Ancient Strengthening Techniques
Chapter 50 - The Prosperous Hundred Miles City
” We will arrive at Hundred Miles City in no time, and after that I will take you all to ” Yu He Inn ’to enjoy a good meal there!’
Seeing how happy Qing Yi was, Qing Shui concluded that/it ” Yu He Inn ’ should be one of the top class inns in Hundred Miles City.
Before long, they could see the enormous city walls in Hundred Miles City looming before them. When the horse carriage stopped at the City Entrance, Qing Shui couldn't compare the scene before his eyes with the one in the period drama he had watched in his previous life.
The City Wall is 15m high, and about 30m thick. Qing Shui exclaimed in astonishment as he determined the toughness of the walls. All the walls were carved from the giant stone slab of Lazurite, and each slab weighed several thousand jin. However, what really amazed Qing Shui was that he was unable to find any gaps when he inspected the city walls!
” Really, this is the skill of master architect and master constructor! ” Hidden in the depths of his mind, there was also information regarding the art and skills of architects and constructions. It's just that he hasn't unlocked them yet.
Not only were the city walls dense and tall, the enormous black metal gate seemed extremely thick and heavy, emitting a hint of suppression.
” That steel gate will need the strength of at least 20 people to open it. ” Qing Yi added in an explanation as she saw Qing Shui looking at the gate.
Standing on either side of the entrance were 30 guards standing in the limelight. They wore yellow martial guard uniforms, holding sharp swords in their hands.
There were two guards responsible for checking the belongings of the people who entered and exited the city, and any visitor who wanted to enter would have to pay 1 copper coin! For those who ride horse carriages, they will have to pay double, while merchants with caravans will have to pay up to four times the price!
Very quickly, it was the Qing Clan's officer's turn to pay the toll fee. Much to Qing Shui's astonishment, the two guards simply waved as they stepped aside, allowing the carriage to enter the city for free. “Mother, why don't we have to pay the toll fee?”
Qing Yi smiled lightly, ” Although we are not a very powerful clan, we still have a bit of fame and prestige here in Hundred Miles City. After all, they should give us some face because Grandpa You is at the peak of the Houtian Realm. Also your second uncle, who just broke through to a Class 10 Martial Commander. ’
After entering the city, Qing Shui's eyes began to shine with gusto. The wide streets were about 50 meters wider, and the streets were all paved with marble. It was so vast that Qing Shui couldn't see the end of the road with a single glance.
To think that/that Hundreds of Miles City could prosper so far. Just by building the city walls, also the streets made of stone had to bring out countless wealth and energy. The shops and inns on the streets were not simple and not simple, they all looked extremely prosperous.
Merchant shops were strewn on both sides of the street as the crowd stirred up a bustling atmosphere. The streets were vast, other than horse carriages, there were also exotic-looking ferocious beasts that pulled merchant carts.
The incredible scenery in every direction left Qing Shui captivated. He focused his attention everywhere, as if he did not want to miss something interesting. Randomly, he focused his attention on the strange-looking ferocious beast that was pulling the carriage.
” Woah woah, this big guy, who is he? How is he so big? ” Qing Shui pointed to the red-colored beast which was roughly comparable to the total mass of five bulls.
The horse carriage that was named the Qing Clan, continued until they arrived at a more luxurious path. Qing Shui felt that/that this place was the central point of the Hundred Miles City. There were more people, residences and shops when compared to the street he was in the beginning. Of course, they follow the same layout. Hikers must walk near both sides of the road while the main track is for horse carriages, or those riding on horseback or wild animals.
The train stopped in front of a large building. Surprisingly, Qing Shui looked around and saw four big words written on a plaque hanging near the doorway: ” Qing Clan Medicine Business ’. So this place is the location of their own family business!
The building was five stories tall, and had neither elegance nor beauty. When looking at it, one could only feel a gloomy and gloomy feeling emanating from it.
” Let's go and take a look, as this will be our residence during the time we are here. ’
Qing Shui, Qing Shan, and Qing Shi followed Qing Yi to a nearby building, as they entered, Qing Shui's eyes began to sparkle. The field is wide, its length and width should be at least 100m or more. To think that/that our Qing Clan is rich enough to own a large plot of land in Hundred Miles City, it seems like we have some status here after all.
Across the plot of land, there is a garden about 200m long and wide, which is surrounded by low stone walls.
Qing Shui walked into the garden and found that/it was a place used to grow medicinal plants. After discovering that/that there were many herbs planted here, a huge smile appeared on his face.
What made him so excited was not the amount of herbs they were cultivating, but it was the many different varieties they had here! 8-Immortal Grass, 8-Immortal Flower, Night’s Fragrance, Great Earth Root, Goat-Horned Ginseng, Violet Hibiscus …
This garden belonging to the Qing Clan was called the Hundred Medicinal Garden, which Qing Shui noticed as he looked at the name of the garden written near the entrance.
Originally, Qing Shui was planning to buy some herbal seeds, and it seemed that now there was no need for him to feel very disturbed, given the many different varieties of medicinal plants in the Hundred Medicines garden. The smile on his face grew wider and wider. It seemed like the plots of land in his territory of the Violet Jade Immortal would no longer be so empty and empty.
There were two young men currently busy working inside the Hundred Medicinal Garden. They dig holes, plant crops and weed various bad plants. Qing Shui was here to look for people from the Qing Clan, and not these ordinary workers. Only now did he realize that/it was there a small number of Qing Clan members who were working with Qing Yi regarding this medicinal business. There was storage space to store all the crops harvested, but it seemed that Qing Clan Medicinal Business was targeting the general grade herb market.
’’ Qing Shui! ’’
Hearing someone call his name, Qing Shui turned his head and realized that/it was his 3rd uncle, Qing Hu! [1]
’’ 3rd Uncle, this place is very nice! Much more prosperous compared to our Qing Village. ” Qing Shui laughed as he walked towards his 3rd uncle.
