Ancient Strengthening Techniques
Chapter 36 - Return to the Qing Clan
Towards the end of the year, Qing Shui, carrying his backpack, finally arrived at the peak of the western mountains near the Qing Clan. The sky had faded to a reddish-yellow as dusk approached. As Qing Shui gazed in a distant direction, at the entrance of the Qing House, he saw an unforgettable silhouette. That graceful knob and charming appearance, as if it were engraved in his heart, was unforgettable for ever.
What Qing Shui saw was Qing Yi's silhouette. The moment he saw it, an indescribable warm feeling materialized in his heart. Unknowingly, his steps became faster and faster and reached a frightening speed as he sped towards Qing Yi.
’’ Mother! ’Tears involuntarily dripped onto her face as Qing Shui felt extremely blessed at this moment. Thinking back on her experience over half a year ago as well as the time when she was about to die, but still, she finally survived and ended up returning home to see her mother.
Hearing the familiar voice, Qing Yi felt a tremor in her heart. In the future, she saw Qing Shui lunging forward and she hugged him tightly.
’’ Ah, my son, why are you crying? Let Mum pay attention to you well, hmm Your hair has grown longer, You have grown up, and you have even grown taller! ” Qing Yi gently patted Qing Shui's forehead as she began to tidy up her unkempt hair.
” Ai, what happened Shui’er? Why are there suddenly purple spots on your forehead? Surprisingly, it looks really good on you. ” Qing Yi asked as she curiously touched the speck of purple-colored pearl in the middle of Qing Shui's brows
” Uh, no .. It's okay, I don't know what happened either, maybe an unknown insect bit me. After all, I have been traveling for half a year! ” Qing Shui hastily found an excuse to turn off Qing Yi's question . Lucky for him, in the past 2 months, the once shiny and purple jade pearl spots have dimmed slightly and no longer attract attention!
” Dear Mother, why are you here, do you not need to visit Hundred Miles City before the new year? ’
’’ Haha, who would have thought that/it would be such a coincidence, I came out today in hopes of seeing Shuie`er, and Shui’er actually appear! Since Shui’er is here, this year, I will not return to Hundred Miles City. ” Qing Yi deftly clamped Qing Shui's cheeks as she smiled, happiness was visible in her eyes.
Qing Shui felt very emotional in his heart, he did not know how long Qing Yi was standing there, waiting for him to return, but he knew that/it was definitely not the first day Qing Yi was waiting for him outside the entrance to the Qing Mansion.
’’ Mother, Shu`er has grown up, in the future let me share your worries and burdens, okay? Don't worry and let me handle it. ” Qing Shui glanced at Qing Yi, gratitude almost basing him to the point that he did not know what to say. Nonetheless, she knew that/it was because of the love they shared, there was no need for her to actually say anything.
’’Let's go home, it'll be a new year in a few days. Mother will personally customize new clothes for you to try. ” Qing Yi said as the two of them walked towards the Qing Mansion.
Looking at the Qing Clan, Qing Shui didn't feel like anything had changed, now that year was about to end, he could feel the festive atmosphere everywhere. For example, at the entrance of the Qing Clan, and the other families nearby, there were large red lanterns as well as several colored satin belts hanging above the entrance, fluttering in the wind. Looking around, he saw children from various families running around as they played on the streets, while the older generation of families would shop for new year goods in crowded markets.
The next year arrives!
After walking into the Qing Mansion, the only thing that confused Qing Shui was that/it was a usually cold family member actually took the initiative on her own to greet him warmly as she walked past. Therefore, Qing Shui also replied with a smile.
’’ Qing Shui, You are back! Did you just come back? ” Qing Hai, looking as if he was about to go out, after seeing Qing Shui and Qing Yi, stopped and warmly welcomed him back without even giving Qing Shui a chance to speak.
” Glad you're back, your mother has been standing at the entrance every day, from dawn to dusk, for almost a month! Now that you're back, you should really take care of your mother! ” Qing Hai quickly left after speaking, as he did not want to meet Qing Yi's fiery gaze.
’’ Mo... mother ... ’’ Qing Shui stuttered for a momentbefore his voice gave up.
Qing Shui knew that/that he was very important in Qing Yi's heart, although previously he agreed to let Qing Shui leave Qing Village, he knew that/that he had done so with great reluctance. Despite the worry in his mind and the fear in his heart, he did not say a word. He was always alone, suffering in silence.
After a while, they arrived at the courtyard that belonged to the two of them. After entering the room, Qing Shui took off his backpack and thought of the eight Energy Enhancement Fruits within.
” Hundred Year Fire Strength Fruit! ” Qing Yi exclaimed, shocked at the point!
Qing Shui himself was shocked as well. To think that/that Energy Boosting Fruit of the Realm Violet Jade Immortal could actually be identified in the outside world as well. Well, maybe too, this will save him from the trouble of explaining.
” Mother, you can identify this fruit!? ” Ask Qing Shui, shocked.
” This is a Hundred Year Fire Strength Fruit, only grown around a thousand year old volcano, it takes a hundred years for them to mature, and after adulthood, it only takes a hundred years for them to mature, each fruit will increase human strength by 500 jin after consumption. And it's not all , it can also improve one's constitution! Moreover, this fruit only grows under extraordinary circumstances because its requirements are very difficult to meet, so this fruit can be said to be very valuable. If one were to use this fruit as a pill concoction ingredient, the value of the final product made would at least be Precious Class! ” Qing Yi explained.
Regarding the effect, Qing Shui already knew all that, it was just a different fruit name. Qing Shui could only sigh in his heart, when he found out that/it was the fruit referred to as the Energy Enhancement Fruit, he already felt that/it sounded stupid, who could have imagined that/it's this new name, ” Hundred Years Fire Strength Fruit ” will sound even more retarded!
”Sweetest one!”
” What is so unfortunate? ” Qing Shui saw Qing Yi who was staring at the fruit with the same emotions as regret.
’It is unfortunate that/it every individual can only consume these two fruits in a lifetime. Otherwise, then these eight fruits can allow your strength to increase tremendously. ’
Mother ”, I thought that/that these fruits were just ordinary fruits, so I had eaten two. After that, I could feel that/that my strength increased a lot and thus, decided to bring these fruits back! Mother, since these fruits can increase the level of strength as well as improve the constitution, hurry up and eat two! ’
Qing Yi did not originally eat the fruit because she wanted to keep it for Qing Shui. After confirming that/it Qing Shui had already eaten two fruits, he no longer hesitated.
’’ Fast eat these two pieces, Mom! Who knows, there might be unexpected surprises. You don't have to worry about depleted fruits, I know where to grow for fruits, and it's in a very hidden place. I can guarantee that/that no one can find it but me! ” Qing Shui lying becomes increasingly unreasonable.
A lie that leads to another lie, it finally ends with a whole lie!
Giving Qing Shui a push, Qing Yi consumed two Energy Enhancement Fruits and gained an increase of 1000 jin of strength! This made Qing Shui scratch his head in a daze, he still did not know why the effect was different as he consumed his first fruit within the Realm of the Violet Jade Immortal.
After which, Qing Yi kept the remaining Energy Enhancement Fruit as she picked up a few sets of satin clothes. The materials were all from Hundred Miles City, but from the intricate weaving in the clothing set, Qing Shui could tell that/it was each of these sets of clothes had been personally designed by Qing Yi for herself.
From back when she was young until now, all of Qing Shui's clothes had been made by Qing Yi.
’’Come and try to see if it fits!’ ‘Qing Yi is happy to call.
Qing Yi helped Qing Shui put on a purple satin robe, and it was suitable for T. No one knew better than Qing Yi, even Qing Shui himself, about the size of the clothes and shoes he wore.
My son looks a lot like a charming prince! ” Qing Yi said as she admired Qing Shui with her new clothes, laughing. The smile on his face made Qing Yi look extremely pure, as if she was emitting sunlight. At this moment, Qing Shui felt extremely blessed in his heart to have a mother like Qing Yi.
Mother's love is unlimited!
