Ancient Strengthening Technique - Chapter 2074

Chapter 2074

AST 2074 - A serving girl to warm the bed, Phoenix City

Azure Rainbow City had been restored and Yu Xixuan was back . She was visibly surprised by the sight of Qing Shui and Shen Huang . Qing Shui had left her a letter previously, informing that he was going to take a trip and would be gone for a month or so . For that reason, she hadn’t expected him to be back this soon .

Qing Shui didn't mention his destination at the time, neither did he tell her who he would be traveling with . Now the sight of Shen Huang left her stunned .  She had seen Shen Huang once and was shocked by her beauty . While she was a beauty herself, she felt inferior when compared with Shen Huang . She felt jealous; there wasn’t anyone who had made her feel inferior before .

"Back so soon? By the time I saw your letter, you were already gone . Did something happen?" Yu Xixuan asked Qing Shui with concern lacing her words .

"It's nothing . I went out to look for a medicinal herb and found it . " Qing Shui took a glance at Shen Huang, knowing that she didn't want to explain her own situation, so he chose to spin another reason for his departure .

Yu Xixuan didn’t probe any further . "Well, all’s well as long as you’re back . ”

"This lady is beautiful . " Yu Xixuan shifted her gaze towards Shen Huang .

"You are Xixuan, right? You are very beautiful yourself . " There wasn’t much content between the two ladies’ conversation . At least, to Qing Shui, there wasn’t much about the compliments they exchanged . After all, there was never a doubt about either of their beauty, so was there really a need for their compliments…?

The friendship between women was wonderful and often incapable of being explained by reason . It was unexplainable to Qing Shui, the way these two ladies could interact as though they were long lost sisters after just a few words .

Qing Shui became insignificant . Shen Huang and Yu Xixuan were both graceful ladies . However, there was a distinction between them; Yu Xixuan possessed a type of inner beauty, sophisticated and mature in comparison . After all, she had to interact with all types of characters as an inn owner, while Shen Huang was the master of a sect, there were others who handled matters on her behalf, coupled with her personality; she was more passive in terms of communication with others .

That said, upon their return, Qing Shui noticed a change in Shen Huang . Qing Shui didn’t think the woman would have warmed up to Yu Xixuan this quickly . It seemed as though her personality had changed too . This was a good thing; it was good for her to gain more friends . This way, she wouldn’t feel lonely .

"Qing Shui, why don’t you cook something and the three of us can have a drink together? The New Year’s celebration hasn’t ended yet . " Yu Xixuan asked Qing Shui while busying herself with her conversation with Shen Huang .

There was nothing Qing Shui could do but prepare the dishes in the kitchen, and then came back out with some wine .

"This wine is still the best . Qing Shui, I’m afraid I’d die if you disappear in future . Why don’t you let me follow you? At least I’ll be well fed . " Yu Xixuan spoke up as she was enjoying their meal with a sip of wine and another bite of the delicious meal .

Qing Shui chuckled . He said, "What a coincidence . I happen to be in need of a serving girl to warm the bed . "

"Go to hell, like I’d be a serving girl to warm your bed . " Yu Xixuan said with a snort and glared at Qing Shui .

"Then, I guess it can’t be done . I have both wives and children, just lacking a serving girl," Qing Shui replied with a frown .

"Alright, Princess, we are in collaboration now . You promised that we would expand our inn across the continent . " There was a shift in Yu Xixuan’s expression .

Qing Shui smiled . "Of course, that will definitely become a reality . "

"Oh, that’s right . I got a manor in Northern Blue City . Oh—no, not yet . There was an influential person who wanted to consult with you regarding his illness but found me instead . He said that if you could treat him, the manor would be mine . ” Yu Xixuan spoke up after some thought . “What do you think? Should we expand this inn and your Imperial Cuisine Hall into Northern Blue City?" 

"If there is a patient in need of treatment, then treating them goes without saying . Get his details and information for me . This way, I’ll be able to determine how much to charge for his medical fees," Qing Shui responded with a smile .

"That’s not a problem . They’ll probably need some time to get here for their consultation . "

"No problem!"

…… .

The three of them stopped at the Imperial Cuisine Hall for a day before Qing Shui accompanied Shen Huang to Phoenix City . Qing Shui had no idea where Phoenix City was and was shocked when he took a look at the map . Phoenix City was actually the second biggest city in the Northern Blue Domain, situated next to Northern Blue City .

Yu Xixuan stayed behind to take care of the inn and the Imperial Cuisine Hall while she was at it .

On the other hand, Qing Shui brought Shen Huang along with his Nine Continents Steps . They were still far from Phoenix City, but if they maximized the full distance of his Nine Continents Steps each time, they could still arrive at their destination quickly . After all, the Nine Continents Steps could cover more than a million miles with each step and could be used more than dozens of times a day . That was enough to cover the entire Northern Blue Domain .

The contour of Phoenix City looked like a soaring phoenix on the map . There was a huge mountain named Phoenix Mountain, and it was the largest within the Northern Blue Domain . Legend said that a phoenix did make an appearance there, and Phoenix City was also named after the Phoenix Mountain .

Losing count of the number of Nine Continents Steps they took, they appeared at the foot of Phoenix Mountain .

Qing Shui halted his steps . Here they were, at the Phoenix Mountain, and Shen Huang’s force was established at the Phoenix Mountain Peak . The guild's name was Phoenix, and Shen Huang's name was likewise called Phoenix .

Phoenix Mountain was too big, and the location of the mountain peak where the Phoenix Guild was located was also a distance away . It was strange scenery on the Phoenix mountain, with sycamore littering a mass of the space . Many of them were at towering heights, giving an illusion that it could truly house a phoenix .

"This is the Phoenix Mountain . According to legends and myths, there used to be a large number of phoenixes here . Phoenix Paradise, as they called it, like raging fire . Even now, you could see a tint of red on this mountain . See, these rocks are reddish . Only sycamores can survive here, and no other plants are able to live for long . "

“Will your guild leave this area?” Qing Shui questioned as he pondered .

"No . " Shen Huang flashed a smile at Qing Shui .

"Oh, I understand . Can you tell me if you’ll be able to defeat me at your current stage?" Qing Shui asked .

"I don't know, but I suppose I may be able to . " Shen Huang answered with uncertainty .

Qing Shui touched the tip of his nose . He had his set of undisclosed strengths but so did the woman and she was a lot stronger than him in terms of pure strength . How much stronger, he didn’t know . Her aura was tremendous; it was an unfathomable feeling . In addition, there was the Divine Flower Inheritance to account for and the Divine Rainbow Dragon . . .

Qing Shui knew that it was truly a possibility that he might not be able to defeat her . In fact, his current strength was likely not a threat to her .

"Cough cough . Goddess, how pressuring . " Qing Shui muttered under his breath .

“What are you muttering about?” Shen Huang asked . In reality, she already had an inkling about Qing Shui’s thoughts . With her ability, she could feel other people's thoughts in less than a breath’s time, but this amount of time was enough to kill off a number of opponents in combat .

This ability of hers was exactly for the needs of combat . Even if one knew about her ability, it couldn’t be defended against because it was too difficult to keep one’s mind as a completely blank canvas . Hence, even if her opponent knew of this ability, there was no way to counter it .

This ability could help to avoid the opponent’s killing technique . At the same time, the opponents would be unable to dodge her attacks . It was terrifying and strong; it made her capable of finishing a battle with just one move .

"I was wondering if we are in a relationship now," Qing Shui snickered .

"What relationship?" Recalling their kiss, and even being kissed and fondled on other parts of her body; Shen Huang's face grew tinted red .