At night, the 7th campground.

A brightly lit hall was permeated with a lively atmosphere.

“Hahaha, today was so satisfying. Brother Zhangsun killed a brute king with a single arrow and scared off the enemy army. They fled in panic like stray dogs! It was quite an eye-opener!” Qin Chu laughed heartily and raised a glass to Zhangsun Lie.

The dangerous predicament had been resolved and the enemy had retreated; the threat to the 7th army camp had been eliminated.

That night, the entire camp was celebrating with wild excitement. In addition to the hall, celebrations were held in other places.

“Young Master Lin is amazing. He stepped forward at the critical juncture with his mysterious weapons and provided Brother Zhangsun with a chance to turn things around. Come, come, come, I will make a toast to you too!”

Qin Chu raised another glass, smiling at Lin Xun.

“Elder, you are over praising me.” Lin Xun downed the cup of wine.

Seeing the joyous atmosphere and the guests and hosts thoroughly enjoying themselves, Lu Wenting couldn’t help from frowning at Qin Chu.

He sent a voice transmission to Lin Xun, “Kid, don’t be tricked by the old man’s enthusiastic and friendly manner. He had a lot of opinions about you when he first came to the camp.”

𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Lin Xun raised his eyebrows and asked calmly through a voice transmission, “Oh? Why do you say that?”

Lu Wenting explained, “I’m not trying to stir up discord, but Qin Chu is too repulsive. You didn’t hear how bad his attitude was before. When he arrived at the camp, he accused you of causing too much trouble. He said that you went too far in causing a scene, and you were the cause of today’s war.”

“When he saw the enemy pushing forward on the borders, he even made a ridiculous suggestion. He wanted to direct the disaster all onto you. Fortunately, Top General Zhangsun unwaveringly refused, otherwise…”

His meaning was obvious without finishing his sentence.

Lin Xun narrowed his dark eyes, his expression calm as always, but his gaze was much colder when he looked at Qin Chu.

As they say, it is impossible to judge a person’s heart from their exterior.

“However, these are all trivial matters. I just want you to be aware of this. No matter what, Qin Chu is a Life Death Stage King so it won’t be good to provoke him,” Lu Wenting reminded him as he was worried that Lin Xun would lose control of his emotions.

Lin Xun nodded.

He also didn’t want to make a big deal out of it. However, at the end of the banquet, Qin Chu cleared his throat with a cough and said seriously, “There are less than three months until the passage leading to the empire is open again, but the enemy is getting restless again and is ready to strike like before. We should take advantage of this opportunity to start a war.”

“You also know that there are not many supplies left in the eight camps. If the enemy launches a full-scale attack at this time, we will be in a huge crisis!”

Zhangsun Lie nodded. “Yes, since our supplies are limited, we can’t recklessly activate the Eight Poles Saint Array. This is why the enemy dared to mobilize their troops and attacked us today.”

Qin Chu turned and smiled at Lin Xun. “So, I would like to ask Young Master Lin for a favor. If you agree, it may help our empire solve a predicament and allow the cultivators in the eight camps to survive until the passage opens without any worry.”

Zhangsun Lie wrinkled his brows imperceptibly, realizing that something was going on.

Meanwhile, Lu Wenting blinked at Lin Xun, signaling him to be cautious and not hastily agree.

“Oh, Elder, let’s hear it.” Lin Xun remained calm.

Qin Chu said solemnly, “I want to borrow Young Master Lin’s bow and arrow as I hope to use the power of the pair of unrivaled treasures to deter the old monsters of the Magi Brute Race from acting recklessly.”

It turned out that he had been beating around the bush for this!

A cold look flashed in the depths of Lin Xun’s black eyes. Lu Wenting was right. The reason why Qin Chu was treating me in such a friendly way at today’s banquet was probably so I would agree to his request.

Before Lin Xun could respond, Zhangsun Lie questioned him with a frown, “This doesn’t seem appropriate. How can such an amazing treasure be lent out so easily?”

Qin Chu corrected him righteously, “Brother Zhangsun, I am doing this for the sake of the cultivators in the eight camps. I believe the other generals of the empire would also hope that Young Master Lin can help us.”

After a pause, he continued, “Also, we are just borrowing it. In three months, when the passage to the empire opens up again, we will return the bow and arrow to Young Master Lin.”

“I hope Young Master Lin can temporarily give up the treasures and lend a helping hand. This is for the sake of the empire.” He looked at Lin Xun directly.

He spoke in a resounding voice and a righteous manner as though he was considering the overall situation of the empire. It made even Zhangsun Lie unable to refute him.

However, Zhangsun Lie knew that Qin Chu would never be so selfless!

If Lin Xun lent him his bow and arrow, then there would be too many variables that might arise in the future. As the people said, money brought out the worst in people, let alone such heaven-defying treasures.

Zhangsun Lie had to admit that he would be very tempted if he was put in the same position. It made him certain that the bow and arrow could spark the greed of even Life Death Stage Kings!

If Lin Xun lent it to Qin Chu, then there was a high chance that he would never get it back!

“I’m sorry but I can’t help you with this.” Contrary to what Zhangsun Lie expected, Lin Xun bluntly refused without feeling the slightest bit embarrassed.

This kid has guts! Zhangsun Lie complimented Lin Xun in his heart.

Caught by surprise, Qin Chu couldn’t control the expression on his face and he said in a deep voice, “Young Master Lin, this matter affects the safety of all eight camps of the empire. As a cultivator of the empire, how can you be so apathetic?”

He attempted to pressure Lin Xun with ‘righteousness!’

Lin Xun suddenly felt a strong sense of disgust. This old man is too despicable. He is just after the treasures, but he acts as though he is doing it for the empire. He is too shameless!

Lin Xun smiled coldly. “Hah, do you think that, without my help, the eight camps of the empire wouldn’t be able to survive? Our empire army has been fighting on the Blood Kill Battlefield for thousands of years. They didn’t need to depend on the treasure in my hands, right?”

Anyone else would have obeyed the request of a Life Death Stage King, regardless of how aggrieved they felt.

But Lin Xun didn’t, which made Qin Chu feel even more humiliated, embarrassed and a little annoyed. His attitude started to become rude. “Young Master Lin, what you are doing is too selfish. If everyone hears about this, they would be very disappointed!”

“Qin Chu, you are going too far! That’s his treasure, why should he lend it out?” Zhangsun Lie interjected.

The joyous and harmonious atmosphere in the banquet faded, replaced by a depressing and tense air.

However, Qin Chu rose to his feet with a serious expression and said coldly, “Why? Because this matter concerns the safety of the eight camps of the empire! Zhangsun Lie, you might be unconcerned, but I can’t! I will settle this matter even if it offends you guys!”

Zhangsun Lie slammed the table and sprang up. “Are you planning to use force?” He laughed angrily.

“No, I am just using my own method to make Young Master Lin help the eight camps of the empire!” Qin Chu’s voice was powerful and resounding. He swept a glance over Zhangsun Lie, “Brother Zhangsun, you have used a lot of energy today so you must be tired. I advise you to not obstruct me.”

His words were full of threats.

Zhangsun Lie’s face darkened. “Are you going to use violence in my territory?”

“This is the righteous thing to do, even if it is not my wish. I have no other choice. Please understand, Brother Zhangsun Lie.”

Lin Xun suddenly interrupted, “Elder, dare I ask, are you from one of the seven high clans of the empire?”

Qin Chu nodded. “That’s right, but that’s secondary. I have only one identity on the Blood Kill Battlefield, and that is a cultivator who is willing to shed blood for the empire!”

“No wonder…it turns out that this old guy is from the Qin Clan...” Lin Xun’s black eyes grew colder and colder.

The Qin and Zuo Clans were the enemies of the Mind Cleansing Peak Lin Clan!

“Then, I‘m really curious, will your Qin Clan be willing to donate all your wealth and power to the cultivators who shed blood and fight in the Blood Kill Battlefield?” Lin Xun questioned.

But he underestimated Qin Chu’s shamelessness. Qin Chu donned a serious expression and said in a deep voice, “If the empire needs it, then how would my Qin Clan refuse?”

Even Zhangsun Lie and Lu Wenting couldn’t stand hearing his nonsense anymore. Even an idiot would know that he was lying through his teeth.

However, Lin Xun seemed to believe him. He applauded and exclaimed, “Elder is really honorable. Since that’s the case, why don’t we sign an agreement? I will lend my treasure and you shall promise that the Qin Clan will give up on all their wealth and power for the Blood Kill Battlefield when the passage to the empire opens in three months. What do you say?”

“I, of course…” Qin Chu was about to agree since it was just a written document and the Qin Clan wouldn’t be bound to it.

But he sensed that something was wrong because Zhangsun Lie remained surprisingly calm, and he showed no intention of stopping him. He even seemed a little eager for him to sign the document.

It was too unusual!

Qin Chu changed the topic, “We can discuss this in detail later. Now, I just want to ask, is Young Master Lin still insisting on not wanting to help?” His eyes flashed a cold and threatening light.

If Lin Xun said no, he would take action immediately.

Zhangsun Lie sighed, “If you sign this document, I’d be more than happy to make this happen. Unfortunately, Qin Chu, you don’t dare to. That proves that the righteousness you spoke of just now is nothing but excuses!”

His bearing changed, turning stern, fierce and oppressive. His eyes ran over Qin Chu like a blade as he warned, “If you dare to use force today, I would rather fight to the death than let you get what you want. If you don’t believe me, then try it!”