After studying the Medicinal Pills, Qin Chu determined which were healing pills and which were detoxification pills. He had encountered many medicinal ingredients, so he could determine the nature of the Medicinal Pills through their scent.
Putting the Medicinal Pills into his Storage Ring, Qin Chu caressed his longsword and began his sword art Cultivation.
The longsword Qin Chu used was still the one Lu Yuan gave him; as for the fourth-tier longsword he obtained from Liu Ze, he didn't use it.
Before reaching the third-tier, using a fourth-tier weapon was not very useful, as Origin Qi could not be released externally. The grade of the weapon didn't make much difference, only its sturdiness was higher.
Qin Chu was diligently Cultivating, but his name had spread throughout the Qingyun Sect. The Disciples of the Qingyun Sect thought Qin Chu was a ruthless person; he killed Wu Cheng from the Main Peak without hesitation. The Disciples of the Main Peak knew very well that Wu Cheng was one of Qian Qing's people, both from the Qian Dynasty. Qin Chu killing Wu Cheng, in addition to previously killing Liu Ze, meant he was utterly irreconcilable with Qian Qing. Further conflicts were inevitable, and these conflicts were not minor grievances but mortal enmities, feuds that required fighting to the death.
The higher-ups of the Qingyun Sect also remembered Qin Chu's name because of his Great Perfection level Foundation sword art and his potential talent for controlling the Sword Spirit Realm.
Lower-level Cultivators didn't know the characteristics of the Sword Spirit Realm because those were legendary things, but the higher-ups of the Qingyun Sect weren't fools. Several Peak Masters and some Elders had some guesses internally. Due to their status and relationships, they couldn't directly go to Qingzhu Peak to ask, unlike Lei Yin.
Su Shanhe and Zhang Ji sat together.
"That scoundrel completely disregards the Face of our Main Peak now. Because of him, the prestige of our Main Peak has significantly declined in the eyes of other Disciples," Zhang Ji said resentfully. Qin Chu killing Liu Ze made him lose a lot of Face.
"Liu Nan and three other Core Disciples from the Main Peak are willing to control their Cultivation to the Peak of the third-tier to participate in the trials of the Qingwang Ancient Ruins. So this time, Qin Chu and the Disciples of Qingzhu Peak are dead for sure!" A killing intent appeared on Su Shanhe's Face. Liu Nan and the others lowering their Cultivation perfectly suited his wishes, and he knew this was Qian Qing's intention.
Qian Qing was the number one ranked Disciple among the Core Disciples, a highly favored Disciple of the Sect Master. Therefore, Su Shanhe cooperated with some of Qian Qing's matters because once Qian Qing ascended to power in the Qian Dynasty, not to mention the Qingyun Sect, Qingyun Peak would definitely gain many benefits. With the support of the Qian Dynasty, his chances of becoming the next Sect Master were also very high.
"This is good news. If that scoundrel doesn't die, the other six Peaks will see him and follow suit, not putting our Main Peak in their eyes. His death will be a warning to the other Peaks!" Zhang Ji slammed the table.
"This Seat has a concern; that fellow is very likely to have grasped the Sword Spirit Realm, and his sword art also bears traces of Senior Mo's Startling God Sword Art..." Su Shanhe began.
"If he truly is someone Senior Mo values, he shouldn't be a handyman; furthermore, dying in the Qingwang Ancient Ruins is his fate and has nothing to do with others!" Zhang Ji said. Not to mention that it couldn't be confirmed that Qin Chu had grasped the Sword Spirit Realm, even if he had, he would still kill him.
After another month of Cultivation and two missions in the peripheral area of Miyun Mountain, earning some points, Qin Chu's Cultivation had risen to the ninth level of the Condensing Origin Realm. By this time, he had been in the Qingyun Sect for a year and was already sixteen years old.
Reflecting on his past year, Qin Chu thought of the old man. He didn't know where the old man went after he left, and he felt a little worried internally. Although he knew the old man's strength was very strong, he was still concerned.
"Boss, you called me?" Bai Yu arrived at the edge of the cliff, interrupting Qin Chu's thoughts. It was Qin Chu who asked Er Pang, who delivered meals, to call Bai Yu over.
"Brother, I have something to tell you. In a few days, the Sect will have a trial mission. I will participate. Are you going? The danger will be great. Not to mention the inherent risks, many people in the Qingyun Sect want to kill me." Qin Chu asked Bai Yu. Bai Yu was his best friend in the Qingyun Sect, and if he had the chance, he was willing to help Bai Yu and fight alongside him.
"Danger? Boss, do I look like someone afraid of danger?" Bai Yu smiled. It had been a while since he had acted with Qin Chu, and he was very much looking forward to going out with Qin Chu.
"Alright then, I'll go recommend you to the Peak Master. I believe he won't hold you back!" Qin Chu patted Bai Yu's shoulder. With Bai Yu by his side, he felt more confident. Bai Yu had entered the third-tier half a year ago, had strong combat power, and was completely on par with Inner Sect Disciples, mainly because they had good combat chemistry.
After talking with Bai Yu, Qin Chu went to the main hall of Qingzhu Peak to see Luo Zhen and told him about his desire to bring Bai Yu to the Qingwang Secret Realm.
"You can! That little fellow is also very good and should be tempered. Also, he is different from you; you have your Dao, and he needs to enter the orthodox Cultivation within the Sect. When you have time, persuade him," Luo Zhen said to Qin Chu.
Because of Qin Chu, Luo Zhen specifically looked into the handyman hall, thus noticing Bai Yu and realizing that Bai Yu was also a rare Genius.
"Okay, I will persuade him." Qin Chu nodded. For his brother, he hoped for a good development.
Luo Zhen agreed, and Qin Chu didn't say anything superfluous, leaving the main hall of Qingzhu Peak. He then headed to the Main Peak's library. He wanted to see Mo Daozi; the Startling God Sword Art had been in his hands for a while, and it was time to return it.
Arriving in front of the library, Qin Chu only saw Ling Yunzi, not Mo Daozi.
After Ling Yunzi pointed the way, Qin Chu arrived at the pavilion where Mo Daozi was located.
Qin Chu passed through without hindrance. He didn't even know that the pavilion where Mo Daozi was located was a place that Qingyun Sect Disciples dared not approach without permission. This was a strict Sect order. The guards of the library were also the guards of Mo Daozi's residence. Mo Daozi often deduced heavenly secrets and could not be disturbed.
Ling Yunzi knew what was going on with Qin Chu and naturally wouldn't stop him.
Inside the ancient pavilion, Qin Chu saw Mo Daozi.
Mo Daozi pointed to the meditation cushion opposite him, gesturing for Qin Chu to sit down.
Qin Chu took out the Startling God Sword Art, holding it with both hands, and offered it to Mo Daozi, "Thank you, Senior, for your kindness to Qin Chu."
"Keep the sword art! Besides you, no one else can Cultivate it, and this Seat will not give it to anyone else to Cultivate," Mo Daozi said to Qin Chu.
After thinking for a moment, Qin Chu put the Startling God Sword Art back. He had memorized the text, but having the text by his side to flip through occasionally still had some benefits.
"You have comprehended the Sword Spirit Realm, which means you have a great Foundation in the Dao of the Sword. But development is still very important. Do you know the True Meaning of the Dao of the Sword? Some time ago, the Qingyun Sect had a Genius who comprehended the True Meaning of the Dao of the Sword. She should be stronger than you now, unless you enter the third-tier," Mo Daozi said to Qin Chu.
"Who is she?" Qin Chu asked.
"Main Peak Disciple, Shang Shuyu!" Mo Daozi said to Qin Chu.