This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable-Chapter 391 - 19: The Vastness of Integrity
Chapter 391: Chapter 19: The Vastness of Integrity
Qiu Shiyin kept her head down, not daring to look directly at the so-called senior cultivator from the Sword Sect, fearing that the senior cultivator would think her disrespectful.
When no one was paying attention, she cautiously glanced at the high seats using the corner of her eye.
But as soon as she clearly saw the true faces of the two senior cultivators from the Taoist Sect, Qiu Shiyin abruptly lifted her head, her eyes wide open.
Lu Qingshan, with a smile that was not quite a smile, looked at the astonished Qiu Shiyin, “According to what the Family Head said, was it you who personally saw the underworld demonic cultivator leave from the Qiu family’s mine vein?”
“Tell us about the exact situation at that time.”
Seeing Lu Qingshan pretending not to recognize her, Qiu Shiyin was initially stunned but quickly understood Lu Qingshan’s good intentions.
After sending a covert grateful look to Lu Qingshan, she organized her words and slowly said, “This junior is called Qiu Shiyin, skilled in mining techniques, and is the cultivator responsible for surveying the Primordial Stone Orchid mine vein…”
Besides the most universally applicable and famous skills of alchemy, artifact refining, and formations, there are numerous other skills covering all aspects, such as mining techniques, material discernment techniques, immortal chef arts, and immortal brewing techniques.
These minor arts might not significantly boost a cultivator’s combat power, but they also have their significance.
No wonder Qiu Shiyin had a successful find in the Primordial Stone Orchid mine vein as soon as she made a move.
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It turned out she was a cultivator who specialized in mining techniques.
Lu Qingshan secretly nodded.
“After the Origin Demon invaded the mine vein, the Family Head ordered all our clan members to withdraw from the Primordial Stone Orchid mine vein.
As the person responsible for surveying the Primordial Stone Orchid mine vein, I was tasked to regularly check the situation of the mine vein, so I could report back to the clan at the first sign of any other incidents.”
Surveying the Primordial Stone Orchid mine vein’s situation? Is that what you call guarding your own stash?
Watching Qiu Shiyin speak fluently, Ji Chuan unconsciously curled his lip.
“A month ago, as usual, when I went to check on the mine vein, I happened to see an underworld demonic cultivator leaving the mine, so I immediately returned and reported this situation to the Family Head,” Qiu Shiyin continued.
“What was the cultivation level of that underworld cultivator? Why were you able to discover him, yet he failed to notice you?” Lu Qingshan’s eyes narrowed slightly as he queried.
That posed a significant doubt.
“Qiu Shiyin, explain clearly to the senior cultivator, if there are any omissions, you will not be forgiven!” Hearing Lu Qingshan’s serious tone, Qiu Changqing, who was listening from the side, immediately changed his expression and sternly admonished.
Qiu Shiyin shook her head, slightly confused, and softly said, “That cultivator had a profound aura, and I saw him from a great distance, so I’m not clear on his exact cultivation level.
As for why he didn’t discover me, I don’t really understand.
Maybe it was because I was very far away from him at the time, and as soon as I spotted him, I immediately retreated and fled?”
Clearly, even Qiu Changqing was not convinced by Qiu Shiyin’s response, his face immediately showing a thinly veiled anger.
It seemed that Qiu Shiyin’s position within the Qiu family was not high.
Seeing this scene, Lu Qingshan thoughtfully pondered.
Ji Chuan waved his hand, stopping the Family Head from further scolding Qiu Shiyin, and indifferently said to Qiu Shiyin, “I understand, you may step down now.”
Qiu Shiyin bowed to everyone and respectfully exited the council hall.
“Senior cultivator…” The Family Head hesitated.
“Have you tried negotiating with the Origin Demon that occupied the mine vein?” Ji Chuan glanced at Qiu Changqing.
The Origin Demon they encountered in the mine vein was a Fifth Grade being, fully capable of intelligent reasoning akin to humans, making negotiation entirely possible.
At the very least, they could clarify why they suddenly left their original land and invaded Burial Ridge.
“Initially, we did consider it, but those Origin Demons were brutal and ruthless in their attacks, mercilessly slaughtering countless of our clan members, so…” Qiu Changqing’s expression was awkward.
With such a blood feud before their eyes, it was indeed unlikely for the Qiu family to calmly negotiate with the Origin Demons again.
…
After obtaining the desired intelligence, Lu Qingshan and Ji Chuan left the old residence of the Qiu family, preparing to head to Burial Ridge to check the situation at the other families’ mines.
“Senior Brother, what do you think of this matter?” Walking on the loop road of Feng Lin Town, Lu Qingshan suddenly asked.
“If our judgment holds true that the invasion of the Origin Demons is indeed orchestrated by the Netherworld, the Netherworld must be after something.
They can’t possibly have orchestrated such planning just to occupy these Primordial Stone Orchid mines, can they?”
Ji Chuan furrowed his brows and said, “These Primordial Stone Orchid vein, although valuable, aren’t significant enough to make the Underworld go to such lengths.”
Lu Qingshan shook his head, smiling, and said, “It is indeed difficult to guess the Netherworld’s intentions out of thin air, but we can use the outcome to infer their purpose.”
“What do you mean?” Ji Chuan had a hint of realization.
“Whether the Netherworld Demonic Cultivator’s exposure of their tracks was intentional or not, or whatever significance the Origin Demon’s actions hold, the result is,” Lu Qingshan said lightly, a glint flashing in his eyes, “we are here.”
“Well said. The movements of Underworld Cultivators are inscrutable, and despite the Heavenly Secret Pavillion and Knowledge Hall facing off with them for so many years with some gains, they have ultimately failed to eradicate the problem completely.” Ji Chuan continued the conversation.
“Setting aside why the Netherworld meticulously planned the invasion of the Origin Demon for the moment, how could such a thing be discovered by a Foundation Establishment Cultivator?” Ji Chuan pondered for a moment and said gravely, “Unless it was done intentionally…”
“The Qiu family, under the command of Sword Sect, sees such great misfortune fall upon the Primordial Stone Orchid mine and coincidentally discovers traces of Underworld Cultivators. The natural reaction would definitely be to seek help from the Sword Sect.
And the Sword Sect would naturally send someone to assess the situation,” analyzed Lu Qingshan. “Up to this point, all these are reactions that the Underworld could logically deduce we would take.
However, they likely couldn’t have predicted which disciple of the Sword Sect would come to Burial Ridge.”
“Indeed, I only decided to personally visit the Qiu family on a whim,” Ji Chuan nodded, then, catching on to the implication in Lu Qingshan’s words, his face showed shock, “Could it be?”
“Yes, so what the Netherworld desires is probably not anyone specific, but merely to satisfy the condition of involving a disciple from the Sword Sect,” Lu Qingshan concluded.
“The situation… does not look good,” Ji Chuan commented grimly.
The term ‘Sword Sect disciple’ includes two main components:
The Sword Sect and the disciple.
Since the Netherworld’s actions are not for a specific disciple, their target is obviously…
none other than the Sword Sect itself!
As he spoke, Ji Chuan’s eyes suddenly turned frosty.
Lu Qingshan followed Ji Chuan’s gaze.
In the alley at the road intersection, several half-grown children were beating a ragged little beggar, who clung to his head, curling up like a small dog but without pleading or crying, merely whimpering dully.
The next moment, Ji Chuan had already stepped forward, walking toward the group of children.
Watching Ji Chuan’s retreating figure, Lu Qingshan’s lips curled into a slight smile.
There are no wrong nicknames, only incorrectly called ones.
‘Vast Righteousness Sword,’ Ji Chuan’s moniker, was indeed not unjustified.
Ordinary cultivators, having reached the Golden Core, often adopt an aloof and detached demeanor, unconcerned with the suffering of the mundane world.
Yet Ji Chuan, a Nascent Soul Perfection Great Cultivator, still felt injustice over the bullying among these mundane children, truly carrying a sense of vast righteousness.
Perhaps some might find such behavior naive, but having more such cultivators in the world is certainly preferable.
By the time Lu Qingshan caught up, the children who had been assaulting the little beggar had already been chased away by Ji Chuan.
The little beggar’s face was covered in blood and dirt.
Seeing the little beggar’s appearance clearly, Lu Qingshan had already guessed the general situation.
The little beggar had a crooked nose and slanted eyes, his face bore a rash, and his skin displayed a strange blue color, which made him look disturbingly like a toad.
In the world of children, beauty equates to goodness, and it was not surprising that the little beggar, looking like this, would be tormented by his peers.
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