I was chased at the beginning, and I got the first quick sword

Chapter 539 Is it a good deal?

Chu Qing was truly impressed by Shang Qiuyu's family.

The mighty Emperor Xuan, Shang Qiuyu, is a henpecked husband and a doting father.

His wife isn't a normal person either... otherwise, how could she possibly encourage her daughter to find a man and have a child?

The most outrageous thing is that the shepherd boy actually listened to his mother's absurd suggestion and actually came to him seriously to discuss this matter...

Now, the father and daughter are plotting to drug themselves?
And right in front of him, the person in question?

I'm not deaf or blind, so why would I think he's dead?

Chu Qing's words made Shang Qiuyu feel somewhat embarrassed. He coughed and straightened up.

"Okay, we'll go back and look into it ourselves later, we won't tell you in front of you."

"??"

Chu Qing blinked. Is that what I meant?

The shepherd boy rolled his eyes at him:
"Can't you just pretend you didn't hear me?"

"...So it's still my fault?"

Chu Qing gritted his teeth.

The shepherd boy wanted to argue his point and show him what a woman was like, but then he heard the sound of wind breaking. When he looked up, he saw Wu Qianhuan, Wenrou, Liu Zhaonian, Ouyang Tianxu and others arriving at the scene.

He also led his elite disciples from various families in a grand and imposing procession.

Standing by the lake, Liu Zhaonian led everyone to kneel on one knee:

"Greetings, Alliance Leader."

Wu Qianhuan then asked:
"Are you OK?"

Chu Qing lightly touched the ground with her feet and emerged from the water onto the shore. She took Wu Qianhuan's hand and gently shook her head.
"It's okay, let's talk about it when we get back."

He then turned to look at everyone present:
"Everyone, please stand up."

Liu Zhaonian and the others then stood up and saw that there were no enemies around, only Shang Qiuyu, a complete stranger.

However, the shepherd boy and he were standing together and seemed to have a close relationship, so they shouldn't be enemies.

Then he asked:
"Alliance Leader, what happened?"

"It's nothing serious, it's just that your alliance leader has attracted the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, and they plan to come and make things difficult for your alliance leader in three days."

Shang Qiuyu led the shepherd boy across the lake.

But what he said made everyone gasp.

Wu Qianhuan and Wenrou both looked at Chu Qing. Chu Qing nodded slightly and said:
"Let me introduce you all. This is Miss Mu's father, Emperor Xuan, Shang Qiuyu, Senior Shang."

Liu Zhaonian and the others were taken aback, but after hearing Chu Qing's words, they could indeed find some similarities between Shang Qiuyu and Mu Tong'er in their eyes and brows.

They immediately clasped their hands in a fist and bowed:

"Greetings, Emperor Xuan!"

The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were revered, and in principle, it would not be excessive to pay them great respects.

However, now that they are the Jianghu faction of the Southern Region, with Chu Qing standing in front of them, they only want to acknowledge Chu Qing as their leader all along the way.

Even the likes of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors had to step aside in front of Chu Qing after what happened with the Ghost Emperor Modo.

Therefore, we only met using ordinary etiquette.

Shang Qiuyu didn't care about any of that, just waved her hand and that was it, then looked at Chu Qing:
"This matter could be a big deal or a small deal, what do you say?"

"Let's go back first."

With Chu Qing's words and the fact that Huangfu Changkong had already left, there was no point in staying here. So the group immediately turned back towards the south city.

Inside the main hall of the city lord's mansion.

Chu Qing and Shang Qiuyu sat in the main seats, while the others sat on either side.

After Chu Qing recounted the whole story...

There weren't many details; it was simply that Huangfu Changkong suddenly descended from the sky.

After attracting Chu Qing's attention, the two exchanged a move from a distance. Afterward, Huangfu Changkong turned and left, and Chu Qing chased after him.

Once they reached the lake, Huangfu Changkong explained his purpose.

Before he could finish speaking, Shang Qiuyu arrived with the shepherd boy.

Huangfu Changkong ate melons for half a day, and only after he had almost finished eating did he say what he hadn't finished, and then took his leave.

The whole incident was quite simple to explain.

But none of the people present felt relaxed. Wu Qianhuan frowned and said to Shang Qiuyu:

"Senior Shang, is it possible to seek help for this 'One Step to Heaven' technique?"

Shang Qiuyu glanced at Wu Qianhuan, then at Chu Qing, and knew that this was one of his confidantes.

She was indeed a beauty of unparalleled grace, though slightly less striking than my own daughter, she was still a rare find.

After thinking for a moment, he shook his head:
"It depends on what kind of help it is. If we join forces with him to deal with it, then of course it won't work."

"However, it would be acceptable if someone were to be on the sidelines to keep an eye on things and prevent injuries or deaths."

"Well... Senior Shang, I wonder if you..."

Wu Qianhuan hurriedly spoke, her words revealing a hint of anxiety.

Shang Qiuyu smiled and waved her hand before she could finish speaking:

"I know what you're trying to say, but... in the end, I have no relation to this boy, so why should I help him?"

The shepherd boy pinched Shang Qiuyu's arm:
"What did you say?"

"Don't blame me."

Shang Qiuyu glared at the shepherd boy:
"Isn't Father doing this for you?"

"But you clearly promised to go with him."

"We'll go together, but I never said I had to help him."

"You are a liar. How can the mighty Emperor Xuan act so childishly? Aren't you afraid of being ridiculed by the people of the martial world?"

Do you think your father is someone who's afraid of being ridiculed?

Shang Qiuyu countered with a question.

"..."

The shepherd boy was speechless for a moment.

If Shang Qiuyu were the kind of person who worried about being ridiculed, he would never have married into the family.

She gritted her teeth and looked at Shang Qiuyu. How come she never realized that her own father was such a stubborn and unyielding person?

As Wu Qianhuan listened to the conversation between the father and daughter, she vaguely understood something and couldn't help but glance at Chu Qing.

Chu Qing gently patted her hand to calm her down.

He then looked at everyone present and said with a smile:

"Don't worry, everyone. I'm quite confident about this leap to the heavens... I don't think there will be any major problems."

"Three days later, it will simply be a matter of dealing with whatever comes our way."

"Therefore, there's no need to discuss this matter further..."

"However, it's hard to say how long and how far this battle between me and them will last in three days."

"Just in case, I also need to make some arrangements."

"Lord Liu, Sect Leader Tianfengzi."

"I will not be in Xiangnan City in three days. All matters within the city will be handled by the two of you."

"The arrival of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors would be a secret to ordinary people, but it is unlikely to be kept secret from the powerful and resourceful members of the Heavenly Evil Cult."

"To prevent them from taking advantage of the chaos to cause trouble, preparations must be made for the southern part of the city."

"To prevent them from taking advantage of the chaos to launch a sneak attack."

Everyone immediately clasped their hands in obedience.

Shang Qiuyu was getting a little anxious:

"No, why shouldn't we discuss it further? Let's talk it over again; the terms are negotiable."

But no one paid him any attention, so Tianfengzi stepped forward:
"Alliance Leader, I believe that this battle cannot be fought by you alone... The outcome of the battle is still unknown, and we need someone to provide support."

The meaning is simple: what if Chu Qing wins, but is seriously injured?

Someone needs to bring Chu Qing back to heal his injuries, lest he be taken advantage of while he is weak. Chu Qing nodded and immediately discussed the manpower issue with everyone.

The final decision was that Ji Yexue and Sikong Yijian would lead the elite disciples from various sects to protect Chu Qing.

One of these two is a reclusive fanatic, and the other is a swordsmanship fanatic.

The former is of no use staying in this southern city.

If they can't get involved in governance, they're lucky if they can at least avoid hindering the overall deployment of resources.

Rather than staying here in seclusion and going along with her wishes, it's better to let her follow behind Chu Qing so that she can take care of him.

Ji Yexue naturally didn't want to... but seeing Chu Qing nod, she could only obediently agree.

As for Sikong Yijian, there's no need to say more.

Chu Qing was about to face the Sword Emperor and the Blade Emperor. As a master swordsman, how could he possibly miss this great battle?
Even a few lessons learned from this exchange would be of immense benefit to him.

For this reason, they would even jump high to volunteer for the task.

In the end, Chu Qing made the final decision, and that was the end of it.

Chu Qing added another person specifically to the support team.

This person is Mo Duxing, the eldest disciple of Cui Bu Nu, the Unyielding Fist Master of the Taiyi Sect.

When Chu Qing went to the Ten Deadly Caves, Cui Bu Nu did not bring his two disciples with him. Later, when he saw that Chu Qing had issued the Alliance Leader's Order, he came to Chu Qing's side without hesitation.

He then participated in the Battle of Jue Tian Pass.

Chu Qing's insistence on having Mo Duxing accompany him is naturally due to his relationship with the Sword Emperor.

In this battle, Chu Qing sought to understand some things, hoping to rise to the top in one fell swoop.

After all, he hadn't expected the Sword Emperor to come to his door... and naturally, he didn't want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

After the discussion was over, everyone dispersed.

Shang Qiuyu also took the shepherd boy back to 'discuss important plans'.

Chu Qing felt a headache coming on just looking at this person. Suddenly, she realized that sending the shepherd boy to ask his mother for help was a terrible mistake.

Two fingers suddenly appeared on his temples. Wu Qianhuan stood behind him and gently massaged them.

Wenrou took out her small stool, sat down next to Chu Qing, and tilted her head to look at him:
"How about I give you a leg massage?"

"...I seem to be a landlord from the old society."

The two girls naturally didn't understand what she was saying, but they didn't care. Wu Qianhuan then asked softly:

"I have a feeling that Emperor Xuan is plotting something."
Why didn't you let me continue speaking earlier?

"...He wanted the shepherd boy to have a child with me."

Chu Qing's lips twitched, and she directly told him what had happened.

Wu Qianhuan and Wenrou were both speechless, but Wenrou was the first to react:
"Does it mean...having a baby?"

"Ah."

"That won't work."

Gentle shook her head repeatedly:

"I haven't even had your child yet, why should she get to have it first?"

Wu Qianhuan rolled her eyes at Wenrou:
"Is that the point?"

"Huh? Isn't this it? Then what is the key point?"

Wenrou looked at Wu Qianhuan with a curious gaze.

"...The point is, what were they thinking when they did something so absurd?"

"That must be because Third Brother is good-looking."

Before Chu Qing could speak, Wenrou offered an explanation:

"I'm sure I'll have a beautifully sculpted baby, soft and cuddly, smelling of milk, and looking very well-behaved."

Wu Qianhuan sighed. After all, she had been trapped by the seven emotions for many years. Even with the [Unchanging Heavenly Book], it was impossible for her to return to normal easily.

Chu Qing closed her eyes, enjoying Wu Qianhuan's service, and softly said:
"The shepherd boy's family situation is somewhat complicated..."

Chu Qing gave them a general account of the shepherd boy's situation.

Wenrou didn't quite understand, but Wu Qianhuan frowned:

“So that’s how it is…

"So, this family has completely set their sights on you?"
"what are you thinking?"

"What are you thinking about?"

Chu Qing opened one eye and looked up at Wu Qianhuan behind her.

However, he miscalculated; from this angle, he couldn't see Wu Qianhuan's entire face.

Wu Qianhuan reached out and covered his eyes:

"Don't look around."

"No... I just wanted to say, how could I possibly agree to something so absurd?"

"It's not impossible."

Wu Qianhuan suddenly made a startling statement:
"However, you can't let her husband..."

"With your current achievements, your family tree should definitely be published separately. Your first son is the eldest son and grandson of your lineage."

"We absolutely cannot let them wander outside, not even if the Emperor Xuan himself takes care of them."

"???"

Chu Qing made three question marks with her eyes.

No, that's not the point, is it?

The key point is... how did you manage to accept it silently?

Chu Qing reached out and took Wu Qianhuan's hand, placing it on her chest:

"Don't you have even the slightest desire to possess me?"

"How could it not be?"

Wu Qianhuan rolled her eyes at him:
"I also want to be with one person for life, but can you give up Rou'er?"

Wenrou immediately looked at Chu Qing with a pitiful expression.

Chu Qing sighed:

"...It's my fault."

"It's good to know."

Wu Qianhuan gently pinched Chu Qing's cheek:
"I'm not blaming you for anything. Xiao Rou Rou is so well-behaved and obedient, even I'm tempted, let alone you."
"I just think this is a pretty good deal for us..."

"Since ancient times, marriage alliances have always been a means to an end."

"Now is the time when you need people. Shang Qiuyu is a legendary figure, and his martial arts skills and reputation are beyond question."

"If you agree to his conditions, you can have him stand by your side, and the benefits are self-evident."

"Besides, the shepherd boy just wants a child, and he doesn't plan to stay with you. I think this is quite a good deal..."

"However, I still maintain that she cannot get there first."

“We can agree to this, and we’ll consider her later, once Rou’er and I are pregnant.”

Chu Qing remained silent for a long time, finally pinching the space between her eyebrows:
"Although looking at a problem from a different perspective can yield different results."

"But... isn't this angle a bit too novel?"

Wu Qianhuan snorted:
"You should be grateful to have a wife like me."

"Don't act innocent after getting the benefit..."

"I wouldn't dare."

Chu Qing said:

"Moreover, this is absolutely impossible."

Upon hearing this, Wu Qianhuan didn't say anything more, and the next three days passed uneventfully.

Three days later, Chu Qing, along with Wu Qianhuan, Wenrou, Mutong'er, Shang Qiuyu, Ji Yexue, Cui Bunu and Mo Duxing, as well as a group of skilled martial artists from the Southern Region, left Xiangnan City to attend a meeting... a meteoric rise to power.

(End of this chapter)