Martial Master

However, Qin Chen wasn't planning to handle the opening himself. His purpose for coming to Tianlei City was still to enter the Sea of Thunder. It was just that he encountered Xia Wushang and the others, causing a slight change in his plans.

Qin Chen decided to stay here a bit longer, mainly to see if Heinu would come looking for him. Now, after three days, Heinu still hadn't shown up, leaving Qin Chen somewhat disappointed. Yet, he knew he couldn't delay any longer. In a few days, after handing everything over to Fu Qiankun, he would have to enter the Sea of Thunder.

Qin Chen invited Ge Hongsen to come to the Black Cultivator Society. After a brief exchange, Ge Hongsen presented a cyan wooden box, pushing it towards Qin Chen. "Young Hero Chen, this is a token of our Tianxun Society's goodwill towards you. Please accept it."

Qin Chen found it odd. The Tianxun Society had already helped him establish the Black Cultivator Society. Why, upon meeting again, would they present him with a gift? Could it be they wanted him to join the Tianxun Society?

If Qin Chen hadn't established the Black Cultivator Society, it would make sense for Ge Hongsen to invite him to join the Tianxun Society. But knowing Qin Chen had already founded a Black Cultivator Society, joining the Tianxun Society was impossible. So why send the gift?

The cyan box had a restriction, but it was simple. Qin Chen's soul power easily penetrated the jade box's barrier, seeing the contents clearly.

Inside the cyan jade box was a green thin blade, resembling a throwing knife, exquisitely crafted. It was an imperial weapon, an ancient imperial weapon at that.

Qin Chen, being an imperial weapon master, was not without knowledge. The moment his soul power scanned the green thin blade, he knew it was extraordinary. He was shocked by why Ge Hongsen would give such a precious gift.

Ancient imperial weapons were not something just anyone could give away. Even the least of them, having been preserved until now, were extremely rare. Even a power like the Tianxun Society wouldn't have many such treasures.

Of course, Qin Chen had the mysterious rusty sword, the ancient imperial weapon Tianlei sword, the Demon Suppressing Cauldron, and the Heaven and Earth Fortune Jade Disc. So, he wasn't overly shaken by the thin blade. What puzzled him was why Ge Hongsen would suddenly gift such a treasure. This was ten to a hundred times more precious than establishing a Black Cultivator Society.

"Vice President Ge, what is the meaning of this? Since the Tianxun Society helped me establish the Black Cultivator Society, any grievances between us are settled. If Vice President Ge gives me this, I'm afraid I can't accept it."

Ge Hongsen was stunned. Qin Chen hadn't even opened the jade box and said he couldn't accept the gift. What did that mean? The thought of Qin Chen's mental power penetrating the jade box's restriction was unbelievable to him. Ge Hongsen wouldn't have guessed that Qin Chen used soul power, which naturally made the restriction insignificant.

He expected Qin Chen to open the jade box, and then he would speak. But unexpectedly, Qin Chen refused without even opening it.

Ge Hongsen quickly clasped his hands and said, "Young Hero Chen, inside is an ancient imperial weapon, which our Tianxun Society once obtained from the Sea of Thunder. This gift is merely to befriend you. Please don't find it too humble."

After speaking, Ge Hongsen watched Qin Chen's reaction. He believed that any martial artist, upon hearing of an ancient imperial weapon, wouldn't be able to remain calm. However, to his disappointment, Qin Chen's expression didn't change, as if ancient imperial weapons were something you could buy on any street corner.

Not only was Qin Chen unmoved, but neither were Fu Qiankun, Ji Ruyue, nor You Qianxue beside him. Though surprised by Ge Hongsen suddenly gifting an ancient imperial weapon, they weren't particularly concerned about the weapon itself.

Fu Qiankun was once the president of the Holy Land of Bloodlines and had seen his share of treasures. Ji Ruyue hailed from the Ji family, and her Fengjue sword was an ancient imperial weapon, among the best. As for You Qianxue, previously a core disciple of Piao Miao Palace, she too wasn't interested in ancient imperial weapons.