Ancient Strengthening Techniques
Chapter 53 - Finding a Treasure?
That night, after Qing Shui entered the Realm of the Violet Jade Immortal, his face turned into a smile when he discovered that his/her attempt at tearing apart the seedling transplant earlier this afternoon had already been rewarded. The former barren land was now filled with a myriad of colors, there was a green-colored herb, a yellow-colored spice and a red-colored spice started to grow within the confines of that land. It was pleasant to look at, and it provided an atmosphere full of vitality that had never existed in a barren land before.
Seeing the huge patch of growth that existed in the Realm of the Violet Jade Immortal, Qing Shui slowly walked to the center of the realm where the crystal-clear lake was located. The spiritual energy emitted by the crystal water felt very abundant to him, when Qing Shui wondered: ” Hmm, maybe I can raise some species of fish and turtles here? I can eat them when they grow up. The dishes I had eaten earlier at the Yu He Inn were too delicious. ’
(TL: What evil ... what greedy)
” Turtle soup can be considered as a good food source. It nourishes the most important part of a man's body. However, why did Yu He order that dish for us? Maybe it was for Qing Hu's 3rd uncle? ” Qing Shui scratched his head in confusion as he started guessing wildly. After all, Yu He was a hot baby of the most voluptuous, but Qing Shui couldn't begin to guess his intentions.
” How wicked, thinking that/that 3rd uncle, who looked honest on the surface, was actually hunting for beauty under the eyes of Aunt Yuan Ying. A strong facade. A true man does not express his intentions easily.’
The more Qing Shui thought about it, the more likely it felt to him. That day, at the lunch table, Qing Shui noticed that his/her third uncle drank many bowls of turtle soup. Although Qing Shui drank a lot as well, but there was no way Yu He was interested in her right? The only reason why he drank the turtle soup was because he found it delicious. After all, Qing Shui currently did not have a partner to release all the evil flames contained within his waist, so why would he have to feed his little bird that much? If he drank too much, wouldn't it be the same as him finding trouble for himself, since there was no way for him to release his heat?
Initially, Qing Shui wanted to immediately release some live fish into the crystal lake for an experiment, but after thinking for a while, he decided to temporarily suspend the idea.
’’ No need to rush, I will do it after I have a chance to get live fish. ’’
Clearing his head from the disturbing thoughts, Qing Shui sat down and crossed his legs as he started circulating the Ancient Strengthening Technique. Only after he had some achievements in the Ancient Strengthening Technique would his path become smoother in the future. One cycle of circulation, two cycles of circulation .. Time passed and when Qing Shui met the barrier on the 48th cycle, he gathered all his energy, while resisting the counterattack, he gathered all his energy, trying to get through the barrier with all his strength. The end result is .. failure. There is not even the slightest tendency that/it barrier will move.
’What f *k! Why is it not working yet? Is my potential really that weak? ” Qing Shui sighed with a clear depression in his eyes. Tidying his eyebrows, he stood up. Despite having the precious items that the gods had sent before him, with Qing Shui fully maximizing the cultivation time available within the spatial world he was still unable to break through to the 4th heaven layer at all. An extreme sense of despair he had never felt appeared in his heart. If he could not break through to the 4th heavenly layer of the Ancient Strengthening Technique, he would forever be destined to become a pitiful worm fighting on the ground. Not even mentioning the Yan Clan, he was not even able to offend some of the large clans stationed in the Hundred Miles City.
The Iaido Technique, which he had comprehended from the [[Basic Sword Techniques]], had reached a small stage of success. In order to increase his strength quickly in the short term, Qing Shui decided to focus his efforts on training the effect of ” piercing ‘from his sword arts. Using the three-word spell – Swift, Accurate, Decisive, Qing Shui wanted to base on his understanding of the essence of the spell, and concentrate all of his strength onto the tip of his sword.
Talking about it is easy, but actually executing it is a difficult thing. Despite the difficulties, Qing Shui still used his Scryrius Iron Wood Sword and cut the bow in midair. After that, he shook his head. I don't think that technique seems right. Agetting and again, Qing Shui would ponder over each sword move as he cut, trying to find the optimal point.
The next day, just as dawn broke, Qing Shui woke up in time. As the saying goes, a full day's work depends on a good start in the morning. Taking a deep breath, Qing Shui enjoyed the fresh morning air.
After which, he descended to the first floor of their residence, only to see a stiff silhouette who was persistently practicing Solitary Physical Fists.
” Wow, he's even more determined than me! ” Qing Shui could see Qing Shi struggling to grasp the concept behind a series of fist techniques. Although determination was important, in the end, talent played a huge role on the road to cultivation.
” Qing Shi, You are awake! ” Qing Shui smiled as he greeted Qing Shi.
’’ Hehe, Qing Shui, you yourself are awake as well. There was no choice, my talent was not so good, and therefore I had to put in more effort at cultivation when compared to the others, that was the only way I could hope to catch up. ” Qing Shi was very optimistic, and just by looking at his sincere smile, it felt like a parting picture of his father, Qing Hu.
With just a glance, Qing Shui could tell that/it was a Solitary Rapid Boxing executed by Qing Shi filled with loopholes and flaws. Naturally, Qing Shui started correcting Qing Shi with his attitude, and instructed him in the right amount of strength and attack path.
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After breakfast.
” Qing Shui, since this is your first time in Hundred Miles City, you should explore the streets together with Qing Shan and Qing Shi. After all, young people like you should enjoy the lively atmosphere. ” Qing Hu suggests. He was very happy that/it Qing Shui had defeated the descendants of the Situ Clan. Because of Qing Shui, the Qing Clan's face and reputation skyrocketed in the Hundred Miles City.
” Right, okay, I have the same intention as well, after all this place is much bigger than our Qing Village. I'm sure the streets will be filled with a lot of excitement. ’’ Qing Shui smile lightly.
After which, three young men walked out of the Qing Clan Medicine Shop. Looking at the lively crowd outside in the streets, there were even some who were riding on exotic-looking strange beasts whose footsteps rumbled on the streets with an aura of grandeur. In particular, Qing Shui liked to observe such strange beasts. He knew that/that the profession of beast tamer existed in this world. If one day he could learn the secret art required to tame beasts, and tame a group of ferocious beasts into submission, how cool would that be?
The street shops on both sides of the street had all sorts of strange and fascinating curiosities. Before Qing Shui and the others went out, Qing Yi had taken out a 100 taels of silver note to him. Although this number could not be considered large, it was not small either. After all, in comparison, an expenditure of this magnitude was enough for the six Qing Clan members to enjoy a meal at the Yu He Inn.
The three young men took a walk, slowly exploring every corner of the bustling street. Suddenly, they saw an old man setting up a small shop on the ground. The old man looked so old that it was almost like his feet in his grave, but strangely, his eyes were sparkling brightly. The only reason why Qing Shui noticed this particular shop was because the crowd seemed to be avoiding this particular place, and had no interest in providing protection to the old man. It left an empty corner in the middle of the road.
Only two items were displayed. One of them was a black tree branch the size of a baby's arm, and a dark, glittering black stone. Qing Shui felt very confused, why did this old man put two black and ugly looking objects on the screen?
There were many people passing by, but after looking around, everything was scattered, obviously they had no intention of buying the items displayed. Out of curiosity, Qing Shui crouched down while observing the two dirty-looking objects. ’’Old man, what are these two things? Can I know the price? ’
The old man's bright eyes looked at Qing Shui attentively. Although Qing Shui was interested in his items, the old man did not seem happy as he emotionlessly glanced at the two items on display before saying, ‘’I'm not sure either. All I know is that/that this branch is at least 60 years old, but behold, it is still slippery and shiny, with no signs of rotting. As for this substance similar to stone, I only know that/it was incomparably formidable, not even a blacksmith was able to refine it. ’
Qing Shui's heart skipped a beat, perhaps, as he had always read in the novels in his previous world, did he find any treasures? However, he immediately threw away the thought, after all, how could treasures be so easily found? However, the stone was extremely strong, and Qing Shui was interested in buying it.
” Old man, can I check these two items slowly? ” Qing Shui wanted to test if the stone-like object was as strong as what the old man had said.
’’ Little sister, take all the time you need. ’’The old man nonchalantly replied.
Qing Shui first took out a dirty-looking tree branch, and at the same time he came into contact with it, he could feel an overwhelming life force flowing within it. More precisely, Qing Shui was able to sense a lot of spiritual energy being emitted from this black-colored tree branch. It was ... Some were similar to the spiritual energy emitted by the crystal lake in its realm from the Violet Jade Immortal. Without a doubt, Qing Shui was able to deduce that/that this branch was a treasure indeed, it was just that he was not sure what exactly it was.
Furthermore, Qing Shui held a black and shimmering stone-like substance in his palm, silently, without anyone noticing, Qing Shui used a part of his 20,000 jin of strength, he said, directly apply pressure as he tried to crush it. One had to know that/that if it was ordinary iron or steel, once that level of pressure had been applied by Qing Shui, their shape would definitely be distorted.
However, there was no change to the stone passage like this black stone. Qing Shui looked at her, flinched. A thought floated in his mind, but it was just a guess.
’’ Could this be .. Iron Essence? Harder material with iron at least 100 times! ’
