Ancient Strengthening Technique - Chapter 2329

Chapter 2329

AST 2329 – Meeting Miss Li Once Again

Since the woman rejected Qing Shui, he didn’t insist either . He offered the gesture as a form of reciprocation; he supposed the woman didn’t think too highly of his skills .

Qing Shui flashed a smile and said, “In that case, feel free to pay me a visit when you change your mind . I won’t disturb you any longer . ”

Qing Shui intended to leave now that the incident was resolved . It was time he fetched Chi Ao and Chi Feng over; this would fulfill his own wish as well . He hadn’t expected to be able to locate their parents for them . After all, he didn’t know if their parents were still alive, much less their whereabouts . It was more difficult than finding a needle in a haystack .

Who would have expected this? It was as though destiny was at work as a form of fate . These things were beyond explanation .

The woman didn’t persuade him to stay . Instead, she got up and sent Qing Shui on his way .

After exchanging a handshake, he disappeared without a trace . Qing Shui believed that the woman was the type who held enormous weight to her words; disagreement meant just that, however, once agreed, she’d make sure to do it right .

“Vice Sect Leader, why didn’t you let him heal you? He’s rather knowledgeable and is a Miracle Physician, the cream of the crop among them . Perhaps he will really be able to heal you,” Yuchi Ding asked softly .

“I do not wish to face disappointment again . Besides, I’m fine the way I am; I’m used to it,” she replied just as gently .

Her eyes were as radiant as the stars . However, the scar-ridden face had seemingly distracted the people from its brilliance .

Qing Shui left . He hadn’t expected the Vice Sect Leader of the Divine Rain Sect to be a woman and one with a story at that . However, Qing Shui didn’t hold much interest in the stories of others . With a trip back to the Chi Clan, he notified Chi Yang that he’d soon fetch Chi Ao and Chi Feng back .

The couple was agitated by the news and wished to accompany Qing Shui on his journey .

“Qing Shui, let us go with you . It may be good to go slower anyway,” Chi Yang’s wife offered .

Qing Shui could understand the heart of a mother; she felt like she owed her children . Hence, she preferred going to them instead of having them brought back . Even if they were to fetch them them back, she’d want to personally do it, too .

After some thought, Qing Shui nodded . “Alright . We’ll leave this place to Third Uncle Chi and the others for a while . Don’t worry, nothing major will happen again in the future . ”

Qing Shui didn’t explain, but everyone knew that he went on a trip to the Divine Rain Sect . Furthermore, the Divine Rain Sect was forced to compensate with several Divine Artifacts despite having their people murdered; this was unheard of . Since the Divine Rain Sect had already done this, there was no one else who would dare provoke the Chi Clan . They would be courting disaster otherwise .

After a simple round of preparation, Qing Shui had a realization just as they were about to leave . The Five Elements Heavenly Chess still had slots for designation, making it much easier for them to get back . Elated, he set it for the Eight Desolates City .

As for the location, it was in the huge manor surrounding the She Clan which was under reconstruction now . The She Clan had completely perished, and the area was now owned by Qing Shui, his two women, and the other Battle Gods .

Chi Yang kept the manor for Qing Shui and the others; it would belong to Qing Shui forever .

Once the location had been set, Qing Shui smiled at the couple . “I missed this out earlier . Now that it has been set, we’ll be able to make it back quickly . In fact, it will take about the same time for me to travel back alone, perhaps even faster . ”

It was still morning when Qing Shui led the couple on their journey with the Five Elements Heavenly Chess and arrived at the Dancing Phoenix Continent instantly . Along the way, he visited Sou Hun and his wife .

A look of disbelief painted Sou Hun’s expression at the sight of Qing Shui . Gleefully, he lunged forward with a bear hug . “It has been so long! Thankfully, you didn’t forget about me . ”

“How would I forget Elder Brother? I’ve just been too busy; I could barely return home . I’m returning home this time around too and look, I even visited first before going home,” said Qing Shui as he laughed . He was ecstatically happy .

Entering Sou Hun’s Jade Mountain Hall, Qing Shui’s heart skipped a beat . There stood a familiar figure who was diagnosing others in the room . The elegant silhouette, well-rounded body, sexy lips, and her enchanting eyes . Her appearance held resemblance to Huoyun Liu-Li, perhaps even slightly inferior, but he had never forgotten about her .

This woman looked like a replica of another woman he knew from his previous life, down to her voice and personality . She was Li Yan, the lady from the Li Clan . Qing Shui didn’t know why she was here . At this moment, Sou Hun spoke up, “This girl has a great aptitude . She has already mastered half my knowledge . Perhaps she’d be able to open her own Imperial Cuisine Hall in the future . ”

“Oh, is that so? That’s great . Right, where’s that godson of mine?” Looking around, Qing Shui saw no traces of Sou Yi .

“He went to his grandparents’ place with his mother . Let’s not bother about him . Come on, we’re all brothers here . Let’s have a drink!” Sou Hun was already acquainted with Chi Yang and his wife at this point .

“Don’t drink too much!” Qing Shui smiled .

“Younger Brother, Sister-in-Law, don’t worry about the delay in your journey . Rest assured, you’d be able to see your children by tomorrow . ” Sou Hun patted Chi Yang’s shoulder as he spoke .

Li Yan was clearly startled by the sight of Qing Shui as well; she hadn’t seen him in a long time and almost didn’t recognize him at first glance . Now that she remembered who he was, she flashed a smile . “You’re back . ”

“Hm . Miss Yan’er, you’re also a Miraculous Physician now . ” Looking at her, Qing Shui was filled with a sense of happiness .

“Don’t mock me . I’m aware of my abilities . I’m too dumb . ” Li Yan said, abashed .

“You’re a smart girl . Here, have this . Learn it first, then pass it on to your teacher . I’ll demonstrate it in a bit . ” Qing Shui passed her a book of acupuncture . This included practical acupuncture techniques which could be learned by regular folk, too .

“Younger Brother, aren’t you being too obvious on your interest in the girl? Why don’t I be your matchmaker?” Sou Hun laughed .

“Do I need a matchmaker? Come on, let’s drink up first . Yan’er, read that first . You can ask me anything you’re unsure of . ” Qing Shui seized the opportunity and added .

Li Yan’s face was decorated with a hint of red . This rascal had addressed her as Yan’er now instead of the initial Miss Yan’er…

She grew flustered . After so many years, she had never forgotten about this young man . She had rejected many proposals for marriage but didn’t know what she had been waiting for . She hadn’t liked the art of medicine initially, yet she did now . At this thought, she couldn’t help but drift her sights to the man who was now happily drinking .

Qing Shui turned around and met her beautiful eyes . They were filled with a deep sense of camaraderie, or at least that was what it looked like . Qing Shui stood up as he felt a tremor in his heart .

“Younger Brother, it’s your time to drink . Hm? What are you doing?”

“Just a moment!” Qing Shui didn’t turn back when he replied . He walked straight to Li Yan and engulfed her in his arms .

Li Yan thought of struggling against his embrace until his voice sounded out . “Yan’er, I’m just going to hug you . I don’t know if you’d believe me, but I loved you to death in my past life . Sadly, we weren’t fated to be together in the end . That was like a dream, and you look just like her . Do you know I would have such a reaction at our first meeting? I like you, I really do . ”

Li Yan’s body grew rigid . She knew that she wasn’t as beautiful as the women by his side, and neither was her cultivation . Now, she could understand why he had paid much attention to her . She was filled with glee at the realization that he really did like her .