Ancient Strengthening Technique - Chapter 1322

Chapter 1322

AST 1322 – Li Husheng’s Arrival, Miraculous Physician, Visitors From Pang Clan

He reckoned that they were probably all stunned by the appearance and aroma of the Jade Steamed Buns . After all, there were spices from Qing Shui’s Realm of the Violet Jade Immortal inside them . Just the taste alone would definitely be able to penetrate into the market . It was a pity that Qing Shui had no plans to sell them in large quantities…

“Come have a taste, let’s see how it tastes first . ”

Qing Shui immediately called Soulsearch, Li Ji and the few maids over . Perhaps it was the tempting fragrance of the buns or for some other reasons, the maids didn’t refuse the offer . The Imperial Cuisine Hall was a luxury place . The maids here were all one in a thousand . They were young, energetic, beautiful, gentle and soft-spoken .  

Qing Shui took a bite . It was juicy in his mouth and not too oily . The delicious smell of the bun permeated the air around them . It was indescribably aromatic and made one feel as if it was probably the most delicious food in the world .

Even the meat soup that Qing Shui had stewed before with the spices from Realm of the Violet Jade Immortal could only be described as having a distinctive flavor but it couldn’t really be considered more tasty than the others . However, Qing Shui could admit that nothing he had eaten before could beat the taste of this Jade Steamed Bun .

Soulsearch immediately took a bite too . He was stunned for a moment before he finished the entire bun in just two or three bites and then reached out to another one . Li Ji seemed to be shy so Qing Shui quickly took one for her and the few maids .

Everyone ate about ten steamed buns before they stopped, yet they still felt like they hadn’t eaten to their heart’s content . Qing Shui and Soulsearch didn’t feel particularly embarrassed about it since both of them were men . The few ladies however were slightly embarrassed .

The few maids went off to get busy with something else and only the three of them remained here .

“Brother, how should we promote these steamed buns?” Qing Shui asked Soulsearch slowly . It was impossible for them to put these up on sale for everyone since they weren’t going to steam more than this . Although they were part of the service industry, that didn’t mean the customers were god .

The Imperial Cuisine wasn’t exactly an affordable place for the ordinary folks . The visitors who could afford to come to this part of the street were all very wealthy and respectable . Most of them were cultivators and wealthy merchants . Cultivators weren’t poor . In fact, the more powerful a cultivator was, the less likely they were short of money .

“Rest assured, brother . There’s no need to worry . We are not going to promote this because there will naturally be people helping us to spread the word . There’s still so many left and there’s quite a number of customers on the fourth floor . Even if we let each of them have one for free today, I reckon that it won’t take too long before the Jade Steamed Buns of the Imperial Cuisine Hall become famous in the Yehuang Country . ” Soulsearch seemed to be very confident of this .

Qing Shui pondered for a moment and thought that it made sense too . The customers on the fourth floor were pretty much the most respectable customers of the Imperial Cuisine Hall . Most of the people there were probably at least of the same caliber as the Li Clan’s Head . There was no harm in letting them help him spread the word .

Qing Shui gave the recipe to Soulsearch and his wife . The Jade Bay Leaves were only used in very minimal amounts, every time . They had also decided to restrict the sales of these Jade Steamed Buns to only the fourth floor and each customer was only entitled to buy two a day .

He called over the few maids and ordered them to distribute the remaining Jade Steamed Buns around the fourth floor . There were probably enough for everyone to have one for free .

However, before the maids could make a move, a man came in from outside . It turned out to be the person from last time . He came in to inform Soulsearch that Li Husheng had arrived .

“Yuan Long, Sir Qing Shui will be the highest ranking master here from now on . Relay this to everyone else and let Sir Li in!” Soulsearch gestured towards Qing Shui and explained with a smile .

“Master Qing!” Although that man by the name of Yuan Long didn’t really get it, he still knew what he should do .

“No need to be so formal . Nothing’s going to change here . Brother Soulsearch will still be around . ” Qing Shui laughed and looked at this man . He knew that if Imperial Cuisine Hall was to fare well, then a good and useful team was imperative .

The strength of this man called Yuan Long was quite decent . He was an Early Martial Saint cultivator and most likely a steward over here at the Imperial Cuisine Hall . It appeared that Soulsearch highly valued him .

When Qing Shui saw Li Husheng, he instantly knew that he had already managed to find the antidote . He had not seen him only for a day but he could see that he seemed totally different compared to before . His mood was great and he saw those Jade Steamed Buns too .

Soulsearch naturally gestured for him to take some for himself . But he only took one and the maids took the rest downstairs to distribute to the customers on the fourth floor .

However, he instantly regretted for not taking a few more after taking a bite . But going down again to take a few more would be a little too disgraceful considering his status, so he could only smile embarrassingly and say that the steamed bun was lot more delicious than those exotic delicacies .

He was dazed for too long earlier . Otherwise, he could have definitely take a few more before those maids went downstairs or could even buy them on the spot…

“Hmm, old master, you seem to be a lot younger…”

Just a steamed bun had managed to slow down his reaction . He had already realized it in the beginning but didn’t manage to react after biting into the steamed bun until now . So he was once again staring at Soulsearch in great shock .

“Sir Li, this is all the work of my brother . I believe you have also witnessed his art of healing!” Soulsearch naturally didn’t pass up this chance . Getting Li Husheng to spread the word would be more effective and quicker .

“Sir, you are indeed one miraculous physician . Please forgive Husheng for failing to see this . I’d have lost my life if it wasn’t for you . It was just as what you have said, it turns out that I had really been poisoned . I’d like to trouble you now to take a look to see if my poison has been completely dispelled . ” Li Husheng seemed to be particularly worked up when speaking . He was genuinely grateful .

“You’re welcome, it’s no trouble!”

Qing Shui helped Li Husheng to take his pulse then smiled . “Congratulations, Sir Li . You are completely cured . ”

“It’s all thanks to you, Physician . I didn’t expect brother to do this . Since you have saved my life, please don’t be shy if there’s ever anything you need my help with . The favor I owe you isn’t something that can be repaid in just one or two times . I’m here to guarantee to you Physician, just tell me anything you need my help with . I will definitely help you to the best of my ability,” Li Husheng told Qing Shui solemnly .

“Sir Li, you are being too courteous . I have done nothing,” Qing Shui told him with a smile . He knew that Li Husheng was so determined mainly because Soulsearch had suddenly turned young . It was probably for that reason or at least something related to that .

“No, your words that time were as good as an elixir of life . It was you who has saved me . I would like to invite you, Brother Soulsearch and his wife to my residence as guests . Let me express my gratitude . Although I am aware that the food that the chefs at my place make is probably a lot more inferior than here, I would still like to express my gratitude . ”

Li Husheng’s had already unconsciously changed his way of addressing Soulsearch . The relation between the Li Clan and Soulsearch had always been good, so he had been very respectfully calling him Old Master . However, Soulsearch was a lot younger now .

It went without saying that Qing Shui agreed to it since he could really use the Li Clan’s help right now . Li Husheng shyly inquired about the steamed buns again before he left .

Qing Shui naturally told him that it was not possible to mass produce them . Li Husheng kept saying it was a pity that today’s batch had run out and told him that he’d definitely be coming tomorrow . Qing Shui also subtly hinted for him to help promote the Imperial Cuisine Hall .

Li Husheng didn’t seem to have any problem with doing that!

In fact, the news about Soulsearch suddenly turning youthful would also spread like wildfire . By then, he would eventually make a name for himself .

Before they realized it, half a day had already passed and Li Ji went off to do something else .

Qing Shui passed a few acupuncture techniques to Soulsearch and even performed a demonstration on him on the spot . He directly stuck the needles into his body, so that he could see what it felt like . Soulsearch had a decent background knowledge of acupuncture and had a significantly powerful innate talent for medicine . This was also the reason why Qing Shui had chosen him . He believed that he would make a name for himself as the Ghost Physician in medical expertise .

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Almost on the same day, the reputation of the Imperial Cuisine Hall’s Jade Steamed Buns had spread around . But they were treated as nothing but mere rumors . After all, there were less than two hundred Jade Steamed Buns that had been distributed and they had already been eaten as soon as they were distributed . However, the results of rumors being spread by people higher credibility were still great .

Apart from that, news about Soulsearch turning younger had also spread . This had required a very powerful art of healing . It was easy to find out Qing Shui’s existence . Thus, the discussion about a miraculous physician over at the Imperial Cuisine Hall instantly broke out .

Three days passed in a flash!

Qing Shui didn’t expect news that were spread by mouth would be able to reach such level . Many wanted to be a ‘customer’ of the Imperial Cuisine Hall . Unfortunately the eligibility of being a ‘customer’ had already skyrocketed .

It wasn’t like Qing Shui was pulling anyone in with the Jade Steamed Bun, it was merely a type of strategy . Even so, the fourth floor was getting more customers .

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The development of Imperial Cuisine Hall was already moving towards an ideal direction, along with Qing Shui’s wine . He hadn’t made any Longevity Noodles as the plan was put off for now . But it was going to be put into motion very soon .

However, many people had gathered at the entrance of the Imperial Cuisine Hall today . They were all dressed in clothes that were suitable for combat . When Qing Shui came out, he saw a strange expression on Soulsearch’s face . He turned to Qing Shui and spoke to him in a soft voice . “These people are from the Pang Clan, a big clan among the capital city of Yehuang Country . Although they are inferior to the Yehuang Clan, they are far more powerful than a clan like the Li Clan . ”

About a dozen people came . Standing outside the main door was a man who was middle-aged in his appearance . He had a bulky body figure but not bulky as in big and strong . It was more like he was lofty like a mountain . He had a stoic expression on his face, a pair of thick eyebrows, bright eyes and dignified aura . Some of his hair was already gray, causing him to appear even more mature .

“Brother Soulsearch . I see that you have indeed become a lot younger now . I’d have to trouble you to introduce that Miraculous Physician to me . ” The man wasted no time beating around the bush .

Qing Shui stretched his hand out to stop Soulsearch . The man before them was very violent or perhaps this was his nature . It was a nature that had been brought out from being looked upon and respected by others for a long time .

“Excuse me, who are you, sir? What business do you have here for you to be blocking the entrance of the Imperial Cuisine Hall?” Qing Shui was calm and collected . He was showing neither a smile nor any displeasure .

“I am Pang De . Are you the Miraculous Physician?” The man looked at Qing Shui in shock . After all, he was too young to be one .

“I only know a little about the art of healing . Sir Pang, I am very busy here . What business do you have here? If you are only here to be a ‘customer’, then there is no need for you to inform us . ”

The expression on Pang De’s face contorted but it quickly returned to normal . He then turned towards the rest, “All of you return first!”

“Miraculous Physician, the Pang Clan would like to invite you to our residence to discuss something . If you are not too busy, please follow me back this one time,” Pang De explained with a smile .

Soulsearch glanced towards Qing Shui . Even he had no idea what to do in this situation . The Pang Clan was very influential . It didn’t take a genius to figure out why the Pang Clan had been looking for Qing Shui .

“Sorry, I’m very busy and have no time to spare . Sir Pang, why don’t we put this visit off until I’m less busy?” Qing Shui’s response was straightforward .

Soulsearch’s eyes widened when he heard Qing Shui’s response . He was secretly very worked up .  He knew that Qing Shui concealed himself deeply but he was clueless as to the depth of his strength . .

With the actions and attitude of the Pang Clan, he reckoned that Qing Shui wouldn’t go even if it was the Yehuang Clan who came . He wasn’t used to being ‘invited’ by others like this . Even more so when he had some destructive power with him right now . The Life and Death Needles weren’t merely for treating illness, they could be used as weapons too .