Ancient Strengthening Technique - Chapter 1879

Chapter 1879

AST 1879 - Elder Jian Nu, Great Confucian Hands

“Are you nervous?”

Qing Shui said gently while holding her tiny waist slowly from the back .

Tantai Lingyan was initially bending forward slightly . Hence, her beautiful fullness carved a subtle but absolutely gorgeous curve .

“What am I nervous for? Alright, I’m about to clean the dishes, wait for me outside,” Tantai Lingyan replied softly without turning back .

Qing Shui stopped going further and released his hand . He was uncertain how to feel . He was pleased that she did not resist or overreact, yet, he was also depressed for her subtle response . She was a thousand-year-old ice which was extremely difficult to melt .

Standing there, Qing Shui was spellbound and appeared slightly lethargic and dejected . Tantai Lingyan noticed his slightest change and an unspoken feeling flooded her heart . She touched his head casually .

“Give me more time, listen, haven’t I changed greatly enough?” Tantai Lingyan had to comfort him as she was looking at Qing Shui’s expression .

Qing Shui came back to alertness with a happy smile, “You still love me dearly, was my acting good?”

Though Qing Shui only felt slightly depressed previously, his answer was to clear out Tantai Lingyan’s burden . She definitely understood his intention and chased him out of the kitchen gently .

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Approaching noon, Qing Shui spent most of his free time at home teaching others in their training . Besides, he also studied his own martial skills, especially for the Nine Yang Dragon Soul . His hands itched for not applying it in actual battle yet, albeit the tremendous increase in strength .

Sometimes, he wished he could kill a few petty men who came to him .

At noon, someone showed up . Qing Shui was prepared . After all, the Second Young Master Hua had already informed that the Great Confucian Empire would send their men here . Hence, Qing Shui was not surprised by their visit now .

Yet, he did not show it and looked seriously at the four men before him .

There were two middle-aged men and two old men in white robes, dressed like scholars with overwhelming educated aura and righteousness . However, it felt slightly pompous which was deeply rooted in their senses .

That was an aura, perhaps the adamant charisma was an indispensable trait of the Great Confucian Empire .

This was Qing Shui’s thought with his spiritual sense . In his view, even the most selfless person would have selfish motives . As the saying went in the past life; Every man for himself and the devil take the hindmost .

Of course, there were minorities who would sacrifice their own interests for others, but mostly for additional reasons . In fact, Qing Shui thought it was too demanding to achieve pure selflessness . Only saints would own such traits and they were worshipped in the past life .

The saints were legendary and almost non-existent . It was hard to tell if the saying was even achievable in his entire life .

The Second Young Master Hua did not turn up and Qing Shui did not overthink about it . He had yet to fully treat the Second Young Master Hua . Hence, the Second Young Master Hua would never want anything undesirable happening to him .

“You are Qing Shui . ”

The leading old man appeared robust and scholarly . His combination of intellectual and sturdy sense was a perfect match . It gave him an aura which was beyond description . His facial features were clear with a righteous look, appearing honest and decent, while his eyes were serious and dedicated . He seemed to be a responsible and reliable old man despite his stern look . He might lack the compassionate part but he appeared influential .

“I’m Qing Shui, anything that I can help?” Qing Shui asked directly .

He was not asking a known question, though he could guess their intention . They might have other reasons .

“We’re from the Great Confucian Empire, I’m Jian Nu, known as the Elder Jian Nu . We would like to invite you to treat someone ill, should you be available . ” The old man revealed his identity directly .

However, Qing Shui felt the oppressive intention of the opponent using his identity . The name ‘Elder Jian Nu’ sounded unique but he never heard of it . Nevertheless, Qing Shui noticed the astonishment on Lan Lingfeng’s face and the others . Obviously, the Elder Jian Nu was very well-known .

These days, the Imperial Cuisine Hall was basically locked from the outsiders . Although Qing Shui treated the Second Young Master Hua lately, the Imperial Cuisine Hall kept the doors closed . Now, the Great Confucian Empire came seeking medical treatment, it was quite ironic .

“You’re at the wrong place, I don’t see patients anymore,” Qing Shui rejected .

“Youngster, we are here because we look up to you, why’d you refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit?” said the middle-aged man at the back in a cold tone after listening to Qing Shui’s words .

Qing Shui stared directly at this middle-aged man . He had a slender figure with an educated aura . Yet, he had a strong arrogance compared to the old man, just like those who regard the scholars as the top of the society in the past life .

“Oh, how is the forfeit tastes like?”

Qing Shui noticed that the rest did not say anything . It seemed like they looked down on him . Though his art of healing was well-known, a doctor without strength would be much weaker than a warrior . A strong warrior stood on the highest ranking .

“Hmm, such an ignorant person . Fine, I’ll let you know the difference today . You have to pay for your arrogance . ”

The middle-aged man snorted and walked towards Qing Shui .

Qing Shui stood still with a smile on his face . He watched the approaching middle-aged man with a calm gaze .

The middle-aged man walked seemingly slow but actually in a fast pace . His speed increased gradually, then he reached out and grabbed Qing Shui .

Great Confucian Hands!

The palm turned into a bright snowy-white color as he reached out . It enlarged into the size of two adult men and approached Qing Shui .

Dragon-capturing Hands!

Qing Shui blocked the bright white enormous hand casually .

A loud and clear dragon roar!

“Overestimate yourself” The middle-aged man looked with more disdain as he saw Qing Shui’s counterattack . Without hesitation, his hand clashed on Qing Shui’s hand .

Bang!

A crystal white brightness exploded, followed by a loud cry .

Of course, it was not from Qing Shui . The middle-aged man was thrown away and as he landed, his hand was disfigured like a minced flesh . The excruciating pain made the man shiver and his clothes were drenched .

One move, Qing Shui destroyed one of the opponent’s hands without even using his entire strength .

It was his mercy to keep the man alive . This middle-aged man made an insulting statement in the very beginning . Fortunately, it was not too extreme, or else, Qing Shui would have made him vanish completely .

Elder Jian Nu and the other two men could not believe their eyes . One move . They were clear of the middle-aged man’s strength . Just one move and he became like this . The Great Confucian Hands consisted of the holy power and righteous energy . It was several times more effective against the dishonest practices and at least more impactful to the other practices .

“My hand, my hand is ruined . I want you to die, I want you dead . ” The middle-aged man yelled frantically .