Ancient Strengthening Techniques
Chapter 38 - Annual Competition Among Third Generation (1)
’” Don't worry mom. With me by your side, even if the sky collapses, I will remain here to support you! ’
Looking at Qing Shui, who was very excited, Qing Yi suddenly felt that/it Qing Shui had become very reliable. His thin body was suddenly extremely reliable, he thought as he felt a sweet warmth appear in his heart. His son is finally growing up!
The mother and son slowly walked around, enjoying the lively laughter of the crowd while watching the bustling streets pass by.
Standing beside Qing Yi, Qing Shui was enjoying the peace of the moment. Even in the middle of this crowded street, as long as Qing Yi was with him, then even if the sky fell, Qing Shui would still feel that/that he was safe. Salvation was not from any protection that Qing Yi could provide, but from the fact that/that someone in this world loved her. Drawing an analogy, going back to the previous world, even in a prosperous and densely populated city, one would feel that/it was an empty city. This loneliness stems from a lack of family and love, which causes one to feel endless frustration in one's heart.
It was already late at night when Qing Shui and Qing Yi returned to the Qing Clan. There were only two more days left until the new year, although Qing Shui was not clear about the customs of this world, the Qing Clan's habits were fortunately similar to those that came back when he was on earth. Also, in his previous life, Qing Shui also came from a poor village and thus the things they did to celebrate the new year here were also the same. Attaching appropriate couplets, lighting fireworks, offering incense as a sign of respect for previous generations etc ………
The second day, Qing Shui and Qing Yi did the spring cleaning together, there was actually not much to complete. Although there were servants, Qing Yi did not like it when others entered her residence. The only exception to this was Qing Shui.
Yesterday night, although it was late at night after they returned, Qing Shui still used two hours of time and cultivated within the Realm of the Violet Jade Immortal. No need to ask questions, with such a lucrative field of time dilation helping him, how could he not take every opportunity he could and abuse it? No matter how busy he was, he would still make time for it.
Looking at the empty space, with the effect dilation time of 100:1, Qing Shui couldn't help but think “Sigh, dear.” The Violet Jade Immortal. Originally, Qing Shui wanted to grow a Precious Grade plant within the spatial realm, but how sad it was that/it was the last stalk of 1000 years Ginseng had been purchased by Situ Clan. They even travel in private. This showed how valuable a Precious Grade herb was.
’Forget it, I'll just wait until I get some in the future. After all, with 15 acres of earth, I could plant many herbs here, and with the effect of dilation the time just cultivating herbs here for a year would be equivalent to a hundred years hehehe. ” Qing Shui is currently 15 years old, if he started growing herbs now, by the time he is 20 years old, he will have many 500 year old General Grade spiritual herbs!
After thinking about it, Qing Shui was very excited. If one were to decide on something, one would have to do it immediately because there was no point in hesitating. After all, how could someone just buy Precious grade medicinal herbs? Even if they ransacked the entire Hundred Miles City, there might not be a single Precious Potion there. Since he had already decided to start growing General Grade herbs first, he still had to limit the limits to ensure that/it still had room to grow quality herbs in the future.
’’ After the new year, I will go and buy some Common Grade herbal seeds, or look for food for some people in the wilderness. After all, I can currently be considered to have knowledge of the various types of spiritual herbs! ” Qing Shui secretly decided that/that he should do it immediately, at the earliest opportunity!
’’ Ah Qing Shui, when are you back? I heard that/that for the past half year, you went to practice your cultivation? ’
Upon hearing that voice, Qing Shui turned his head. This familiar voice belonged to Qing Yang. They had not met since their last meeting, when Qing Shui first entered the grounds of the Qing Clan, and all the way when Qing Yang broke through to the 6th Grade of Martial Warrior. Qing Yang was unlike the children of the other large clans in Qing Village who looked down and scorned QingShui back in the past.
The use of the Qing Clan practice page was not limited to the 3rd generation of the Qing Clan alone. Other than the Qing Clan members, there were many other third generation members from other large clans in Qing Village. When comparing ratios, there were more members from other clans when compared to just the Qing Clan. For example, the 3rd generation members of the Lan Clan also used the courtyard. The members of the Lan Clan all had outstanding performances during these past two years, even more than the members of the Qing Clan.
” Hey, it's been a while, it seems like your cultivation has improved again! ’’After a period of five years, Qing Shui could still distinguish Qing Hai's power level with a single glance. Right now, based on his observations, Qing Hai was at the peak of the 7th Class of the Martial Warrior realm.
’’ Interesting, it looks like this year's competition will be more lively! ’’Qing Shui grinning. The year-end competition was not only limited to the Qing Clan, other clans could also participate. However, the Qing Clan had a rule, the disciples of the Qing Clan had to be at least at the 6th Grade of Martial Warrior before they could enter the competition. Previously, a few years ago, some youths from other clans passed through Qing Village and arrived just in time for the annual competition. Of course, the hot-blooded youths, under the pretext of making friends through the exchange of pointers in martial arts, also entered the competition.
On the surface, although it is referred to as ‘competition’, in fact it is more of a pointer exchange. The only other famous clans from the nearby area were the Lan Clan of the Qing Village, as well as the Feng Clan and the Tong Clan of the Setting Phoenix City.
’’ Brother Qing Yang, it seems like this year, you can finally unleash your prowess. ’’ Qing Shui smile.
Qing Yang smiled bitterly and said, ” How could it be so easy, did you not know that/it was Lan Ye from the Lan Clan, Feng Xishui of the Feng Clan and Tong Gang of the Tong clan had broken through to the 9th Class of the Martial Warrior realm. ”
”What? the 9th Grade Martial Warrior? How is this possible? Elder Brother Qing Zi is only at Grade 8, does this mean that no one from our Qing Clan is capable of fighting them? ” Qing Shui didn't want to reveal his true strength. It was strange, in these five years there was a huge change, and to think that/that the other third generation members of the great clans managed to catch up to the 3rd generation power level of the Qing Clan. It seemed like the decision that year, for the 2nd generation members to consume the crippling pill, was also an act with no other recourse available to them.
” Lucky, we still have Qing You, the genius of our Qing Clan. He had broken through to the peak level of the Martial Warrior realm and his strength should be enough to handle those 9 Martial Warrior Classes from other clans, while leaving other small fish and shrimp [1] for us. ” Qing Yang beamed as he spoke of Qing You. After all, only when the clan had a strong individual would they be in a better position to fight for the benefits of the future.
Any ne’er-do-well from a clan or sect with a thousand year history, could be a total waste or a useless tramp and could still look down on others.
Afterwards, Qing Shui went around meeting other people from the Qing Clan, and also went to pay respects to Qing Luo. Qing Luo had always doted on him and appreciated him, even though he had the title of trash. Perhaps it was because Qing Luo only had one daughter and her father's love for Qing Yi was transferred to her.
’’ Qing Shui, You have been an adult for half a year now, although you must remember that/that one must not force oneself on the path of cultivation. If the path is full of obstacles, there are always some other paths available for you to take. You should not be overly focused and single-minded following a presumed path that may not be suitable for you when you can soar to higher altitudes if you choose another path instead. Based on your intelligence, Grandfather won't try to persuade you again. Your own destiny lies in your own hands. ” Qing Luo said kindly when she saw Qing Shui who was about to become an adult.
’’Don't worry Grandpa, I know my limit, I'll be fine.’ ‘Qing Shui know that/it doesn't need to say much now.
On the second day of the new year, the streets are still crowded because everyone absorbs the lively atmosphere. Qing Shui talked about many things with Qing Yi, as they walked the streets.
On the fourth day, Qing Luo brought the entire Qing Clan to pay respects to their ancestors.
The next year had passed, the previous year had been an incredible year for Qing Shui. She was 16 years old this year, and it was also time for the age ceremony to come as well as time for her to decide which path she wanted to leave her imprint on in the future.
