshelves, with volumes of classics on them, made Qin Chu's eyes light up. All the Cultivation Techniques here could be exchanged, and he could choose freely. If his points weren't enough, he would just earn more.
Qin Chu picked up a classic, opened it, and looked at it, his eyes full of confusion because the classic was blank.
"What's displayed here are all samples, meaning there's only a brief introduction to the Cultivation Technique. You only get the real copy to read after exchanging for it." Elder Lu seemed to have seen Qin Chu's confusion.
"How cautious!" Qin Chu understood; this was the strict management of the Library Pavilion.
Elder Lu flipped through the classics, and Qin Chu also flipped through the classics.
An hour passed. When Elder Lu came out, he saw Qin Chu deep in thought.
"Do you have any questions?" Elder Lu asked, looking at Qin Chu.
Qin Chu nodded, "I just looked at some classics and found that the foundation is the Cultivation of Origin Qi. Swordplay, fist techniques, and the like are all auxiliary. That is to say, to have combat power, the foundation must be Cultivated first, right?"
"That's right. Origin Qi is the foundation. The power of swordplay and fist techniques depends on the foundational depth. There are also Heaven-Defying auxiliary combat skills with great power, but with Origin Qi assistance, their power would be even greater." Elder Lu said to Qin Chu.
Qin Chu looked at the classic in his hand, "Sharpening the knife doesn't delay chopping wood. I'll exchange for you first!"
What Qin Chu held was Basic Swordplay. He already had an idea: first exchange for the cheapest sword technique. Once he had enough points, he would come back to Cultivate and exchange for a Cultivation Technique. He had his eye on an Origin Qi Art that required 30,000 points, but he only had 3,000 points now.
Elder Lu said nothing and led Qin Chu to the entrance of the Library Pavilion. They exchanged for the true copy of Basic Swordplay, and 500 points were deducted from Qin Chu's points card.
"You have an attitude of striving for improvement; that's very good." After leaving the Library Pavilion, Elder Lu said to Qin Chu.
"This Disciple told Elder Lu at the time that I would make the Qingyun Sect proud of me! Also, do you have an unused longsword you could give me? Even a slightly inferior one would be fine. This Disciple still needs to go out and earn points." Qin Chu rubbed his hands and said.
Elder Lu was stunned for a moment. Qin Chu's words a moment ago were so firm, yet the next moment they changed.
"Alright, here!" Elder Lu tossed a longsword to Qin Chu and left. He was a little curious, curious to see how far Qin Chu could go. For this curiosity, a longsword was nothing.
Hanging the longsword by his waist, Qin Chu left Qingyun Peak and swayed back to the Qingzhu Peak Servant Hall. It could be said that Qin Chu was the only sword-carrying Utility Disciple in the Qingyun Sect.
"Er Pang, in the western area of the Servant Hall, besides you bringing me food, no one else should go there. I'm going to practice swordplay. I won't come out until I've mastered a peerless sword technique." Upon returning to the Servant Hall, Qin Chu instructed Er Pang.
